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Realm Of Divine Magic
Magic Point expenditures for each prayer are listed in the prayer descriptions in the
Common Prayers and Cult Descriptions chapters.
A cleric invoking a prayer must be able to speak the appropriate key phrases of the
prayer, must be in flesh contact with the appropriate sacred token, and must be able to
mentally compose his offering of Magic Points to the glory of his patron. Anything which
interferes with speaking the key phrases, touching the sacred token, or concentrating on
the offering of personal power may prevent the successful invocation of the prayer.
While a cleric is invoking a prayer, he may perform no other action. During
invocation of a prayer a cleric is considered to be prone for the purposes of attacks (i.e.,
he is hit automatically and for double damage). If the prayer is interrupted for any reason
(i.e., if the cleric is successfully attacked, or if he voluntarily interrupts a prayer to parry a
blow), the prayer is spoiled, and no magical effect is received from the divine patron,
though the Magic Points offered to the patron are still expended in the failed attempt.
Invoking a prayer requires one round.
Initiative Penalty for Creating Divine Magic Effects
Divine prayer and divine artifact magic effects occur within a round at the invoking
cleric's Initiative with a -30 penalty. There is always this brief delay while the divine
patron hears his follower's petition, then produces the requested magic effect.
Sacred Tokens
Sacred tokens are symbolic representations signifying the authority and protection of
the cultist's divine patron. The symbols are carved or engraved in wood, leather, metal, or
gemstone, or woven or embroidered into the cultists garments, according to individual
cult practice, then are ceremonially consecrated to the divine patron by a third rank priest
or druid with the Consecrate Divine Artifact prayer. Sacred tokens are lesser divine
artifacts, and as such produce an inactive magic effect perceivable to a Detect Magic
prayer or spell.
Since a third rank prayer is required to consecrate a sacred token, an initiate receives
his first sacred token from a superior in the cult hierarchy. This first sacred token is
included in an initiate's trappings. A cultist may receive other sacred tokens from his cult
as rewards for faithful service or in replacement of lost or destroyed tokens. An initiate's
first sacred token is typically in the form of a staff bearing the cult's symbol; later he may
also receive an amulet and a garment design as sacred tokens. Mundane tokens (i.e., nonconsecrated
tokens) may also be worn, though they may not be used to invoke prayers.
Targeting Prayers
Before invoking a prayer, the cleric must specify the subject or location where the
magical effect is to be targeted. Each prayer description indicates what subject or area
may be affected with that prayer.
To accurately target a prayer's effects, a cleric must see the target (with normal vision,
or through some form of magical sight).
If the target can be seen, it is hit automatically. (Unlike missile combat, the targeting of
the magical effects of prayers is not affected by marksmanship.)
If the target cannot be seen, the Gamemaster considers the circumstances, then
determines the location of a prayer's area of effect at his discretion. For example, if a
prayer is invoked in total darkness, the Gamemaster may decide that any one of a number
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