By reciting a sacred passage or declaration, the priest invokes his deityÆs
blessing upon himself and his allies, while causing confusion and weakness among
his enemies. All creatures within the area of effect at the instant of the
spellÆs completion are affected. Allies of the priest gain a +2 bonus to attack
rolls and saving throws, or a +3 bonus if they are of the same faith (not just
alignment) as the caster. Enemies suffer a û2 penalty to attack rolls and saving
throws. After the recitation, the priest is free to take further actions during the spellÆs duration as he
sees fitùhe need not concentrate to maintain the spell. As a result, it is
possible for the priest to cast a prayer spell, which increases the bonuses and penalties provided to +3 and û3
respectively. If another priest is using chant at the same time, then the bonuses and penalties given by it are also allowed
to add to the total.
The material spell component is the priestÆs holy symbol and a copy of
whatever text or scroll he holds sacred. Neither are consumed by the spell.
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