Commune

Divination [augury]

• • Level Cleric 5

  • Components V, S, M

  • Casting Time 10 rounds

  • Range Self

  • Area of Effect The caster

  • Duration 1 round per caster level

  • Save nil

The caster beseeches his or her deity to answer a few simple questions.

Question/Answer. When cast, a communication channel is created whereby the caster can query their deity (or one of the deity's heralds). The caster is allowed to ask one question for each round of duration of the spell. Only one question can be posed per round. Questions must be able to be answered "Yes" or "No" or they will be ignored. These answers will be true/correct from the perspective of the deity but (per the GM) there may be subjects unknown to the deity or their agents.

Other Limitations. Deities and their agents dislike answering questions not relevant and important to the religion overall. A frequency of once per month (or at most, if critical, once per week) can be considered for help with world-spanning events. Otherwise, once per year is considered bothersome. Punishment can come in the form of disallowed spells (some or all) or experience point loss. A caster's standing within the religion and alignment graph is always considered when this spell is attempted (possibly limiting the number of questions further).

Material Components. The caster's holy/unholy symbol, one vial of holy/unholy water (personally created by the caster), and expensive incense.  Only the incense and liquid are consumed in the casting of the spell. Cost/Scarcity. incense: 100 g.p./uncommon.

Known Additions/Substitutions. None known although certain religious relics are rumored to enhance the possibilities past simple answers.