Chosen Prophet (Oracle Archetype)

The power of most Oracles is a fickle, mysterious thing—a blessing and a curse bestowed by enigmatic entities for enigmatic reasons. Some, however, are knowingly approached by their patron deity to act as mortal agents of their divine will. These Prophets walk the planes with assurance that their power and purpose is ordained by their god and their god alone.
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===Class Features===
====Mystery (Ex)====
A Prophet must select either the Lore Mystery, or a Mystery that is in-line with their patron's domains and portfolio. This selection is subject to DM approval.
This ability alters Mystery.
====Divine Right (Ex)====
While some Prophets willingly accept the burden of a curse, most deities are willing to offer their chosen powers without such an affliction. A Prophet may either select an Oracle's Curse as normal, or gain the following benefits.
*At 1st level, a Prophet gains Divine Communion as a bonus feat, except the Prophet gains an insight bonus equal to their Charisma modifier when an action is one their patron would approve of. The Prophet does not need to meet the prerequisites for this feat.
*At 5th level, a Prophet adds augury to their list of spells known. When they cast augury, a Prophet may ask their deity if a particular course of action will anger or please them rather than if it will bring good or bad results.
*At 10th level, the Prophet adds commune to their list of spells known. They may also use it once per day as a spell-like ability.
*At 15th level, the Prophet adds bestow divine power to their list of spells known.
This ability alters Oracle's Curse.
====Deific Realization (Ex) or (Sp)====
At 20th level, a Prophet becomes one with their deity's power, exemplifying the influence and will of their patron. They may either gain their Mystery's Final Revelation as normal, or gain the Cleric Deific Avatar ability.
This ability alters Final Revelation.
===Ex-Prophets===
Unlike a normal Oracle, a Prophet's power comes directly from a specific deity. Therefore, if they grossly violate their patron's dogma; their alignment becomes further than one step away from their patron's; they cease to worship their patron; or if they select a new patron, they lose all Oracle spells and class features, except for armor and weapon proficiencies. They cannot thereafter gain levels as a Prophet of that god until they gain the benefit of an atonement spell (as Restoring Cleric spell powers).
Occasionally, a Prophet will be approached by another deity or a powerful servant of theirs, offering new power and purpose. If the Prophet accepts, their alignment immediately changes to one within one step of their new patron's, and they may reselect any and all decisions made regarding their Oracle class features (including spell selection) to be in-line with their new patorn's dogma, domains, and portfolio. This is usually considered to be an unforgivable transgression by their old patron, and often results in retribution of some form.
Category:Archetypes
Category:Divine Classes