Sacred Guardian

At the heart of Berei's priesthood lies a unique ability granted to those who have demonstrated a deep commitment to their community. Upon reaching the fifth level, priests of Berei who have established themselves within a village or town and constructed a temple are bestowed with a potent spell: the Sacred Guardian. This ability reflects Berei's nurturing essence, providing protection and awareness to the priest regarding the well-being of their flock.

Sacred Guardian Spell

• Activation Conditions: The priest must have resided in the town or village for over a month and built a suitable temple.
• Effect Radius: Affects an area within 100 feet per priest level around the priest’s temple/home.
• Targets: Grants protection to all permanent residents of neutral or good alignment within the spell’s radius.
• Awareness: The priest gains immediate knowledge if any covered resident is in distress, along with a general sense of the situation.

Situational Awareness

• Types of Situations: The spell’s awareness includes a wide range of scenarios, from minor accidents to serious threats.
• Examples: A child's minor injury, a woman in labor, or a villager facing physical assault.

Capacity and Duration

• Coverage Limit: Protects up to twenty-five individuals per priest level.
• Definition of Permanent Residents: Individuals who have lived in the village or town for more than four months are considered permanent and thus eligible.
• Spell Duration: Lasts one month per level of the priest.

Ritual and Material Components

• Ritual Requirement: The activation of the Sacred Guardian spell is part of a ritualistic practice integral to Berei’s worship.
• Material Components: Rose petals or petals of another suitable flower are required, symbolizing Berei’s connection to nature and growth.

Selection and Exclusivity

• Selective Protection: If the local population exceeds the spell's capacity, the priest can choose whom to include or exclude.
• Inflexibility: Selections remain fixed for the duration of the spell, emphasizing the importance of the priest’s judgment and the community's stability.

Conclusion

The Sacred Guardian spell is a profound manifestation of Berei’s protective and nurturing aspects, empowering her priests to act as vigilant shepherds over their communities. Through this divine grant, priests are able to extend Berei’s benevolence directly, safeguarding the well-being of their villages and towns with unwavering dedication and divine insight.

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Related Element

Rose petals or petals of another suitable flowe

Effect Duration

Lasts one month per level of the priest.

Range

Affects an area within 100 feet per priest level around the priest’s temple/home.

Level

5th

Applied Restriction

Targets: Grants protection to all permanent residents of neutral or good alignment within the spell’s radius.
Coverage Limit: Protects up to twenty-five individuals per priest level.

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