[@Zeroth]

Oh....goddammit, I knew I should've installed that new security system.  Renfield, get the mop!

[i]Should I get the vacuum too, Master?[/i]

What?  No!  It's too damn early for that noise!

[quote]The idea I had for my character would be that he grew up in a Church-run orphanage, but faced abuse from a corrupt, evil individual hiding behind a "public image" associated with the Church. Despite this my character takes strongly to the teachings of the Church and thus manifests "miracles," which end up being used to kill the abusive clergy but in the process also destroys the orphanage (I'm currently thinking the "holy barrier" ability being used to make geometric shapes, such as a giant millstone to enact Matthew 18:6). This prompts an investigation by some sort of inquisition-esque/black-ops organization within the Church, and upon finding evidence of what had been going on they end up inducting the character into their own chapter.

Committed to the work of the Lord, yet broken by the sinful nature of Man, the character now gives alms to the poor while wearing a warm smile distorted by scars--and then laughs maniacally as he tears his way through the demons, both mortal and supernatural, who are responsible for creating individuals like himself.

Would that work, or would some aspect need to be tweaked/changed entirely?[/quote]

Holy sh-*quack*! *pun intended*  This is one badass church dude!  I also love the little Biblical reference you incorporated.  I could definitely see the holy barrier "miracle" being manipulated to that degree.  Maybe he (or she) is the only individaul capable of this manipulation, hence why the Inquisition would be interested in inducting them into their ranks.  Furthermore, I'm wondering what if your character's abuse by the clergy was part of some secret plan by the Church to create like their own superweapon, a clergyman capable of manipulating "miracles" to be used more offensively and with better results.  Think Anderson from Hellsing, this badass preacher slaughtering demons while throwing out scriptures with a psychotic grin on his *quack*-ed up face.  Anywho, this character sounds dope and I can't wait to see how they play out

...as soon as we can get some more people interested. [s]*considers kidnapping*[/s]

[@HEAVY METAL]

Hell yeah, dude!  Curse of Strahd is the sh-*quack*!  Welcome aboard!