ConfessorThe confessor's skin is pale and riddled with mystical symbols, but his voice is brimming with energy: "Praise the Great Beacon!"
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"
Confessor"That I am, Your Lordship/Ladyship. They call me Confessor Zirmen now. I used to be in the Master Helmsman's employ, and he kept saying how much my zeal was getting on his nerves. But he swore worse than usual when I was appointed confessor, so I guess he did appreciate me after all."
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"
Confessor"It's all new to me, but people are always stopping by for prayer and counsel, and the shrine confessional is packed to the brim — I just haven't had any time to take everything in. But I know everyone and have spoken on spiritual matters with many crewmen. I guess they've accepted me in ordination faster than I've accepted myself."
Confessor"Not every preacher can understand the voidsman, you see. Our lives are different from those dwelling on planets — our way of life is alien and strange. Sometimes, we even speak a different language. People feel relieved when it's one of their own who talks to them about the God-Emperor."
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"
Confessor"I will bring enlightenment to my brothers and sisters! I swear, this shrine has more books on faith than I've seen nuts and bolts on this ship! I read them day and night, and I remember their words so clearly, as if they have become impressed on my mind! I've never read this much in my life... And the books — new ones just keep appearing. I don't even know where they're coming from! They have prayers in them, and signs filled with sacred power..." He proudly points at the marks all over his body. "This knowledge must be shared! And I will share it!"
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."
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Confessor"I want to infuse my home vessel with faith, so that people may feel the presence of the God-Emperor wherever they go. This will make them feel at ease, and the work will be done with greater effort. I've already indicated where best to place automatic chapels on the decks, and where to install vox-casters for liturgical sermons." He produces a data-slate showing a map of the ship and points at the marks excitedly.
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
Confessor(sequence)
Confessor"Like I need to tell you any of this! You've been a voidfarer all your life. So, I'm with you... I mean, I'll live up to... I'll do my best. You'll see!"
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Confessor"Lord Captain..." He scratches the wires at the back of his head sheepishly. "I just want you to know that voidsmen across the Expanse have been saying good things about you. It's not just our ship — many crews out there honour you as His faithful servant. All too often, captains are blinded by power, but not you. Us void wolves, we respect that."
end of branch
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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ConfessorA morbidly thin and heavily augmented voidborn makes the sign of the Aquila the moment he sees you. "Your Lordship/Ladyship! I pray to the Emperor for you every day!" His voice is unexpectedly energetic and loud. It is hard to believe that such a puny body could produce such a vigorous sound.
YOU"Are you the new ship's confessor?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How are you enjoying your new position?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How will the spiritual life of the vessel change?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above