Ketephys Spells and Prayers

The following spells and prayers are essential to the practices of Ketephys Carvanose's followers, reflecting their deep connection to the natural world and the stonecraft that embodies their deity's teachings. Ketephys, often revered as the God of Masons, guides his followers to balance the might of nature with the precision of crafted stone, ensuring that their creations endure the test of time.

Stoneform PPE Cost: 15 Effect: The target's skin becomes as hard as granite, granting a +4 bonus to Armor Rating (AR) and resistance to physical damage. Additionally, the target gains a +2 bonus on saving throws against poison and disease. This spell embodies Ketephys' divine protection, reinforcing the physical resilience of his followers. Duration: 1 minute per level of experience. Range: Touch Saving Throw: None Additional Notes: While under the effect of Stoneform, the target's skin takes on a gray, stony appearance, and their movements become slower but more deliberate, reflecting the solid, unyielding nature of stone.

Mason's Strength PPE Cost: 12 Effect: Enhances the target's physical strength, granting a +4 bonus to Strength-related skill checks and increasing their carrying capacity by 50%. Ideal for heavy lifting, endurance tasks, and overcoming physical obstacles. This spell represents Ketephys' blessing of strength and perseverance for his artisans. Duration: 10 minutes per level of experience. Range: Touch Saving Throw: None Additional Notes: During the spell's effect, the target appears visibly stronger, with muscles visibly bulging and a noticeable increase in physical power. This spell is often used by masons and laborers to complete difficult tasks.

Stone Shaping PPE Cost: 25 Effect: Allows the caster to manipulate and reshape stone within a 5-foot cube, perfect for crafting, repairing, or creating new stone objects. Grants a +4 bonus on any related skill checks. This spell facilitates intricate stonework and repairs, showcasing Ketephys' power over the very material of his divine domain. Duration: Permanent Range: 30 feet Saving Throw: None Additional Notes: The caster can alter the texture and form of the stone with precision, allowing for detailed and elaborate stonecraft. This spell is favored for creating detailed architectural features and repairing damaged structures.

Enduring Craft PPE Cost: 20 Effect: Blesses crafted stonework or structures, making them resistant to erosion, weathering, and damage. Structures enhanced by this spell are harder to destroy by magical or physical means. This spell embodies Ketephys' divine protection over the work of his followers, ensuring that their creations endure through time. Duration: Permanent Range: Touch Saving Throw: None Additional Notes: The blessed stonework takes on a more resilient sheen and resists natural wear and tear. This spell is especially useful for fortifying buildings and monuments against the ravages of time and elemental forces.

Architect's Vision PPE Cost: 30 Effect: Grants the caster the ability to visualize complex designs and structures, identifying hidden flaws, weaknesses, or inefficiencies. Provides a +4 bonus on related skill checks for the duration. This spell represents Ketephys' gift of insight and precision to his followers, aiding in the creation of flawless architectural designs. Duration: 1 hour per level of experience. Range: Self Saving Throw: None Additional Notes: The caster's vision becomes enhanced, allowing them to see intricate details and potential issues in their designs. This spell is highly valued by architects and master builders for its ability to prevent costly mistakes and ensure the stability of their projects.

Prayer of the Foundation Effect: A morning prayer recited before beginning any construction, asking Ketephys to bless the foundation, ensuring the structure's strength and longevity. PPE Cost: 15 Invocation: The prayer invokes the divine power of Ketephys to sanctify the ground and bless the materials. By calling upon Ketephys, the prayer ensures that the foundation is laid with divine precision, reinforcing its resilience against natural and magical forces. Enhanced Effects: The foundation gains an additional +2 bonus to its structural integrity and durability. This bonus lasts for the duration of the construction and the first 72 hours after completion, symbolizing the strength and stability granted by Ketephys. Symbolic Gesture: Masons often draw the holy symbol of Ketephys in the earth where the foundation will be laid, further invoking his presence and blessing.

The Artisan's Meditation Effect: A reflective prayer recited during breaks, where masons seek inspiration and guidance from Ketephys to ensure precision in their craft. PPE Cost: 10 Invocation: This prayer is a moment of quiet reflection and mental focus. Worshippers ask Ketephys to instill clarity of thought and steadiness of hand, ensuring that each stroke and cut is made with divine accuracy. Enhanced Effects: The prayer grants a +1 bonus to all crafting skill checks for the next hour. Additionally, the artisan experiences a moment of enhanced insight, allowing for improved problem-solving related to the current project. Symbolic Gesture: During the meditation, artisans often place their hands upon their tools or materials, visualizing the divine guidance flowing through their work.

Chant of Endurance Effect: A rhythmic prayer sung while working on challenging projects, asking Ketephys to grant strength and perseverance to complete the task. PPE Cost: 20 Invocation: This chant is performed to rally the spirit and focus of the builders. It calls upon Ketephys to imbue the workers with unyielding strength and endurance, helping them overcome obstacles and maintain their efforts despite physical or mental fatigue. Enhanced Effects: The chant provides a +2 bonus to all physical endurance checks and reduces fatigue effects by half during the duration of the project. The boost lasts for the duration of the task being performed and up to 4 hours afterward. Symbolic Gesture: Workers often maintain a steady rhythm or beat, tapping tools or the ground in time with the chant, creating a communal sense of purpose and divine connection.

Blessing of the Hammer and Chisel Effect: A short invocation said before picking up tools, requesting Ketephys to guide every strike, ensuring accuracy and preventing mistakes. PPE Cost: 5 Invocation: The invocation is a brief but potent plea for divine precision. By calling upon Ketephys, the worshipper seeks to have their actions guided by divine craftsmanship, minimizing errors and maximizing the effectiveness of each tool stroke. Enhanced Effects: The prayer grants a +1 bonus to all crafting and construction checks made with the tools used immediately following the invocation. The divine guidance ensures that mistakes are minimized and corrections are easier to make. Symbolic Gesture: The practitioner might touch their tools or perform a specific ritual gesture, such as a three-fold tapping of the tool's head on the ground or on a stone, to sanctify the tools before use.

Twilight Praise PPE Cost: 20 Evening Serenity: This prayer is offered as the sun sets, when the day's work is complete. It invokes Ketephys' divine presence, creating an aura of calm and peace within a 60-foot radius of the caster. All allies within this area experience a deep sense of relaxation and contentment, gaining a +2 bonus to resist stress and fatigue-related effects. This tranquility symbolizes the restfulness granted by Ketephys after a day of labor. Artisan's Blessing: As the prayer continues, Ketephys bestows his divine favor upon the tools and creations of the worshippers. Any tools blessed by this prayer gain a +1 bonus to crafting-related skill checks for the next 24 hours. This reflects Ketephys' encouragement of excellence in craftsmanship and the divine reward for dedication to one's craft. Stone Guardian's Grace: The prayer concludes with an appeal for protection, invoking Ketephys' guardianship over the creations and homes of his followers. This protection manifests as a subtle yet resilient barrier, granting structures and crafted items within the prayer's radius a +2 bonus to resist physical damage and natural wear for the next 48 hours. This effect embodies Ketephys' dual nature as both creator and protector, ensuring that his followers' works stand the test of time.