Apostate (CTD)

The Apostate is a Doom of the Dauntain.

Overview

The Apostate seeks salvation in Banality. They have developed a belief that somehow links the final victory of Banality with a return to lost Arcadia. Somehow, they have determined that the Undoing is not truly a final death of the soul, but a rebirth into the faerie home.

This is plainly heretical thinking to any living Kithain. It is a complete negation of everything they have been taught since their Saining. "How," they wonder, "can something which it the antithesis of our lifeblood be our salvation?" The Apostate's answer is that it does not destroy, but rather forces Glamour back into Arcadia, where it belongs. Banality is not a destroyer, but a balancer.

Many attempt to convert others to their cause. For some, this is their primary means of spreading destruction and dissension among the fae. When this fails, they will attempt to slay those who refuse their salvation. Their ultimate goal is the destruction of all things of Glamour on Earth and they never lose sight of this goal, regardless of how reasonable they may sound.

Apostate are dangerously insane, dedicated to their cause with a fanaticism which is truly frightening to behold. If given free rein, they can and will destroy as much Glamour as possible.

Their salvation lies in learning that Glamour belongs on Earth as well as in Arcadia.

See also Harbingers of Exodus

Appearance

The Apostate has eyes filled with madness and pain. Their clothing is often rags upon their body due to neglect. They are prone to making outlandish statements and frightening proclamations at any moment; think of a wild-eyed fanatic.

Arts & Cantrips

The Apostate prefers to use cantrips which can convince other Kithain to join their cause and abandon their old ideals. They also enjoy using cantrips to destroy changelings as expediently as possible. They do not wish to cause unnecessary pain, but simply to rescue all fae from the dead weight of Banality. If their Banality increases as a result, so be it. They are something of a martyr in any event.

Outlook

• Kithain: They believe themselves locked here forever, but we have found the key.
• The Lost: They serve our cause and do not even realize it. How they would rant and rave of they knew.
• The Cursed: So self-centered. They should be focusing their efforts on saving us all, not damning a few.
• Black Magicians: Selfish. Stupid. Insane. They will be the ruin of us all.
• Nihilists: To be capable of accepting help, one must first help one's self.
• Typhoids: These must be dispatched as cleanly as possible before they spread whatever infected them to others.

References

1. CTD. The Autumn People, pp. 60-61, 64.