The Orzhov’s unique feature used to be each spiritual and financial, with the two features carefully related. As Ravnica’s dominant church, the Orzhov continues to preach an oppressive message that equates sin with debt and guarantees forgiveness to those who make tithes and donations. As Ravnica’s primary bank, its shops and secures the riches of the city, amassing pastimes at excessive prices to extend its very own wealth. Its contributors simply trust that their work is integral to the acceptable functioning of Ravnica. Although most different Ravnicans see the Orzhov for the corrupt company it is, many human beings are nonetheless dazzled by the syndicate’s guarantees of wealth, prestige, and longevity.
Orzhov Representative 5e
The prospect of vast wealth is the promise of membership in the Orzhov Syndicate. All of the guild’s endeavors channel wealth from Ravnican society into the ranks of the Orzhov – and concentrate the spoils at the pinnacle of the hierarchy. As a functionary in that system, your first-class hope is to declare as much as viable of the cash that passes via your palms on its way up, so that you can work your way into a greater distinguished position.
The prospect of monstrous wealth is the promise of membership in the Orzhov Syndicate. All of the guild’s endeavors channel wealth from Ravnican society into the ranks of the Orzhov – and concentrate the spoils at the pinnacle of the hierarchy. As a functionary in that system, your fine hope is to declare as plenty as viable of the cash that passes via your fingers on its way up, so that you can work your way into an extra outstanding position.
Your magic tends to appear as swirling shadows, extraordinary light, or now and again the short-term look of shadowy spirit forms. Your spells may draw the blood of your enemies, or even at once contact their souls.
- Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Religion
- Languages: Two of your choice
The Orzhov Syndicate operates in accordance with a strict hierarchy constructed on a community of connections amongst old, rich families. Your household would possibly supply essential contacts, whilst your family’s things to do in crime, banking, or debt series may want to tie you to individuals of different guilds.
Wealth is power, and you genuinely can take it with you if you’re a timeless spirit dwelling in decadent luxury on the ruling council of the Orzhov Syndicate. Built on the beaten desires and damaged bodies of residents deeply indebted to the syndicate’s banks and mortgage sharks, Orzhov’s tricky hierarchy of syndics, priests, and oligarchs exists for the single reason of funneling wealth to the top. Beneath the twin facades of spiritual hierarchy and banking operation, Orzhov is a prepared crime syndicate with its fingers in agencies throughout the city.
Orzhov Guild Spells
| Spell Level | Spell |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | Friends, Guidance |
| 1st | Command, Illusory Script |
| 2nd | Enthrall, Ray of Enfeeblement, Zone of Truth |
| 3rd | Bestow Curse, Speak With Dead, Spirit Guiardians |
| 4th | Blight, Death Ward, Leomund's Secret Chest |
| 5th | Geas |
Personality Trait
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am always willing to act in accordance with the financial incentive offered. |
| 2 | Debts are never meant to be forgiven. |
| 3 | I am accustomed to enjoying the finest pleasures money can buy. |
| 4 | No one could doubt that I am a cut above the masses of pitiful peasants that infest the city. |
| 5 | I can't stand to spend a zib more than necessary to purchase what I need. |
| 6 | I hate it when people try to make light of a serious situation. |
| 7 | I want to make sure everyone is aware of how wealthy, powerful, and important I am. |
| 8 | I can't think of anything to look forward to. |
Ideal
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Guild: My guild is all that really matters. (Any) |
| 2 | Wealth: I will do whatever it takes to become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil) |
| 3 | Power: One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil) |
| 4 | Prestige: I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position and wealth. (Evil) |
| 5 | Stability: The economy functions best when chaos is kept under control and everyone knows their place. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Eternity: I want to live forever - in the flesh as long as possible, and as a spirit afterward. (Any) |
Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | The unbearable weight of my debt has driven me to desperation. |
| 2 | I'm duty-bound to obey the dictates of an ancestor on the Ghost Council. |
| 3 | I value my worldly goods more highly than my mortal life. |
| 4 | An oligarch publicly humiliated me, and I will exact revenge on that whole family. |
| 5 | My faith in the Obzedat never wavers. |
| 6 | I want to prove myself more worthy than an older sibling and thereby ensure that I inherit a greater share of my parents' wealth. |
Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I hold a scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever - but could also earn me the favor of the Ghost Council. |
| 2 | I'm convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. |
| 3 | I'll brave any risk if the monetary reward is great enough. |
| 4 | I am convinced that I am far more important than anyone else is willing to acknowledge. |
| 5 | I have little respect for anyone who isn't wealthy. |
| 6 | I'll take any opportunity to steal from wealthier people, even for worthless trinkets. |
Orzhov Contacts
| d8 | Contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The spirit of an ancestor has taken an interest in me. |
| 2 | An older cousin has the ear of a powerful oligarch. |
| 3 | I know a knight who is responsible for collecting debts from powerful people. |
| 4 | A vampire pontiff tried to use me as a pawn in past schemes. |
| 5 | A silent spirit follows me around. |
| 6 | A sibling has keys to parts of Vizkopa Bank. |
| 7 | A giant thinks I'm adorable. |
| 8 | I regularly offer tribute to an angel, and the angel has been kind to me in turn. |
Non-Orzhov Contacts
| d10 | Contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | An Azorius arrester is always snooping into my family's business transactions. |
| 2 | A Boros paladin saved my life, to my everlasting shame. |
| 3 | I know a shopkeeper who is secretly a Dimir agent and tries to make sure that I keep that secret hidden. |
| 4 | I'm fascinated by the culture of the Golgari kraul, and I have formed a friendship with one of their death priests. |
| 5 | A Gruul druid hates me but would never dare to touch me. |
| 6 | I know an Izzet engineer who is desperate to pay off a debt accrued by a deceased relative. |
| 7 | Roll an additional Orzhov contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival. |
| 8 | My childhood friend is now a Rakdos torturer. We still meet for drinks occasionally. |
| 9 | I have the key to a vault where a Selesnya druid is hiding an item of secret shame. |
| 10 | I was married to a Simic bioengineer. |
The Orzhov Syndicate is committed to the quest for power. It sees the cost in an organized, structured, law-abiding community, due to the fact it is adept at exploiting legal guidelines and buildings for its very own gain. It sees itself, in the best world, as the arbiter and enforcer of a social order that maintains every person in their vicinity and the Orzhov is the best place.