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Rania 04-04-08, 11:24 AM	But hey, if you can pull it off, you could worship your shoe and it would grant you divine powers. I suggest giving it the Protection and Travel domains, and the favored weapon of Steel Toed Boot (a steel gauntlet in the form of a shoe). All hail the Almighty Shoe! The above quote is talking about the Eberron setting, and you'll have to read the whole thread to fully understand it. But, saying somebody actually managed to worship their shoes with enough fervour to take levels in cleric (my shoes), what other domains would it have?
Naderion 04-04-08, 01:15 PM	Depends mostly on what its followers see in that shoe.
Rania 04-04-08, 04:11 PM	Maybe just shoes in general; what domains would fit?
darkneolink 04-06-08, 02:30 AM	travel domain is a must maybe chaos
Michaelk 04-06-08, 12:48 PM	Forsake the shoe. Follow the gourd.
Kain_Darkwind 04-06-08, 01:58 PM	Travel and Protection, naturally. From the Spell Compendium, I would suggest Celerity, Portal and Trade. If your shoes are Nike or such, possibly Competition and Glory. Or within certain impoverished circles, Envy, Greed and Wealth. And if you want to honor the Shoemaker, Craft and Creation.
beepaladin 04-07-08, 01:06 AM	I know I worship my shoes ;) In referencing truly well made, fashionable shoes (Say like, Christian Louboutin pumps). Maybe the Beauty domain (d20 ultimate divine spellbook), Charm (FRCS), Pleasure (BoED), and Travel. If only there were a fashion domain ( ;) ) If you want to be provacative, I'd suggest pain (bovd) or perversion (boef) I don't know if I innately see shoes as embracing any alignment, chaos doesn't exactly make sense. This is my kinda dnd.
Rania 04-07-08, 11:24 AM	So maybe the shoes could be TN, but their clerics could be any alignment? I remember some stuff in Faerun about that (don't care too much for the setting, but there are a few interesting things in the sourcebooks).
Edymnion 04-07-08, 01:30 PM	IMO, since you got this idea from me in the first place, the domains would need to reflect *ALL* shoes, the very basic underlying functions that make a shoe a shoe. What is that underlying function? To protect the feet from harsh terrain and climates. Protection is obvious, thats pretty much the definition of what a shoe does. Travel is obvious, because once you put your shoes on, the first thing you do in them is walk somewhere. The next major area to hit would be work. There is almost no physical job you can do that doesn't require protective footwear. Next one up would, IMO, be craftsmanship. The shoemaker is always an important person in the community, and fashion still comes back to something being well made in the first place. A poorly made shoe is a bane to the wearer, while a well made pair is likely to be someone's most prized possession, if they realize it or not. Then, I'd round it off with madness. I mean, you *ARE* worshiping your freaking shoes, you know. I don't care who you are, thats just crazy. :D
Rania 04-07-08, 02:03 PM	IMO, since you got this idea from me in the first place, the domains would need to reflect *ALL* shoes, the very basic underlying functions that make a shoe a shoe. What is that underlying function? To protect the feet from harsh terrain and climates. Protection is obvious, thats pretty much the definition of what a shoe does. Travel is obvious, because once you put your shoes on, the first thing you do in them is walk somewhere. The next major area to hit would be work. There is almost no physical job you can do that doesn't require protective footwear. Next one up would, IMO, be craftsmanship. The shoemaker is always an important person in the community, and fashion still comes back to something being well made in the first place. A poorly made shoe is a bane to the wearer, while a well made pair is likely to be someone's most prized possession, if they realize it or not. Then, I'd round it off with madness. I mean, you *ARE* worshiping your freaking shoes, you know. I don't care who you are, thats just crazy. :DHey, it's saner than worshiping Nerull!
darkneolink 04-07-08, 03:02 PM	IMO, since you got this idea from me in the first place, the domains would need to reflect *ALL* shoes, the very basic underlying functions that make a shoe a shoe. What is that underlying function? To protect the feet from harsh terrain and climates. Protection is obvious, thats pretty much the definition of what a shoe does. Travel is obvious, because once you put your shoes on, the first thing you do in them is walk somewhere. The next major area to hit would be work. There is almost no physical job you can do that doesn't require protective footwear. Next one up would, IMO, be craftsmanship. The shoemaker is always an important person in the community, and fashion still comes back to something being well made in the first place. A poorly made shoe is a bane to the wearer, while a well made pair is likely to be someone's most prized possession, if they realize it or not. Then, I'd round it off with madness. I mean, you *ARE* worshiping your freaking shoes, you know. I don't care who you are, thats just crazy. :D Hey, it's saner than worshiping Nerull! Or Pelor
X0_Lt_0X 04-07-08, 05:21 PM	Or Pelor Its true. Me and my lot are insane...
beepaladin 04-07-08, 07:10 PM	Or Pelor I love this thread. :cookie: :cookie: So much cookies for Rania and darkneolink. And Endymnion, I'd strongly object that it would need to cover ALL shoes. Someone worshipping practical shoes would be very ambivalent to fashionable shoes that aren't comfortable to wear. Sort of the "no more heels in the dungeon" practicality. Whereas someone worshiping fashion is going to shudder at dull, practical shoes. It's like saying "Corellon Larethian is the god of all elves (.....except dark elves)" A drow and a sun elf are both elves. but Corellon's portfolio's only going to cover one of them.
zaku41k 04-07-08, 11:33 PM	Is there such thing as "Stinky" domain? If not, well Travel, Protection, Evil (if they're too small), and maybe Water (if the shoes are wet).
Tombelmore 04-08-08, 01:15 AM	What about the earth domain? Shoe obviously has power over the crusty mud and dirt stuck to its sole.
Kain_Darkwind 04-08-08, 02:28 AM	Is there such thing as "Stinky" domain? If not, well Travel, Protection, Evil (if they're too small), and maybe Water (if the shoes are wet). The Pain and Suffering domains work better if they are too small.
Rania 04-08-08, 02:39 PM	Mm, let's look at the SRD. Earth makes sense; same with Protection. Possibly Strength. Travel, definitely. I know there's some more domains that might fit, but they aren't in the SRD.
darkneolink 04-11-08, 12:35 PM	Well we have the mouse already running so lets do the whole panteon Sandals Boots Heels (Low and high) plataforms Sneakers
Rania 04-11-08, 02:03 PM	Well we have the mouse already running so let's do the whole pantheon Sandals Boots Heels (Low and high) platforms SneakersMaybe also specialized shoes; such as steel-toed boots, flippers, riding boots, roller-skates, etc, etc.
DebiHuman 04-13-08, 02:22 AM	My cleric will now pray to the Blessed Imelda Marcos, Patron Saint of Footwear. Her mantra: "I'll take one in every color." Sacred objects: Manolo Blahnik and Prada. Now, how many levels of Fashionista do you want? Debby
Filurmanden 04-13-08, 11:51 AM	Forsake the shoe. Follow the gourd. That is so right!!
Rania 04-14-08, 03:41 PM	My cleric will now pray to the Blessed Imelda Marcos, Patron Saint of Footwear. Her mantra: "I'll take one in every color." *snort*
AaronDireBear 04-14-08, 06:48 PM	Blasphemy! The mighty church of Short Saluting will burn you!
DebiHuman 04-14-08, 09:29 PM	Here's how you worship shoes... Acolyte of the Blessed Imelda Marcos, Patron Saint of Footwear [colloquially known as the Fashionista (if female or as the Metrosexual (if male)] "I'll take a pair in every color" Requirements: Ability to cast 3rd level Divine Spells Must have a Charisma of 12+ Cannot take a Vow of Povery Alignment: Any non-evil Hit Die: d6 Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Spellcasting Ability 1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Never Pay Retail, Shoe Fetish, Wealth Domain +1 Level of existing divine spellcasting Class 2nd +1 +0 +0 +3 Bigger, Better, Faster, More +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class 3rd +1 +1 +1 +3 The shoes make the man (or woman) +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class 4th +2 +1 +1 +4 You Look Marvelous +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class 5th +2 +1 +1 +4 Never let them see you sweat +1 level of existing arcane spellcasting class Class Skills: Appraise (Int), Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Disguise (Cha), Diplomacy (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Religion) (Int) and Sense Motive (Wis) are class skills for Acolytes of the Blessed Imelda Marcos. Skill Points at Each Level: 2 + Int modifier. Never Pay Retail (Ex): With your keen fashion sense, you gain a +2 bonus to Appraise any wearable item and +1 bonus to Diplomacy checks to any one who is trying to sell you something. (innkeepers, shopkeepers, etc.). Shoe Fetish (Ex): You are unable to resist buying a pair of shoes and will go to great lengths to obtain the perfect footwear. You gain a +2 bonus on Concentration checks but take a -1 penalty on Spot and Listen checks. Bigger, Better, Faster, More (Sp): You are very competitive by nature and expect the best of everything. You gain the benefit of eagle’s splendor once a day. The Shoes Make the Man (or Woman) (Sp): While you are unable to resist buying a shoe and will go to great lengths to obtain the perfect footwear, any shoes on your feet become impervious to wear and dirt. Since cleanliness is next to godliness, you gain bless 3/times a day as a spell-like ability. You Look Marvelous (Ex): It’s just as important to look good as it is to feel good. You gain a +1 morale bonus to Intimidate checks. Never Let Them See You Sweat (Su): You have become immune to Fear effects. Debby
spectralphoenix 04-14-08, 10:10 PM	I'm pretty sure anyone who can genuinely believe his shoes are a deity doesn't have the wisdom to be casting clerical domain spells in the first place.
DebiHuman 04-14-08, 11:21 PM	I'm pretty sure anyone who can genuinely believe his shoes are a deity doesn't have the wisdom to be casting clerical domain spells in the first place. That was why Fashionistas get the the wealth domain. More money = more shoes. It's ALL about the shoes! What not even a snicker? You people are just no fun at all. :raincloud Debby
AtsuiShoto 04-14-08, 11:22 PM	A good will save for those who worship shoes? Surely you jest.
DebiHuman 04-14-08, 11:29 PM	Surely you jest. But of course! :D And because I simply couldn't resist -- I present a New Feat The Devil Wears Prada [General] Prerequisite: Must be an Acolyte of Blessed Imelda Marcos Special: You gain a +2 Attack Bonus and +2 Armor Class bonus when fighting evil outsiders. EDIT: Another New Feat These Boots Were Made For Walking [General] Prerequisite: Must be an Acolyte of Blessed Imelda Marcos Normal: You can walk 8 hours a day Benefit: You can walk an extra 4 hours a day before needing to make a Constitution check (see rules on Forced March).
Rania 04-15-08, 01:05 PM	Here's how you worships shoes......How many skill points do they get?
DebiHuman 04-15-08, 01:18 PM	How many skill points do they get? Darn it. It figures I'd leave something out. Skill points = 2+Int modifier. Anything else I missed? Debby Edit: FYI, the Wealth Domain is from the Spell Compendium. It gives Appraise as as class skill to the cleric so I added it under skills and updated to show the skill points.
faghter_hero 04-15-08, 04:53 PM	Can't wait for the holy wars between shoe and sandal worshipers.
keelsc 04-19-08, 02:02 PM	i see this as a lucrative pursuit, i might enjoy worshiping my shoes. i will begin now!