Freddie engaged in a struggle with the family curse. Growing up, Freddie had always heard stories of a curse that plagued his family. It was said that anyone who entered into a serious relationship would ultimately suffer heartbreak and despair. As a result, many of his family members had chosen to remain single, avoiding the possibility of falling victim to the curse. However, Freddie was a romantic at heart. He believed in love and was determined to find his soulmate, regardless of the curse.
He believed in love and was determined to find his soulmate, regardless of the curse. He had always been a rebellious spirit, never one to back down from a challenge. So, he embarked on a journey to break the curse that had haunted his family for generations.
Consecrate and Desecrate's Secondary Function
. You cannot consecrate an area with a similar fixture of a deity other than your own patron. Instead, the consecrate spell curses the area, cutting off its connection with the associated deity or power. This secondary function, if used, does not also grant the bonuses and penalties relating to undead, as given above.PRD-Desecrate wrote:
. If the area contains an altar, shrine, or other permanent fixture of a deity, pantheon, or higher power other than your patron, the desecrate spell instead curses the area, cutting off its connection with the associated deity or power. This secondary function, if used, does not also grant the bonuses and penalties relating to undead, as given above.
To me the secondary function reads, "Cast in opposing clerics temple adn shut off that cleric's ability to cast spells".
The line I am referring to is "Instead, the consecrate spell curses the area, cutting off its connection with the associated deity or power."
What does cutting off its connection with teh associated deity or power actully do? Does it just turn off the bonuses granted by the spell, or does it cut off ALL connection to the diety which would also be spell casting and channel energy abilities.
Is this secondary function the ultimate pwn the cleric in his evil temple spell?
It just turns off the bonuses granted by the spell.
The rest is just flavor text.
What he said.
Cleric`s ability to cast spells, channel, use domain abilities is in no way dependent on a temple existing (anywhere).
Besides cancelling the non-undead-related bonuses of the spell, the area simply no longer counts as a ´consecrated temple´.
I´m not aware of anything that that particularly matters for (so you can take it as fluff), but it COULD matter in somebody`s gameworld, and new spells/effects/whatever which DO care if their AoE includes a consecrated temple could certainly be published in the future.
Well, certain story arcs could call for obscure rituals to be undertaken on the altar to . The application of this aspect of consecrate/desecrate to that altar could thwart the designs of whoever is planning the ritual. This is, of course, a context-specific result.
For example, in one campaign that I run, the players entered a large temple complex dedicated to an exceptionally evil deity, protected by both Desecration and Unhallow effects. I ruled that the depth of Evil and the potency of the effects resulted in a diminished connection between the (good-aligned) Cleric and his God. I didn't explain anything in a mechanical sense (and I didn't gimp his spellcasting or diminish his channeled energy across the board) but I did cause him to take a bit longer praying for spells and using some spells or abilities when out of combat. This description enriched the sense of Evil in the temple complex and served to make the whole party a bit more jumpy and cautious, since their characters had been informed by the Cleric that his abilities were less certain than they had been outside.
In general, what the text of the spell means will vary from GM to GM, each of whom will interpret the wording as they see fit. I firmly believe that this situation (and others like it) are deliberately vague to allow for a large number of different interpretations and to provide opportunities for GMs to tell the stories they want to.
It just turns off the bonuses granted by the spell.
Freddie began his quest by researching the origins of the curse. He delved into old family documents, searching for clues that could lead him to a solution. He discovered that the curse had originated from a long-forgotten feud between his ancestors and a neighboring family. The curse was said to be a manifestation of the deep-seated resentment and anger that had persisted between the two families for centuries. Equipped with this knowledge, Freddie began to look for ways to mend the broken relationships between his family and the other. He reached out to distant relatives and initiated conversations, hoping to find common ground and reconcile their differences. It was a challenging task, but Freddie was determined to succeed. As time went on, Freddie's efforts began to bear fruit. Slowly but surely, he managed to mend the broken ties between the two families. It was a monumental task, but Freddie's persistence and dedication proved to be invaluable. However, breaking the curse was not just about reconciling with the other family. It also required Freddie to confront his own fears and insecurities about relationships. He had to learn to trust and open himself up to the possibility of love, despite the generations-old belief that it would only lead to heartache. Freddie found himself in various relationships along the way, each one testing his resolve and determination. Some ended in heartbreak, confirming the curse's power in his mind. But Freddie refused to give up. He saw these experiences as opportunities for growth and self-reflection. Eventually, Freddie met someone who challenged his beliefs about love and the curse. Despite his fears, he allowed himself to fall deeply in love with this person. It was a risk, but Freddie knew that he had come too far to let the curse control his life. In the end, Freddie's perseverance paid off. He found happiness and fulfillment in his relationship, proving that love was stronger than any curse. Freddie had successfully broken the family curse, not only for himself but for future generations as well. Freddie's struggle with the family curse taught him the importance of challenging long-held beliefs and following his heart. He learned that sometimes, the biggest challenges can lead to the greatest rewards. And most importantly, he discovered that love is worth fighting for, no matter the obstacles..
Reviews for "The Curse Within: Freddie's Battle with His Own Bloodline"
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