Base Class: Cleric
The Gourmand Domain is a celebration of food and fellowship, embodying the essence of hospitality, nourishment, and community. Those who dedicate themselves to this domain find divine inspiration in the act of cooking, sharing meals, and fostering bonds between individuals of all races and backgrounds.
Deities of the Gourmand Domain include revered figures such as Cyrrollalee, the Halfling Goddess of Hospitality, and Garrakg, the True Neutral Orc God of Cooks. Cyrrollalee is worshipped for her teachings on the importance of sharing food and welcoming guests with open arms, while Garrakg demands that his followers feed both friend and foe alike when on neutral grounds, embodying the principles of impartiality and inclusivity.
Followers of the Gourmand Domain draw strength from their gods' teachings, seeking to emulate their examples of generosity, kindness, and inclusiveness. They view food not only as sustenance but as a sacred gift, a means of fostering unity and strengthening bonds within communities.
Whether they are preparing a simple meal for their family, hosting a grand feast for their village, or embarking on a culinary adventure to explore new flavors and ingredients, clerics of the Gourmand Domain embody the vibrant spirit of life and the boundless generosity of the divine. Through their actions, they strive to spread joy, comfort, and nourishment to all who are in need, embodying the principles of hospitality and fellowship cherished by their deities.
Bonus Proficiencies
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with cook's utensils and one type of artisan's tools of your choice related to food preparation, such as brewer's supplies or herbalism kit.
Channel Divinity: Culinary Inspiration
Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to inspire your allies with your culinary prowess.
As an action, you present a beautifully crafted dish or a masterfully prepared drink, granting up to three creatures of your choice within 30 feet of you temporary hit points equal to your Cleric level + your Wisdom modifier.
Divine Flavor
At 6th level, you gain the ability to infuse your cooking with divine flavor. Whenever you prepare a meal during a short rest, you can choose to infuse it with divine energy. Any creature that consumes this meal gains temporary hit points equal to your Cleric level.
Culinary Mastery
Starting at 8th level, you gain expertise with cook's utensils(If you do not already have it), which allows you to prepare extraordinary meals with ease. You can now prepare a feast for a number of creatures equal to your proficiency bonus during a short rest. These creatures gain temporary hit points equal to twice your Cleric level, and they have advantage on Constitution saving throws until their next long rest.
Holy Banquet
At 17th level, you can prepare a feast fit for the gods. Once per week, you can spend 1 hour preparing a magnificent banquet. Any creature that partakes in this feast gains the benefits of a heroes' feast spell for 24 hours, and they gain advantage on all saving throws against being frightened or charmed. Additionally, any creature that consumes this banquet gains temporary hit points equal to twice your Cleric level.
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