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The cleric beseeches the blessing of his god in order to succeed in his endeavors. If cast on an ally of a one step different alignment, the caster check is made at a -1 penalty, if upon an ally with opposite alignment, the caster check is at a -2 penalty. Casting under auspicious circumstances (i.e. temple of the cleric's god, on a sacred holiday or with a holy relic, etc) the referee may allow a bonus of +1 to +4 to the caster roll. Likewise, casting a blessing spell under inauspicious circumstances might inflict a penalty in the same manner.

Range: Self or Touch; Duration: 1 Turn (or varies); Casting Time: 1 Action (or varies); Manifestation: Heavenly host sings softly while blessing present)

Self
12-13: +1 to attack rolls for 1 turn
14-17: +1 to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn
18-19: +2 to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn
20-23: +['dice=Bonus]1d3+1[/dice] to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn; holy aura radiates out from the cleric to a distance of 5' and all allies within the glow receive the same blessings so long as they remain within the aura
24-27: +['dice=Bonus]1d3+1[/dice] to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn; holy aura radiates out from the cleric to a distance of 10' and all allies within the glow receive the same blessings so long as they remain within the aura

Ally
12-13: +1 to attack rolls for 1 round
14-17: +1 to attack rolls for 1 turn
18-19: +1 to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn
20-23: +2 to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn
24-27: +['dice=Bonus]1d3+1[/dice] to attack & damage rolls, saves, skill & spell checks for 1 turn

Object
14-17: Transforms a vial of liquid to holy water (1d4 vs unholy creatures) that lasts for 1 day
18-19: As above OR bless a small amulet to grant its wearer a +1 bonus to saves for 1 day
20-23: As EITHER of the above OR bless a weapon to strike as a magical +1 (+2 vs unholy) weapon for 1 day
24-27: As ANY of the above, with the following changes: holy water is permanently blessed, amulets grant a +2 bonus to saves, and weapons are at +2 (+3 vs unholy) magical bonus

The cleric holds up his holy symbol and detects emanations of evil within a ray that extends straight out (5' wide, and 60' (or more) ahead of the symbol. The definition of 'evil' generally encompasses Chaotic creatures, those that are 'unholy to the cleric', and those with clearly harmful intent. Hidden creatures are not revealed, but does give the cleric an idea of their general location.

Range: 60' radius from cleric (or varies); Duration: 6 Turns; Casting Time: 1 Action; Manifestation: A heavenly chorus trumpets strident tones of warning whenever the cleric views an evil creature.

12-13: Creatures of opposite alignment are potentially detected, as well as objects inherently dangerous in nature (such as traps and cursed weapons). Evil creatures receive a Will save vs. spell check DC to remain undetected by this spell.
14-17: As above, but no Will save is allowed and all creatures of opposite alignment are automatically detected.
18-19: As previous entry, but the range of the spell is 120' in all directions from the cleric.
20-23: As previous entry, but the range of the spell is 180' and evil creatures and objects shine with an unholy light, visible to cleric and his allies both.
24-27: As previous entry, but the cleric also knows the intent of 'non-evil' creatures with harmful intent - for instance a mindless but aggressive spider, or a hungry bear.

The light of the cleric's deity prevents his enemies from raising a hand to perform baleful deeds.

Range: Touch (or varies); Duration: 1 Round (or varies); Casting Time: 1 Action; Manifestation: An ethereal gray mist swirls around the target of the spell.

12-13: The cleric's hands and melee weapons are charged with the energy of paralysis. The cleric must make a normal attack on the next round, and if it hits the enemy takes normal damage and must make a Will save vs. spell check DC or be unable to move or take any actions for ['dice=Duration]1d6+1[/dice] rounds.
14-17: As above, but spell duration is ['dice=Spell Duration]1d4+1[/dice] rounds instead of a single round.
18-19: As previous entry, but the paralysis effect extends to melee weapons and ranged weapons.
20-23: The cleric designates a single creature within 30' and paralyzes it with a word. If the creature is 2HD or less there is no save, but if the target has 3 HD or more, it gets a Will save vs. spell check DC or is completely paralyzed for ['dice=Duration]1d8+1[/dice] rounds.
24-27:The cleric designates up to three targets within 30' and paralyzes all of them. If the creatures are 4HD or less there is no save, but if a target has 5 HD or more, it gets a Will save vs. spell check DC or is completely paralyzed for ['dice=Duration]2d6+1[/dice] rounds.

The cleric calls upon his deity to protect him from harm. He is protected even if he is not aware of the danger. The definite of 'evil' is based on the clerick: generally it encompasses creatures of opposed alignment, those unholy to the cleric's deity, and those with clear harmful intent. Depending on the strength of the spell, it miay detect even more subtle dangers. This spell may be reversed to protect from good.

Range: Self (or varies); Duration: 1 Turn (per CL); Casting Time: 1 Action; Manifestation: A soft, protective aura.

12-13: The cleric receives a +1 bonus to saves made against evil effects, creatures, un-dead, demons and other beings unholy to his faith.
14-17: As above, but also attacks rolls made against the cleric by such creatures are at -1 penalty.
18-19: As previous entry, but also wounds suffered by the cleric are reduced by 1 point per die (to a minimum of 1 point per die).
20-23: As previous entry, but the protection also extends to all of the cleric's allies standing within a 10' radius.
24-27: As previous entry, but the bonuses and penalties are now 2, and the protection also extends to all of the cleric's allies standing within a 20' radius.

The cleric invokes a place of sanctuary where he and his allies are safe from harm.

Range: Self or more; Duration: 1 round or more; Casting Time: 1 Action; Manifestation: An angelic halo.

12-13: Enemies find it difficult to focus on attacking the cleric, suffering a -2 penalty to their attack rolls if they make the attempt.
14-17:Enemies are compelled to focus their attacks against other targets, as long as they can reasonably be targeted instead. Creatures may attempt a Will save vs the spell check DC to avoid this compulsion and make an attack - though no save is needed if there is not another target available. This effect lasts for 1 turn and is immediately dispelled if the cleric attacks or takes any aggressive action.
18-19: Enemies are compelled to focus their attacks against other targets, as long as they can reasonably be targeted instead. Creatures may attempt a Will save vs the spell check DC to avoid this compulsion and make an attack - even if the cleric is the ONLY target available. This effect is immediately dispelled if the cleric attacks or takes any aggressive action.
20-23: Enemies are compelled to focus their attacks against other targets, as long as they can reasonably be targeted instead. Creatures of 3 HD or less cannot attack the cleric under any circumstances. Creatures of 4 HD or more may attempt a Will save vs the spell check DC to avoid this compulsion and make an attack - even if the cleric is the ONLY target available. This effect is immediately dispelled if the cleric attacks or takes any aggressive action.
24-27: The cleric can create a holy sanctuary that includes himself and up to two allies within 5' - who must both remain within that space until the spell ends to remain protected. Enemies are compelled to focus their attacks against other unprotected targets, as long as they can reasonably be targeted instead. Creatures of 3 HD or less cannot attack the cleric or his protected allies under any circumstances. Creatures of 4 HD or more may attempt a Will save vs the spell check DC to avoid this compulsion and make an attack - even if the cleric and his protected allies are the ONLY targets available. This effect is immediately dispelled if the cleric or his protected allies attack or take any aggressive action.