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New D&D 5e Core Class: The Priest (Bronze Age/Ancient World)
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<blockquote data-quote="mockman1890" data-source="post: 6631412" data-attributes="member: 6796162"><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>Longtime ENworld reader, first-time poster! I'm a gamer and artist -- you may have seen my D&D Walkthrough Maps on the internet. I've been working for some time on a new D&D5e core class and I wanted to share it here:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://mockman.com/2015/05/21/my-new-dungeons-dragons-class-the-priest/" target="_blank">http://mockman.com/2015/05/21/my-new-dungeons-dragons-class-the-priest/</a></p><p></p><p>The Priest (or Idolpriest, or Idolator) is a variant divine class inspired by historical priests of ancient religions -- in particular by Scott Bennie's 3rd edition supplement "Testament: Roleplaying in the Biblical Era." It's also inspired by the sword & sorcery archetype of the 'mysterious high priest," a type of character who's closer to a wizard than to the armored, mace-wielding, battlefield cleric of D&D.</p><p></p><p>The Priest:</p><p>* uses an Idol similar to the way a wizard uses their spellbook (or more like a familiar, since Idols become more powerful as the priest gains levels)</p><p>* has improved casting abilities, particularly enchantments & illusions, compared to clerics</p><p>* has less weapon & armor abilities than a cleric</p><p>* can gain Divine Boons by pleasing their Idol through prayer, ritual, offerings of jewels & treasure, self-flagellation and above all BLOOD SACRIFICE! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>There's several builds and some illustrations in the PDF. I'm using the Priest now in my current 5e campaign, which is a reskinned version of "Hoard of the Dragon Queen" set in a fantasy D&D version of Ancient Babylon. But although it's inspired by ancient, Bronze Age mythology, it could just as easily work in a more traditional D&D campaign... as long as you're into the idolatry! </p><p></p><p>Please check it out and let me know what you think!</p><p></p><p>Many thanks,</p><p></p><p>Jason</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mockman1890, post: 6631412, member: 6796162"] Hi everyone, Longtime ENworld reader, first-time poster! I'm a gamer and artist -- you may have seen my D&D Walkthrough Maps on the internet. I've been working for some time on a new D&D5e core class and I wanted to share it here: [URL]http://mockman.com/2015/05/21/my-new-dungeons-dragons-class-the-priest/[/URL] The Priest (or Idolpriest, or Idolator) is a variant divine class inspired by historical priests of ancient religions -- in particular by Scott Bennie's 3rd edition supplement "Testament: Roleplaying in the Biblical Era." It's also inspired by the sword & sorcery archetype of the 'mysterious high priest," a type of character who's closer to a wizard than to the armored, mace-wielding, battlefield cleric of D&D. The Priest: * uses an Idol similar to the way a wizard uses their spellbook (or more like a familiar, since Idols become more powerful as the priest gains levels) * has improved casting abilities, particularly enchantments & illusions, compared to clerics * has less weapon & armor abilities than a cleric * can gain Divine Boons by pleasing their Idol through prayer, ritual, offerings of jewels & treasure, self-flagellation and above all BLOOD SACRIFICE! ;) There's several builds and some illustrations in the PDF. I'm using the Priest now in my current 5e campaign, which is a reskinned version of "Hoard of the Dragon Queen" set in a fantasy D&D version of Ancient Babylon. But although it's inspired by ancient, Bronze Age mythology, it could just as easily work in a more traditional D&D campaign... as long as you're into the idolatry! Please check it out and let me know what you think! Many thanks, Jason [/QUOTE]
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