Favor of Ilmater Favor of Ilmater was a divine spell that could have two possible benefits : one to grant a recipient peace of mind in the most terrible circumstances , and the other to sacrifice one ' s life - force to aid another . Although created by Ilmater , the Crying God , and used by his faithful , the spell spread to priests of other faiths who named it after their own gods , such as favor of Torm for followers of Torm . A generic version was known as favor of the martyr . Users . The spell could be cast by cleric s — originally only those of Ilmater , but later priests of other faiths — and by painbearer s , the specialty priests of Ilmater , as well as by paladin s . However , a later version could be used only by paladins of any faith . Effect . The " favor of Ilmater " spell actually had two possible forms — " divine fortitude " and " pact of martyrdom " — that the caster could choose to apply , both closely linked to the dogma of Ilmater . The later , paladin - only version provided only the first effect . " Divine fortitude " . In the first use of the spell , " divine fortitude " freed the recipient of all debilitating mental effects of pain , sickness , severe injuries , and fatigue . It also revived an unconscious recipient and lifted conditions that afflicted the mind , such as delirium , fainting , shock , and being dazed or stunned . Finally , it also banished magic that attacked the mind , such as " charm s " , " compulsion s " , " confusion " , " feeblemind " , hypnotic effects , and " maze " spells . Early forms of the spell permanently removed such mental afflictions , but later these were suppressed for its minutes - long duration . Either way , it did not heal any injuries or make the recipient invulnerable . Death could still occur , and pain and debilitating physical effects returned after the spell had expired . The later , paladin - only version also bestowed greater endurance . The original purpose of " divine fortitude " was to preserve the mental health of a grievously wounded , sick , or dying person , by eliminating shock and maintaining a clear head and calm thought . This gave them composure and dignity as they faced their fate , granting a noble death or the chance to complete some final , vital business . Such a person could remain alert and active even at death ' s door . Later , it had the more general purpose of giving a person in need the strength to resist a terrible situation . " Pact of martyrdom " . In the second use , " pact of martyrdom " allowed the caster to switch their own life - force with that of the recipient , exchanging all physical injuries , provided that the caster was in greater health before the switch . This did not include diseases , drunkenness , and other debilitating conditions , only injuries . The spell could potentially leave the caster dying , as evidenced by the name . This spell allowed a priest to literally take on the pain of another , and this was a holy act according to the dogma of Ilmater . Therefore , the god urged his faithful to use it whenever there was a serious need , not in frivolous acts . Components . This spell required only verbal and somatic components . The caster called upon the saints of their religious order for the power to resist . History . The " favor of Ilmater " spell originated among the faithful of Ilmater , and was created by the One Who Endures himself . However , it since spread to priests of other faiths .