This is something I wanted to share from my character, Durnhem’s view point. Perhaps it will also bring about some discussion. This is not part of Dark Grimoire canon.
Which Path Do I Choose?
This is a difficult question to answer. Some time ago a discussion occurred where the question of which clerical path should one choose? There were three of us one who wears the robes of Ben, and initiate, and me a follower on the path of Cory.
I am not always able to put what I am thinking into words well, but found I had a similar view on the different clerical paths. What does all this mean? I will try and explain.
Let me start by saying that the blessings / anointment's and the ability to heal others are not affected by the path you choose to follow.
There are many gods but it can be said that there are two main gods in the clerical profession, Cory and Ben. At the time this discussion occurred the temple to Miranda had not yet been found. Many wear the robes of the one they have chosen to follow, yet some choose not to wear a robe. And still some follow a different path altogether. Some yet change their path.
When I became one of the cloth I had our gods described as Ben is the offensive one while Cory being the defensive one, at least in spells. Their blessings seem to reflect this. Since I have heard others and myself have come to describe them as Ben being the sword and Cory the shield. Seems very simple to think of them this way but it does seem to fit. I was given the robes of both gods when I became a cleric. Even tried the robes of Ben but they didn’t fit right. Found myself drawn to Cory and his ways.
Some say that the god one follows is determined by which blessings you have an affinity for. I think there is more to it than just that.
While Ben is the god of battle giving us strength, guiding our hand to strike true, and makes our blades edge keener so it strikes cleaner. Cory is the god of life. He gives us light, healing, lightens our load, and protection. I believe he is the one that reforms use when we fall in battle.
A follower of Ben might not be as adept in the ways of Cory. An example of this would be him trying to heal another who was gravely injured. Oh he can do it just fine but may leave a scar. While a follower of Cory may be able to heal without leaving a scar but his strikes may not be as exact or a clean as a follower of Ben. So their roles compliment each other,
Don’t get me wrong I may follow Cory but this wolf still has teeth.
I would have liked to include more on goddess Miranda but I must admit I do not know much about her but I have found her a just god.
As I said before no matter which path we follow we can use the blessings from either god. Just remember that one path is not better than the other, though some may disagree, it is what is right for you.
Durnhem, 125267 Order of the Silver Wolf