Hierarch Cleric (Apath)

Unofficial rules compendium

A high cleric is noble born, from a family of wealth and rank, destined for high position in the church. Selected for their education and peers rather than faith, they are powerful in faith, learned in dogma, and taught all the secrets of all miracles, but they lack the radiance of a cleric who advanced by merit alone.

Class Information

This is a prestige class archetype.

Prestige Class: Noble Scion.

Build Class: Cleric.

The high cleric is a noble making a career in the church.

Role: A high cleric has the resources to organize and equip adventuring teams, the connections to keep them well employed, and the miracles to keep them alive.

Alignment: Any. Like a cleric, the high cleric must be of an alignment no more than one step removed from that of their patron. Most high clerics are members of a well-organized and wealthy church. Some are actually members of secret societies. Chaotic or evil high clerics might keep their religious ties secret and be nobles that just happen to run a cult on the side.

Hit Die: d8.