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:''This page is about the class. For other uses, please see [[Jesters (disambiguation)]].''
{{God_infobox
[[File:achaea_jester_circle.jpg|x400px|alt=Jester Official|right]]
|image=http://imgur.com/5Z326g3.jpg
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|godname=Deucalion, the Righteous Fire
The Jester class originated in modern Achaea when an anomalous timequake brought Silvestri Carnivalis, court jester to the House of the Seleucarian Empire six hundred years ago, into the present day. In the intervening years since the fall of the Seleucarian Empire and the modern day, the precious arts of a Jester had been lost, to Silvestri's dismay. Silvestri immediately founded the Jesters guild in order to restore these arts to the world, and thus the class of Jester was reborn in 299 A.F.
|realm=Righteousness
|symbols=the pyre|allies=[[Aurora]]
|enemies=[[Babel]], [[Twilight]], [[Sartan]] ||
|ordername=Caefir Conlaodh
|temples=[[Adroushan|Cloisters of Righteousness]]}}


Jesters are a rollicking lot, often silly and carefree. Some may choose to wander the highways putting on impromptu shows for passersby; others plan and carry out entire theatrical productions. They may be found as citizens of any city, or might choose to be cityless wanderers instead. They are devoted to amusement, high jinks, and humour. Not tied to any one ethos, one may encounter Jesters who worship the Lord of Evil as well as Jesters who travel the path of Light. Many Jesters prefer neutrality, as the ideal of fun transcends alignment.
'''Deucalion, the Righteous Fire''' is the [[God]] of [[Righteousness]]. Together with [[Aurora]], He watches over the devout servants of [[Good]].


While many of their skills are intended for entertainment, a trained Jester is not to be underestimated on the battlefield. With bodies trained in acrobatics, their backflips and handsprings can, in a tight spot, do more than amuse. Jesters are famed for their ability to craft various tools of their trade as well, such as balloons that can lift people to the skies, a range of tricky bombs, jack-in-the-boxes concealing deadly surprises, and more. All this combined with their ability to fashion magical puppets to manipulate others to hilarious or lethal ends, a Jester skilled in combat can be a formidable opponent.
== History ==
Originally, His name was [[Dunamis]], which means "The Justice that Was" in the language of the [[Aldar]]. Dunamis was contacted, through extensive prayer and [[meditation]], by [[Tassad Baraslan]], a newly appointed secretary of the modern [[Church|Holy Church of Achaea]]. Tassad learned that the spirit was unable to leave the [[plane]] upon which he was imprisoned without releasing vast quantities of [[chaos]] throughout [[Creation]], something Dunamis did not wish to happen. After months of thought and prayer, Tassad discovered a means to take Dunamis' place on this plane of [[Order]] by way of ritual. He sacrificed himself in the process. Upon Dunamis's arrival on the [[Prime Material Plane]], [[Sarapis]] raised him to godhood, renaming Him Deucalion, which translates as "The Justice that Is." 


Jesters wield the skills of [[Tarot]] and [[Pranks]] as fledglings, and gain [[Puppetry]] upon embracing the class.
Deucalion went on to patron the Holy Church with Aurora, bestowing the [[Holy Codex]] upon the fledgling congregation to serve as enduring guidance for life, spirit, and daily conduct. A scant half century later His essence was dispersed when He sacrificed Himself to contain the life-destroying explosion from the [[Death's Heart Saga|Death's Heart]]. In 261 AF, [[Maran La'Saen]], the Sultan of [[Shallam]] and earstwhile guildmaster of the [[Empyreal Assembly|Priests Guild]], sacrificed himself in an attempt to resurrect Him. Although unsuccessful, the Gods honoured Maran's selfless act and his soul was joined with the remaining essence of Deucalion to become [[Pentharian]], God of Righteousness.
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==Abilities in [[Battlerage]] ==
{{Skill_detail
|skill=Noogie
|description=As painful as it is humiliating.
|level=6
|syntax=NOOGIE <target>
|required=14 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=16.00 seconds
|detail=Wrap your opponent in a headlock and try to start a fire on its scalp with your knuckles.
}}


{{Skill_detail
In 612 AF, [[Shallam]] fell to the forces of [[Bal'met]] the Worldreaver. Through the prayers of the faithful, and the newly recovered [[Sword of Dunamis]], Deucalion was summoned back from the void. He and [[Aurora]] now watch over Good and battle the forces of Chaos, Darkness, and [[Evil]], Their power commingled by Their [[bloodsworn|bloodswearing]].
|skill=Dustthrow
|description=That stuff will make them cough for days.
|level=10
|syntax=DUSTTHROW <target>
|required=18 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=25.00 seconds
|detail=Throw a pinch of diamond dust into a target's face. The uncontrollable coughing and heaving will make regaining health very difficult for a short time.<br>'''''Gives affliction: Inhibit'''''
}}


{{Skill_detail
==Caefir Conlaodh==
|skill=Jacks
Little is known of the followers of Deucalion.
|description=Small toys that can pierce denizen shields.
|level=20
|syntax=THROW JACKS AT <target>
|required=17 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=
|detail=These typical toys for children have had their spines sharpened. When thrown at a denizen's shield, the sharpened spines can shred the shield and render it ineffective.
}}


{{Skill_detail
[[Farrah|Farrah Roualt]] was the first [[adventurer]] to wield Primordial Flame as an [[Divine Avatar|Avatar]] of the Righteous Fire.
|skill=Ensconce
|description=Shock and awe!
|level=35
|syntax=ENSCONCE FIRECRACKER ON <target>
|required=36 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=23.00 seconds
|detail=Secretly place a firecracker on your opponent's person. The reaction will be priceless. And probably painful.
}}


{{Skill_detail
Halos Vorondil was the first [[adventurer]] elevated to the status of Deucalion's [[Order Champion]], bearing the mantle of '''Aodh Curaidh of Adroushan'''.
|skill=Befuddle
|description=Show that you're always the smartest person in the room.
|level=50
|syntax=BEFUDDLE <target>
|required=25 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=23.00 seconds
|detail=Use your incredible wit to overwhelm the intellect of one who is slowed through time or forgetful. Cackle as the resulting aneurysm causes great pain in your opponent.<br>'''''Uses afflictions: Aeon or Amnesia'''''
}}


{{Skill_detail
==Divine Symbols==
|skill=Rap
The Lord of the Righteous Fire takes the pyre as His divine symbol.
|description=They'll never see it coming.
|level=65
|syntax=RAP <target>
|required=26 rage
|target=Denizens
|cooldown=33.00 seconds
|detail=Hit an opponent in the back of the head with a blackjack, stunning it briefly.<br>'''''Gives affliction: Stun'''''
}}


==Related [[:Category:Artefacts|Artefacts]] for Jesters==
Deucalion wields the Shield of the Lightbringer.
{| class="wikitable"
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Artefact'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Description'''
|-
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | '''[[Prankster's Blackjack]]'''
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | Damage: 66, To-hit: 220, Speed: 220
|-
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | '''[[Carnivalis Blackjack]]'''
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | Damage: 69, To-hit: 230, Speed: 230
|-
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | '''[[Pandora Blackjack]]'''
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | Damage: 72, To-hit: 240, Speed: 240
|-
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | '''[[wheel_of_Nimickian_farmstead_cheese|A wheel of Nimickian farmstead cheese]]'''
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | +1 additional suicide mouse
|-
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | '''[[wedge_of_Shamtotan_cheddar|A wedge of Shamtotan cheddar]]'''
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | +2 additional suicide mice
|-
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | '''[[chunk_of_creamy_Combatia_cheese|A chunk of creamy Combatia cheese]]'''
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | +3 additional suicide mice
|-
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | '''[[golden_cube|A golden cube]]'''
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | Removes the cost of creating a PROP
|-
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | '''[[Gloves_of_Serendipity|Gloves of Serendipity]]'''
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | Occasionally magically duplicate a bomb at construction.
|-
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | '''[[mote_in_a_jar|A mote in a jar]]'''
| bgcolor=#B3B3B3 | Increased duration on sun and rubble tarot effects.
|-
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | '''[[Quill_of_Inscribing|Quill of Inscribing]]'''
| bgcolor=#D3D3D3 | Cuts tarot-card inscribe time in half, when wielded.


 
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[[Category:Classes]]

Latest revision as of 22:36, 23 July 2025

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Deucalion, the Righteous Fire
Realm Righteousness
Symbols the pyre
Relatives None
Allies Aurora
Enemies Babel, Twilight, Sartan
Order Name Caefir Conlaodh
Temples Cloisters of Righteousness


Deucalion, the Righteous Fire is the God of Righteousness. Together with Aurora, He watches over the devout servants of Good.

History

Originally, His name was Dunamis, which means "The Justice that Was" in the language of the Aldar. Dunamis was contacted, through extensive prayer and meditation, by Tassad Baraslan, a newly appointed secretary of the modern Holy Church of Achaea. Tassad learned that the spirit was unable to leave the plane upon which he was imprisoned without releasing vast quantities of chaos throughout Creation, something Dunamis did not wish to happen. After months of thought and prayer, Tassad discovered a means to take Dunamis' place on this plane of Order by way of ritual. He sacrificed himself in the process. Upon Dunamis's arrival on the Prime Material Plane, Sarapis raised him to godhood, renaming Him Deucalion, which translates as "The Justice that Is."

Deucalion went on to patron the Holy Church with Aurora, bestowing the Holy Codex upon the fledgling congregation to serve as enduring guidance for life, spirit, and daily conduct. A scant half century later His essence was dispersed when He sacrificed Himself to contain the life-destroying explosion from the Death's Heart. In 261 AF, Maran La'Saen, the Sultan of Shallam and earstwhile guildmaster of the Priests Guild, sacrificed himself in an attempt to resurrect Him. Although unsuccessful, the Gods honoured Maran's selfless act and his soul was joined with the remaining essence of Deucalion to become Pentharian, God of Righteousness.

In 612 AF, Shallam fell to the forces of Bal'met the Worldreaver. Through the prayers of the faithful, and the newly recovered Sword of Dunamis, Deucalion was summoned back from the void. He and Aurora now watch over Good and battle the forces of Chaos, Darkness, and Evil, Their power commingled by Their bloodswearing.

Caefir Conlaodh

Little is known of the followers of Deucalion.

Farrah Roualt was the first adventurer to wield Primordial Flame as an Avatar of the Righteous Fire.

Halos Vorondil was the first adventurer elevated to the status of Deucalion's Order Champion, bearing the mantle of Aodh Curaidh of Adroushan.

Divine Symbols

The Lord of the Righteous Fire takes the pyre as His divine symbol.

Deucalion wields the Shield of the Lightbringer.

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