Cleric spell question. [Archive] - Wizards Community

Cleric spell question. [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Toxaur
07-11-06, 02:12 PM Can a Chaotic Good cleric use spells with the Necromancy descriptor? Such as Bestow Curse?
Witch
07-11-06, 02:17 PM Why would necromancy suddenly be only for evil characters?
cwslyclgh
07-11-06, 02:20 PM necromancy is a school not a descriptor.

good aligned clerics can use spells of any school.

they can not use spells with the evil descriptor.

unless the spell has the (evil) descriptor attached to it, found just after the spells school, then the cleric can use it regardless of what school it comes from.
Thiez
07-11-06, 02:23 PM So:

Don't do Deathwatch

Use Inflict whenever you want.
Witch
07-11-06, 02:42 PM So:

Don't do Deathwatch

Use Inflict whenever you want.
Sad but true :(
Hazkali
07-12-06, 03:31 PM Necromancy is the magic of death. Don't forget that some undead-busting spells are necromancy. Like a lot of the spells in the player's handbook, its morality comes from how it is used. A fireball into a children's party is evil, but the spell isn't necromantic. An inflict light wounds spell at a blackguard is good, but the spell is necromantic.
SoldierOfFortune187
07-12-06, 03:41 PM Don't do Deathwatch
Sad but true :(

For whatever reason, the channeling of 'foul sight granted by the powers of undeath' is an evil act, hence the descriptor. Didn't say I agree with it, but that's the closest I can figure. :confused:

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Toxaur 07-11-06, 02:12 PM	Can a Chaotic Good cleric use spells with the Necromancy descriptor? Such as Bestow Curse?
Witch 07-11-06, 02:17 PM	Why would necromancy suddenly be only for evil characters?
cwslyclgh 07-11-06, 02:20 PM	necromancy is a school not a descriptor. good aligned clerics can use spells of any school. they can not use spells with the evil descriptor. unless the spell has the (evil) descriptor attached to it, found just after the spells school, then the cleric can use it regardless of what school it comes from.
Thiez 07-11-06, 02:23 PM	So: Don't do Deathwatch Use Inflict whenever you want.
Witch 07-11-06, 02:42 PM	So: Don't do Deathwatch Use Inflict whenever you want. Sad but true :(
Hazkali 07-12-06, 03:31 PM	Necromancy is the magic of death. Don't forget that some undead-busting spells are necromancy. Like a lot of the spells in the player's handbook, its morality comes from how it is used. A fireball into a children's party is evil, but the spell isn't necromantic. An inflict light wounds spell at a blackguard is good, but the spell is necromantic.
SoldierOfFortune187 07-12-06, 03:41 PM	Don't do Deathwatch Sad but true :( For whatever reason, the channeling of 'foul sight granted by the powers of undeath' is an evil act, hence the descriptor. Didn't say I agree with it, but that's the closest I can figure. :confused: