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Vigil of Angels

Nuli finished her prayer and a barrier of shimmering light appeared all around them, just as the tall, spiky infernal creature appeared snarling from the shadows.
‘Just in time,’ said Thoz as the barbed devil lunged at them and howled in pain as it struck the barrier.
‘What is it even doing here?’ asked Krogi as they watched it prowling around them, looking for a way to get at the adventurers.
‘Probably escaped after being summoned and now it lurks down here, waiting to be slain or banished, it is not important enough to get a foothold in our world,’ replied Arakam.
The barbed devil hissed and started to lunge forward then caught itself.
‘If you only knew my power,’ it snarled.
‘Well, I do and it isn’t that significant,’ Arakam stated as their celestial guardian cast Light onto the spiky infernal’s eyes.

Vigil of Angels (Cleric)

Level 5

Range: Self/15′ radius.

Duration: Instantaneous.

This prayer summons an unseen holy presence for one hour or until all of this abilities are used within the hour. During that time, the celestial presence can cast Protection from Evil 20′, Blinding Flash, Light (up to 30′, lasts for one day) and the first attack on the caster or one ally indicated by the caster is blocked. The angel may also answer one question about the area, always truthfully in exchange for one of the other benefits.

Burden of Allies

The dwarf priest sighed as another poison victim was brought in. Potions and prayers were expended for the day, the other clerics were still miles away.
‘I have a solution,’ the priest said. The others knew that the dwarf had used what he had to save the others.
As the human and elf exchanged glances the dwarf lunged forward, invoking a prayer in the dwarvish tongue. He then winced as the poison began to course through him.
‘You fool! You are too valuable to us!’ the human fighter shouted.
‘He’s no fool, he can take the poison,’ said the elf.
The dwarf doubled over for a moment then pulled himself together and stood upright.
‘Let’s just hope that the poison has run its course, so to speak,’ the priest said.

Burden of Allies (Cleric)

Level 4

Range: Touch.

Duration: Instantaneous.

Priest/Priestess or Cleric initiating this prayer takes on the curse, poison or disease affect suffered by another living being. The caster takes on the full effect, which may be negated by item or spell. Any damage already suffered does not start over again, it finishes in its new vessel unless cured, reversed, etcetera. A Save, without bonus modifiers, is allowed to shake the effects.

Psalm of Stone

Nuli stood up, raised a finger to her lips with one hand and pointed to a strangely stained section of wall in the dungeon. Thoz nodded and checked the spot then turned and gave the others a thumbs up. Arakam began a spell as Krogi readied his weapons then both nodded back to the thief who sprung a latch and the section of wall that didn’t match swung inwards.
Lantern light revealed a quartet of ghouls.
‘We enjoy the element of surprise, you foiled us,’ one of them snarled as Arakam’s spell raced into the ancient burial chamber and the restless undead began screaming and flailing.

Psalm of Stone (Cleric)

Level 3

Range: Touch.

Duration: Instantaneous.

The cleric chants while touching stone (floor, wall, ceiling, altar, statue, etc) and this reveals any hidden chambers, burial vaults or desecrated ground within 45′. Only the areas are known to the caster, not the contents or possible inhabitants.

Courtesy of Thorns

‘I will hunt you down, and it will be ugly,’ growled Bakra-do who then winced in pain.
Slokoff the illusionist grinned as the mercenary grimaced.
‘Your spell can only last so long.’
The spellcaster looked a little green and turned to retreat hastily.
‘Please. Come, have a drink of wine!’ Bakra-do said sardonically.

Courtesy of Thorns (Illusionist)

Level 3

Range: Self or Touch.

Duration: One turn.

For one turn, all creatures must act with exaggerated politeness toward the caster (Save vs Spells negates hostile action). Rudeness, mockery, threats or attempts of physical harm causes minor sharp pain, as if pricked by a few thorns (1d4 hp) damage for each incidence, the acute pain breaks concentration.