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| Sourcemaster2 |
Posted - 21 Jun 2004 : 23:06:30
I doubt that this is possible, but can a character multiclass as a druid and a cleric of different gods? Can one be a priest of Mystra, for example, and a druid of Silvanus? Maybe an agreement could be worked out, or gods of the same pantheon or closely related could do so. As I said,I'm fairly sure that isn't possible, but I was wondering. By the way, a character can be a druid/cleric of the same god, correct? That might make an interesting character, worshipping the same god but gaining different powers and spells. |
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| cpthero2 |
Posted - 01 Oct 2018 : 00:57:47
Senior Scribe Sourcemaster2,
You can with certain classes/prestige classes. However, I think the issue is addressed best by Senior Scribe Sarta. Let me explain.
The crux of religion is the ethic behind it. How are actions being determined to be "the right or wrong ones?" The ethic of religions are fulfilled through the dogma and ethos by rounding out the tenets/principles, and underlying character of the religion, respectively.
So, in this case, I'll divert a bit on the classes and angle towards the Triad (Tyr, Torm, and Ilmater). They have a prestige class called, "Triadic Knight."
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They believe that to fully embody the virtues of a paladin, they must draw on the strengths of all three of these deities. Through courage and perseverance, Triadic knights seek justice for all.
So in this case it would be looking at a paladin starting out worshiping Torm lets say, and then he ends up venerating all three of the deities.
Also, just my opinion here, I suggest you not focus on the mechanical aspects of the classes as much as you do the inherent degree of devotion the person has for the faith. The difference between a paladin and cleric is really, roleplaying-wise, is that one has more martial training, some abilities, and that is that. They are both effectively priests. One just took a path that allowed for different abilities. Like when I was still in the Army as an Infantryman. Was I soldier? Yes, was I as good as a mortarman as I was as being a mechanized Infantryman? No. Just a swapping of skills, abilities, etc. What connected to both jobs though in the end was my devotion to being as skilled, capable and motivated as possible.
Fantastic topic Senior Scribe Sourcemaster2!!!! I love it!
Best regards,
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Originally posted by Sourcemaster2
I doubt that this is possible, but can a character multiclass as a druid and a cleric of different gods? Can one be a priest of Mystra, for example, and a druid of Silvanus? Maybe an agreement could be worked out, or gods of the same pantheon or closely related could do so. As I said,I'm fairly sure that isn't possible, but I was wondering. By the way, a character can be a druid/cleric of the same god, correct? That might make an interesting character, worshipping the same god but gaining different powers and spells.
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| Arion Elenim |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 15:41:32
I don't know....I might rule that "linked" gods would be acceptable, however, the PC muct still choose a patron deity.
For example, part of worshipping Correlon Larethian could include genuflecting before Angharradh as well. Taking Larethian as your patron deity and becoming a cleric of his way, then taking Angharradh as your druidic class would be an acceptable way of exhibiting the polytheistic nature of elves... |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 15:34:48
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Originally posted by Darkheyr
Why Lolth doesn't simply stop granting them spells is another question... Probably to hone her followers senses.
Or Vhaeraun's good sometimes at shielding such clerics from his mother's prying eyes. I wonder how Shakti is doing with the WOTSQ's events.
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| Darkheyr |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 12:01:44
Aye, there are some clerics of Lolth/Vhaeraun... Only few though, since they usually end up dead rather quickly when the Lolthites find out. Why Lolth doesn't simply stop granting them spells is another question... Probably to hone her followers senses. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 17:21:14
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I have problems spelling Ghaunadaur correctly. 
Yeah, but how good are you at saying "Isuzu?"
Fans of an old car commercial might get that joke. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 17:10:08
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Jarren Longblade
Thank Wooly I just saw Vhaeraun's name on the WOTC website and noticed my mistake I was hoping to fix it before anybody else saw 
I knew what you meant. But, then again it took me quite some time to get Vhaeraun and Eilistraee's names down correctly, without having to look them up. 
I have problems spelling Ghaunadaur correctly. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 16:30:39
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Originally posted by Jarren Longblade
Thank Wooly I just saw Vhaeraun's name on the WOTC website and noticed my mistake I was hoping to fix it before anybody else saw
I knew what you meant. But, then again it took me quite some time to get Vhaeraun and Eilistraee's names down correctly, without having to look them up. |
| Jarren Longblade |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 06:39:50
Thank Wooly I just saw Vhaeraun's name on the WOTC website and noticed my mistake I was hoping to fix it before anybody else saw |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 06:01:02
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Originally posted by Jarren Longblade
Also in Daughter of Drow series wasn't one of the Drow a Cleric for both Lolth and Velshroon (misspelled badly i know ) She was granted special abilities by both gods. I think
Not Velsharoon, Vhaeraun. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 04:26:00
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Originally posted by Jarren Longblade
Also in Daughter of Drow series wasn't one of the Drow a Cleric for both Lolth and Velshroon (misspelled badly i know ) She was granted special abilities by both gods. I think
Good memory. Shakti is the character's name and you are correct in her dual duties. |
| Jarren Longblade |
Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 04:16:14
Also in Daughter of Drow series wasn't one of the Drow a Cleric for both Lolth and Velshroon (misspelled badly i know ) She was granted special abilities by both gods. I think |
| Kuje |
Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 17:42:30
Aye,
In FR Adventures there is a cleric that gets his spells from both Shar and Bane/Cyric. |
| Faraer |
Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 16:26:07
Prayers from the Faithful tells us quote:
It is the nature of even the most devout beings, if they possess an ounce of courage or intellect, to need to know more and better prayers to serve their deity (or deities, for there are many who serve more than one divine name).
This will most often be priests serving two allied and complementary gods, rather than a split-personality priest/druid thing, which would be weird but I wouldn't say impossible. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 13:54:18
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Originally posted by Sarelle
I never know where it comes from, but there is also a cleric of Sune/Hanali Celanil in the Realms somewhere.
That sounds like you are talking about the half-elf from Lisa Smedman's novel, Heirs of Prophecy. |
| Sarelle |
Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 11:23:11
I never know where it comes from, but there is also a cleric of Sune/Hanali Celanil in the Realms somewhere.
But to more properly answer your question - when it comes down to it, no. You are supposed to have only one Patron Deity, and if you cast divine spells then you cast divine spells granted by that deity, whetever their form (hence why I write divine spellcasting characters as Rogue 3/Cleric 5/Ranger 2/Fighter 1 of Mielikki, for example).
But when you have more than one Patron Deity - then your idea would be possible, but I think it more likely they would have one class for both deities (i.e. Cleric 8 of Deneir/Azuth). |
| Sarta |
Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 04:46:57
It would most likely have to be by special approval of the gods involved (in otherwords the dm). It is not completely unheard of in the realms. Qilue and Myrmeen Lhal are two examples of characters who kind of break the traditional mold of paying tribute to more than one deity. Chosing to worship deities that are closely related such as druid of Chauntea and priest of Lathander or a druid of Silvanus and priest of Mielikki would probably make things more convincing. I can't quite picture a druid of Silvanus priest of Mask for example.
Sarta |
