[RPG] How do wizards acquire sanctified spells

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The Book of Exalted deeds states

This section begins with a list of sanctified spells, which are
available to any class that prepares spells rather than casting them
spontaneously. Book of Exalted Deeds, p. 84

What does that mean for a wizard? Does he have to write the sanctified spell in his spellbook? Does he need a teacher or a copy to learn it? Or can he prepare sanctified spells instead of spells written in his spellbook?

Best Answer

The same way they acquire any other spell. The Book of Exalted Deeds makes no mention of any exceptions or special rules for a wizard to learn or otherwise acquire a sanctified spell. In the absence of a specific exception, the general rules for wizards to learn spells still apply. This is further supported by page 83's statement that "spellcasters prepare sanctified spells just as they do regular spells," which seems to indicate the need for all the usual steps involved in preparing a "regular spell," including the spellbook. That means you'll need to obtain a copy of the spell and add it to your spellbook, as usual.