NEW SPELL: Alms (for clerics of all sorts)

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Alms (Alteration)
Level: 1, Casting Time: 5 segments
Components: V, S
Range: 0 (self)
Duration: Permanent
Affected Area: special
Effect Summary: Provides 1-6 cp for up to 10 needy individuals per level of the caster.

Description: By use of this power, several small coins appear on the cleric's person for the purpose of giving to truly needy individuals. The number of coins will be sufficient to provide alms for up to 10 such individuals per level of the caster. The cleric may never keep a single coin, and any recipient not truly grateful in heart in mind will find their coins disappear. From 1-6 copper coins will be produced for each individual.

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