Knights of the Skull
These Knights form the clerical order of the knighthood. They practice the healing arts and are also in charge of both external intelligence and internal security.
Skull Knights work their art by stealth and subtlety rather than by force, leaving that to the other two orders.
Knights of the Skull are dedicated solely to Takhisis, to the exclusion of all other gods and goddesses (including other dark deities). Her Dark Majesty rewards such loyalty by renewing their spells on a daily basis, in a manner similar to other clerics. This is unlike the Knights of Solamnia, who must fast and pray to attain their spells.
Although it is well known that the sea goddess Zeboim favours the knighthood (in honour of her son, Ariakan), the Skull Knights do not pray to her. Ariakan sets aside one day a year in honour to his mother. It is considered a matter courtesy for all knights to ask the goddess Zeboim's blessing during a sea voyage.
Knights of the Skull may advance through the ranks as high as 14th level before they must vie for a position among the lord knights. (See Order of Lords.)
Knights of the Skull Levels and Spells
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