This is an attractive, decently-written product that provides information on seven new clerical domains, as well as a variant cleric class, the contemplative. The new variant class is a different take on the cleric, presenting it as a quiet, scholarly type, rather than the armor-clad holy warrior presented in the Player's Handbook. This cleric is far from helpless, however, as they are shielded by the armor of their faith.
The Creation domain is intended for clerics of deities responsible for, well, creation. The Darkness domain is provided for not only evil deities and clerics, but also for those who represent the more tangible substance of actual darkness. Destruction is focused on destroying things, naturally. Passion grants powers that stir the emotyions of mortal creatures. Preservation is a variation of the Protection domain. Rest is intended for gods who view death not as a cessation of life, but an end of torment and a time of peaceful rest. Last, but not least, is the solemnity domain, emphasizing the power of the chief deity in the pantheon.
The domains are worthwhile additions to the existing selection. Most are well-balanced and there are also two variants of the Divine Strike ability; one for Trickery, and the other for Death. Each is made more appropriate by these variants. The Trickery variant deals psychic damage, and the Death variant inflicts poison damage. Overall, this is a good addition to any DM's library.
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