Have any of you worked with the Enferalda the Supporter subcult of Ernalda the Healer? (TR 194) What do you think the subcult's about?
When I see references to Enferaldans their schtick seems to be that they support other people, and that courting their support can be crucial to someone's success. Here's the pertinent part of the description of Entarios the Supporter as an example:
"Entarios is a devotee of Enferalda the Supporter, and is one of the most
powerful women in Sartar. Whomever she supports, wins. When her first husband
went hunting, he brought back fat stags in winter. Her second husband never
lost a fight while she stayed with him. Her clan, where she has lived even
since his death, has prospered in every blessing from Ernalda that she has
called." (TR 178)
The subcult write-up, however, includes nothing like this: in my gaming group
it's even gained the description "Ernalda the Pack-Mule". In addition to the
generic Ernalda the Healer abilities and affinities, Enferalda gets the
affinity "Endurance" which is described in purely personal terms to do with
bearing heavy burdens, going without food, ignoring pain, going without
sleep, remaining standing and surviving battle. She does get the Heal People
feat "Make less tired", and she does get the mental ability "Encourage
others", but in order to get close to the description of Entarios I'm having
to assume she can pull something out of the generic Healer affinities like
"Boost confidence" and "Reach consensus" that other Healers can't. There's no
"Inspire others", "Restore morale", "Advise well", "Rally support" or "I
believe in you".
I'm thinking of replacing the "Endurance" affinity with a "Support" affinity, pulling together a range of feats that make other people's lives and magic go better. What do you think? Any suggestions or warnings?
Cheers,
Jennifer
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