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Book of Exalted Deeds
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System: Dungeons and Dragons 3.0e 
Abbreviation: BoED 
Author: James Wyatt, Christopher Perkins, Darrin Drader 
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast 
Item Code: 880260000 
Publication Date: October 2003 
Format: Hardcover 
Page Count: 192 
ISBN-10: 0-7869-3136-1
 
Product Blurb
Strike Down Evil with the Sword of Enlightenment
Only those who are pure in word, thought, and deed may look upon knowledge gathered within this blessed tome. For blinding truths inscribed within offer nothing but redemption or destruction for the wicked. May these consecrated pages forever illuminate the paths of the righteous.
—Raziel the Crusader, ruler of the Platinum Heaven

This sourcebook for the D&D® game is intended for mature audiences and provides players and Dungeon Masters with inspiring subject matter that will broaden any campaign. Included is a detailed look at the nature of good and the complex challenges that face those who join the eternal struggle on the side of the moral and just. Along with exalted feats, prestige classes, and spells, the Book of Exalted Deeds also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of creatures and celestial paragons to ally with virtuous characters.

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Table of Contents[edit]

Introduction: 4

Chapter 1: The Natuer of Good 5
Exalted Deeds 5
The Straight and Narrow 9
Law, Chaos, and Good 12
Playing a Hero 12
Exalted Characters 18
Sin and Atonement 20
Exalted Adventures 20
Chapter 2: Variant Rules 23
Channeling 23
Exalted Cohorts 24
Exalted Gods 24
Exorcism 26
Heroes of the Heavens 26
Heroic Sacrifice and Martyrdom 27
Mercy, Prisoners, and Redemption 28
Sainthood 29
Tithes and Offerings 29
Voluntary Poverty 29
Waging Peace 31
Words of Creation 31
Chapter 3: Exalted Equipment 33
Sanctified Weapons 33
Nonlethal Weapons 34
Ravages and Afflictions 34
Relics 36
Optional Material Components 37
Special Materials 38
Chapter 4: Feats 39
Exalted Feats 39
Feat Descriptions 39
Chapter 5: Prestige Classes 49
Anointed Knight 49
Apostle of Peace 51
Beloved of Valarian 53
Celestial Mystic 55
Champion of Gwynharwyf 56
Defender of Sealtiel 58
Emissary of Barachiel 59
Exalted Arcanist 61
Fist of Raziel 62
Initiate of Pistis Sophia 64
Lion of Talisid 65
Prophet of Erathaol 66
Risen Martyr 68
Sentinel of Bharrai 69
Skylord 71
Slayer of Domiel 73
Stalker of Kharash 75
Swanmay 76
Sword of Righteousness 77
Troubadour of Stars 78
Vassal of Bahamut 80
Wonderworker 82
Chapter 6: Magic 83
Good Spells 83
Spell Lists 84
Cleric Domains 86
Spell Descriptions 89
Magic Items 112
Redeeming Evil Magic Items 119
Irredeemable Evil Items 120
Celestial Paragons 121
Celestial Paragons In Your Game 121
Celestial Paragons and Clerics 123
The Upper Planes 123
Law and Chaos in the Heavens 124
The Celestial Hebdomad 124
Talisid and the Five Companions 138
The Court of Stars 150
Celestial Planar Allies 156
Chapter 8: Monsters 157
The Deathless Type 157
Aleax 158
Archon 159
Asura 164
Bariaur 165
Crypt Warden 167
Eladrin 168
Guardinal 172
Hollyphant 176
Leskylor 177
Moon Dog 179
Quesar 180
Rhek 181
Sacred Watcher 182
Saint 184
Sanctified Creature 186
Swarm, Divine Wrath 188
Appendix: Index of Celestials 191
Celestial Creatures 191
Celestial-Related Templates 191
Celestials by Challenge Rating 191

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Facts about "Book of Exalted Deeds"
AbbreviationBoED +
AuthorJames Wyatt +, Christopher Perkins + and Darrin Drader +
ISBN0-7869-3136-1 +
Item Code880260000 +
Media TypeHardcover +
Page Count192 +
Publication DateOctober 2003 +
PublisherWizards of the Coast +
SystemDungeons and Dragons 3.0e +
TitleBook of Exalted Deeds +