[RPG] Can a cleric select an alignment domain that is not offered by his deity

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SRD:

A cleric’s deity influences his alignment, what magic he can perform, his values, and how others see him. A cleric chooses two domains from among those belonging to his deity. A cleric can select an alignment domain (Chaos, Evil, Good, or Law) only if his alignment matches that domain.

Does that second sentence mean a cleric with a deity can select an alignment domain that his deity doesn't offer, as long as the cleric matches it? Or does it mean a cleric can only select from his deity's domains, and any alignments his deity offers that don't match the cleric are banned?

For example:
Fharlanghn (true neutral) offers Balance, Celerity, Luck, Portal, Protection, Travel, and Weather domains.

Can a Lawful Neutral cleric of Fharlanghn take the Law domain?

Best Answer

No, it means that if their deity offers an alignment domain, they can only select it if their alignment matches the domain.