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The Book of Exalted deeds states




This section begins with a list of sanctified spells, which are
available to any class that prepares spells rather than casting them
spontaneously. Book of Exalted Deeds, p. 84




What does that mean for a wizard? Does he have to write the sanctified spell in his spellbook? Does he need a teacher or a copy to learn it? Or can he prepare sanctified spells instead of spells written in his spellbook?










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    The Book of Exalted deeds states




    This section begins with a list of sanctified spells, which are
    available to any class that prepares spells rather than casting them
    spontaneously. Book of Exalted Deeds, p. 84




    What does that mean for a wizard? Does he have to write the sanctified spell in his spellbook? Does he need a teacher or a copy to learn it? Or can he prepare sanctified spells instead of spells written in his spellbook?










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      The Book of Exalted deeds states




      This section begins with a list of sanctified spells, which are
      available to any class that prepares spells rather than casting them
      spontaneously. Book of Exalted Deeds, p. 84




      What does that mean for a wizard? Does he have to write the sanctified spell in his spellbook? Does he need a teacher or a copy to learn it? Or can he prepare sanctified spells instead of spells written in his spellbook?










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      The Book of Exalted deeds states




      This section begins with a list of sanctified spells, which are
      available to any class that prepares spells rather than casting them
      spontaneously. Book of Exalted Deeds, p. 84




      What does that mean for a wizard? Does he have to write the sanctified spell in his spellbook? Does he need a teacher or a copy to learn it? Or can he prepare sanctified spells instead of spells written in his spellbook?







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          The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.






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            The rules for sanctified spells specify that anyone who can prepare a spell of a sanctified spell’s level can prepare the sanctified spell. To me, and those I’ve played with, that means finding a source and scrubbing it in a spellbook are unnecessary. The costs associated with casting the spell effectively replaces the cost and/or difficulty of finding the spell or putting it in your spellbook. Otherwise, the statement that “sanctified spells [...] are available to any class that prepares spells,” wouldn’t really seem true to me.



            As usual, though, since Book of Exalted Deeds is poorly written and edited, this is rather unclear. Check with your DM first.






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            • Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
              – Miniman
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              @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
              – KRyan
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            • Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
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            The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.






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              The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.






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                The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.






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                The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.







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                    The rules for sanctified spells specify that anyone who can prepare a spell of a sanctified spell’s level can prepare the sanctified spell. To me, and those I’ve played with, that means finding a source and scrubbing it in a spellbook are unnecessary. The costs associated with casting the spell effectively replaces the cost and/or difficulty of finding the spell or putting it in your spellbook. Otherwise, the statement that “sanctified spells [...] are available to any class that prepares spells,” wouldn’t really seem true to me.



                    As usual, though, since Book of Exalted Deeds is poorly written and edited, this is rather unclear. Check with your DM first.






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                    • Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                      – Miniman
                      1 hour ago






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                      @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                      – KRyan
                      1 hour ago










                    • Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                      – Miniman
                      56 mins ago















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                    The rules for sanctified spells specify that anyone who can prepare a spell of a sanctified spell’s level can prepare the sanctified spell. To me, and those I’ve played with, that means finding a source and scrubbing it in a spellbook are unnecessary. The costs associated with casting the spell effectively replaces the cost and/or difficulty of finding the spell or putting it in your spellbook. Otherwise, the statement that “sanctified spells [...] are available to any class that prepares spells,” wouldn’t really seem true to me.



                    As usual, though, since Book of Exalted Deeds is poorly written and edited, this is rather unclear. Check with your DM first.






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                    • Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                      – Miniman
                      1 hour ago






                    • 1




                      @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                      – KRyan
                      1 hour ago










                    • Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                      – Miniman
                      56 mins ago













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                    The rules for sanctified spells specify that anyone who can prepare a spell of a sanctified spell’s level can prepare the sanctified spell. To me, and those I’ve played with, that means finding a source and scrubbing it in a spellbook are unnecessary. The costs associated with casting the spell effectively replaces the cost and/or difficulty of finding the spell or putting it in your spellbook. Otherwise, the statement that “sanctified spells [...] are available to any class that prepares spells,” wouldn’t really seem true to me.



                    As usual, though, since Book of Exalted Deeds is poorly written and edited, this is rather unclear. Check with your DM first.






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                    The rules for sanctified spells specify that anyone who can prepare a spell of a sanctified spell’s level can prepare the sanctified spell. To me, and those I’ve played with, that means finding a source and scrubbing it in a spellbook are unnecessary. The costs associated with casting the spell effectively replaces the cost and/or difficulty of finding the spell or putting it in your spellbook. Otherwise, the statement that “sanctified spells [...] are available to any class that prepares spells,” wouldn’t really seem true to me.



                    As usual, though, since Book of Exalted Deeds is poorly written and edited, this is rather unclear. Check with your DM first.







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                    • Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                      – Miniman
                      1 hour ago






                    • 1




                      @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                      – KRyan
                      1 hour ago










                    • Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                      – Miniman
                      56 mins ago


















                    • Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                      – Miniman
                      1 hour ago






                    • 1




                      @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                      – KRyan
                      1 hour ago










                    • Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                      – Miniman
                      56 mins ago
















                    Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                    – Miniman
                    1 hour ago




                    Just to check, since I don't have a copy of BED handy - are sanctified spells explicitly in the cleric spell list, wizard spell list, etc?
                    – Miniman
                    1 hour ago




                    1




                    1




                    @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                    – KRyan
                    1 hour ago




                    @Miniman They are not. The text clearly means at least that much. I just think it means somewhat more.
                    – KRyan
                    1 hour ago












                    Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                    – Miniman
                    56 mins ago




                    Hmmm. Personally, then, I would interpret "available to any class that prepares spells" as meaning that, where if it said "available to any spellcaster/caster/character that prepares spells" I'd be 100% behind your interpretation. But, as you say, BED is a hotbed of unclear editing.
                    – Miniman
                    56 mins ago


















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