The Cleric. This class bears resemblance to religious orders of medieval times. All clerics have their own 'spells' or 'prayers' in which they invoke the name of their God. These are bestowed upon them for correct and diligent prayers, deeds and worship. Clerics are the next best in combat, after thieves, as they are permitted to wear any armour types. Clerics gain 9 hit points per point of constitution raised, and wield mostly crushing weapons. Clerics can employ a fair number of magical items including most potions, clerical and 'protection scrolls', most rings, some wands, rods, and staves, many other magical items, and other magical weaponry. Cleric Spheres -------------- Healing Sphere This covers all types of healing from the healing of wounds, to diseases, and poisons both natural and magical in nature. Necromancy Sphere This sphere delves in the undead and the evil nature of mankind and his soul. Necromancy is sometimes not evil, however, but can also be used to restore full life to a dead comrade, as in the example of 'raise dead' or 'resurrection'. Combat Sphere Clerics have certain attack spells which they use to defend not only themselves, but others as well. Such spells include 'bless', 'flamestrike' and 'spiritual hammer'. Stellar Sphere All that is involved with extra-spacial travel, the sun, moon, stars, and the heavens is encompassed within this sphere of influence. 'Dimensional Fold' and 'Light' are spells within this sphere. Protection Sphere As one of the primary roles of a cleric is the protector as well as the healer, the 'protection sphere' contains such spells as 'resist draining' or 'resist fire'. Nature Sphere All plant, animal, and elemental influences from the Gods are felt within this sphere. Such spells are 'Plant door', 'Bark skin', as well as 'Animal Friendship', and 'Create food and water'. Divination Sphere A cleric, being in favour with the deity that he worships, is able to gain divine help in answering problems that face him. This sphere allows answers of the type of that information which is normally hidden to mortal eyes, such as detecting magic, augury spells, etc. Cleric Titles ------------- --------------------------------------------- Level Clerics Titles --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 1 the Utter Newbie 2 the Choir Boy (Girl) 3 the Altar Boy (Girl) 4 the Humble Acolyte 5 the Mystic Curate 6 the Missionary 7 the Holy Roller 8 the Blessed Disciple 9 the Monk (Nun) 10 the Adept 11 the Healer 12 the Witness to the All-God 13 the Evangelist 14 the Inspired Preceptor 15 the Munificent Praetor 16 the Preacher of the Word 17 the Vicar 18 the Chaplain 19 the Ecclesiastic 20 the Rector 21 the Priest (Priestess) 22 the Scholar of Faith 23 the High Priest (Priestess) 24 the Most Holy Patriarch (Matriarch) 25 the Cleric 26 the Shaman 27 the Sainted Martyr 28 the Llama 29 the Prophet 30 the Exalted Oracle