Prohibitionist
by Nystul
special thanks to Bostic, Charis, Claudio, KingOfPain, and Woody and others for contributing to this variant directly or indirectly

Class: Any
Tag: PROB

Introduction

This Prohibitionist is not concerned with alcohol, but rather with performance enhancing drugs. Anything which enables a person to do something outside of their natural means is considered highly suspicious. Obviously, drinking elixirs is strictly forbidden. Equipment which raises one of the 4 main attributes is also forbidden, as even this temporary form of performance enhancement may have long term consequences. Healing and mana potions are more like natural forms of nutrition which are considered harmless.

Rules

Quick Reference
[Everything you need to know is right here]: No equipment that raises 4 main stats, no elixirs, no stat raising shrines, no random shrines, no Enchanted or Hidden shrines, spell books must be found in dungeon by the character, no mana shield or apoc. MAX life <=2*base life.

While the Prohibitionist does not mind those items which offer protection in the form of life (providing they don't alter the all-important vitality stat), he will not allow his life to exceed double its natural state.

Shrines

Since the mechanism behind shrines is not clearly understood, the Prohibitionist strictly avoids those shrines which will permanently affect his inherent abilities. Abandoned, creepy, eerie, mysterious, quiet, and fountain of tears shrines cannot be trusted. Spellcraft is a natural form of study in which all people have natural limitations, so enchanted shrines are not used either. Hidden shrines change the inherent nature of items and thus also cannot be trusted. Goat shrines and cauldrons may not be used, as the Prohibitionist will not risk his body to a trivial gamble.

Spells

Since the study of spells has a permanent impact on the mind, the Prohibitionist will only trust those books which he finds himself. Bartering with Adria or trusted friends is not safe with such power at stake.

Mana Shield
The so-called "spell" mana shield is clearly some temporary form of altered existence in which mental energy is released to the muscles. Since this state never occurs naturally, the Prohibitionist avoids using this spell in any form.

Apocalypse
As the Prohibitionist has both great respect for and fear of God, he will not attempt to harness the powers of the apocalypse.

Extended Rules and Subvariantss

All normal rules still apply.

The Hardcore Clan (ProbHC)
Death is permanent. Stone curse is forbidden.

Holy Order of the Red Cross (HoRC)
Only 3 points may be distributed at each level up. Sorcerers only distribute 2 points per level up.

The Unforgiven Prohibitionist (Prob-LoL)
This clan is made of the hardy Prohibitionists who don't like reliance upon gold. Ultrapures, LoLs, Vow of Poverty, etc. fall in this category.

The Rebellious Youth (ProbChild)
Only distributes one point to his/her major attribute each level. Other stats may be distributed in any manner desired.

(ProbC)
Yes Charis, it's OK for your magic using Prob Warrior with an attitude to use a 20 durability TC. :)

While all the rules above are written in the masculine, rogues do not get any special exceptions!