Re: A New beginning

> I'd seriously have to disagree with your assessment of the restriction
> placed upon the "standard" cleric.  Clerics are forbidden from using
> edged weapons because it is a tenant of their faith.  Using a sword
> doesn't just cause a -3 to hit, it goes against everything the cleric
> was taught.  Even though the cleric isn't a specialty priest he still
> has to atone for his sins to the god or higher power that he worships.
>
> Use of a sword no matter what the reason is a violation of ethos and
> should result in at least a minor transgression with removal of some
> benefits or powers.  Playing priests/clerics should be quite different
> from playing mages.
>
	I have each Cleric choose a deity and they follow the
restrictions of that God per Monster Mythology and Legend Lore. there is
no Standard Cleric unless the God has the same restrictions.