Holy Receptacle (325)
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Holy Receptacle is a very versatile spell, allowing the Cleric to create a magical item of varying sorts. At it's base, the spell functions similarly to the Minor Elemental spell Magic Item Create (420), but uses orb gems instead of wands, amulets, and other blank magical objects.
With training in the various Spiritual Lores, a cleric casting this spell can bring about up to five additional effects, based on tiered increases in lore training. These tiers are:
- Tier 1 - Silver to Gold
- Tier 2 - Brimstone
- Tier 3 - Nexus
- Tier 4 - Chrism
- Tier 5 - Intercession
Spell Imbedding
Upon initially recieving the spell, the cleric will be able to bless most spells known to them into the gem, storing them away for later use at a mana cost equal to the amount of mana placed into the gem. Gems possess a maximum amount of mana that they can hold, based upon the quality of the stone.
- Syntax - BLESS (Spell Number) IN (gem) USING (Activator) FOR (Number of Charges Desired) CHARGES
- Spell Number is the number of the spell, comprising spell circle and level. For example, Spirit Barrier is 102.
- Activator is any one of the following: RAISE, RUB, TAP, and WAVE. Only WAVE will allow the blessed spell to be targetable. See the article on Magic Item Use to see how each of these choices will effect duration and activation.
- Number of charges determines the maximum charges that can be stored inside. If this number is greater than the amount of charges the gem can hold, it will automatically default to the maximum charges.
Mana cost is 25 mana for the spell, plus an additional (number of charges placed) x (spell level of the spell being blessed). For example, placing 18 charges of Prayer of Holding (301) would cost:
- 25 mana for casting the spell + (18 charges x 1 mana/charge) = 43 mana.
If necessary, the cleric can wait between casting the spell to establish the link and blessing in the charges, if they need to regain mana. As long as the tether remains, the gem can still be blessed, by this power or any tier available to the cleric.
Upon creation of the item, the cleric recieves a small amount of experience for the small miraculous act.
Tier 1: Silver to Gold
The first tier of Holy Receptacle, a gem thus blessed can be used to transform an object made of silver into a similar object made of gold. At this point, only the silver slabs created by blowing up boxes via Call Lightning (125) and silver wands containing Minor Shock (901) can be transmuted, yielding either a more-valuable slab of gold, or a golden wand containing the spell Minor Fire (906).
A gem thus blessed is usable by anyone the cleric may give the gem to, although the gem will not work if the slab or wand in question is more valuable than the stone was to begin with.
In order to make a Silver to Gold gem, the cleric must have:
- An orb gem with a value > 0 silver
- 25 + X mana: 25 for the spell, X being a variable cost (presumably based on value and quality)
- Spiritual Lore, Blessings: 5 ranks (25 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Religion: 10 ranks (50 skill)
See the page on the First Tier for more information.
Tier 2: Brimstone
Tier Two of Holy Receptacle creates what amounts to a "holy hand grenade", which attempts to set creatures aflame with ribbons of holy energy. There is an initial wave of damage to all creatures hit, after which they are subject to an immolation effect. While immolated, the creature will fall to the ground, incapacitated, while taking damage as it attempts to put out the flames.
To create a Brimstone, a cleric must have:
- An orb gem with a value > 1000 silver
- 25 + X mana: 25 for the spell, X being a variable cost (presumably based on value and lore)
- Spiritual Lore, Blessings: 5 ranks (25 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Summoning: 5 ranks (25 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Religion: 15 ranks (70 skill)
Any character can use a Brimstone once created.
See the page on the Second Tier for more information.
Tier 3: Nexus
Nexus gems act very similarly to gold rings, with a few major difference. First, successful operation is not assured, but is rather based on the power of the gem in question. Second, failure of a Nexus gem results in the cleric being left in the same location, not being accosted by the Chronomages. Third, the cleric can take his group along when activating the Nexus. Finally, attunement to a given location is not per gem, but to the Cleric as a whole; thus, if one gem fails, the cleric may simply make another and return as if the first had succeeded.
To create a Nexus gem, a cleric must have:
- An orb gem with a value > 2000 silver
- 25 + X mana: 25 for the spell, X being a variable cost (presumably based on value and lore)
- Spiritual Lore, Blessings: 5 ranks (25 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Summoning: 10 ranks (50 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Religion: 20 ranks (90 skill)
Nexus gems are usable only by clerics, but any cleric can use one once created.
See the page on the Third Tier for more information.
Tier 4: Chrism
The Chrism gem allows a cleric to help an individual find greater peace, whether to aid them in recuperation following death (removing some amount of Death's Sting based on the strength of the Chrism gem and speeding the return of health, mana, and spirit) or for a troubled soul in general (allows a character of any profession to meditate as a Cleric or Empath). Highly sought after in invasions, Chrism gems are often considered to represent the pinnacle of a Cleric's lore training.
Spiritual Lore, Blessings is only factored into the experience retention formula, but gem value does play a factor in Death's Sting mitigation.
To create a Chrism gem, a cleric must have:
- An orb gem with a value > 3000 silver
- 25 + X mana: 25 for the spell, X being a variable cost (presumably based on value and lore)
- Spiritual Lore, Blessings: 10 ranks (50 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Summoning: 15 ranks (70 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Religion: 25 ranks (105 skill)
Chrism gems can only be used by clerics, but may be used by any cleric once created.
See the page on the Fourth Tier for more information.
Tier 5: Intercession
Through the usage of the final tier of Holy Receptacle, a cleric is able to Intercede on behalf of another character, allowing them the opportunity to seek a new path of worship. From a mechanical standpoint, this Tier represents the only IC means of changing CONVERT status.
To create an Intercession gem, a cleric must have:
- An orb gem with a value > 4000 silver
- 50: 25 for the spell, 25 additional for the Tier 5 blessing
- Spiritual Lore, Blessings: 10 ranks (50 skill)
- Spiritual Lore, Religion: 30 ranks (120 skill)
See the page on the Fifth Tier for more information.
Diety-Specific Blessings
While not currently a "live" feature of the spell, provisions exist for blessings specific to individual deities. This is a work in progress on the part of the development team, and not anticipated in the near future due to the rather daunting number of deities that would need unique blessings.
External Links
- Cleric Base Spells: Holy Receptacle, on Play.net