Cassedie Uleseus
Cassedie Uleseus is a cleric of Alarath who came to Vansreik because of a prophetic dream she had a year ago.1
The dream
In her vision Cassedie saw Vansreik engulfed in flames, with a cult roaming its streets freely. She told her fellow clergy of the premonition, but they did not believe her and dismissed it. Concluding that only she could face this dark future, she gave up her position in the church and set out to uncover the threat to the city.2
Arrival in Vansreik
Cassedie expected a warm welcome, but without the required papers she was refused entry to the city. To secure a place in the Church of Vansreik she needed money, and work as a warrior priestess and mercenary suited her best: it let her help the common folk of West Reach until she has saved enough to gain entry.2
In battle
Clerics of Alarath are thoroughly trained in battle tactics, but Cassedie had little real fighting experience when she arrived; every mission now teaches her more about putting her temple training to use. She has learned to pick out key targets in a crowded fight. Since her heavy armour keeps her near the front line, she turns her magic on enemy spellcasters and uses battle blessings to support her companions.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 12, 37
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