Nyeshet
First Post
Any magic item created by a cleric is created from and for the glory of their patron deity. As such, deity, alignment, etc is all built in at the time of casting / creating. And, yes, this can make things a bit difficult at times, as using a scroll utilizes the power of that deity - and thus may call said deity's attention to the party - or potentially anger the cleric's own deity.
A cleric using a magic item specifically created by another religion is in effect saying that they do not trust in their deity to protect / guide them, that they believe this other deity is better (even if for only that one specific situation). Deities have been known to remove their favor (and power) from such clerics - the only exceptions being if the magic item's empowering deity is an ally of the deity of the cleric using the item. Deities in alliance will typically allow their clerics to use items created by / for clerics of their allies. But if a cleric dares use a magic item of a deity enemical to their own patron, then they have a good chance of falling from favor.
Most deities tend to be allied with several others in various pantheons, so the restriction is not as severe as it might at first sound.
Curatives can be created by any cleric - and some deities are even willing to allow their clerics to sale such to non-followers, for a price (and either given freely or for a reduced price to followers of their faith).
On the other hand, divine magic items - other than basic curatives - are often rare unless they specifically deal with the portfolio of a deity. For instance, in a core game using core deities, only a cleric of Kord - who has the portfolio of strength - is likely to make a magic item that enhances strength. If a cleric of a non-Kord deity were to make such an item - in effect create an item based upon the portfolio of a deity other than their own - their deity would probably take offense.
And such an item - created by a cleric of the appropriate deity - would be viewed by clerics of that religion as holy. It would not be casually handed out, let alone sold the highest bidder. They would wish to be certain that it was shown appropriate respect and honor, not desecrated (magically or non-magically) by a non-follower. It will be kept in a sacred shrine within the temple, carefully guarded and prayed over to ensure its sanctity continues for many years to come. If it is handed out, it will be done so to one that their deity has shown obvious signs of favoring, for the glory of their deity and their religion. A great warrior, long known to have greatly honored Kord, might be allowed use of the strength increasing item before undertaking a dangerous quest for the sake of a community of devout followers of Kord, especially if the high priest of the temple where the item is kept has had dreams from Kord or seen recent signs suggesting Kord's approval / favor for allowing the item out of the temple.
A cleric using a magic item specifically created by another religion is in effect saying that they do not trust in their deity to protect / guide them, that they believe this other deity is better (even if for only that one specific situation). Deities have been known to remove their favor (and power) from such clerics - the only exceptions being if the magic item's empowering deity is an ally of the deity of the cleric using the item. Deities in alliance will typically allow their clerics to use items created by / for clerics of their allies. But if a cleric dares use a magic item of a deity enemical to their own patron, then they have a good chance of falling from favor.
Most deities tend to be allied with several others in various pantheons, so the restriction is not as severe as it might at first sound.
Curatives can be created by any cleric - and some deities are even willing to allow their clerics to sale such to non-followers, for a price (and either given freely or for a reduced price to followers of their faith).
On the other hand, divine magic items - other than basic curatives - are often rare unless they specifically deal with the portfolio of a deity. For instance, in a core game using core deities, only a cleric of Kord - who has the portfolio of strength - is likely to make a magic item that enhances strength. If a cleric of a non-Kord deity were to make such an item - in effect create an item based upon the portfolio of a deity other than their own - their deity would probably take offense.
And such an item - created by a cleric of the appropriate deity - would be viewed by clerics of that religion as holy. It would not be casually handed out, let alone sold the highest bidder. They would wish to be certain that it was shown appropriate respect and honor, not desecrated (magically or non-magically) by a non-follower. It will be kept in a sacred shrine within the temple, carefully guarded and prayed over to ensure its sanctity continues for many years to come. If it is handed out, it will be done so to one that their deity has shown obvious signs of favoring, for the glory of their deity and their religion. A great warrior, long known to have greatly honored Kord, might be allowed use of the strength increasing item before undertaking a dangerous quest for the sake of a community of devout followers of Kord, especially if the high priest of the temple where the item is kept has had dreams from Kord or seen recent signs suggesting Kord's approval / favor for allowing the item out of the temple.
