Oubliette: The Red Pope
In the Black Monk's stead¸ I grant thee absolution. Go forth into the darkness and summon your cravings no more." The Red Pope is the sometimes objective voice of the Black Monk¸ in moments where the Black Monk's voice is absent. He has no actual power¸ but he exploits the others' fears nonetheless. He holds convocation¸ midnight vigils¸ prayer circles¸ and sacred rites in an abandoned abbey next to the monastery. And he prays. By the gods¸ how he prays. ***