Champion's Strength

Sphere: Alteration
Range: Sight of caster
Components: V, S
Duration: 3 rounds/level
Casting Time: 2
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: None

When this spell is cast, the priest effectively draws on the strength of his god's Strength and lends it to the target creature, in effect creating a champion. The target gains a bonus to his THAC0 at a rate of 1 for every 3 levels of the caster. (A 9th level priest would confer a THAC0 bonus of 3 to the target, etc.) Also the target's Strength is set to 18/00 for the duration of the spell, with all the bonuses to hit and damage that this Stength confers. Note that if the target's Strength is above 18/00, it will actually be reduced to this value. The drawback to this spell is that the priest must concentrate on the connection between the target and his god for the duration of the spell, hence losing the ability to cast any additional spells during this time. The effect lasts for 3 rounds for every level of the caster or until dispelled.