Category: Social

Description: A messiah is sort of the ultimate hero. She's something like a Peasant Hero with super powers. A messiah's purpose is to save a large group of people (e.g. a kingdom, a planet) from some horrendous doom.

Messiahs usually receive some kind of benefits from one or more god-like beings. Many have some kind of religious significance, and some are actually worshipped as gods.

Combat Technique: Any.

Preferred Skills: Any.

Benefit: Many messiahs can count on the assistance of the people their rescuing, but this isn't always the case.

Disadvantage: It's not easy when the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders.

Fictional Examples: Jesus Christ (Christian Bible), Paul Atreides (Dune)

Real World Examples:

Appropriate For: Usually players, but ally and npc messiahs are also possible. False Messiahs are villains.