Domain |
Flavor |
Effect |
Air |
The
area of effect becomes densely satiated with static and electrical
charge, small lightnings crackle along metallic equipment and larger
ones streak throughout the area of effect. |
Xd6 electrical damage, Reflex save for half |
Animal |
All
creatures in the area of effect become subtly more feral for the
duration of the effect – patches of hair or fur form along skin, hands
become more claw-like, muscles firm, teeth elongate slightly. |
Duration X + 2
rounds, creatures gain a +2 size bonus to Strength for Medium and
larger creatures, or a +2 size bonus to Dex for Small and smaller
creatures |
Artifice |
The
area of effect becomes infused with a vibrancy as non-living materials
shift and reform during the process of mending and hardening. |
Xd6 structural mending, and all inanimate matter gains +X hardness for a duration of X rounds |
Chaos |
The
very essence of causality ruptures within the area of effect, causing
eddies of inexplicable phenomena all around the area. Rainbows of
indescernable colors, actions appearing to happen in reverse, floating
debris of unidentifiable objects flittering into and out of existence,
and so forth litter the area of effect. |
Xd8
positive or negative energy (determined by dice roll, 50% chance of
each), after the type of energy has been determined the cleric may
expend an additional use of domain channeling to change the energy type |
Charm |
Creatures in the area of effect are instilled with a sense of warmth and well-being. |
Sluggish and distracted, for a duration of X + 2 rounds creatures that fail a Will save take a -4 penalty on attacks of opportunity. This is a charm effect. |
Community |
The
area is suffused with a strong sense of camaraderie that bolsters each
creatures moral and allows them to work together more effectively in a
team. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds creatures are immune to the shaken condition and when they make
use of the Aid Another action they provide a +3 bonus instead of the
normal +2 |
Darkness |
The
entire area is covered by a tremendous shadow. Wisps and strands of
pure darkness shift throughout the area, creating thick strains of
night that obscure and limit vision. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds the vision of creatures is reduced to 15 feet, Will save negates |
Death |
A
subtle shiver overcomes creatures in the area – a hint of decay and
dread is in the air – and the very life ebbs from all living things. |
Xd6 negative energy, Will save for half |
Destruction |
Raw
power crackles through the air. Every movement seems harsher, more
fierce than before. A will bent on destruction is felt that offers a
certainty that each and every assault will wreak havoc. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds all damage (including spell damage) is increased by 1, the
damage is increased by an additional 1 for every 5 cleric levels the
channeler possesses. Additionally all damage is lethal, sources of
damage that would deal non-lethal damage deal lethal damage instead. |
Earth |
A violent tremor shakes the ground. The very earth appears to undulate like an enormous beast waking from its slumber. |
An
earthquake shakes the area of effect, all creatures that are standing
on a surface fall prone if their CMD fails to save them from a trip
attack with a CMB of 5 + cleric level |
Evil |
A malignant aura menaces the hearts of the righteous and bolsters the will of the wicked. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds all non-evil creatures become shaken if they fail a Will save,
additionally evil creatures are immune to the shaken condition |
Fire |
A
nigh unbearable heat lashes out to all that stand in the area of
effect. Eddies of fire waver through the air and flames lick along
flammable materials. |
Xd6 fire damage, Reflex save for half |
Glory |
A
powerful aura awes all but the strongest of wills. The emanation
strikes fear into those who cannot stand their ground in the face of
such brilliance – while those that embrace it become more certain in
their actions. |
Duration X + 2
rounds, shake all creatures, Will save to negate – creatures that make
the save gain a +2 divine bonus to attack and weapon damage rolls.
Creatures immune to the shaken condition naturally do not suffer the
shaken condition if they fail the will save, but they still need to
succeed on the will save to gain the bonus to attack and damage rolls |
Good |
A
sense of benevolence embraces the area allowing those of pure heart to
stand firm where others find themselves wavering in their steps. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds all non-good creatures become shaken if they fail a Will save,
additionally good creatures are immune to the shaken condition |
Healing |
A vibrant vitality floods the area, suffusing all living things with the essence of life and destroying abominations of unlife. |
Xd6 positive energy, Will save for half |
Knowledge |
Creatures
in the area receive a tremendous clarity of thought and concentration –
they are instilled with a competence that allows them to access
knowledge and apply skills they would not otherwise have access to. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds all skills are considered class skills and all skills may be used untrained |
Law |
The
environment takes on a settled atmosphere – nothing appears out of
place or unexpected. A steady pulse slowly beats, akin to a giant
grandfather clock. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds creatures are allowed to take 5 on any d20 rolls |
Liberation |
A sense of freedom and independence suffuses the area offering all within sanctity for their body, mind and soul. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds creatures are immune to entangled condition and receive a +2
bonus to resist (not maintain) grapples, as well as a +2 divine bonus
to all saves against charm and compulsion effects |
Luck |
The area of effect glows with a warm ambience. Fate smiles on creatures within assuring success and immunity from misshaps. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds creatures treat rolls of a natural “1″ on a d20 as rolls of a
natural “10″ instead. Additionally creatures gain a +4 divine bonus to
confirm critical threats. |
Madness |
A
thinly veiled lucidity envelopes the area that gives way to madness. A
manic laughter tears at the very soul of entities – hauntingly familiar
until with a sudden realization they recognize their own voice. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds creatures are confused, Will save negates |
Magic |
A
raw excess of power boils within creatures in the area. Energy spills
forth in showers of colors and words of power spoken physically
manifest for all to see. |
For 1
round spells cast gain a +1 divine bonus to Caster Level for spells up
to level X. Additionally all attacks with manufactured or natural
weapons are considered magical in that round. |
Nobility |
A tremendous sense of a noble and just purpose empowers the area. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds creatures within the area of effect are granted a +2 divine
bonus to Charisma. Additionally for 1 round characters able to channel
energy or domains do so as if their cleric level was 4 levels higher. |
Plant |
Vegetation
both native and alien springs forth on all surfaces creating a shallow
though dense foliage that covers the area of effect. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds, entangle creatures in area of effect, Reflex save negates but
must be remade each round a creature spends in the area of effect. The
area is considered difficult terrain |
Protection |
A powerful force imposes on all creatures guaranteeing the sanctity of each. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds, creatures gain DR 2/-. This DR stacks with any other untyped DR the creatures may have |
Repose |
A sense of final, everlasting peace comes over the area – a proverb on the final rest of each creature. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds, creatures in the area gain the benefits of Ward Against Death (as the Repose domain ability) |
Rune |
Runes
trace along the air, scriptures appear on surfaces, letters and symbols
both foreign and familiar, ancient and modern spell out paragraphs of
destiny. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds creatures are beholden to their destiny, granting them a +1
divine bonus to saves versus spells, spell-like abilities and
supernatural abilities. This bonus increases by +1 for every 5 cleric
levels |
Strength |
Muscles
harden and bulge – even fragile and weak characters appear powerfully
toned and physically well-built and capable of feats of brute strength. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds, creatures gain the Power Attack, Improved Bullrush, Improved Overrun and Improved Sunder feats |
Sun |
The area is bathed in a glaring bright light of almost unbearable heat. |
For a duration of X + 2
rounds, bright light shines in the area of effect (and increases the
light level by one step for an additional 30 feet). Creatures that take
penalties in bright light take them while in the area of effect. Undead
in the area of effect suffer X divine damage every round. Channeling
the Sun domain counters or dispels any magical darkness of level X or
lower, though it has no effect on magical darkness of a higher level |
Travel |
Images
appear briefly, only to be replaced by new ones: buildings and
structures artificial and natural, vistas and views from near and far,
indigineous and not of this world. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds, creatures gain a +10 divine bonus to their movement speed and may ignore the effects of difficult terrain |
Trickery |
A sense of serenity and trustworthiness fills the area, easing suspicions and soothing fears. |
This domain may be channeled without the need for motions or sound. For a duration of X + 2 rounds creatures in the area of effect suffer a -5 penalty to Perception and Sense Motive |
War |
The rhythmic thudding of a war drum thunders through the area urging creatures within to fight, to battle, to war. |
For a duration of X + 2 rounds, creatures gain a +1 divine bonus to attack rolls. This bonus increases by +1 for every 5 cleric levels |
Water |
The
ground becomes soggy, water seeps upwards and a clear mist forms – a
mist so thick it threatens to strangle those within the area. |
Xd6 non-lethal drowning damage, Fortitude save for half |
Weather |
Regardless of weather conditions outside, within the area of effect a pleasantly temperate climate prevails. |
For a duration of X hours creatures ignore climate and weather conditions as if benefiting from endure elements |