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Narcissism And Power is another of the various works from Anthologies of Ullord, Narcissism and Power delves into the lives of some of the clergy of Ullord.Mara, goddess of life and death is one of the thirteen gods of Ullord. Clerics from a temple dedicated to her worship located in the town of Myrefall have received a letter speaking of many acts of blasphemy against her and her domain, including grave robbing and outright necromantic magics. Three experienced clerics and two finishing their training have been sent out to investigate these claims.
Tropes found in Narcissism And Power:
- Badass Preacher: The Clergy of Mara are typically feared as much for their deity of choice (the Goddess of Death) as their reputation as combatants.
- Badass Teacher: Of a sort. Nasius, Saevel, and Isaura aren’t quite your typical educators, but they are there to teach and train the two younger clerics during their duties.
- The Dark Arts: Necromancy is just one of them.
- Don't Fear the Reaper: More a trope related to the Goddess of Life and Death, Mara, than any character directly present in the story, but nevertheless.
- Everybody Hates Hades: Mara is one of the various deities that govern Ullord and its inhabitants, but usually, the general public is terrified by her and her followers. Many believe incorrect things about her clergy such as all of her followers having the ability to kill with physical contact. That combined with their intense martial prowess and them fighting the terrifying undead creatures of the world gives a pervasive negative reputation. This is also why many Mara clerics feel isolated and why they tend to be either a Chaste Hero: being oblivious to love and romance, a Celibate Hero: who is more dedicated to their clergyhood or they only become romantically involved with other Mara clergy. See Not Blood Siblings: below for further explanation.
- Looks Worth Killing For: The antagonist’s entire plot and motivation.
- Love Triangle:: There are a few of different flavors. Including...
- Nasius, Isaura, Saevel where Nasius sort of likes Isaura, Isaura likes Nasius and Saevel likes Isaura.
- Nasius, Ariana (his girlfriend from years before) and Isaura since Nasius still carries a flame for Ariana and Isaura has been smitten with Nasius for years.
- Nasius and Ariana who loved one another and Saevel who was also in love with Ariana
- Not Blood Siblings: Some Mara clergy are perfectly alright with this viewpoint. They are raised alongside older clerics' children and the children left at the temple as a safe haven. Others find the idea off-putting and gross.
- Plenty of Blondes: Eira, Saevel, Raguel and Emer.
- The Unfettered: Mara clerics in general. They have a task. And person feelings do not deter them from their dogma.
