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Priest

General description

Priests are a class of magic users, who, contrary to mages (who are conscious of their use of magic), and paladins (who use the magic found in their inks), can use magic, but are ignorant of their own powers, instead believing that their abilities are borrowed from higher beings1 or gods2 who they generally devout themselves to. Using their power, priests are capable of channeling powerful large-scale support spells that offer element or utility effects to large groups, though, the belief that their powers are borrowed rather than simply used causes priests to unconsciously limit the power of their own abilities to specific levels, however, this does come with the unforeseen benefit of making them not need to rely on any specific stat or build to be useful, making them great generalists. Their position in relation to certain gods also give them some level of political influence, making them quite capable diplomats and negotiators.

Unique mechanic(s)

Priests are able to offer defensive and offensive enhancements to large groups or specific players that don’t rely on any stats to function. A priest’s status also makes it easier for them to deal with official political matters.

Because of the nature of their abilities, priests can work with almost any build and type of equipment, but some level of focus on their social capabilities is still recommended.

Social status
Can readYes
Can writeYes
Social statusRespected by most but distrusted by followers of opposing deities.
Knowledge of the worldLow
Political understandingVariable
Geographical knowledgeNone or very limited
Known forBeing outspoken fanatics of certain deities.
Being humble recluses who are considerate to all those around them, even followers of opposing deities.

Starting items

Budget : 100 pts

  • 25 pts Dagger 1d4/2 * (2 * AGI + LVL * 25) (Sneak strikes deal double damage) (Doesn’t take a turn to pull out3)

  • 25 pts Short sword 1d4/2 * (4 * STR + LVL * 25)

  • 25 pts Morningstar 1d4/2 * (6 * STR + LVL * 20) (Takes two turns to swing) (50% piercing)

  • 25 pts Elemental god’s prayer book (Increases the level multiplier of all prayers4 by 3)

  • 50 pts Elemental god’s bible (Increases the level multiplier of all prayers5 by 5)

  • 25 pts Flute (Increases negotiation by 10%)

  • 25 pts Lute (Increases charisma by 10%)

  • 25 pts Lyre (Increases charisma by 10%)

  • 0 pts “Ignorance” (A cursed blindfold6 which increases the level multiplier of all prayers by 5) (Has to be worn on character spawn)

  • 5 pts Farmer’s outfit (0 defense)

  • 10 pts Monastery’s grab (20 defense)

  • 25 pts Battlepriest’s robe (50 defense)

  • 5 pts Bandages (stops bleeding, heals for 200 HP)

  • 1 pts Coins (x2)

Multi-classing

Criterions

  • Being unable to use magic
  • Believing in one or multiple elemental gods
  • Owning a prayer book, bible, or history book related to the god(s) who you want to be able to pray to.
  • Having considerable reputation as a devotee of the elemental god(s) you want to be get acknowledged by.

Process

  • Train your mana until you can materialize it for 15 non-consecutive turns with a priest of level 25 or higher.
  • Successfully gaining 5 successive levels while under the effect of the Pacifism skill, all the while only being allowed to use the Lesser Prayer and God’s Hand (if unlocked) active class skills in battle7.
  • Being appointed as a permanent unofficial priest by your god, a saint, or higher tiered priest relating to your desired god.
  • Gaining at least 10 levels from the moment you have become a permanent unofficial priest before being able to become an official priest (by gaining the Priesthood skill).

  1. Higher beings can be any creature who your character perceives as a god, for instance, an element or golem could be source of a priest’s powers. ↩

  2. This is a fundamental misunderstanding, as, in essence, gods are really just unimaginably powerful or renowned individuals who don’t actually possess special abilities. ↩

  3. Pulling out a dagger without it counting as your action for the turn does require you to drop whatever you are holding. ↩

  4. All prayers of the element of this prayer book’s god. ↩

  5. All prayers of the element of this bible’s god. ↩

  6. A cursed blindfold with eyes drawn on it used as a proof of devotion which permanently turns the user’s eyes black and opaque. Once wrapped around someone eyes, it becomes impossible to pull off and can only be removed by destroying it. ↩

  7. In other words, for the next five levels, you will become unable to use any other active class skills, otherwise, you will have to start again from scratch. ↩