Marriage Domain
The Marriage Domain turns vows, mutual trust and the protection of a bonded partner into divine magic. Its published rules come from the d20-era source Relics & Rituals: Olympus, where Hera grants the domain.
At a Glance
| Divine Sphere | Marriage, vows, partnership, fidelity, shared protection and household bonds |
|---|---|
| Published Rules | d20 / D&D 3.5-era third-party material |
| Source | Relics & Rituals: Olympus (2004) |
| Source Patron | Hera |
| Campaign Patrons | Hera, Frigga |
| Other Editions | No official same-named Pathfinder 1e, D&D 5e/2014 or 5.5e/2024 Cleric domain is presented here |
Edition Applicability
The mechanics below are the published d20-era Marriage Domain. They are kept separate from later-edition relationship, peace or community options. No modern rules panel is added merely to fill an edition slot.
Marriage Domain — d20 / 3.5-era
Rules status: published third-party domain from Relics & Rituals: Olympus.
Granted Power
Add Sense Motive to your list of Cleric class skills. Once per day as a free action, you may grant another person a bonus on Will saving throws equal to your Charisma modifier. The bonus lasts for one round per Cleric level.
Marriage Domain Spells
| 1st | Inner View |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Honest Words |
| 3rd | Rapport |
| 4th | Sending |
| 5th | Familiarity |
| 6th | Passion |
| 7th | Lovers’ Knot |
| 8th | Sympathy |
| 9th | Lifeknot |
How the Marriage Domain Plays
The domain is built around understanding, communication and mutual protection rather than combat power. Its early spells expose thoughts and enforce honest conversation; the middle levels strengthen communication and emotional ties; the highest levels create supernatural bonds between partners.
Who Grants the Marriage Domain?
Hera is the source patron. The current divine directory also associates the sphere with Frigga. The domain represents sacred vows and household bonds, not romance in general; compare the Love Domain for a broader emotional sphere.
What Are Marriage Priests Doing Now?
Marriage priests are witnessing politically dangerous unions, investigating broken supernatural vows, mediating disputes between powerful households and protecting couples whose marriage changes inheritance, alliance or succession.
Related Domains and Character Options
Rules Sources and Licensing
The granted power and nine-spell progression follow the Marriage Domain in Relics & Rituals: Olympus by W. Jason Peck, Aaron Rosenberg, Christina Stiles and the sourcebook team, published by White Wolf / Sword & Sorcery Studios in 2004 under the d20/OGL-era rules framework.
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