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Clerics

Parsons:

Parsons are All-Kal clerics who can not use Manc or chose not to, and train as a cleric. They follow the same Level progression as the other Manc-abled clerics, but do not gain any Manc-related bonuses or penalties. They can Turn and gain any appropriate bonuses for such. They may be stationed at small, safe locations.

Clerics [1-3]:

These levels of cleric is the most commonly encountered throughout the lands. They may be taught by a higher-Level cleric or Priest. They are considered the fully-trained blessed workers of the religion, and many go no further than third Level in their lifetimes.

Priests [4-6]:

Ordained at the Cathedral or the High Church in Acandria, or at Feldmore High Church. These are the governing body of the religion of Alla-Kal, revered among the clergy. they are usually wise and learned, often clerics who have gone through some great task or ordeal, and are considered knowledgeable in their particular fields.

After their blessing in the High Church or Cathedral, the priest may be blessed by Meter if she sees fit, by bestowing upon them a plant or animal lore (13% chance of either, choose one, if successful then no further attempt is made, however, if unsuccessful, then an attempt at the second one may be made. Also there is a chance if neither of the two lores are given, then nature lore may be given instead (3% chance).

High Priests [7-8]:

These are far rarer, wiser and usually much older than any priest. Powerful in their Manc and faith, ordained only in the High Church or Cathedral in Acandria, these wise clergy are often based in important cities only and other clergy, including priests, must come to them for guidance. They oversee the running of the religion and are the only ones who can pass amendments to the holy scriptures of the religion.

The table below represents the table for the Alla-Kal religion.

TITLE

 LEVEL XP INT DEX STR END BONUSES NOTES
Acolyte 0 - - - - -
  • Common: Read / Write / Speak +15
  • Old Tongue: Read / Speak +10
  • Turn Undead +5
  • Herbalism +5
 Not yet fully-trained clerics, having rudimentary skills in being a wearer of the cloth. They are often referred to as Brother, Sister, or Acolyte.
Cleric (Messenger)
 1 -1000 +25 +20 +20 +20
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Meditation +5
  • Oratory +10
  • Occult Lore +15
  • Demonology +5
  • Medicinal +10
  • Farming +10
 True clerics of Alla-Kal
Cleric (Sermon)
 2 5,000 +2 0 0 +2
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Plains Lore +10
  • Herbalism +10
  • Forest Lore +10
  • Folk Lore +5
  • Oratory +5
 Plant-specialists
Cleric (Preacher)
 3 15,000 +2 +1
 0
 0
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Demonology +2
  • Medicinal +5
  • Herbalism +5
  • Occult Lore +5
  • Weather Forecasting +5
  • Animal Lore +5
Priest 4 20,000 +2 0
 +2 +1
  • Turn Undead +20
  • Sense (chosen) animal and plant within 1 Day x 3/Day
  • Sense Elemental 300 feet x3/Day
 +1 DBV
Priest (Parish)
 5 30,000 +2 0 0 +1
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Resist Poison x 5/day
  • Cure Plant Level x 10/day
  • Calm Animal x 10/day
  • Cure Light Wounds x 12/day
 +1 ABV
Priest (Parish Preacher)
 6 40,000 +2 0
 0 +1
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Resist Cold x3/day
  • Resist Heat x3/day
  • Feather Fall x3/day
  • Alter Form x3/day
  +1 DBV
High Priest 7 50,000 +5 0 0 0
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Summon Elemental x1/day
  • Animal Communication x3/day
  • Plant Communication x3/day
 +1 ABV
High Priest (Diocese Priest)
 8 60,000 +3 -2 -2 +1
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Cure Disease x5/day
  • Cure Poison x5/day
  • Control Elemental x3/day
  
High Priest (Divine Grace)
 9
 80,000
 +2
 -4
 -4
 0
  • Turn Undead +20
  • Cure Crops x2/Day
  • Mass Bless x1/Day
  • Create Elemental x1/5 days

Note: all bonuses and penalties are cumulative.
Death Penalty: Loose 3000 experience points.

Good clerics favoured by Meter can be blessed when they become clerics. 10% chance of Fire OR Earth OR Water OR AIR Lore. If this is not granted there is a 3% chance of an Elemental Lore being given. If this is not granted these is a 1% chance of a Nature Lore being given. Any blasphemous act could have this blessing being removed by Meter.


"The blessed one stood, the blessed one looked up at Meter, the blessed one then felt the power, felt the Good, felt the Law, felt the Plane. You are my Voice, my Hand, my Thoughts, said Meter." ...from the Birth of the First.

Paragons

Paragons are the paladins of Alla-Kal. Holy warriors, they defend the faith, protect the people, and calm the animals.

The table below represents the table for the Alla-Kal Paragons.

TITLE

 XP LEVEL ABV/DBV INT DEX STR END BONUSES
Paragon
 6,000 1 +2/+2 +5
 +5
 +15 +10
  • Common: Read / Write / Speak +15
  • Old Tongue: Read / Speak +20
  • Old Tongue: Write +10
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Meditation +5
  • Oratory +5
  • Occult Lore +10
  • Demonology +10
  • Medicinal +5
  • Farming +20
  • Move Silently +5
  • Weather Forcasting +5
  • Plains Lore +5
  • Forest Lore +5
  • Dating +5
  • Herbalism +5
Paragon
 12,000 2 +3/+3 0 +10 +5 +5
  • Turn Undead +5
  • Medicinal +5
  • Grow Shield***
Paragon
 18,000 3 +3/+3 +2 +2 +2 +2
  • Turn Undead +5
  • Oratory +5
  • Grow Bow and Arrows**
  • Animate Plants x4/day
Earth Guard
 30,000 4 +4/+4 +2 +2 +3 +3
  • Turn Undead +5
  • Demonology +3
  • Create Earth Wall up to 40'x20'x3' x2/day
  • Camouflage (self) Level x 2/day
Land Guard
 40,000 5 +4/+4 +3 +3 +3 +3
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Cure Land = Level x100 feet square x2/day
  • Summon Lesser Elemental x 2/day
Plane Guard
 80,000 6 +5/+5 +2 +3 +2 +4
  • Turn Undead +10
  • Control Lesser Elemental x1/day
  • Repel Evil/Unlawful x Level/day*

Note: all bonuses and penalties are cumulative.
Death Penalty: Loose 8,000 experience points.
* Pushes up to Level x 2 Evil or Unlawful creatures back Level x 10 feet as if Repulsed by a Turn.
** A bow grows from the twig in the hand and unlimited arrows are grown as the bow is pulled. Counts as a Scout bow.
*** From the Acorn grows a large wooden shield DBV: 6

 

"Meter said 'I am ally to all other deities, worship who you will, I am always here for you.'" ...from the Alla-Kal Holy Book.