The Spirit Circle

Abbott Teris sacrificed his life and his eternal rest to bind the children under his protection together. His soul was used as a link that connects all within the Spirit Circle. Individuals are inducted into the circle and risen through level with elaborate arcane rituals. The members of the Circle, their levels and benefits are as follows:

Members
Pierce Thundar, Level 4
Chris Tennison (deceased), Level 4
Guy Axefury, Level 4
Floyd Fiftynames, Level 4
Virgil Deathbow, Level 4
Brixmor, Level 4
Bjorn Blackrobe, Level 4
Elliot, Level 1

Benefits
Level 1: Message 1/day, permanent Gentle Repose
Level 2: Permanent Status effect, additional Message/day, False Life 1/day (free action)
Level 3: view through another member's eyes 5 min/day
Level 4: Death Ward 1/day for 2 min, +2 insight bonus on saves vs. death and negative energy

Costs
Level 1: 2 hour ceremony, 150 gp worth of components, 25 xp from Ritual Master per member
Level 2: 2 hour ceremony, 200 gp worth of components, 50 xp from Ritual Master per member
Level 3: 4 hour ceremony, 450 gp worth of components, 100 xp from Ritual Master per member
Level 4: 6 hour ceremony, 70 gp worth of components, 200 xp from Ritual Master per member

Bjorn served as Ritual Master for all ceremonies. The components are candles, gem dust, oils, etc...