TÍTULO IV APROPIACIÓN ILÍCITA
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The type and strength of a small god’s intercession is determined by two factors: the small god’s CR and the disciple’s level. The following tables form a matrix to assist the DM in creating the effects of a small god’s intercession, after a worshipper has rolled a successful spellcaster check. It should be remembered, though, that the disciple who calls for intercession does not get to choose how his small god will intercede. That decision rests entirely with the DM, based on the guidelines given below.
Small God CR Maximum Intercession Effect*
5–8 Spell of level 1–2 9–12 Spell of levels 3–4 13–15 Spell of level 5 16–18 Spell of level 6 19–21 Spell of level 7 22–24 Spell of level 8 25+ Spell of level 9
*Although not absolutely limited, most small gods choose spell effects that derive from the domains associated with them. Other effects are possible, of course, but the DM should ensure that the effects are in keeping with the general tenor of the small god’s ethos. Thus, a god with the Healing domain would rarely intercede by manifesting violent effects, for example. Also, just because a small god grants a spell effect that mimics fly does not mean it works just like the spell. Perhaps the small god appears to carry a character that is trapped across a chasm, but once the disciple is safely on the other side, the god disappears, and the character loses the ability.
Disciple Level Maximum Targets Affected* Maximum Area of Effect**
1–3 1 (disciple only) As per spell effect
4–6 up to 1 other As per spell effect
7–9 up to 2 others As per spell effect
10–12 up to 4 others 1. 5 times normal area
13–15 up to 8 others 2 times normal area
16–18 up to 16 others 3 times normal area
19–20 up to 32 others 5 times normal area
21+ up to 64 others 10 times normal area
*The level of the spell effect the small god is creating modifies the number of targets affected by the intercession effect. Thus, if a 10th-level disciple worships a CR 18 small god, he can expect a divine spell effect of no more than 6th level in power. He can also expect that no more than four others will be affected by the intercession. However, the maximum number of targets affected can be no more than the maximum listed above divided by the spell effect’s level. In the previous example, a 6th- level spell effect could only work for 1 target—the disciple himself—since four divided by six is less than 1. Anything less than one affects only the disciple. Naturally, the DM can decide that a small god uses a lower level of effect, in order to increase the number of worshippers affected by it. It should be noted that the maximum targets affected is in addition to those normally allowed by the spell the small god chooses to use for its effect.
**The area of effect is used to determine the maximum space over which the intercession effect oper- ates. If the number of targets (as determined by the previous column) allowed are not all within the spell’s area of effect, they do not benefit from the intercession. However, even if the area of effect is large enough to include more targets than would be allowed according to the chart above, the maxi- mum number of targets is not changed. Naturally, the effect’s range is immaterial, since the small god need not be physically present to intercede on behalf of his disciple and worshippers.
contract is based purely on a fair exchange, nothing more—certainly not affection. Nature spirits, for example, are well known for being alien in their outlook compared to other small gods. Consequently, they seek out disciples only as a means of interacting with the world rather than from any other motives. This sort of relationship undoubtedly seems alien to the clerics of greater gods, but it is commonplace at the lower end of the divine hierarchy.
Greater Spirits
Small gods whose CR is at least 18 are often called greater spirits, which is more than a lofty title granted them by theologians and others knowledgeable in divine matters, for it repre- sents an important threshold in the power of these minor deities. As mentioned previously, small gods cannot usually grant their disciples access to domains or the granted powers that go with them. This changes at CR 18, when the small god is sufficiently powerful in his own right that he may expand his influence to include a single domain, which he can in turn offer to his disciples. This domain must, of course, relate directly to the small god’s sphere
of influence. Thus, a nature spirit of lakes and rivers would have the Water domain, while a saint of martial prowess would have War. The limited nature of the small god’s domain is a consequence of their unique status. Small gods derive their power from being narrowly focused. It is the primary reason why they are much more likely to hear pleas for intercession as well. To attempt to claim dominion over domains beyond their immediate purview would risk diluting their power base—with dire consequences. The worshippers of a bodhisatt- va of knowledge, for instance, expect that their god will give them insights into arcane matters. If he did not, preferring instead to grant them abilities related to fire or animals, he would risk alienating them and thereby weakening his own influence in the world. Very few small gods would risk such an outcome.
At the same time, no small god can ever make the transition to greater godhood without broadening his base of support. Being the ancestor of a great and glorious noble house is a good basis for a small god, but it is not the path to higher levels of divine authority. If a