On the Shoulders of Dwarves

Class Close-up: Cleric (episode 43)


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### Aspects of being a cleric (1:45)
What makes a cleric, a cleric?
Social role in society, the conduit between the mortal and the divine.
Personal connection to the divine.
Expected role in a party.
### What’s fun about playing a cleric (7:05)
A cleric is probably somewhere on a personal journey, exploring their connection with the divine.
[Abadar](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Abadar), from Pathfinder
Having precepts, seeing the world through god-coloured glasses, and finding ways to accommodate or clash with the world.
### Religion as part of the world (12:00)
Is this a common religion? Is this a banned religion? Does this religion clash with other religions?
[Dragonlance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance)
### History of religion (16:05)
### Clerics are not necessarily emissaries of the gods (20:05)
Clerics can gain their access to magic from other sources. Buddhist clerics may get their magic from the great balance, Jedi get theirs from the Force.
[Star Wars RPG](https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/starwarsrpg/)
### Mechanics (23:30)
### Same god, different aspects (28:00)
[Asmodeus](https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Asmodeus)
### Taking the load off
Uri: Krigger van Messer - started as a follower of Asmodeus and is now a follower of both Asmodeus and Abadar. How? Because they’re both all about keeping your word and free exchange of contracts.
Eran: Sick Eran makes for no play, but Crystal Heart starter set is now available [on DrivethruRPG](https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/254714/Crystal-Heart-Starter-Set?affiliate_id=29668&src=Dwarves43) as well as [on our own site](https://www.uptofourplayers.com/crystalheart/).
Eran's [Three Suggestions for Bards That Don’t Sing](https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198337/Bards-Who-Dont-Sing?affiliate_id=29668&src=Dwarves43)
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