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Tao alexis: /* To Become a Cleric */

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To Become a Cleric

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 | 4th || 6,001 || 4 || friar, imam, pastor, priest, rabbi
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-| 5th || 13,001 || 5 || abbey, archdeacon, prefect
+| 5th || 13,001 || 5 || archdeacon, prefect
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 | 6th || 27,501 || 6 || [[Abbot (title)|abbot/abbess]], canon, exarch, mufti

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 | 5th || 13,001 || 5 || abbey, archdeacon, prefect
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-| 6th || 27,501 || 6 || [[Abbot (title)|abbot]], canon, exarch, mufti
+| 6th || 27,501 || 6 || [[Abbot (title)|abbot/abbess]], canon, exarch, mufti
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 | 7th || 55,001 || 7 || lama, pontiff

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 | 5th || 13,001 || 5 || abbey, archdeacon, prefect
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-| 6th || 27,501 || 6 || abbot, canon, exarch, mufti
+| 6th || 27,501 || 6 || [[Abbot (title)|abbot]], canon, exarch, mufti
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 | 7th || 55,001 || 7 || lama, pontiff

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-[[File:Jonathon Earl Bowser x01 - Cleric.JPG|right|420px]]
+[[File:Cleric (class).jpg|right|525px|thumb]]
 '''Clerics''' are religious leaders and therefore part of whatever power structure their belief incorporates. Knowing this, players should be careful when choosing which religion their cleric will follow. Obscure, scattered religions will have little oversight but, in turn, offer minimal support for the cleric's needs. On the other hand, widespread ruling religions will be demanding but can provide significant boons and benefits.
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 [[File:Jonathon Earl Bowser x01 - Cleric.JPG|right|420px]]
 '''Clerics''' are religious leaders and therefore part of whatever power structure their belief incorporates. Knowing this, players should be careful when choosing which religion their cleric will follow. Obscure, scattered religions will have little oversight but, in turn, offer minimal support for the cleric's needs. On the other hand, widespread ruling religions will be demanding but can provide significant boons and benefits.
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 Major religions include [[Christianity (religion)|Christianity]] (Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.), [[Islam (religion)|Islam]] (Sufism, Shiism), [[Buddhism (religion)|Buddhism]], [[Hinduism (religion)|Hinduism]], [[Taoism (religion)|Taoism]], [[Shintoism (religion)|Shintoism]], [[Judaism (religion)|Judaism]], [[Zoroastrianism (religion)|Zoroastrianism]], [[Celtic Milieu (religion)|Celtic]], [[Mayan Religion|Mayan]] and other [[American Culture|American cultures]], [[Greco-Roman Milieu (religion)|Greco-Roman]], [[Sumerian (religion)|Babylonian/Sumerian]] and so on. Each religion carries a variety of traditions and requirements, too many to list here. Presumably, a character will choose a religion they are interested in researching and playing.

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	Clerics receive [[Clerical Spell Acquisition\|cleric spells]] at each level. They also possess unique [[Cleric Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Cleric Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a cleric should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.		Clerics receive [[Clerical Spell Acquisition\|cleric spells]] at each level. They also possess unique [[Cleric Combat Abilities\|combat abilities]] and [[Cleric Sage Abilities\|sage abilities]]. Players wishing to become a cleric should familiarize themselves with these characteristics.

		+	== Cultural Relevance ==
		+	Clerics serve as intermediaries between the divine and the mortal world, acting as spiritual guides, enforcers of doctrine and sources of wisdom. Depending on their faith, they may function as healers, judges, warriors or mystics, each fulfilling a role that aligns with their deity's expectations. Many clerics are bound by strict codes of conduct, which can influence their behaviour in ways beyond simple moral alignment — dictating what they wear, what they eat, where they travel and how they interact with non-believers.
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		+	Beyond their religious obligations, clerics often wield considerable political influence. In cultures where religion dominates governance, they may serve as advisors to rulers, administrators of law or the heads of entire theocratic states. Their ability to rally followers, interpret omens and invoke divine power grants them an authority that transcends mere secular leadership. However, this influence comes with scrutiny, as heresy, corruption or deviation from doctrine can lead to exile, excommunication or execution, depending on the rigidity of the faith in question.

	See also,<br>		See also,<br>

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 [[File:Jonathon Earl Bowser x01 - Cleric.JPG|right|420px]]
-Clerics are religious leaders, and therefore a part of whatever power structure the belief incorporates.  Knowing this, players should be careful choosing which religion they'd like their cleric to follow.  Obscure, scattered religions will have little oversight, but in turn will offer little support for the cleric's needs; on the other hand, widespread ruling religions will be demanding, but can also offer a great number of boons and benefits.
+'''Clerics''' are religious leaders and therefore part of whatever power structure their belief incorporates. Knowing this, players should be careful when choosing which religion their cleric will follow. Obscure, scattered religions will have little oversight but, in turn, offer minimal support for the cleric's needs. On the other hand, widespread ruling religions will be demanding but can provide significant boons and benefits.
-Major religions include [[Christianity (religion)|Christianity]] (Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.); [[Islam (religion)|Islam]] (Sufism, Shiism); [[Buddhism (religion)|Buddhism]]; [[Hinduism (religion)|Hinduism]]; [[Taoism (religion)|Taoism]]; [[Shintoism (religion)|Shintoism]]; [[Judaism (religion)|Judaism]]; [[Zoroastrianism (religion)|Zoroastrianism]]; [[Celtic Milieu (religion)|Celtic]]; [[Mayan Religion|Mayan]] and other [[American Culture|American cultures]]; [[Greco-Roman Milieu (religion)|Greco-Roman]]; [[Sumerian (religion)|Babylonian/Sumerian]]; and so on. Each religion carries with it a variety of traditions and requirements, too many to list here; presumably, a character will choose a religion which they would like to research and play with interest.
+Major religions include [[Christianity (religion)|Christianity]] (Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.), [[Islam (religion)|Islam]] (Sufism, Shiism), [[Buddhism (religion)|Buddhism]], [[Hinduism (religion)|Hinduism]], [[Taoism (religion)|Taoism]], [[Shintoism (religion)|Shintoism]], [[Judaism (religion)|Judaism]], [[Zoroastrianism (religion)|Zoroastrianism]], [[Celtic Milieu (religion)|Celtic]], [[Mayan Religion|Mayan]] and other [[American Culture|American cultures]], [[Greco-Roman Milieu (religion)|Greco-Roman]], [[Sumerian (religion)|Babylonian/Sumerian]] and so on. Each religion carries a variety of traditions and requirements, too many to list here. Presumably, a character will choose a religion they are interested in researching and playing.
-A cleric's primary purpose in any religion is to "spread the word," while urging others to renounce their belief in "false" gods.  Every belief system has a faction that believes this is best done through murder; another faction, through proselytisation; another through emotional competition; and finally, a fourth that believes there's no need to be concerned with non-believers.  While other factions occur, these four are consistent and will be found nearly everywhere.  The player should decide which sort of beliefs along these lines the character holds.
+A cleric's primary purpose in any religion is to "spread the word" while urging others to renounce their belief in "false" gods. Every belief system has a faction that believes this is best done through murder, another through proselytisation, another through emotional competition, and a fourth that sees no need to be concerned with non-believers. While other factions exist, these four are consistent and will be found nearly everywhere. The player should decide what stance their character takes on this matter.
-The player character is free to choose how best to carry forth his or her god’s wishes. Within a D&D setting, violence carries the day — so players wishing to do missionary work with a weapon in hand shouldn't be harshly restrained, but will likely find others like themselves.
+The player character is free to choose how best to carry forth their god's wishes. Within a D&D setting, violence carries the day — so players wishing to do missionary work with a weapon in hand shouldn't be harshly restrained but will likely find others who share their outlook.
 For further detail about clerical religion, see [[Religious Philosophy|religious philosophy]].
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-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Clerical Spell Tables]]<br>
 [[Player Characters]]<br>
-[[Turn Undead (sage ability)|Turn Undead]]
+[[Turn Undead (sage ability)]]
-[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
+[[Category: Reviewed]]

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 ! Level !! Max. X.P. !! HD !! Level Title
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-| 1st || 0 || 1 || acolyte, almoner, cantor, missionary
+| 1st || 0 || 1 || [[Acolyte|acolyte]], almoner, cantor, missionary
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 | 2nd || 1,501 || 2 || adept, deacon, lector

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 Clerics are religious leaders, and therefore a part of whatever power structure the belief incorporates.  Knowing this, players should be careful choosing which religion they'd like their cleric to follow.  Obscure, scattered religions will have little oversight, but in turn will offer little support for the cleric's needs; on the other hand, widespread ruling religions will be demanding, but can also offer a great number of boons and benefits.
-Major religions include [[Christianity]] (Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.); [[Islam]] (Sufism, Shiism); [[Buddhism]]; [[Hinduism]]; [[Taoism]]; [[Shintoism]]; [[Judaism]]; [[Zoroastrianism]]; [[Celtic Milieu (religion)|Celtic]]; [[Mayan Religion|Mayan]] and other [[American Culture|American cultures]]; [[Greco-Roman Milieu (religion)|Greco-Roman]]; [[Babylonian/Sumerian Milieu (religion)|Babylonian/Sumerian]]; and so on. Each religion carries with it a variety of traditions and requirements, too many to list here; presumably, a character will choose a religion which they would like to research and play with interest.
+Major religions include [[Christianity (religion)|Christianity]] (Catholicism, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.); [[Islam (religion)|Islam]] (Sufism, Shiism); [[Buddhism (religion)|Buddhism]]; [[Hinduism (religion)|Hinduism]]; [[Taoism (religion)|Taoism]]; [[Shintoism (religion)|Shintoism]]; [[Judaism (religion)|Judaism]]; [[Zoroastrianism (religion)|Zoroastrianism]]; [[Celtic Milieu (religion)|Celtic]]; [[Mayan Religion|Mayan]] and other [[American Culture|American cultures]]; [[Greco-Roman Milieu (religion)|Greco-Roman]]; [[Babylonian/Sumerian Milieu (religion)|Babylonian/Sumerian]]; and so on. Each religion carries with it a variety of traditions and requirements, too many to list here; presumably, a character will choose a religion which they would like to research and play with interest.
 A cleric's primary purpose in any religion is to "spread the word," while urging others to renounce their belief in "false" gods.  Every belief system has a faction that believes this is best done through murder; another faction, through proselytisation; another through emotional competition; and finally, a fourth that believes there's no need to be concerned with non-believers.  While other factions occur, these four are consistent and will be found nearly everywhere.  The player should decide which sort of beliefs along these lines the character holds.