Commune

Commune Mnemonic [COMMUNE] Duration Special Utility Magic   Subtype Roleplay  Components Holy Relic (Optional)

Cleric Base Spells Prayer of Holding (301) Attack Smite/Bane (302) Attack Prayer of Protection (303) Defensive Bless (304) Offensive Preservation (305) Utility Holy Bolt (306) Attack Benediction (307) Defensive Well of Life (308) Utility Condemn (309) Attack Warding Sphere (310) Defensive Blind (311) Attack Fervent Reproach (312) Attack Prayer (313) Defensive Relieve Burden (314) Utility Remove Curse (315) Utility Censure (316) Attack Divine Fury (317) Attack Raise Dead (318) Utility Soul Ward (319) Defensive Ethereal Censer (320) Attack Holy Receptacle (325) Utility Sanctify (330) Utility Divine Wrath (335) Attack Symbol of the Proselyte (340) Offensive Miracle (350) Utility

The Prayer of Commune is one of the mightiest spells available in a Cleric's repertoire. By use of this spell, the cleric is able to use their connection to the Arkati and other spirits to seek an audience with them. In mechanical terms, this amounts to a message informing logged-in GameMasters that a Commune is in progress.

Commune is not a spell full of a great deal of certainty, as the whims of the Gods (or GMs) are not easy to guess. Factors that effect the success of the Commune vary depending on the best-judgement of the GMs that may respond - and if none are available, any Commune attempt is guaranteed to fail! GM Jharra produced a treatise on the spell, which can be found here.

Target

The spell can be cast with or without a target, and the target of the spell is apparently included in the message sent to online staff. Thus, to provide the GMs with sufficient information to determine whether or not (and in what way) to respond, use of an appropriate target can help. A statue of Ivas, for example, would send a clear message of who's audience was requested. A rose, while clearer, involves a degree of ambiguity. A smooth stone, however, would be rather confusing - unless one is in the Stone Valley at the time!

Duration

The Commune can last as long or as short as is appropriate for the situation at hand. In general, however, the gods are very busy, so lengthy interactions are fairly rare.

Peril!

Care should be exercised when choosing whether to Commune! Many the idle cleric has flippantly sought out the Gods for little purpose, only to find a very displeased deity ready to pronounce judgement - on the cleric and the entire town! Lest you invoke the wrath of the gods, make sure that Commune attempts are well-concieved.

Cooldown

After casting Prayer of Commune, the cleric's reserves are depleted for a time and they will be unable to attempt the ritual again until a day has passed.

Messaging

Cleric falls into a deep trancelike state while muttering softly, the exact words you cannot discern. After a few silent moments, Cleric calmly opens her eyes.

See Also

• Saved Posts
• Jharra's Commune Guide (saved post)
• Prayer of Communion guide (saved post)

External Links

• Cleric Base Spells: Prayer of Communion, on Play.net
• Prayer of Communion Guide, on Play.net