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pathfinder:npc_classes:adepts [2026/03/31 09:09] – [Chaplains] johnbpathfinder:npc_classes:adepts [2026/03/31 09:25] (current) – [Lay Preachers] johnb
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 ==== Collegiate Priests ==== ==== Collegiate Priests ====
-[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canons_Regular | Canons Regular]] 
  
 In the real world most monastics were not clerics but laymen, however  that doesn't work very well in a fantasy world where the characters who adhere to a Deity actually get spells to prove it.  However, large churches had/have  [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canons_Regular | Canons Regular]] who are often mistaken for monks, and both of these groups are represented by collegiate adepts.  In my game worlds you will find this Divine Adept Archetype filling the junior roles in Monasteries, Abbeys, temples, Cathedrals etc -  where they make up the bulk of the junior priests.  Known officially as Canons, they generally take the 'title' brother or Sister.   In the real world most monastics were not clerics but laymen, however  that doesn't work very well in a fantasy world where the characters who adhere to a Deity actually get spells to prove it.  However, large churches had/have  [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canons_Regular | Canons Regular]] who are often mistaken for monks, and both of these groups are represented by collegiate adepts.  In my game worlds you will find this Divine Adept Archetype filling the junior roles in Monasteries, Abbeys, temples, Cathedrals etc -  where they make up the bulk of the junior priests.  Known officially as Canons, they generally take the 'title' brother or Sister.  
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 ==== Chaplains ==== ==== Chaplains ====
  
 +Are recognised are priests by churches and religious orders, but they do not serve in mainstream temples, abbeys or monasteries.   They may run a small Community Chapel, a private chapel, serve in the military, or act as a noble's advisor.
  
-=== Private Caplains === 
  
-These adepts work in their community, away from a formal church or monastery and might be multi-classed.  Chaplains might act as Clerk and Religious Advisor to a Noble House, serve as a Military Padre, or tends to a Village Shrine  (Adept/Commoner).  Chaplains may (occasionally) lead minor religious services, although they are more likely to lead prayer meetings and offer simple religious advice.  +=== Private Chaplains === 
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 +These adepts work in their community, away from a formal church or monastery and might be multi-classed.  Chaplains might act as Clerk and Religious Advisor to a Noble House, run a chapel or tend to a Village Shrine and are often multi=classed.  Chaplains may (occasionally) lead minor religious services, although they are more likely to lead prayer meetings and offer simple religious advice.  
  
 //Primary Ability://  Wisdom \\ //Primary Ability://  Wisdom \\
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 Lay Preachers are Charismatic Spell Casters, they don't pray for their spells in the same way as a conventional priest, but still gain spells through their devotions. They are, by far, the weakest and least able divine casters. Lay Preachers are Charismatic Spell Casters, they don't pray for their spells in the same way as a conventional priest, but still gain spells through their devotions. They are, by far, the weakest and least able divine casters.
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 +//Primary Ability://  Charisma \\
 +//Special Ability: Gained at L2 - //  Feat:Additional Traits - (This replaces: Familiar)
  
 ++++Spell List| ++++Spell List|
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 //Primary Ability://  Intelligence \\ //Primary Ability://  Intelligence \\
-//Special Ability: Gained at L2 - // Familiar.+//Special Ability: Gained at L2 - // Scribe Scroll.
  
 [[Arcane Adept Spell List]] [[Arcane Adept Spell List]]
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