Wardens of Xan

Overview

Background
Born of the great ocean of power that is Xan, and guided into being through the heavy effort of multiple Paladins, the Wardens of Xan exist as testaments to their undying faith. In their natural state they are a creation born entirely of Xan, with an innate sense of his Creeds burned into them upon their arrival in the mortal planes. It is possible however to call forth the Paladins of old, should they accept, from their new home in Xan’s realm to once more serve his cause and actively fight for order. Whereas Paladins are easily compared to the sword and shield of Xan, a Warden can be compared to a stalwart wall in the same regard. Unmoving in their fierce devotion, and bound to protect the most sacred of Xan’s holy spaces; The Chanceries.

Wardens of Xan are considered to be the protectors of Chanceries upon their creation, the ones who stand as the gatekeepers to determine who is allowed to enter and what occurs within. This is not forced, though to disrespect a Warden so would be a grave error, as they may opt to deny anyone entry to what is now considered theirs. Protecting such a place is the reason for their existence.

Creation
Creating a Warden of Xan is a painstaking process for Paladins to endure. To begin with, one must create a suitable vessel capable of not shattering under the immense strain of Xan’s Sapphire Mists - As the ritual for bringing one into being takes place within a Chancery. Creating this armor is done at a Light Forge, where on the inside of each piece of armor various runes are inscribed and blessed daily with the Holding enchantment. This allows the armor to withstand the presence of a Warden being birthed within it, and serve as their vessel. The process of this takes a week IRL, and causes the Paladin to expend 2 Spell Slots daily during the process(lowering their spell slots to 3 for the week). Should this be interrupted by death or any other factor, the entire process must begin anew.

At the end of this week, the armor created is ready to serve as a vessel for the ritual required. Three Tier 5 Paladins must be present for such, praying together and drawing forth Xan’s Sapphire Mists within the sacred space of a Chancery. Weaving these mists through the armor, they may either create a new conscious, a fresh mind to learn as though a newborn Construct and eventually develop personality, or they may call upon one of Xan’s fallen servants. Should the person be willing(OOCly and RPly) to play their character in such a state, they will be drawn forth from Xan’s realm to once again serve his will on the mortal plane.

It should be noted that only two Wardens may be born per Chancery, though if a Warden has been inactive for two weeks on that character or on LOTC in general, their CA may be revoked in place for a new Warden instead. Additionally, should they willingly break one of Xan’s Creeds, they will instantly suffer death as a PK as the mists that maintain them vanish. Finally, should a Warden perish at any point, they respawn as any other - though only if another set of armor is made for them, requiring a week of no playing the character and the downsides on the one who creates said armor. They cannot manifest without such a vessel present, and neither can there be saved up vessels for them, for the enchantments would wear down.