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	'''Atonement''' is a spell that grants magical redemption and forgiveness for transgressions committed by the recipient, including breaking an [[Oath\|oath]], acting in bad faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion\|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)\|faith]] or engaging in acts of malevolence. When such actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to mediate their repentance and transmit their plea to the [[Gods (sage study)\|gods]].		'''Atonement''' is a spell that grants magical redemption and forgiveness for transgressions committed by the recipient, including breaking an [[Oath\|oath]], acting in bad faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion\|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)\|faith]] or engaging in acts of malevolence. When such actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to mediate their repentance and transmit their plea to the [[Gods (sage study)\|gods]].

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-'''Atonement''' is a spell that gives a magical redemption and forgiveness for acts performed by the recipient including breaking an [[Oath|oath]], acting in poor faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)|faith]] or partaking in evil acts.  When these actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to receive and transmit the character's repentance to the [[Gods (sage study)|gods]].
+'''Atonement''' is a spell that grants magical redemption and forgiveness for transgressions committed by the recipient, including breaking an [[Oath|oath]], acting in bad faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)|faith]] or engaging in acts of malevolence.  When such actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to mediate their repentance and transmit their plea to the [[Gods (sage study)|gods]].
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-The spell requires the would-be recipient to be truly repentent and forsake his or her sins.  If there is any suggestion that the character is making a pretense of remorse and does not intend to mend their ways, the spell will fail.
+== Effects ==
-It's understood that the caster must believe this repentence as well as the gods, else they will refuse to cast the spell.  Therefore, some act of remorse is usually necessary when receiving atonement from a stranger.  Naturally the recipient must be of the caster's religion also.
+Beyond its effect on divine casters, atonement can end [[Curse|curses]] and remove the enmity of both good and evil forces. Those supernatural beings that once pursued or punished the recipient will bear witness to the sincerity of the atonement and will cease their hostilities. In many cases, atonement serves as a means of ending [[War|war]], particularly when cast upon a royal figure or [[Religious Leaders|religious leader]]. The spell compels those bound by faith or duty to acknowledge the change of heart, often leading to truces or peace settlements where conflict had seemed inescapable.
-One atonement is cast, the recipient's ability to use [[Spellcasting|spells]] or receive [[Piety (sage study)|the benefits]] of a cleric or paladin will be restored — as the loss of both are common consequences for these religious classes when such characters turn from their deities.
+== Forgiveness ==
-For others, it will bring about the end of [[Curse|curses]] and of the enmity of both good and evil forces posed against the character; former enemies will bear witness to the atonement in their hearts and will no longer take up arms.  Very often, atonement is a means of ending [[War|war]], as when it is cast upon a royal person or great [[Religious Leaders|religious leader]], it will compel the combatants on both sides to end their passion for battle and make peace.
+Outside the faith, unbelievers — who have no reason to concern themselves with divine matters — may remain skeptical of the character's transformation.  Trust among some associates and even followers must still be earned or at least demonstrated.  Even those who understand the power of the spell may not respond immediately. Divine beings acknowledge the character's redemption, but they do not necessarily intervene to correct past wrongs. Celestial forces may observe the character for a time, ensuring their devotion is genuine before fully embracing them once more. Infernal or chaotic entities that once sought to exploit the character's failings may still attempt to test their resolve, seeking to drive them into doubt or temptation again.
-[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]

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-'''Atonement''' gives a magical redemption and forgiveness for acts performed by the recipient including breaking an [[Oath|oath]], acting in poor faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)|faith]] or partaking in evil acts.  When these actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to receive and transmit the character's repentance to the [[Gods (sage study)|gods]].
+'''Atonement''' is a spell that gives a magical redemption and forgiveness for acts performed by the recipient including breaking an [[Oath|oath]], acting in poor faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)|faith]] or partaking in evil acts.  When these actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to receive and transmit the character's repentance to the [[Gods (sage study)|gods]].
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 | area of effect = 1 creature
-| casting time = 3 rounds
+| casting time = 3 [[Combat Round|rounds]]
 | save = none
 | level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells|cleric (5th)]]

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-'''Atonement''' gives a magical redemption and forgiveness for acts performed by the recipient including breaking an oath, acting in poor faith against members of the recipient's religion, abandoning the recipient's faith or partaking in evil acts.  When these actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to receive and transmit the character's repentance to the gods.
+'''Atonement''' gives a magical redemption and forgiveness for acts performed by the recipient including breaking an [[Oath|oath]], acting in poor faith against members of the recipient's [[Religion|religion]], abandoning the recipient's [[Faith (sage study)|faith]] or partaking in evil acts.  When these actions bring forth dire supernatural consequences, the character must seek out a caster of sufficient level to receive and transmit the character's repentance to the [[Gods (sage study)|gods]].
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 The spell requires the would-be recipient to be truly repentent and forsake his or her sins.  If there is any suggestion that the character is making a pretense of remorse and does not intend to mend their ways, the spell will fail.
-It's understood that the caster must believe this repentence as well as the gods; therefore, some act of remorse is usually necessary when receiving atonement from a stranger.  Naturally the recipient must be of the caster's religion also.
+It's understood that the caster must believe this repentence as well as the gods, else they will refuse to cast the spell.  Therefore, some act of remorse is usually necessary when receiving atonement from a stranger.  Naturally the recipient must be of the caster's religion also.
-One atonement is cast, the recipient's ability to use spells or receive the benefits of a cleric or paladin will be restored — as the loss of both are common consequences for these religious classes when such characters turn from their deities.
+One atonement is cast, the recipient's ability to use [[Spellcasting|spells]] or receive [[Piety (sage study)|the benefits]] of a cleric or paladin will be restored — as the loss of both are common consequences for these religious classes when such characters turn from their deities.
-For others, it will bring about the end of curses and of the enmity of both good and evil forces posed against the character; former enemies will bear witness to the atonement in their hearts and will no longer take up arms.
+For others, it will bring about the end of [[Curse|curses]] and of the enmity of both good and evil forces posed against the character; former enemies will bear witness to the atonement in their hearts and will no longer take up arms.  Very often, atonement is a means of ending [[War|war]], as when it is cast upon a royal person or great [[Religious Leaders|religious leader]], it will compel the combatants on both sides to end their passion for battle and make peace.

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-Removes or denies magical or unusual consequences resulting from any circumstance over which the character had no control.
+The spell requires the would-be recipient to be truly repentent and forsake his or her sins.  If there is any suggestion that the character is making a pretense of remorse and does not intend to mend their ways, the spell will fail.
-The spell will not counteract the results of deliberate misdeeds or acts. However, the negative result of any action in which the creature was forced to participate, or in which the choice was forced by events beyond their power, will be counteracted by the spell. This includes curses and similar spells cast against the creature.
+It's understood that the caster must believe this repentence as well as the gods; therefore, some act of remorse is usually necessary when receiving atonement from a stranger.  Naturally the recipient must be of the caster's religion also.
-Immediate changes will be put to right; more complex circumstances will resolve themselves in a manner without unfavorable repercussions.
+One atonement is cast, the recipient's ability to use spells or receive the benefits of a cleric or paladin will be restored — as the loss of both are common consequences for these religious classes when such characters turn from their deities.
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+For others, it will bring about the end of curses and of the enmity of both good and evil forces posed against the character; former enemies will bear witness to the atonement in their hearts and will no longer take up arms.

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		+	\| name = Atonement
		+	\| range = touch
		+	\| duration = permanent
		+	\| area of effect = 1 creature
		+	\| casting time = 3 rounds
		+	\| save = none
		+	\| level = [[Cleric 5th Level Spells\|cleric (5th)]]
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		+	Removes or denies magical or unusual consequences resulting from any circumstance over which the character had no control.
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		+	The spell will not counteract the results of deliberate misdeeds or acts. However, the negative result of any action in which the creature was forced to participate, or in which the choice was forced by events beyond their power, will be counteracted by the spell. This includes curses and similar spells cast against the creature.
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		+	Immediate changes will be put to right; more complex circumstances will resolve themselves in a manner without unfavorable repercussions.
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