From: jberends@eagle.wesleyan.edu


New class: the Pacifist Priest.

Ability Requirements: 13 wisdom, 12 intelligence, 14 charisma.
Prime Requisite: Wisdom.
Level Advancement: as Cleric.

Armor Allowed: none.
Weapons Allowed: only lasso and net.
Wrestling is the only form of non-lethal combat that may be used.

Races allowed: all but dwarves and elves (elves, in my current
campaign-world, tend to be good with the view that evil must be
destroyed, not converted; and they tend to believe that violent means
are the best).
 
The priests deity is the goddess of childbirth, mercy, and peace.
Characters who worship her seek to spread peace and non-violence
through the world. They must also grant mercy to all who ask and must
give sanctuary or refuge to any fleeing from some violent authority.
Fighting can only be used as a last resort, and even then only in
defense.

Major Sphere: All, Protection, Charm, Creation, Divination, Healing,
and Elemental.
Minor Sphere: Necromantic, Plant, Animal, and Guardian.

Only non-combat spells may be used. Damage caused that is incidental to
the intended effect is OK, but no spells meant to harm or kill are
allowed within the ethos.

I've added quite a bit more "color" to this character, but that's the
bare bones. If anyone has any responses or suggestions, please let me
know. Also, if anyone would like to see a fuller description of the
character, alone with details of the priesthood etc., let me know and
I'll post it or e-mail it to you. Personally, I think the character
should provide for some terriffic role-playing.
