Priestesses of Dheghom Mehter, Part II

Divine Tests
The Earth Mother provides even when times can be trying, with support that only a good wife and mother can give.

1-6: What is needed? The priestess suffers a -1d4 penalty to her rolls when attempting to do anything related to her emphasis for the next 1d12 hours.

• For example, if her emphasis is to Protect your children, adoring and providing well for them, having many, crops, then she might ironically be tested with a -2 penalty to rolls for the next 5 hours when engaged in such motherly duties. The various concepts included in each of Dheghom Mehter's emphases may penalize much during that time.
  
  

Priestesses of Dheghom Mehter, Part I

Dheghom Mehter
Proto Indo-European Earth Mother

Tenets of Dheghom Mehter

• Love & follow your husband, letting men lead
• Protect your children, adoring and providing well for them, having many
• Support your people, nourishing and healing your folk
• Honor the earth, all returning in the end

Clerics of Dyeus Phater, Part III

Spells of Dyeus Phater
The Sky Father grants great might, both from above and via his magic. Such things usually cannot be repeated until the sky renews though. As such, clerics of Dyeus Phater and other Proto Indo-European deities cannot cast the same spell more than once each day unless under special circumstances, detailed further below. Being the 'original edition' of many later pantheons, similar restrictions apply to the other Proto Indo-European gods as well.

Clerics of Dyeus Phater, Part II

Examples of Magical Side-Effects & Emphases 

The Sky Father can be seen in various ways. 

• If a cleric of Dyeus Phater's emphasis is Lead Your People to Greatness, then his magical side-effect result #1 could be:
  
   1. Lead Your People to Greatness and No Other: Following any other god besides Dyeus Phater is no option. Unless the recipient specifically follows Dyeus Phater and at least respects leading your people to greatness, no magic occurs if the spell would be beneficial. If not, then it should work very well.
  
  

Clerics of Dyeus Phater, Part I

Dyeus Phater
Proto Indo-European Sky Father

Tenets of Dyeus Phater

• Lead your people to greatness
• Everything for them, nothing for others
• Honor those who came before by perpetuating traditional ways
• Expand your seed, helping your children take new lands
• Further the sacred against Chaos
• Only true men can do this

Gods & Entities of Witchcraft, Part III

Witch Spells by Patron Type
As magic-users, witches generally learn spells as they do. Their types of patrons, whether gods, goddesses, beast spirits, demons, devils, elementals, fairies, fates, nature spirits, undead spirits, or vampire lords, determine which ones they are more likely to know. 

Unlike priestesses, nature priestesses, barbarian clerics, and seeresses, witches aren't necessarily as formal, public, feral, or traditional in their devotion to divinities or spirits. Unlike sorceresses, fey enchantresses, or hedge wizards, witches aren't always as chaotic and obscure, arbitrary and whimsical, or rustic. And unlike wizards and warlocks, they may not focus on conceptual understandings, or have an insidious source of power, whether asked for or not. Witches are eclectic, so their approaches are odd, combining the ways of various classes, even if they access many of the same spells as them.

Whatever the case, they abide by the guidelines below.

Gods & Entities of Witchcraft, Part II

Witch Tests / Curses
Much can happen to and from witches. As such, their tests are also known as curses.

Even if the witch rolls the same magical side-effect thrice, there's still a 33% chance of the test affecting someone else in a random direction of her instead. Many of a witch's magical side-effects affect others too; that is, until enough of those so harmed have had enough with her. 

Gods & Entities of Witchcraft, Part I

Witch Gods & Supernatural Entities

Such misfortune can give one pause, and may be hard to know which witch is which. 

Ways of Witchcraft

• Serve your patron's will, it is entwined with your own
• Engaging in that which grows and flows
• Knowing that all cycles renew...
• For some more than others

Gods & Spirits of Hedge Wizardry, Part III

Hedge Wizard Spells
Everything they do relies on a substance to work. Typically something crude, though for the hedge wizard, his potion or personal wand is effective enough (usually, at least). Note: hedge wizards aren't the best spellers.

Each hedge wizard knows 1d4+2 spells per spell level. For instance, a 3rd level hedge wizard might have three 1st level spells and five 2nd level spells that he can select to prepare. Each one they know is drawn from a god or spirit's list (see below). What the spell is can then be chosen or selected at random, though they cannot be ones that cause any damage- at least not on purpose. Hedge wizardry is generally more subtle than that. 

They can otherwise cast the same number of spells per day as a magic-user of equal level, though of course, those prepared as a component can only be cast again once they've been used or expire.

Gods & Spirits of Hedge Wizardry, Part II

Hedge Wizard Tests
Buyer beware. Such things happen when rolling a 1 for a hedge magical side-effect and failing to save, or when rolling the same side-effect number thrice. All may occur regardless of it being a customer or the hedge wizard himself. 

   1-7. Your concoctions may vary. Whether a poultice, potion, talisman, charm, amulet, or the hedge wizard's own implement, something may not go quite as intended. Instead, roll 1d6.

1. The implement or component undergoes what could be called 'being a dud' and turns out to have expired early, and is thereby useless. The hedge wizard cannot cast its associated spell for the next 1d12 days too.
2. A random spell that the hedge wizard knows is conveyed by the implement or component instead.
   

Gods & Spirits of Hedge Wizardry, Part I

Hedge Wizard Gods & Spirits

Concoctions can yield some interesting results. 

Ways of Hedge Wizardry

• Implement magic with the things at hand
• Do so with ingredients of a spirit or divinity
• Some components are better than others

Gods of Druidry, Part III

Druid Spells
Like other types of nature priests, druids know the spells of their divinity, though they can select other druid ones to be ongoingly substituted instead. Druids can also prepare a bonus druid spell of their choice for every spell level they have. In addition, they can access other spells thanks to their druid mysteries, detailed in Part II.

For example, a druid of the Dagda would usually have Enlarge on his spell list, but could opt to replace it with Entangle from now on. In any case, he can prepare an additional druid spell for each level on his list, which could also be Entangle or other ones.

Gods of Druidry, Part II

Mysteries of Druidry

As discussed in Part I, druids can select another class's ability that they can use for a total of 1 round per level, giving up the mysteries of their own divinities from now on in the exchange. They can select other classes or the same again as the druid grows in level, gaining additional uses. Having so many abilities to draw from is fitting for the various roles that druids can serve in a society, though they do so in their own, druidic ways. 

Gods of Druidry, Part I

Druid Gods

Nature is essential.

Ways of Druidry

• Honor Nature, holding wild places sacred
• See that the folk remain pure and attune with the Natural Order too
• Ensure that the Old Ways are followed
• Keep such teachings secret, free of the written word, and within one's order
• Follow the tenets of your divinity

Gods of Wizardry, Part III

Wizard Spells
Wizards can learn spells from the magic-user spell list. In addition, not only does their deeper understanding of concepts allow for better castings, but makes such spells more acquirable too (see Wizard Divinities, below). What is more, if their deeper understandings would include cleric or druid spells, such as with Light or Beast, then they can learn spells of that nature from those lists too. Of course, wizards remain barred from casting any spells that directly cure wounds, for that remains the province of cleric-types. Otherwise, follow the rules for one's campaign with regards to magic-user starting spells known, ones added at new levels, and processes for learning additional ones when found.

Gods of Wizardry, Part II

Wizard Tests

The magic we bind might bind us too.

1-12. Despite his best efforts, the wizard experiences an unpleasant consequence for the next 1d12 days. Roll 1d6.

1. One random spell that he knows is removed from his mind. During this time, he will be unable to cast it, nor comment to others about it.
2. Those who lack any of his wizardry understandings will find him especially odd, whether from just his eccentricities or from the strange phenomena that occur around him too. He will thus suffer a -2d6 penalty to all Charisma rolls to relate to such mundanes. 
   

Gods of Wizardry, Part I

Wizards & Gods
Great knowing brings great power.

Ways of Wizardry

• Study well, increasing your understanding
• Use one's mastery of such concepts
• Work great things

Gods of Fey Magic, Part III

Fey Spells
Enchantment all, the magic of the fey cannot blatantly cause or heal direct damage, nor trouble itself with good or evil. Those are the province of mortal magic- but all else is fair game! Fey spells are thereby more subtle things, focusing especially on what brings fortune (and misfortune), transformation, illusion, charm, and wonder. 

• To determine which ones a fey enchanter might know, use the spell lists for two of the divinities that a type of fairy aligns with that also has their chosen aspect.
• Make sure to leave out any directly damaging or moralistic ones of course.
• Make sure to include the spells of Fey Lords if they match one or both of the divinities: 
  Arms & Armor (link), Blastings (link), Blessings & Curses (link), Champions (link), Food & Drink (link), Maidens (link), Puppets (link), Realms (link), and Wards (link).
• Being akin to spontaneity, fey enchanters need not prepare their spells ahead of time. They can cast the ones that they know on a whim, up to the amount per day and spell levels that a cleric of the same level can.

Gods of Fey Magic, Part II

Fey Tests

The fey can give, and the fey can take. Whether rolling a 1 as a fey magic side-effect, getting the same side-effect number thrice, or via some other occurrence that runs afoul of them, such may indeed create a test. If called for, see Part I for a list of aspects, though fey enchanters cannot apply their chosen one in these cases.

1-12. The fey are at work. Each result lasts for 1d20 hours at first, but compounds to 1d20 days, weeks, months, and even years if experienced again. It may be removed as one would a curse, the fairy who may have caused this test might be found and convinced to end it early, or even one of the divinities that the fairy is aligned with (or one of their agents) possibly will intervene, but then that would be another matter, likely per the fairy's type (see Part III). Whatever is the case, roll 1d6 to see what befalls the one affected.

1. Fey-shot, takes a -1d6 penalty to all their rolls unless an aspect is present (evens) or not (odds), sensed as a strange feeling or simply bad luck. For example, one might suffer -1d6 to all rolls when facing east or when not wearing the color green.
2. Spells and magic items can malfunction, per Change to the Magic of Sorcery (link), when cast or used within 1d6 x 30' of the one affected (whether by themselves or by others), whenever an aspect is present (evens) or not (odds). The caster or user can save vs. spell/ make a Will save DC 15 to prevent it. For instance, a Magic Missile spell or wand might go haywire if it is not daytime or if in a meadow and the caster fails his save.
   

Gods of Fey Magic, Part I

Fey Enchanters & Gods

One may wonder at such wonder.

Ways of Fey Magic

• Honor the fairy folk
• They can bestow great blessings
• As long as the oaths are kept

Gods of Dark Magic, Part III

Dark Magic Spells

Dark powers might be used by many for basic advantage, but it is in the spells themselves that the true darkness shows. Such magic, for which there is much, encompassing the misery and mastery of others, can replace some or all spells which are known by a spellcaster, whether an actual warlock or not. Each one is tainted of course since all are rolled with dark magic side-effects. Any with the (dark) note should be made especially sure to be portrayed as one of ruin, rather than its normally possible beneficence or wonder.

1st Level: Command, Cure Light Wounds (dark, reversible), Detect Evil, Detect Magic, Light (reversed), Protection from Evil, Remove Fear (reversed), Resist Cold, Sanctuary (works via fear rather than sanctity), Pass without Trace (D), Jarring Hand*, Manipulate Fire*, Shocking Grasp*, Sleep* (dark dreams)

Gods of Dark Magic, Part II

Dark Tests
That which is taken may not be so easily returned. Rolling a 1 as a dark magic side-effect (and choosing to proceed) or rolling the same side-effect number thrice can trigger such ruinous trials.

1-9. A greater cost is required. The one undergoing the test suffers permanently until another test might change the curse. Roll 1d6, compounding any results that are incurred repeatedly.
   1. Health: Become sensitive to some common substance or situation, taking -1d6 to all rolls when exposed to it for the next 1d6 hours. It will likely be something related or in opposition to the warlock's god, whether some foodstuff, plant, beast, time of day, weather pattern, mortal triviality, or the like.
   2. Wealth: Must toil for some master for at least 2d6 hours a day, being generally bound to the place. How else to earn one's keep?
   3. Fortune: What one most values is taken from them 33% of the time. Whenever they reach to enjoy it, it may inevitably be lost again. Few would be surprised.
   4. Fame: Those who encounter the one undergoing the test must save vs. death/ make a Will save DC 10 or either strive to flee them (if weaker) or strive to harm them (if of similar might or stronger) for a minimum of 1d6 rounds. Gaining power over others is thereby encouraged.

Gods of Dark Magic, Part I

Dark Magic Gods

Some spells may not be worth the price.

Ways of Dark Magic

• Nothing can be helped without harm
• There is great power in the shadow
• The cruel may gain much
• But the darkness will claim them too
  
  

Gods of Sword & Sorcery, Part III

Sorcerer Spells Known

Though they can usually cast spells until stopped, sorcerers typically only know 1d3+2 of them for each level that they can cast. These are drawn from either the magic-user or a god, goddess, titan, or demon lord's list, but each one that a sorcerer would wish to know has a special restriction to acquire or consideration for use (roll 1d6):

   1. Must be cast as an arcane ritual each time it's used, requiring 1d6 minutes of preparation.
   2. It is an innate power within the sorcerer, perhaps from some supernatural lineage, and such access makes that lineage increasingly obvious to others.
   3. An occult tome must be acquired to learn and cast it, likely requiring an adventure, great expense, or both.
   4. Only a deal made with an otherworldly entity will provide its knowledge, requiring offering something up in return.

   5. Exotic materials are needed to cast it, costing at least 1d3 x 10 sp.

   6. Reroll twice.

Gods of Sword & Sorcery, Part II

Expanded Sorcerous Changes
Elaborating upon the results in Part I, myriad events can occur when sorcerers push the bounds of magic. When a sword & sorcery side-effect so determines, a suitable sacrifice isn't done, the potential target is selected, and the save is failed (if allowed), changes can happen, emphasizing the sense of chance and even potential chaos found in sorcery.

Who is Affected (roll 1d4)

   1-2. The Sorcerer

   3. The Sorcerer's Target

   4. A Bystander in a Random Direction

Note: when it comes to Changes to the Magic or Changes to the Manifestation (see both below), it is usually the spell itself that is affected by a sorcerous change, so no save is allowed. Otherwise, it is a save vs. spell/ make a Will save DC 15, becoming 1 more difficult to save against for each level of the spell (+1 for 1st level, +2 for 2nd level, etc.) .

Gods of Sword & Sorcery, Part I

Sword & Sorcery Gods

Magic alters, but not always how it's intended.

Ways of Sword & Sorcery

• Demonstrate your great power
• Showing your magic
• What happens is the will of the gods
• But be wary of them too
  
  

Medieval Clerics, Part III

Medieval Magic

Miracles are the manner in which divine magic manifests in the Middle Ages. Such extraordinary events are generally slower to happen and are more subtle than the spells of other epochs. Although the ways they are called upon are detailed in Part I, some additional options are included here.

Medieval Clerics, Part II

Medieval Tests
Remaining on the holy path will lead one to redemption.

1-12. The medieval cleric loses access to all his spells and turn ability. He must engage in various forms of penance in order to receive absolution and no commutations will be accepted. Roll 1d4 to see what specifically must be done to have each one restored. 

   [1] Confess to a stranger 1d4 unvirtuous acts that he has done.

   [2] Fast, eating very little or not at all for 1d6 days, taking -1d3 to all physical rolls during that time.

   [3] Recite psalms for 2d6 turns, doing so where others will hear him.

   [4] Give alms worth 1d10% of his current wealth.

Medieval Clerics, Part I

Orders of the Medieval Age
Serve your faith, and it will serve you well.

Tenets of Medieval Orders

• Be virtuous & humble
• Be pure (abiding by chastity & poverty)
• Doing one's duty (obedient)
• Denounce evil (especially magic!)
• Following the principles of one's faith (by angel or saint)
  
  

Dark Age Clerics, Part III

Dark Age Magic

Most things aren't easy in the dark ages- magic included. Whether spells don't function well or even at all, most would dislike even a cleric using magic.

Spells Available: Use either the standard cleric spell list or the divinity's, but check for each spell to determine its degree of availability for a particular dark age cleric. Different dark age clerics might thus have different spell selections, limited in various ways. Rolling a 12 as a magical side-effect is the only way to restore such spells, and even then, it's not guaranteed (see Part I). Roll 1d8.

Dark Age Clerics, Part II

Dark Age Tests
What has come has gone, perhaps never to return, whether a Bronze Age collapse, Iron Age collapse, or not.

1-9. All things come to an end, some more unfortunately than others. The dark age cleric (or whomever is affected by this test) experiences austerity. Each result will compound when experienced more than once, and might only be undone once he (or the dark age cleric who caused it) rolls a magical side-effect of 12 at some point (see Part I). 

As for what the thing affected is, roll 1d8: [i] magic spell, [ii] thing held, [iii] thing worn, [iv] thing consumed, [v] thing read, [vi] thing sat upon, [vii] mode of transport, [viii] furnishing.

Dark Age Clerics, Part I

Gods of the Dark Age

When the glory times are over, the shadows are what remain.

Tenets of Dark Age Gods

• Respect the end of things
• Do what you can to help yourself and your group to survive
• Do what you can to help your enemies to not
• Beware those who would denounce you

Bronze Age Clerics, Part III

Bronze Age Magic

Copper and tin can create results far beyond themselves.

Spells Known: Bronze Age clerics can know 1d4+2 spells of levels that they can cast, determined at random. These are drawn from the standard cleric list, or from a divinity or other list if combining rules (see Folk & Epoch Variations below). For example, a 4th level palace cleric might know just three 1st level spells, but five 2nd level spells. 

Bronze Age Clerics, Part II

Bronze Age Tests
Great works may collapse with an even greater fall.

1-9. The gods appear angered! The bronze age cleric loses access to all his spells and his turn ability. Roll on a matching table below to determine what tasks he must perform to have each one of them restored.

Glorious Warrior (d6)
  [1] Ride upon a chariot with 3d4 or more spectators viewing the resplendent act.
  [2] Hold twin, golden weapons before the brilliant sun.
  [3] Spy a new land, place, woman, or group to be conquered by his might, drinking well afterwards in celebration.
  [4] Deposit 3d3 weapons in water, or have them be bent and buried as an offering at least.
  [5] Capture 2d3 cattle, whether beasts or lesser men.
  [6] Impressively defeat 1d3 foes from a rival group.

Bronze Age Clerics, Part I

Gods of the Bronze Age
Glorious warriors, palaces, and god-kings abound, with forgings for divinities to match.

Tenets of Bronze Age Gods

• Achieve glory for oneself according to one's caste 
• Obey the paternal order
• Ensure the success of your family, your clan, and your people
• Trade with others as needed
• Do not deign to use iron or other non-bronze armament or protection

Stone Age Clerics, Part III

Stone Age Magic

Bones of old brings magic that goes beyond rock.

Stone Age clerics can know 1d3 spells of levels that they can cast, determined at random. That's a lot! 

For example, according to Stone Age sages, a 3rd level Stone Age cleric might know two 1st level spells and three 2nd level spells.

1st Level (d8)

1. Cure Light Wounds (reversible)   5. Resist Cold

2. Protection from Evil           6. Shillelagh (D)

3. Purify Food and Drink                   7. Affect Normal Fires*

4. Remove Fear (reversible)          8. Shield*

Stone Age Clerics, Part II

Stone Age Tests

Staying alive may not turn out like one intends.

1-9. Primitive urges demand the cleric's action. Roll again to see what must be done right now!

Caveman (1d4)

   [1] Smash the next 1d6 things he sees that he is forbidden from using (e.g. metal, pottery, pants). Those using them at the time will likely not appreciate it.

   [2] Yell at the closest person or thing in a random direction until either they attack or flee. Inanimate objects might need to be yelled at for quite a while.

   [3] Dance especially crazily, causing 2d10-1 damage to himself and to all within 1d3 x 5' who don't save vs. death/ make a Reflex save DC 10. He has a 50% chance of singing too (per Caveman Do's in Part I)

   [4] Regress, losing 2d4 Intelligence and having to make a check (DC 15) to say words, take simple actions, or even use fire for the next 2d6 turns. Much grunting is required.

Stone Age Clerics, Part I

Gods & Spirits of the Stone Age
Whether caveman, hunter-gatherer, or neolithic, divinities can be followed from the dawn of time as proto-gods or especially potent spirits.

Tenets of Stone Age Gods & Spirits

• Survive how you can
• Support and protect your family, tribe, and clan
• Honor beasts, plants, and the land
• Never use (depending on which epoch the stone age cleric is from)...!
  

Clerics of Aegir, Part III

Spells of Aegir

What wonders gush from Aegir's halls?

1st Level: Create Water, Cure Light Wounds (reversible), Purify Food and Drink, Resist Cold, Shield*, Divine Weather (D, winds inland or any weather at sea), Bestow Blessing & Curse^ (link), Blasting^ (link), Warding^ (link) 

Clerics of Aegir, Part II

Divine Tests
The sea will claim what's needed.

1-3. Oceans and storms give, though they take too. A random object is washed away or otherwise lost when next around a water body or a breezy place. Roll 1d4 again to see what it is: 

   [1] One of the cleric’s garments

   [2] An item on the cleric’s person

   [3] An object that’s adjacent to the cleric

   [4] One in a random direction from the cleric, up to 1d6 x 5’ away

Clerics of Aegir, Part I

Aegir

Norse Jotunn God of the Sea, Storms, & Hospitality

Tenets of Aegir

• Respect the sea
• Endure the storms
• Provide hospitality to deserving visitors
• The rest can remain with Ran

Clerics of Ullr, Part III

Spells of Ullr

The winter father grants game to those who remain cool-headed.

1st Level: Cure Light Wounds, Purify Food and Drink (that's been hunted), Remove Fear (reversible), Resist Cold, Shield* (provides them an actual shield for the duration if they don't have one), Bestow Blessing & Curse^ (link), Blasting^ (link), Warding^ (link)

Clerics of Ullr, Part II

Divine Tests
The bow strikes that which is unready.

1-11. We will see who's first to fall. The cleric loses access to some of his spells (50% chance for each one), possibly including his turn ability. Roll 1d6 to determine what he must do to get each one back.

   [1] Hunt, bringing down a beast for food.

   [2] Hit a target, making a successful ranged attack against a worthy foe or dangerous prey.

   [3] Ski, traveling for at least 1d6 turns upon snow or 3d6 turns on foot upon wilderness ground if not snowy.

   [4] Chastise one who has failed to keep their word.

   [5] Find glory in battle, felling a foe.

   [6] Eat a fine meal of meat.

Clerics of Ullr, Part I

Ullr

Norse God of Hunting, Archery, Winter, Oaths, & Glory

Tenets of Ullr

• Hunt
• Master your bow
• Ski well
• Keep your word
• Find glory in honorable battle

Priestesses of Idunn, Part III

Spells of Idunn

The harvest awaits those with the way to access it.

1st Level: Cure Light Wounds, Purify Food and Drink, Remove Fear, Resist Cold, Sanctuary, Entangle (D, usable in orchards and amongst fruit-bearing trees), Shield*, Pass without Trace (D), Bestow Blessing & Curse^ (link), Warding^ (link)

Priestesses of Idun, Part II

Divine Tests
Trials may come when deceivers lure one away from what's wholesome.

1-11. Who will maintain the apples? The priestess is unable to cast some of her spells (50% chance for each one), possibly including her turn ability. Roll 1d6 to determine what she must do to be able to use every one of them again.

   [1] Collect 3d6 apples, preferably from a new location.

   [2] Engage in a youthful game or other activity with at least 2d6 other participants, and it should last at least 3d6 turns.

   [3] Warn a stranger about a poor health choice. Unless a follower of Idunn or similar divinity, they likely won't take it too well. Some of Idunn's husband's skaldic skill may be needed to remedy the situation.

   [4] Offer an apple to the next person she sees. If they eat it, then they will experience a random Idunn spell effect, as if cast on them. If not, then they will experience the opposite of one.

   [5] Engage in an act of fertility, whether to nourish a body or to conjoin with their husband.

   [6] The priestess's next healing spell or act won't go too well. It will either do the opposite of what's intended or not work at all. Most won't like those apples.

Priestesses of Idunn, Part I

Idunn

Norse Goddess of Apples, Youth, Health, & Spring

Tenets of Idunn

• Honor and enjoy apples
• Be youthful and healthy
• What's fairer may not always be what's promised
• Spring restores, but apples might not be for everyone