Editing Ezra (section)

==The Home Faith==
The Home Faith of Borca has been shaped indispuitably by the political realities of the realm in which it grew. Needing to walk the thin line between appealing to the masses and not angering the nobility, the Home Faith is the most cynical sect.

The Home Faith has a strong predeterminist slant to its beliefs in the Grand Scheme; all beings are born to an assigned role and cannot deviate from that position. This means they are distinctly not interested in rocking the political boat, which strengthens their appeal to the nobility of Borca and keeps them from being eliminated as a threat.

Likewise, they are a highly insular faith; in their worldview, the faithful and the fallen are clearly seperated, and there is little need to intervene in the fallen, as they cannot hope to change their lot. Consequently, the Home Faith focuses its ministrations on the faithful; most would not turn down a plea from someone who is not part of the faithful, but they would give strong preferential treatment to the faithful, and are not above blackmailing others with conversion in exchange for favors, viewing this as "Ezra's will".

It hasn't escaped critics' notice that the Home Faith's predeterministic theology comes very close to depicting Ezra as serving the role of healer and protector out of duty rather than devotion.

Likewise, the Home Faith is the least interested in opposing the Legions of the Night; after all, they too are merely following their divine script. So long as they are not preying on the faithful of Ezra, then it is of little concern to the Home Faith.

In AD&D, a Home Faith anchorite's Shield of Ezra immune to any physical attack not delivered by a +1 or better weapon, or by a creature with 4+1 or greater Hit Dice.

Likewise, its Major Spheres are All, Charm, Divination and Law, whilst its Minor Spheres are Guardian, Protection and Wards. Its unique Minor Sphere is Weather.

In 3rd edition, a Home Faith Anchorite's Shield of Ezra grants Damage Reduction 15/Magic against all physical attacks. Its favored secondary domain is Law.