Devoted to powers and philosophies of the divine, the servants of organized religion live as their faith dictates and seek to spread the tenets of their beliefs to all with spirits that want and ears ready to listen. Whether in glorious temples, cathedrals, or mosques of widespread religions or the secretive sanctuaries of cults, mysteries, and esoteric orders, those of the faith provide a variety of services both to the faithful and those with the gold to further glorify their beliefs.
Acolyte CR 1/2
XP 200
Human cleric 1
LN Medium humanoid
Init +0; Senses Perception +2
Defense
AC 17, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 shield)
hp 5 (1d8+1)
Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +4
Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee shortspear +1 (1d6+1)
Ranged shortspear +0 (1d6+1)
Special Attacks channel positive energy 7/day (DC 12, 1d6)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +3) 5/day—rebuke death, touch of law
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +3)
1st—bless, command (DC 13), cure light woundsD
0 (at will)—guidance, resistance, virtue
D domain spell; Domains Healing, Law
Statistics
Str 12, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 14
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 11
Feats Extra Channel, Selective Channeling
Skills Diplomacy +6, Heal +8, Knowledge (religion) +4, Sense Motive +6
Languages Common
Combat Gear scroll of protection from chaos, scroll of sanctuary; Other Gear scale mail, heavy wooden shield, shortspears (2), healer's kit, silver holy symbol
Boon An acolyte can tend a character's wounds or provide a free wooden holy symbol or sacred tract (granting a +2 circumstance bonus on Knowledge [religion] checks about the acolyte's faith). An acolyte can also make holy water for PCs at a 20% discount.
An acolyte is a priest in training, often a callow youth fresh from the cloisters, loaded with zeal but not much practiced in proselytism. They are found in temples and monasteries throughout the world, and their enthusiasm and devotion makes them eager to take up arms and armor to defend their faith and flocks.
Acolytes of different faiths can be easily created by simply changing their domains, spells, armor, or weapons. Evil acolytes might have the Death and Evil domains, for example, and channel negative energy instead. An acolyte of nature could have the Animal and Plant domains, and wear leather armor.
Acolytes can be temple caretakers or messengers, attendants at small roadside shrines and chapels, or assistants to more experienced priests. A pair of acolytes may accompany a temple guard (CR 3), a pilgrim (CR 4), or a medium (CR 5).
Priest CR 8
XP 4,800
Human cleric 9
LN Medium humanoid
Init +1; Senses Perception +8
Defense
AC 26, touch 11, flat-footed 25 (+11 armor, +1 Dex, +4 shield)
hp 70 (9d8+30)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +11
Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee +1 merciful morningstar +9/+4 (1d8+3 plus 1d6 nonlethal) or dagger +8/+3 (1d4+2/19–20)
Ranged mwk light crossbow +8 (1d8/19–20) or dagger +7 (1d4+2/19–20)
Special Attacks channel positive energy 5/day (DC 14, 5d6), staff of order (4 rounds, 1/day)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 9th, concentration +13) 7/day—rebuke death, touch of law
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 9th, concentration +13)
5th—breath of lifeD, righteous might
4th—air walk, freedom of movement, order's wrathD (DC 18), spell immunity
3rd—daylight, dispel magic, magic circle against chaosD, prayer, searing light
2nd—aid, bull's strength, cure moderate woundsD, delay poison, spiritual weapon, status
1st—bless, detect chaos, divine favor (2), protection from chaosD, shield of faith
0 (at will)—create water, detect magic, detect poison, stabilize
D domain spell; Domains Healing, Law
Statistics
Str 14, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 18, Cha 10
Base Atk +6; CMB +8; CMD 19
Feats Armor Proficiency (heavy), Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Extra Channel, Shield Focus, Toughness, Vital Strike
Skills Diplomacy +5, Heal +10, Knowledge (religion) +10, Perception +8, Sense Motive +8, Spellcraft +11
Languages Common
SQ healer's blessing
Gear +2 full plate, +2 heavy wooden shield, +1 merciful morningstar, masterwork light crossbow with 10 bolts, dagger, cloak of resistance +1, healer's kit
Boon A priest can accompany PCs or send a patrol of four temple guards to assist them for up to 3 days. She can also craft magical arms and armor at a 10% discount.
A priest is a leader within his church, spreading the faith by any means necessary, even through conversion at swordpoint when argument fails. A priest can be a crusader, warpriest, or divine champion. A priest might be advisor to a noble (CR 10), or travel with a retinue of a dozen temple guards (CR 10).
High Priest CR 12
XP 19,200
Human cleric 13
LN Medium humanoid
Init +0; Senses Perception +15
Defense
AC 15, touch 10, flat-footed 15 (+3 armor, +2 shield)
hp 90 (13d8+32)
Fort +13, Ref +7, Will +18
Defensive Abilities unity (2/day)
Offense
Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +8 (1d4–1/19–20)
Ranged light crossbow +9 (1d8/19–20)
Special Attacks channel positive energy 5/day (DC 18, 7d6)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 13th; concentration +20) 10/day—calming touch, inspiring word (6 rounds)
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 13th; concentration +20)
7th—dictum (DC 24), repulsionD (DC 24), summon monster VII
6th—banishment (DC 23), heal, heroes' feastD, word of recall
5th—breath of life, flame strike (DC 22), summon monster V, telepathic bondD, true seeing
4th—air walk, dimensional anchor, discern liesD, greater magic weapon, order's wrath (DC 21), tongues
3rd—create food and water, dispel magic, magic vestmentD (2), prayer, protection from energy, searing light
2nd—aid, calm emotions (DC 19), enthrallD (DC 19), hold person (DC 19), sound burst (DC 19), spiritual weapon, status
1st—command (DC 18), comprehend languages, divine favorD, hide from undead (DC 18), protection from chaos, sanctuary (DC 18), shield of faith
0 (at will)—detect magic, guidance, light, read magic
D domain spell; Domains Community, Nobility
Statistics
Str 8, Dex 10, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 24, Cha 14
Base Atk +9; CMB +8; CMD 18
Feats Augment Summoning, Craft Rod, Craft Wand, Craft Wondrous Item, Leadership, Selective Channeling, Spell Focus (conjuration), Spell Penetration, Turn Undead
Skills Diplomacy +11, Heal +11, Knowledge (arcana) +6, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (nobility) +10, Knowledge (religion) +16, Linguistics +10, Perception +15, Sense Motive +15, Spellcraft +16
Languages Aquan, Auran, Celestial, Common, Ignan, Infernal, Sylvan, Terran
Combat Gear lesser metamagic rods (extend, silent), wand of eagle's splendor (50 charges), wand of silence (50 charges); Other Gear masterwork studded leather, +1 buckler, cold iron dagger, light crossbow with 10 cold iron bolts, belt of mighty constitution +2, cloak of resistance +3, eyes of the eagle, headband of inspired wisdom +4, incense of meditation
Boon A high priest may cast a spell at no cost (except for material components) or craft a magical item at a 10% discount. He may also be able to secure the PCs an audience with a ruler.
