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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Puggins" data-source="post: 4114331" data-attributes="member: 12386">I had the same issue with justifying the rules via flavor, but reading the cleric again makes me think that I was paying attention more to the possibility than to the actual powers.Check them out:LANCE OF FAITH:  A brilliant lance of light strikes a foe and illuminates him, making him easier to strike.  This one makes sense.  I would've preferred a blanket bonus to all attacks against the guy, but we're talking divine power, so personalized attention is fine.PRIEST'S SHIELD: You utter a minor prayer as you strike an opponent.  You and an adjacent ally gain +1AC until your next turn.Having to hit the guy is probably the biggest issue, and that can be explained easily as a wavering of your faith as you miss your target.  The fact that an adjacent ally is affected makes the protection itself very easy to justify- it's a protective aura emanating near you.SACRED FLAME: A light from above strikes your foe and aids an ally.  He may gain 2 temporary hp or make a saving throw.This one is simple- the divine power is channeled in two ways at once.  Again, the attack roll needs to be explained as a weakening of faith, perhaps.  Otherwise, no worries.It's probably me just warming up to the whole concept, but I don't see much of a problem here anymore.</blockquote>