Spiritual ally and haste / blessing of fevor

[Glen 123]

I still haven't gotten an answer to this question yet. Can a spiritual ally gain the benefits of haste or BOF? I belive it can due to the fact that it occupies a square and can make AOO's whereas the spiritual weapon can not. Our DM has ruled that because the spiritual ally is a construct of force, has no stats, and is not a living being, can not gain the benefits of the buff spells. Any light shed on this would be welcomed. Thanks....

[Mort the Cleverly Named]

Your DM is correct. Haste and Fervor both target "creatures." While the spiritual ally counts as an ally, it is not a creature. The only ways in which it acts like a normal creature are by occupying a space, threatening an area, and taking attacks of opportunity. Beyond that, it is no more a creature than a Spiritual Weapon or Mage's Sword.

[Volaran]

I would also have to agree with your GM. I have an oracle that uses both Spiritual Ally and Blessings of Fervor quite frequently, and I've never applied the BoF benefits to the SA. Since the SA is a force effect that mimics a creature, it never seemed like something to which other beneficial spells could be applied.