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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1169683" data-attributes="member: 13098">I do not think this makes anyone better at bringing back the dead than a cleric.  And actually, I wouldn't mind if it did. The save mechanic is something that I think needs to be changed.  I really like the flavor of this spell, but as it stands, I need to houserule it.  Personally, I would probably set the save as either a DC 10 + target level, or a DC 15 + target level.  I would also seriously consider changing that from gaining 1 negative level to outright level loss.  In my opinion, if you are trying to, essentially, bluff/seduce a soul into returning to this world, you should be willing to suffer a _real_ consequence.  But, that isn't because I think the spell needs to be "worse" for a Bard/Sorceror than it is for a Cleric, that just fits my campaign flavor better.  Incidentally, I would also consider adding this spell to a "Love Domain", so in my games, it would be available to some clerics, and they would be more likely to make the fort save.That being said, sure it shouldn't be a huge problem to get to a dead character within the allotted time frame.  I suppose if it _did_ bother me, I would also add a +1 or +2 penalty to the DC/round.  Keep in mind that this spell also takes up a "Spell Known" slot.  That makes is a lot less appealing to take.  You sure don't hope you have to use that all the time, but Chain Lightning, you do want to use that a lot.  The spell is definitely not perfect.  But for me, it certainly is not a campaign breaker.</blockquote>

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