Element Singer (Character Kit)

== Element Singer ==
The element singer is an elf cleric dedicated to a single elemental force of nature. Most tribes hold those who commune with the elements in awe and treat them with a small measure of fear. Elf tribes rarely have more than one or two element singers, though they will accept any num- ber of lesser ritual dancers and battle dancers. Element singers are called by the element they worshipwind singer, flame singer, earth singer, or water singer.
Most of the element singers that outsiders meet are young singers fulfilling their wanderlust as there is no place for them (currently) in their tribe. Others no longer have a tribe, or they are seeking a new tribe because they are compelled to worship an elemental force that is not the one revered by their tribe. A select few have been sent on some far-reaching mission by the force they worship.
Element singers are the true clerics of the elf tribes. Each draws spells from the sphere of the cosmos as well as from the sphere associated with their element of choice. They fulfill roles as tribal clerics, and most have an extreme hatred of templars and defilers who draw power from landmarks associated with their revered element.
Recommended Tribal Affiliation: All elf tribes have element singers, so they may have any tribal affiliation desired.
Role: Element singers hold positions of leadership and responsibility in their tribes, though those they administer to do not quite know what to make of these clerics. Elves understand the magic of preservers and defilers, but have little knowledge of priestly magic. It frightens them, much as the raging elements frighten them. Those who commune with these terrible forces, therefore, become objects of fear, too. Still, the tribes real- ize they need the element singers, so they give them an awe-inspired respect. In many cases, the very survival of an elf tribe depends on its element singers.
Element singers interpret the omens and portents inherent in the forces of nature. They advise tribal chiefs as to the best courses of action. They lead rites of passage and other tribal rituals. They heal the wounded and cure the sick. When element singers leave their tribes to explore the world of the outsiders, they take with them their beliefs, traditions, and devotions. These clerics are elves through and throughsavage, unpredictable, living for each now.
Though individual tribes tend to congregate toward a particular element, element singers are not intolerant of other faiths, as long as they are elemental in nature. Those who seek to worship individuals (such as a sor- cerer-king) are seen as fools or worse, for no one not even a sorcerer-king can compare to the elements that shape the world.
== Weapon Proficiencies ==
Members of this kit may select any weapons allowed to the priest class.
== Nonweapon Proficiencies ==
Proficiencies for the element singers are as follows.
== Bonus Proficiencies ==
Survival (choice of terrain type depends on where the tribe spends most of its time and which element the singer is devoted to).
==   Required Proficiencies ==
Healing, spellcraft, water find.
== Recommended (General) ==
Animal handling, artistic ability, dancing, direction sense, fire-building, heat protection, leatherworking, singing, weather sense.
==   Recommended (Priest) ==
Ancient history, herbalism, musical instrument, reading/writing, reli- gion, somatic concealment.
Equipment: Element singers may use any equipment available to the priest class. They begin play with a bone weapon of excellent tribal make and a holy symbol dedi- cated to their element of choice.
== Special Benefits ==
Element singers receive one bonus spell at each spell level. For example, if a 3rd-level singer would normally be entitled to two 1st-level spells, this special benefit gives him or her three 1st-level spells instead. This bonus applies to each spell level, but the bonus spells must be selected from the singers elemental sphere.
== Special Hindrances ==
Element singers only receive only one initial weapon proficiency slot (instead of two). They must drop everything else they are doing to go to the aid of their tribe whenever they are needed.
== Wealth Options ==
Element singers start play with 3d6x 30 cp as well as the items listed under Equipment above.