==== Priest's Alcove ====
=== Items ===
Altar Case: For many of the
established and churchly faiths of Arcydea,
altars (when sanctified) act as powerful
tools for priests. When setting off on
adventures, however, clerics must
commonly leave this tool behind.

In response to this dilemma, we have
commissioned artisans of fine wood and
stone to create altar cases—narrow boxes
that open up to form traveling altars.
Within each box is room for small holy
implements and vessels, an altar cloth,
and a compact prayer book. By blessing
these boxes and properly provisioning
them, priests can take their temple with
them. Spruce: 15 gp;
Granite: 40 gp. [When blessed and assembled, provides a +1 bonus to turn/control undead DC; wood weights 5 lb, stone weighs 40 lb.]

Altar Cloths: As powerful tools of faith, altars deserve fitting
adornment. We offer a 6' by 14' altar
cloth that can drape or be folded to fit
smaller altars. Our altar cloths are white
and come in the following materials: linen (15 gp), velvet
(30 gp), silk
(35 gp), and gold
brocade (40 gp).
For an additional 5
gp, any material
but the brocade can
be dyed red, blue,
yellow, green, or brown. We also supply
a 2' by 2' cloth for our altar cases (3 gp).

Aspergillis:
One common
means by which
priests dispense the
power of their god
is through the
sprinkling of holy
water. Our
chambered aspergill
can carry up to one
pint of holy water.
By swinging or
whirling the
aspergill on its
chain, a priest can disperse holy water
farther than with a vial, whether doing
so in the sanctuary or on the battlefield.
Gold: 45 gp; Silver: 20 gp.
[Increases by 10 yards the radius affected by spells
using holy water.]

Braziers: As ancient as faith itself,
braziers serve the trifold role of
providing heat, supplying light, and
consuming incense and other aromatics
cast into them. We offer traditional
6-foot-diameter temple braziers and
4-foot-diameter chapel braziers, as well
as field braziers, which are 18 inches in
diameter. Though not ornate like the
large and mid-sized braziers, the field
brazier can be easily strapped to a pack
and even double as a buckler for
fighting priests.
Large: gold—110 gp, silver—70 gp,
bronze—30 gp;
Medium: gold—70, silver—30 gp,
bronze—17 gp;
Field: silver—15 gp; bronze—4 gp. [Field braziers can indeed be used as bucklers, providing +1 to AC if the cleric is not already using a shield.]

Candles:
Though most folk
use candles merely
for light, priests use
them as powerful
tools of faith. Our
altar candles are 3
inches in diameter
and come in lengths
from 1 to 6 feet
(4 gp per foot). As
well as accenting
holy sites, the
6-foot altar candles
can burn for weeks on end.
We also offer 8-hour vigil candles
(10 gp each) which, when burned
through the night beside an injured
person, work medicinal effects through
their incense.
Our 12-hour candles (4 sp each) sell
more than any other variety and, for an
additional gp can be inscribed to
indicate the passage of hours and
half-hours.
[Temples use two 6-foot altar candles per fortnight on average. A vigil candle allows 1 extra point of healing to creatures in a 10-foot radius if tended for 8 hours by a wakeful priest.]

Candlesticks:
Among the most
prominent and
ubiquitous of the
temple’s
accoutrements are
candlesticks, of all
varieties and types.
Our gold (20 gp)
and silver (12 gp)
foot-tall
candlesticks are
crafted by
Crommelian smiths and can
accommodate candles from 1 to 3 inches
in diameter. For gods who love light, we
carry 6-candle candelabra in gold
(35 gp) and silver (20 gp), as well as
12 -candle versions
(gold—45; silver—25 gp). Finally, we
offer hand-held candlesticks
(gold—3 gp; silver—5 sp) and
glass-hooded candlesticks for use in
windy conditions
(gold—7 gp; silver—1 gp). [Hooded candlesticks provide a 90% chance per
round to stay lit in strong winds, 50% in gales.]

Censer: The
censer is a portable
incense burner
common to priests
of both temple and
trail. Our censers
come in gold
(5 gp), silver (3 gp),
and brass (1 gp), all
of which are
ornamentally inlaid
and can burn up to
6 ounces of incense
at a time. While
the portable brazier provides the
adventuring priest with a stable base for
incense burning, the censer allows that
base to move. [+10 yards (if applicable) to range of any incense-using spell; when carried burning, gives party -3 penalty to Perception and negates NPC/monster surprise.]

Holy Symbols: Most every faith
has its symbol of divinity, a physical
reminder of a power that transcends the
physical. These symbols are critical to
most priest spells, and undead of all
sorts recognize their power when
presented by a believing hand.
The following holy symbols, though
of fine craftsmanship, are neither
blessed nor authorized by the
corresponding church. Even so, those
church officials who have contacted us
have expressed only appreciation for
making their symbols available among
the people. All our holy symbols come
in 8 ounce gold (10 gp), silver (4 gp), or
bronze (1 gp) sizes that attach easily to
garments or may be hand-held for
presentation. Specify faith when
ordering. [Must be blessed in order to use as a spell focus.]

Snuffing Bell: A common
sight in temples and churches,
our snuffing bells
are large enough to
douse even the
largest altar candles.
The tip also holds
an oiled wick for
lighting candles,
and the small blade
positioned between
the wick and bell
arms even the
youngest acolyte to defend the faith.
(6 gp) [Can be used as an improvised weapon, 4 lb, 1d4 piercing damage.]

=== Incenses ===

Far more than merely the perfume of
the gods, incense has countless roles to
play in the priestly lifestyle—not the
least of which is to bear the prayers of
the faithful to their god. We offer both
combustible and non-combustible
incense in the following varieties. All
prices are for a bundle of 12 sticks, the
equivalent of 12 oz of non-combustible
incense; each stick lasts about half an
hour. [Sticks can be burned simultaneously unless otherwise noted; no game effects are cumulative.]

AIR: Facilitates casting of all air
elemental spells. (12 gp) [4 sticks burned during casting add 1d4 rounds or
minutes (DM’s option) to duration (where applicable)]

CHANCE: When burned beside a
gaming table, improves odds of
believers. (9 gp) [while burning and named PC remains in 10-foot radius apply +2 bonus to gaming kit proficiency]

CHARISMA: Improves a believer’s
perceived appearance and sociability.
(10 gp) [4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC apply
+1 bonus to Char for 1d4 minutes]

CONSTITUTION: Improves a
believer’s endurance. (10 gp)
[4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC apply a
+1 bonus to Con for 1d4 minutes]

DEXTERITY: Improves a believer’s
manual facility. (10 gp)
[4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC apply
+1 bonus to Dex for 1d4 minutes]

DIVINATION: Improves chances of
magically gaining knowledge. (15 gp)
[divination chaos rolls increase by 5% in caster's favor; not cumulative]

DREAM: When burned beside the
bed of a sleeping priest, provides
dream-answers to questions. (12 gp)
[8 sticks burned while the priest sleeps function as
a divination at a 40% base; useless to those below
4th level]

EARTH: Facilitates casting of all
earth elemental spells. (12 gp)
[4 sticks burned during casting add 1d4 rounds or
minutes (DM’s option) to spell duration (where
applicable)]

FIRE: Facilitates casting of all fire
elemental spells. (12 gp)
[4 sticks burned during casting add 1d4 rounds or
minutes (DM’s option) to spell duration (where
applicable)]

GENERAL: Useful for all
non-elemental spells. (2 gp)

HEALING: Aids in healing the
wounded. (3 gp)
[16 sticks burned sequentially (8 hours) add 1
point of healing to any within 10 foot radius]

HONORS: Burned to honor guests
and friends. (8 gp)
[4 sticks burned improve Diplomacy checks against monsters/NPCs above semi-intelligent in 10-foot radius]

INTELLIGENCE: Aids in the
quickness of wit and in problem
solving. (10 gp) [4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC provide
a +1 to Int for 1d4 minutes]

LOVE: Aids amorous believers in the
art of wooing. (20 gp) [While burned and subject remains in 10-foot radius, functions as charm person, but only in regard to amorous statements/acts]

LYCANTHROPY: Helps to suppress
the full-moon transformation of true
lycanthropes. (8 gp) [While burned and subject remains in 10-foot
radius has 50% chance to suppress transformation; if offered at an altar of Shaya, 100% chance; check only once]

PROTECTION: Wards off evil
creatures while it burns. (15 gp) [While burning, functions as protection from evil within 10 feet.]

PSIONIC: Facilitates the use of mind
powers. (10 gp)
[4 sticks burned and inhaled reduce the cost of
powers for 1d4 minutes]

PURIFICATION: Cleanses the
minds and hearts of companions. (15 gp) [4 sticks burned and inhaled function as a bless spell centered on incense in a 20-foot cube]

RAIN: Brings rain to parched lands.
(10 gp) [4 sticks burned function as a Control Weather
spell that only produces rain; useless for those
below 4th level]

STRENGTH: Improves the power of
muscles and health of bones. (10 gp)
[4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC provide
a +1 bonus to Str for 1d4 minutes]

STUDY: Aids in the research work
of priests and wizards. (12 gp)
[while burning, provides a +2 bonus to Arcana, History, or Religion being used in study]

TEMPLE: Common to altars and
temple braziers throughout the land. (5 gp)

VISION: Enhances the facility of the
eyes. (10 gp) [4 sticks burned and inhaled by a named PC
provide double normal vision range and
darkvision (if not already possessed) for 1d4
minutes (DM determines).]

WATER: Facilitates water elemental
spells. (12 gp)
[4 sticks burned during casting add 1d4 rounds or
minutes (DM’s option) to duration (where
applicable).]

WISDOM: Empowers native
intuition, common sense, and
experience. (10 gp)
[4 sticks burned and inhaled by named PC provide
a +1 bonus to Wis for 1d4 minutes
(determined by DM)]