TEXT: Clerics of Rao pursue knowledge, paths of logical thought, theology, and introspective meditation.  They prefer peaceful methods
  rather than violence, but are not above using force when their arguments are ignored or the bastions of reason are threatened.
  Rao is a dedicated foe of Iuz, an ally of Zilchus, and is otherwise friendly with all other beings.
  Requirements
  Diplomacy: 9 ranks
  Knowledge (Religion): 9 ranks
  Annual Devotional Time Units: 8 TU
  Residency: Verbobonc Resident
  Regional Tithe: 10%
  Special: The ability to cast 5th-level divine spells or Base Attack Bonus of +9. Must have Rao as your patron deity.
  Annual Special: Must defeat a CR8+ fiend in personal combat or perform a Perfect Success’ on a Diplomacy skill check (DMG
  pg 91).
  Benefits
  Calm of the Mediator – +3 competency bonus to Diplomacy and Sense Motive skill checks when within the Verbobonc
  Regional Campaign. The Revered Father gains 100% reduction of the cost for Adventure Standard Lifestyle for all Verbobonc
  Regional Campaign Play.
  Divine Spell Casting – A Revered Father is granted the casting of 1st-level through 5th-level divine spells from an attending
  Cleric of Rao. The attending cleric must appear in Regional Documentation, LGCS or be written into the scenario. Casting of
  divine spells does not include companion adventurers. The Revered Father must provide the material component.
  Spells – burial blessing, castigate, chain of eyes, divine agility, divine sacrifice, harrier, lesser aspect of the deity, lesser
  telepathic bond, recitation, weapon of the deity and zeal from DotF; eagle’s splendor, fox’s cunning, mass resist elements
  and owl’s wisdom from T&B and regenerate moderate wounds from MotW.
  Feats – Alluring, Multicultural, Persuasive and Trustworthy from S&S; Divine Might, Divine Resistance, Divine Sacrifice, Empower
  Turning, Quicken Turning, Reach Spell and Sacred Spell from DotF; Improved Sunder and Knock-Down from S&F and
  Greater Spell Focus, Greater Spell Penetration and Subdual Substitution from T&B.
  Equipment (Magical) – weapon enchantment defending (light mace, longsword), weapon enchantment holy (all weapon),
  armor enchantment spell resistance 15 (large steel shield, full plate), boots of striding and springing, circlet of persuasion,
  helm of comprehending languages and reading magic, necklace of prayer beads (blessing), pearl of power (2nd-level, 3rd-
  level), periapt of wisdom (+4, +6), ring of mind shielding, ring of protection +2, rod of enemy detection from the Dungeon
  Masters Guide.
  Specials – A Paladin Revered Father has access to call forth a special mount from Table 1-1 or 1-2 of Defenders of the Faith:
  a Guidebook to Clerics and Paladins.  This will cost the hero 1 Time Unit for the seeking and training of the mount.  Contact
  the Meta-Campaign Director at meta-campaign@verbobonc.net to receive the mount certificate and the supplementary
  Adventure Record.
  Regional Adaptable Prestige Classes – The Revered Father has access to advance in the Hospitalar and Church Inquisitor
  prestige class. Notify the Verbobonc Meta-Campaign Director prior to advancing in a regional prestige class.
  has acquired the following Meta-Campaign Certificate from the Verbobonc Triad
  ~ ~ Revered Father of Rao ~ ~
  This certificate should be presented to the DM prior to play.
  Additional information can be found in the ‘Wayfarer’s Guide to Verbobonc’ or our web site at verbobonc.net
  Questions, comments or requests can be sent to: meta-campaign@verbobnc.net
  DM Signature: ___________________________ RPGA #: __________
  Convention: _____________________________ Date: _____________
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  Ths certificate is the property of Wizards of the Coast and has a $0 actual cash value.
  
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