20 point buy, the hardcover/core books is in, anything else is subject to DM approval.
So far I've got:
Human Cleric of Sarenrae
STR: 14, Dex 12, CON 13, INT 10, WIS 16, CHA 14
Glory Domain (Heroism Sub), I need advice on the 2nd Domain mostly looking at either Sun or Fire
Feats: So far I have Heavy Armor Prof and Extra Channel but am open to changing them.
The rest of the party is an Inquisitor of Pharasma, a Fighter, and an Archeologist Bard.
The Race and the Deity are set (part of already submitted backstory).
Also, on the Domains we use a house rule that Clerics use their domain slot to spontaneously cast their domain spells rather than preparing them.
Depending on how set you have your character's backstory in mind, you might want to consider the Separatist archetype (from Ultimate Magic). It's basically the same as a normal cleric, except that it lets your second domain not match with your deity at the cost of the domain abilities for that domain coming 2 levels later and being a bit weaker. It has no effect on the 1st level domain ability or your domain spells though, and so it works great with the Travel domain (Travel is easily one of the best domains you can choose).
If you're set on choosing between sun and fire, sun is the better choice. Especially in Carrion Crown. (Sun + Glory means you've only got Searing Light as your 3rd level choice, which when paired with your homebrew rules is a minor penalty, but it's not a huge loss. Searing Light's still a good spell for this adventure.)
Separatist is a good idea mechanically, doesn't really fit the back story, I'm also pretty attached to the idea of using a scimitar anyway.
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Unless you are going to go all out to get your channel DC as high as you can (Improved Channel, High Charisma, Sacred Conduit Trait? +1 channel DC), I would go with the Fire domain for the burning hands and fireball spells. (Fire resistance always comes in handy.) This will let you turn yourself into a minor blaster cleric with those two spells if you take the Magical Lineage trait (Fireball) (-1 metamagic cost) and plan in taking the Heighten metamagic->Preferred Spell (Fireball) & Intensified feats down the road. If you are going full channel blast on undead, then stick with the Sun domain.
Feats that you should consider regardless of what your domains are:
- Scribe scroll - Use to create utility spells for that special occasion or emergency.
- Reach metamagic - Ranged healing spells as well as debuffing spells like Bestow Curse.
If you go the fire blaster route, the feats you will need are:
- Heightened metamagic (required for Preferred Spell)
- Preferred Spell (Fireball) - Spontaneous fireballs!! Boom boom!
- Preferred Spell (Searing Light) - Spontaneous searing lights!! Nice undead repellant!
I would drop the Heavy armor proficiency unless you plan to be in the front ranks all the time beating on things with your scimitar.
Also, I heard that their are plenty of aberrations in this AP, so your undead channel whammy will not work on them.