Faiths and Powers: Gods of the Realms (Kitpack and divine caster/spell tweaks)
Grammarsalad
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Faiths and Powers
2018-05-28Download
Please note that this is a public beta release, and we are actively working on this project. Please feel free to offer suggestions or to point out bugs.
A quick and useful guide to kits and spheres
Special thanks to @ineth for this
Special: Shadow Monsters, Shades and transform to human fixes (for versions 0.74e and earlier) Install as a regular mod after fnp.
Attached Hotfixes for earlier versions (install after fnp):
- Versions 0.74e and earlier: fix for Shadow Monsters and Shades: use the attached file titled "fnp_spells_3.zip"
- Version 0.74h: use the file titled "fnp74_use_hotfix.zip"
Most recent update:0.74.37
Please note that this is a public beta release. We are actively working on this project. Please feel free to offer suggestions or to point out bugs.
Version 0.74.37
2018-07-26
- Upgraded Weidu to v246
2018-07-06
- Revised several kit description entries.
Version 0.74.36
- 'officially' depreciated component 101
- Further updated the readme
Version 0.74.35
- Added 'radical version' descriptor for full install
Version 0.74.34
- Updated Weidu to 245
2018-07-05
- Started Proper Github readme
- Corrected a discrepancy in Acolyte of Ilmater description
Version 0.74.21
2018-01-06
Completely redid conjure water elemental; fixed AI (completely replaced summons) and added animation bams to differentiate elemental kinds; spell is now in line w/6th level druid fire e summon
Created Acolyte/thief of Shar
Created Cleric/fighter of kelevmor
Created cleric/mage of kelevmor
Created Cleric/Mage of talos
Created Acolyte/mage of Deneir
Created Acolyte/mage of Sune
Created Acolyte/mage of Moander
Created Acolyte/thief of moander
version 0.74.20
2017-12-09
Updated Text: Everwatch Knight of Helm
Updated Text: Cherub of the Ruby Rose
version 0.74.19
2017-12-07
Updated Kelevmor Kit Description
Updated Cyric kit description
Updated Umberlee kit description
Updated Pally of Tyr kit description
Updated Harvester of Myrkrul kit description
2017-12-06
- Updated Stormwall
- Updated a few kit descriptions
- Added a check for clabshGS.2da to avoid failed install on IWDEE 2.5.x (thanks Ramza)
2017-08-26
Version 0.74j
- priest of Umberlee abilities and usability
- multiclass kit usability (e.g. C/M of Baervan and druid/mage)
- mystic warrior abilities
2017-08-14
Version 0.74g
- fixes Contingency spells. Sort of. Mostly.
- changes to spellbinder
2017-08-13
Version 0.74f
- added conjure water elemental to water sphere
- fixed shades and shadow monsters
- fixed mystic warrior
- improves the cross-mod compatibility stuff.
2017-08-10
Version 0.74b
- Fixed an error with an errant "/"
2017-08-09
Version 0.74
This is v0.74. I bumped the version number because there are a few meaningful changes:
- Added 6 Mystic Warrior kits (fighter/druid versions of the Mystics). These are lightly-armored and limited to weaker weapons - dagger, short sword, club, staff, sling etc. - but they pack the elemental power and resistances of the Mystic kits.
- Scout kits (Stalker, Archer, Slinger, Mage Hunter, Barbarian Ranger) should be able to be any alignment and should not fall. (EDIT - darn, I hope this doesn't mess up IWDEE... need to double-check.)
- DISABLED DUAL-CLASSING to cleric or ranger. Yeah, I did that. Be warned. BUT...
- Added an .ini file with two settings: one to enable dual-classing, and one to prevent minor-access spells being moved to a higher level.
- This .ini file, unlike most mods', should be compatible with BWS. You can copy the file, make whatever changes you want, and drop it into your override folder before installing any mods. That should preserve your preferences, while keeping the original version in the mod folder unchanged (I know BWS freaks out about files sizes and whatnot). This is experimental, and I don't have Windows, so I don't have BWS and can't experiment. Players, let me know if/how it works.
2017-08-08
Version 073b
- All spells are granted at 1st level, instead of spells from different levels being granted at different level-ups.
- Sphere access is independent of the spell table; so this is compatible with any mods that alter spell tables.
- Minor access now means the opposite of what focus access means: minor-access spells are shifted one level higher. So Cure Light Wounds becomes a 2nd-level spell, Holy Smite becomes 4th-level, etc. Minor access is still limited to 3rd-level spells (which become 4th-level spells.)
- Paladins and Rangers get full access to spheres just like clerics; you will see 7th-level spells in your spellbook but will be unable to cast them. This means that, equally, the sphere system is now compatible with any kind of changes you make to paladin and ranger spell tables. FnP will supply our tables for these classes, but feel free to overwrite them with any other mods, like Tweaks Anthology. To paraphrase Apple, it will 'Just Work.'
- Theoretically, this means that we can now give focus access and minor access to paladins and rangers, to accentuate certain spheres. I haven't done it in this build, but this could be yet another nice little way to differentiate kits.
- If you only want the sphere system and not any new kits, trueclass kits now get their proper spells. (This fixes a bug in v0.72b.)
- Fewer sphere spells are required to be created in the background to make all this work: 69 spells instead of 322. Other small efficiency improvements have been made. Hopefully this leads to slightly quicker install times.
2017-08-06 Version 0.72
-diff install options for BG(2)EE/IWDEE
2017-08-02 Version 0.71b
- Fixed issue with option 2
2017-08-01 version 0.71a
Fixed installation issue with option 1
-2017-07-31 version 0.71
Lots of fixes:
-fixes for spells
-fixes for HLAs
-two new spheres: Exploration and Perdition
-variables for custom weapon use for kits
-cleaned up a ton of code everywhere
-updated compatibility packet for other mods
2017-06-03 Version 0.64a
Minor changes to sphere access
2017-06-03 Version 0.64
-Fixed cleric of Kelevmor death ward and neg plane protection
-Fixed doom special ability for for Beshaba Acolytes (and better implemented the ability)
-Added misfire reference to spell in for Beshaba Acolyte description
-Fixed icons in misfire spell/special ability for Beshaba Acolytes
-Plant focus sphere no longer adds summon water elemental rather than assassin vines as a level 5 spell...
-Grammar issues: Champions
-Grammar issues: Zealots
-Zealot of Ilmater: Correctly added frenzy in 2da
-Acolytes: Added bonus spells (and lore bonuses in a few cases)
-Changed Beshaba's spheres around. Focus: Dread.
-Removed override references to COMPILE lines
2017-03-13
Version 0.63b
- NPC cleric kits
- Fixed bug re acolyte of mystra
- Bug fixes re: kit adding code
- Fixed deity dialog issue with mc clerics
2017-02-27
Version 0.61a
- Added a valid marker for IWDEE divine spells
If you already have version 0.61 installed, just drop the itm file in the attached zip in your override folder.
Version 0.61
- Removed references to SoD in engine check
- Added Clangeddin cleric
- Added a draft of Baravar (but not added in the game via tp2 or otherwise)
- Removed backup folder
- Please forgive the formatting of the readme on github. I'll have to learn about .md files, but for now see the attached pdf. It is important to note that the readme is outdated. The goals are the same, but the details (e.g. what spells are in what sphere) have been changed.
Known Issues:
- Water and fire elemental scripts need to be looked at
- Shout spell doesn't seem to work
- Summoning shadow monsters crashes the game
- Doomguide cleric Turn level issue
- b_frz00.spl is referenced in at least three .2da files present in my override folder (B_ZE00.2DA, B_ZEALOT.2DA and clabpa04.2da (original non-special frenzy)
- At 11th level the Ur-Priest received Shadow Step as a special ability
- Elemental sphere descriptions are all over the place (only for custom spells)
- Disrupt Undead says that it's part of the death sphere (but it's part of the life sphere)
- Many multi class kits missing
- prayer and rec spells
Faiths and Powers: Gods of the Realms
This purpose of this thread is to announce a mod created by @subtledoctor and myself which will increase the number of options for cleric and divine classes. This thread will also host discussion about specific implementation and
The first few posts will contain the most up-to-date information about the mod itself.
Goals
This mod has a few goals:
-To allow all cleric characters (as well as others) to select a god, and have that selection translate into meaningful, flavorful, abilities and disadvantages for their character.
-Related, to allow for different orders within a given church hierarchy to have their own unique, and flavorful abilities.
-To expand the number of selections to an indefinite (as now) number of deities (my personal hope is to include all of the Gods and orders of Faerun, if possible)
-To expand role-play options based on these selections (a very long term goal)
Features
With these goals in mind, the plan (already in motion) is to include the following:
- A sphere system. This is not identical to pnp, at least partially because keeping too close to pnp leaves players with few spells in some cases, or leaves cleric characters without spells that allow them to do what is generally expected of them (as seen in DR).
- "Real" kits. Initial Kits will not be deity specific. Rather, deity selection will occur in a dialog format. This selection will alter their kit in various ways depending on the deity selected. So, you might select a "Champion" kit at character creation. But champion of who? Well, for that you have to select your deity. Many of these 'sub-kits' will have unique name. For example, if you created a Champion, and selected Tempus, your title will be "Gloryblood of Tempus". Deity selection will be limited by race, kit, and alignment (and occasionally, stats). So, for example, your Chaotic Evil, Cha 4, Champion will not be able to select Sune. But, at the same time, alignments will be expanded as they make sense for each deity. For example, you do not necessarily have to be evil to select Talos as your patron. Maybe you are more unstable than evil, and would like your chaotic neutral priest to worship Talos (rather than Helm(?)). This will be possible (and, chaotic neutral Helmites will not be possible.)
- Altered quests and dialog depending on deity selection. This is a very, very long term goal, and will not be included in the initial release, but the idea is that clerics of various deities will react differently to (eg) the events in the cleric stronghold as well as the events leading up to the stronghold. Your Chaotic Neutral Stormbringer of Talos will not join another church. Also, expect Glorybloods to take the fighter stronghold rather than work for some stuffy Helmites.
In this post we will describe the various kits and class changes. In the following posts, domains, and deities will be described.
(Note that all abilities are in flux. As the specifics change, these posts will be updated. Please, please, feel free to give suggestions and (constructive) criticism!)
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Compatibility
See attached document: "FnP_kit_compatibility (1).zip"
Special Thanks:
Extra special thanks to Requiem and Mordeus for Inspiration and Resources.
See their wonderful Faiths of Faerun mod here.
Please welcome @IchigoRXC who has graciously offered to help us with icons, and possibly other animations.
Overhaul, Bioware, Black Isle, Atari, Wizards of the Coast: Mods aren't possible without the games.
Avenger: DLTCEP is essential.
http://gibberlings3.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=23917
Argent77: As is Near Infinity.
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/30593/new-versions-of-nearinfinity-available/p1
Sam for Bam Resizer
http://www.shsforums.net/files/file/1093-bam-resizer/
The keepers of IESDP: Again, essential.
http://gibberlings3.net/iesdp/index.htm
Weimer, the Bigg, and Wisp - and anyone else involved with Weidu, or the various tutorials. Again, essential.
http://weidu.org/WeiDU/README-WeiDU.html
Playtesters:
@iavasechui, @Aedan, @ineth, @Kalanyr, and @Brer_Rabbit on these forums, and @agb1, @roxanne, @buli and @ALIENquake over at G3 @Arizael @wyakpa .
Feedback and bug hunting:
@Necromanx2 , @Woolie_Wool , @wyakpa , @rrchristensen , @CrimsonBard , @helo138 , @Zaghoul , @Arunsun , @Rangeltoft , @Alwayssnarky , @LupusSolus @GawainBS @Contemplative_Hamster @Arizael @ThacoBell
@Roughwithanr @Raduziel @Wise_Grimwald @Satrhan @Mordekaie @Gusinda @Mantis37
(From a quick scan of recent postings. Let me know if I have missed your contribution!)
Extra special thanks to @ineth for being so helpful!
Another big thanks to @ineth for help with the readme!
Gibberlings3: A very friendly group of modders. These guys are always helpful with any issues:
http://gibberlings3.net/forums/index.php?showforum=16
Avenger and Wisp: For the atweaks mod. I have learned so much from that lovely mod.
http://www.shsforums.net/topic/38261-atweaks-v442-released/
Camdawg: For all of his helpful tutorials and advice, as well as his Divine Remix mod, which has been very inspirational:
http://gibberlings3.net/forums/index.php?showforum=29
Aquadrizzt: I've learned a lot from this guy. Also check out tnb:
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/31274/mod-beta-tome-and-blood-more-options-for-wizards-and-sorcerers/p1
Subtledoctor: Is it appropriate to thank a co-author? Ahh, he deserves it! Check out his mod Scales of Balance:
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/33657/scales-of-balance-post-hac-kits-and-tweaks/p1
Mordeus and Requiem: Their Faiths of Faerun mod has been very inspirational:
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/17118/mod-faiths-of-faerun-kitpack-v0-5c-ready-for-testing/p1
Special thanks to Kjeron for some timely help with code for the sphere system
CrevsDaak: For his lovely tutorial found here:
http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/34119/how-to-making-kit-mods-for-the-ee/p1
( also, feedback and insightful advice/suggestions, etc.)
kjeron: That one is just overflowing with modding advice and information. I can't count how many times their advice has helped me
Wolpak: Very knowledgeable fellow. Learned a lot from him.
Elminster The formatting in this post wouldn't be possible without his beautiful post re: The frosty Journey. Also, check out the mod:
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/36181/a-frosty-journey-the-iwdee-kitpack/p1
Smeagolheart : I have learned a lot from his mods, especially
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/18629/mod-kit-tomes/p1
Kamigoroshi, bob_veng, vallmyr, Cahir, Mozziah, Wise_Grimwald : Helpful Suggestions
Red_Carnelian for graciously providing bam creation resources:
https://forums.beamdog.com/discussion/42011/blazing-bams
Anybody else I am forgettingI'm sure I'm forgetting a few. Will update as my memory improves :P
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Deities
Ilmater, the Crying God
Lovitar, the Lady of Pain
New and Altered Spells by Domain
Destruction:
Smite - Done
Level: 1
Sphere: Destruction
Range: Self
Duration: 1 round/level (max 5)
Casting Time: 1
Saving Throw: None
This spell imbues the caster with pure destructive energy against the caster's enemies. melee attacks inflict an additional 2d6 points of crushing damage for 1 round per level (max 5 rounds at level 5).
Shatter - Done
Level: 2
Sphere: Destruction
Range: 25'
Duration: Instant
Casting Time: 9
Area of Effect: One Creature
Saving Throw: Polymorph 1/2
When the priest cast's this spell, creates a vibrating pulse that increases in intensity in a nearby creature or object that is especially destructive against inorganic, solid constructs like doors and golems. The first round, a living or undead creature takes 2d6 crushing damage unless they save vs. polymorph (in which case, they take half damage and the spell ends). Every round that they do not save, they suffer the amount of damage that they received in the last round, plus an additional 2d6 points of damage for a maximum of 4 rounds. Any round that they do save, they suffer 1/2 damage and the spell ends. The spell ends after 3 rounds.
When cast on a door or locked container, it undermines the integrity of the object destroying all but the most sturdy or magically protected locks. Against constructs such as golems, and elementals it does double damage, and they cannot save to avoid its effects.
Shout - Done
Level: 4
Sphere: Destruction
Range: 0
Duration: Instant
Casting Time: 1
Area of Effect: 35-ft. cone with 15-deg. arc
Saving Throw: Special
Shout grants the priest tremendous vocal powers, allowing to emit an earsplitting roar from mouth in a cone-shaped area of effect. Any creature within this area is deafened for 9 rounds and suffers 4d6 points of magic damage. A successful Save vs. Spell negates the deafness and reduces the damage by half.
Wrath - TO DO
Level: 5
Sphere: Destruction
Range: 30' radius around caster
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 3
Area of Effect: 30-ft. radius
Saving Throw: Special
This spell unleashes pure destructive energy against all enemies within 30' of the caster. Any creatures within the area of effect take 9d6 magic damage, +1d6 per level of the caster, up to a maximum of 15d6 at level 15; a successful save vs. polymorph halves the damage. In addition, if a medium sized or smaller creature fails their save, they are knocked prone and back 10' away from the caster.
Affliction:
Waves of Agony - Done
Level: 5
Sphere: Affliction
Range: 35 feet
Duration: Special, maximum of 3 rounds
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: One Creature
Saving Throw: Poison/Death -5 see below
When the priest casts this spell, points to a single creature within 35 feet. That creature is wracked with pain and must make a save vs death at -5 or be unable to move or act for a full round and they will take 2 points of non-lethal damage per level of the priest (max 30 at level 15). If he saves, he takes half damage and shakes off the spell.
In the second round, any creature that failed their save must save again or be paralyzed for another round and take the same amount of damage as they took in round one. If they save, they take half damage and shake off the spell.
In the third round, any creature that has failed both of their previous saves must save again or remain paralyzed for another round and take the same amount of damage again. A creature that makes a successful save will take half damage and is no longer paralyzed.
The spell ends after three rounds and does not have any affect against creatures that cannot feel pain like golems or undead.
Plant:
Nature's Wrath - Done
Level: 6
Sphere: Plant
Range: Self
Duration: 1 Turn
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: The caster
With this spell, the priest draws on the power of nature to transform self into a terrible plant-like creature known as a Shambling Mound.
body becomes incredibly resistant to damage. AC is set at 0, and is 50% resistant to all physical damage. also becomes completely immune to fire and electricity, and only suffers half damage from cold. Additionally, regenerates 6 hit points per round.
Additionally, is infused with the raw power of nature, gaining a strength of 20, and can make two unarmed attacks per round inflicting 2d8 (+8 from strength) damage, and those struck must make a save vs. breath or be entangled for two rounds.
These unarmed attacks count as +3 weapons.
The wrath of nature will not be restrained. The priest is protected by freedom of action while transformed.
loses the ability to cast spells while transformed.
Spores - Done
Level: HLA(?)
Use myconid spore animation.
Animal:
Animal Eyes - TO DO
Level: 1
Sphere: Animal
Range: One Animal
Duration: 1 Turn
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: The caster
When the caster completes this spell and touches an allied animal, gains the ability to see through that animal's eyes allowing to see everything that that animal sees.
Conjure Critter - TO DO
(The spell is completed as a wizard spell; need to transfer it to a cleric spell)
Sphere: Animal
Range: 0
Duration: 1 Turn
Area of Effect: The caster
Saving Throw: None
This cantrip conjures a medium to small rodent in the location of the caster's choosing. These critters can distract enemies, and do some light scouting:
Rabbits: Stealth 40 Luck: +2
Squirrel: Stealth 60
Rat: Stealth 40 Bite 1 dam
All:
Hit Point: 1
Earth:
Stone Fist - Done
Level: 3
Sphere: Elemental (Earth)
Range: Self
Duration: 1 Turn
Casting Time: 3
Area of Effect: The caster
When the caster completes this spell, hands become blocks of stone. can make melee attacks with these hands inflicting 2d8 points of damage plus strength. In addition, is infused with the power of the earth, and strength is increased by 2 for the duration of the spell.
Water:
Conjure Water Elemental -Partially Done (BG2EE/EET only). TO DO: CWE for BGT (check that it has the right animation)
School: Conjuration
Sphere: Elemental (Water)
Range: Medium
Duration: 1 turn + 1 round/level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
Upon casting a Conjure Water Elemental spell, the caster opens a special gate to the Elemental Plane of Water, and a water elemental is summoned to the vicinity of the spellcaster. Normally, an elemental with 12 hit dice will be conjured. At fifteenth level and above, however, the caster will be able to summon an elemental with 16 hit dice. The elemental will do the bidding of the caster until it is slain or the duration of the spell runs out. All of the commands given to the elemental are done so telepathically, so there is no time lost due to miscommunication, and it is not necessary to know the language of the summoned creature.
Water Elemental (12 Hit Dice):
STR 21, DEX 9, CON 9, INT 9, WIS 9, CHA 9; AL Neutral
HP 128, AC 2, THAC0 7, Saving Throws 4/6/5/4/7
2 Attacks Per Round, 4d6+9 Blunt (Fist +3)
Greater Water Elemental (16 Hit Dice):
STR 22, DEX 15, CON 16, INT 9, WIS 9, CHA 9; AL Neutral
HP 168, AC 0, THAC0 3, Saving Throws 3/5/4/3/6
2 Attacks Per Round, 4d8+10 Blunt (Fist +3)
Special Qualities (12 & 16 Hit Dice):
Immune to normal weapons
Immune to hold, poison, polymorph, sleep, & stun effects
Slashing, Crushing, Piercing, & Missile Resistance 20%
Conjure Ice Elemental -TO DO (check animations)
2017-05-29
- Elemental AI: I'm pretty sure that I fixed it. CHanged control to control (vs. ally) and scripts to use BDSUM00.bcs Water elemental. Tested. Works
2017-05-22
- Fixed cleric of Kelevmor death ward and neg plane protection
2017-05-21
- Fixed doom special ability for for Beshaba Acolytes (and better implemented the ability)
- Added misfire reference to spell in for Beshaba Acolyte description
2017-05-20
- Fixed icons in misfire spell/special ability for Beshaba Acolytes
2017-05-19
- Plant focus sphere no longer adds summon water elemental rather than assassin vines as a level 5 spell...
- Grammar issues: Champions
- Grammar issues: Zealots
- Zealot of Ilmater: Correctly added frenzy in 2da
- Acolytes: Added bonus spells (and lore bonuses in a few cases)
2017-05-17
- Changed Beshaba's spheres around. Focus: Dread. Need to test
- Stalker spell: changed cre as druid staff
[earlier]
- Removed override references to COMPILE lines
So yeah, it would be great to have these branches as some form of sub-kits for Druids!
Speaking of which, I wonder if that one has some water elemental animations...
Anyway, more updates to come (as time permits)
Base abilities:
Lovitar, the Lady of Pain
Edit: Formatting
Edit: I like this piecemeal approach. I think that it allows people (myself included) to digest each tiny morsel, making it easier to see flaws and suggest improvements.
Edit2: I think I'm going to try to show each of these deity kits as they would be implemented with their various classes/kits. There are paladins of Ilmater, right?
But what would then happen to paladin kits?
Imho only inquisitor and blackguard have distinct enough features, that are worth preserving.
As for other holy warrior archetypes, I'm sure we can think of something. Let's think of some ideas, see what sticks:
Zealot: Lightly armed and armored warrior that can go into a faith-fueled frenzy.
Hospitaler: Focuses on battlefield healing, rather than smiting.
Peasant Hero: A warrior that is disconnected from any church hierarchy, who fights for a cause. Chosen/Blessed by a deity for their dedication to a common goal.
Avenger: A holy assassin
Templar: Focused on defense
As for Paladins in general... the only kit I have mild interest would be the Expatriate: A holy warrior who was excommunicated from his order. This lead them to distrust formal institutions and organized religions of any kind, even lawful good govemments. Possible kit advantages (for starters) could be to loosen the Lawful Good alignment restriction a bit. Or make them Neutral Good and/or Chaotic Good only. A disadvantage could be that they are prohibited of obtaining the Paladin stronghold and instead get the Ranger one, being fugitives and all.
Re:devoted Bard kits
A Flagellant kit could work for either Ilmater or Loviatar worshippers.
Okay, on my phone now, so I'm not going to be able to make a pretty post. Let me know if I miss something
I agree about changing the name to something more generic. I suppose that I was half thinking that when I posted those suggestions. (I have to say that I really like the idea of a zealot. Got was idea from an old game, "the dark queen of krynn" where a lot of baddies were no armored, spear welding, crazies.)
As for the paladin kit, it should be able to select a number of gods, including Tyr, Torn, and Helm, I think. I'm not sure if I've been completely clear about this, but I have been doing something like your Kensai kit. You select your class/kit, and then your deity, which applies a 'hidden' kit that has the abilities of the first selected kit plus specials from the deity selection.
I'm pretty neutral about the inquisitor. The point about the knowledge and magic access is good, though perhaps inquisitors could only select deities that grant such access? It seems like Mystra and Azuth(sp?) would still be good candidates. I could see Bane using inquisitors to hunt clerics and casters of other faiths. He's a control freak like that.
But, in any case, I think a few deities could support an inquisitor type.
Yeah, I don't want to duplicate demi's work.
One thing that I don't want to do is eliminate options (eg like remove the fighter/cleric). I guess the way I see it is there are different ways to achieve essentially the same effect. This one is a glory blood via the "champion/paladin" class--what should it be named?--and this one through multi class. Personally, I think that is okay. I think that conceptual overlap is inevitable. I say embrace it.
Re favored weapon. My thought was to generally define weapon proficiencies by kit, but expand them by deity choice (again, similar to your Kensai kit). When you first create your cleric, you can place one (or two) points in (say) club, but if you select Ilmater's, you can add one more. For deities like Helm, where the base class cannot place ranks into the proficiency, a free rank would be given. Or something like that. I was at first thinking to just assume SoB's proficiency changes, but now it seems better to assume vanilla, and--not to be presumptuous--have the compatibility code in SoB (so, assume installation before SoB). Inquisitors: already addressed
Re: Expatriate
That sounds like something for a future release where we start messing with the quests. Man, we might need to recruit a writer.
I like the idea of a Flagellant!
This is a good plan. I have to give you some file names for some of the new spells. I'll go through my files asap (probably tonight or tomorrow am. Not at computer now)