Remorse (Priest Spell)

When this spell is cast, the shukenja delivers a When this spell is cast, the shukenja delivers a stem lecture on the evil ways of the victim. Tilling the victim with guilt and regret over his actions. The spell can be used only on creatures of low or greater Intelligence, and only if the victim under stands the speech of the shukenja. The victim is allowed a saving throw vs. spell to avoid the effect, although creatures subdued in combat receive no saving throw. Should the spell be successful, the creature repents of its evil action. This is either an action just committed or, if no recent action applies, some action committed in the past.
The remorseful creature forswears from committing this action again (with the same consequences as an oath spell) and also seeks to expiate its guilt through some appropriate deed or offering.
Thus, a highwayman struck with remorse would forswear such banditry and would seek to return his ill-gotten gains to the rightful owners. Likewise, an evil monster terrorizing the countryside would put this behavior behind it and might attempt to repair the damage it caused. When making restitution for its actions, the remorseful creature is not required to reveal itself (since this might result in harm to itself), but can do so secretly, concealing its pres­ence and identity from those it has wronged. Should circumstances make restitution impossible, the creature can perform some service for another of appropriate magnitude to the evil deeds it has committed. No restitution can be for the gain or for the advantage of the shukenja or the player charac­ters, but instead must be a service helpful to the general community. The shukenja can suggest appropriate restitution at the time of casting the spell, but the DM decides what is appropriate. An atonement spell can cancel the effects of remorse.
The material components for this spell are a pearl (which must be given freely to the creature) and the shukenja's holy symbol.
Notes: Common for oriental priests; otherwise, very rare.
Category:Priest Spells
Category:Spells from Priest's Spell Compendium
Category:Spells