LAW - The Lords of Order

Gods of Order   –   (Pandarian Pantheon, Greater gods etc)
The Orders of the Shea-al-Aecor (Judges), Hyn-Aelori (Sages) and Rydequelyn (Jesters)

Special Spell Descriptions   (Spells marked + added recently).

LEVEL ONE
Detect Chaos/Protection from Chaos – As Detect Evil/Protection from Evil but chaotic creatures/effects are affected.
Comprehend Languages – As AD&D 1st-level Magic-User spell.
Hold Undead – As AD&D Cleric 2nd-level spell Hold Person, but only undead creatures are affected. [SJW]

LEVEL TWO
Calm Emotions – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 2nd).
Detect Invisibility – As AD&D 2nd-level Magic-User spell.
Turn Undead – As AD&D Cleric 2nd-level spell Hold Person, but only undead creatures are affected, and will flee for 1 turn. [SJW]
Strength – As AD&D 2nd-level Magic-User spell.
Identify – As AD&D 1st-level Magic-User spell.
Uncontrollable Laughter – As D&D3 spell Tasha's (Uncontrollable) Hideous Laughter (M 2nd).

LEVEL THREE
Bestow Curse – Reverse of Remove Curse.
Cure Serious Wounds – As AD&D 4th-level Cleric spell, but cures 3d8 hit points and any serious injury.
Destroy Lesser Undead - As AD&D Cleric 2nd-level spell Hold Person, but only skeletons or zombies are affected, and will be destroyed. [SJW]
Oath – As AD&D 2nd-level Magic-User spell.
Clairvoyance – As AD&D 2nd-level Magic-User spell.
Dexterity – As AD&D 2nd-level Magic-User spell Strength, but DEX characteristic is affected.

LEVEL FOUR
Protection from Chaos 10ft radius – As Protection from Evil 10ft radius but chaotic creatures/effects are affected.
Destroy Undead – As AD&D Cleric 2nd-level spell Hold Person, but only undead creatures are affected, and will be destroyed. [SJW]
Cure Critical Wounds – As AD&D 5th-level Cleric spell, but cures 4d8 hit points and any critical/grievous injury.
Dimensional Anchor – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 4th).
Slow – As AD&D 3rd-level Magic-User spell.
Sending – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 4th).
Haste – As AD&D 3rd-level Magic-User spell.

LEVEL FIVE
Dispel Chaos – As Dispel Evil but chaotic creatures/effects are affected.
Slay Living – Reverse of Raise Dead.
Greater Command – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 5th).
Mark of Justice – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 5th).
Righteous Might – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 5th).
Contact Other Plane – As AD&D 5th-level Magic-User spell.
Fumble – As AD&D 4th-level Magic-User spell.

LEVEL SIX
Forbiddance – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 5th).
Ring of Truth – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 5th).
Legend Lore – As AD&D 6th-level Magic-User spell.
Irresistible Dance – As AD&D 8th-level Magic-User spell, Otto's Irresistible Dance.

LEVEL SEVEN
Forcecage – As D&D3 spell (Wizard 7th).
Shield of Law – As D&D3 spell (Cleric 8th).
Imprisonment – As AD&D 9th-level Magic-User spell.
Spiritwrack – As AD&D 6th-level Magic-User spell.
Mass Suggestion – As AD&D 6th-level Illusionist spell.

OVERVIEW

Most clerics of Law are academics, though many are involved in administration of the courts and others can have considerable political influence. Their Temples usually contain extensive libraries and museums, but may also contain courtrooms or even theatres. The three orders are co-operative and complementary, each placing a different emphasis on their duties.

The Sages (Hyn-aelori) stress the value of knowledge and learning. They lead a life of monastic dedication, but are not totally isolated. Their Temples are a combination of library, museum, university and oracle. They also run schools, where children are taught well in various subjects, particulary Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. Adults can study too, for a fee. Occasionally scholarships are offered to bright - but poor - children. Through years of dedicated study of their chosen specialist subjects, Sages amass almost miraculous knowledge and are frequently consulted.

The Judges (Shea-al-aecor) dispense the Justice of the Courts. They are respected by the people but also feared as their code will not permit them to overlook the slightest transgression of the Law. They are ruthless and tireless in their pursuit of miscreants. They are also rumoured to be humourless and completely incorruptible. Judges are empowered by their Temple to conduct trials "in the field". No jury is necessary and the sentence may be carried out immediately. They tend to avoid doing so, however, as this obliges them to complete the associated documentation personally. If possible, perpetrators are brought to the Temple/Court for sentencing so that Clerks fill out the forms and the Judge can go straight back onto the street. The Judges always travel heavily armed.

The Jesters (Rydequelyn) are, on the surface, lighthearted entertainers. Their "uniform" is the traditional, colourful harlequin dress of jesters. The Temples are theatres, where shows of tumbling, juggling, mime, comedy, tragedy and similar cultural activities may be seen - as well as tomfoolery. Their publicly performed satirical plays are humourous and very popular. In this way they are (with typical subtlety) involved in politics, and have considerable influence depite their lack of numbers. They are notorious pranksters, often playing practical jokes on public figures in an attempt to act as social critics.

The Orders of this religion are highly regarded by the ordinary people - each in their own way.

I. MYTHOS AND HISTORY

A. Legends

<”Before Time”: Prehistory/Gods War>

B. History

<Events in historical times, post Gods War>

C. After Death

<Funeral customs, Fate of worshippers souls>

D. Symbolic Associations

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II. NATURE OF THE RELIGION

A. Reason for Continued Worship

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B. Social/Political Position and Power

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C. Particular Likes and Dislikes

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III. ORGANIZATION

A. Inter-Temple Organization

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B. Internal Temple Organization

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C. Holy Places

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D. Holy Days

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IV. THE LAITY - ORDINARY WORSHIPPERS

A. Requirements

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B. Restrictions

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C. Benefits

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V. THE CLERGY - PRIESTS, INITIATES & ACOLYTES

A. Requirements

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B. Restrictions

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C. Benefits

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VI. THE TEMPLARS - PALADINS

A. Requirements

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B. Restrictions

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C. Benefits

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VII. STATUS WITHIN PANTHEON

A. Cult Status/Position in the Pantheon

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B. Sub-Cults

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VIII. OTHER RELIGIONS

A. Associated (Preferred)

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B. Friendly (Goodwill)

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C. Neutral  (Tolerance)

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D. Hostile (Antipathy)

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E. Enemy (Hatred)

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IX. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

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