By casting this spell, which requires only that the cleric be wearing his holy symbol and uttering a quick prayer, the cleric is able to cast any future spells, for the duration of this spell, without somatic components. In game terms, he can cast a spell in lieu of an attack but the spell must be one that can be cast in a single round.
If cast time of the other spell is 5 or less, and the cleric normally has 2 or more attacks per round, he may still make an attack in the round. If the cast time is 6 or higher, he may make no attack in the round but otherwise gains his full defense and, assuming he is not stunned, killed or knocked unconscious, the spell will not be interrupted. |