Scalykind Domain
Reptiles, serpents and a gaze that can still the unwary.
At a Glance
| Rules | Pathfinder 1e — domain |
|---|---|
| Divine Sphere | Reptiles, serpents and a gaze that can still the unwary. |
Edition Applicability
These are published Pathfinder 1e rules. Other rules traditions are separate choices; this page does not supply a fifth-edition conversion.
Scalykind Domain — Pathfinder 1e
Venomous Stare (Sp)
As a standard action, use an active gaze against one creature within 30 feet. It makes a Will save against DC 10 + half your cleric level + your Wisdom modifier. Failure deals 1d6 nonlethal damage plus 1 per two cleric levels and leaves it fascinated until your next turn begins. This mind-affecting power has daily uses equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Serpent Companion (Ex)
At cleric level 4, gain a viper or constrictor snake animal companion. Its effective druid level is your cleric level minus 2.
Domain Spells
| Spell Level | Domain Spell | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Fang | — |
| 2 | Animal Trance | — |
| 3 | Greater Magic Fang | — |
| 4 | Poison | — |
| 5 | Animal Growth * | Reptiles only |
| 6 | Eyebite | — |
| 7 | Creeping Doom (takes the form of Diminutive reptiles) | Diminutive reptiles |
| 8 | Animal Shapes * | Reptiles only |
| 9 | Shapechange * | Reptiles only |
How Scalykind Domain Plays
The gaze and snake companion are different tools: one briefly disrupts a target, while the other supplies a persistent animal ally. Animal Trance is not given an added reptile-only restriction. Animal Growth, Animal Shapes and Shapechange are reptile-only domain spells.
Campaign Patrons
Priests, Rites and Sacred Places
Scalykind priests honour serpents and other reptiles. Their sacred places give those creatures room to shelter, bask and hunt; the living companion is part of the priest’s daily duties.
Related Domains and Character Options
Venom · Dragon · Animal · Cleric · Domain Directory
Rules Sources and Licensing
Archives of Nethys: published domain rules and source books. Pathfinder 1e source books: Inner Sea World Guide, page 216; Pathfinder #37: Souls for Smuggler’s Shiv, page 69; Gods & Magic, page 51. Open Game License.
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