Divine Source in WotR

[UllarWarlord]

Well, the topic basically says it all.

One of my PCs is planning on taking the Divine Source Path Ability - 3 times, no less.

book 2 spoilers:

Louise the sorcerer plans on taking this ability after the liberation of Drezen. This is an OOC choice, not an IC one - Louise will simply notice that she can grant spells.

She even has a potential, yet unwitting follower lined up - the ex-paladin Arles! You DO remember him, right? He got a facial art in book 2.

She didn't turn him back towards his faith - she promised him that she would do everything in her power to end this, as well as re-establish his self-confidence. High Priest, anyone?

There is also something I discussed with the player - the possibility of a religious schism. Maybe that's not the best word, but it's all I can think of. True, the good fiaths have generally worked together against the demons, and maybe I'm overestimating this, but...

This is a mortal god.

One who could be setting up herself as the new patron of the crusades.

But again, maybe I'm blowing it out of proportion.

Any thoughts on how to proceed, on this general idea, or as to whether I'm blowing it out of proportion are appreciated.

[Coridan]

I would probably treat the character as more like a saint, especially at first. It is not uncommon in the Church of Aroden/Iomedae, though few if any of the saints have been detailed beyond name dropping.

[UllarWarlord]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...this character is kind of an atheist.

So it might offend her 'church' to call her as asint of a true deity...possibly.

[Coridan]

Certainly didn't stop real world churches from canonizing local folk heroes.

[Revan]

Someone with the Touched by Faith trait would have a very good reason to take Divine Source, given that the 3rd book reveals that they're

Spoiler:

the child of their deity

. But that's obviously not the case here.