If you plan on attacking with the Priest, you definitely want to keep the Staff and I'd almost suggest a second or even more ways to protect it. I probably would dump Cass in this book or find a way to get a few other 2nd level creatures in the book to take whatever advantage you can get out of Holy Avenger. Asyra's Touch could be useful for anything you use as a Holy Avenger. Healing Madrigal, more Eye for an Eye, and even a Circle of Light could be interesting things to add.

I did revise the Creatures... no more Cassiel and no LoD's in there any longer... and only level 3+ Creatures... so Asyra's Touch is a no-go (it can't target the Creatures in the book). Healing Madrigal might be interesting... I'll have to look at it. (I put in a Knight of Westlock and Brogan.)

As far as the Staff goes... thanks for the thoughts. I put in a couple of ways to protect it, but I expect that it will be gone at some point. Maybe I should try to find a way to put in a second... and maybe a second Arcane Ward.

True about the Basilica... but it also can persuade the opponent to keep the selected Creature away from you for a while. I have seen it result in a Creature one zone further away that otherwise would be helpful... very small impact, but sometimes helpful. And, of course, if it moves early and/or too close, it can get the extra die or two from attacks and has that slightly better chance for Daze or whatever. (I have use it in a Priestess where there were two LoD's and a Messenger, along with Artemis, and was impressed with the results.)

I think it is coming out, along with the two LoD's, Cassiel, and several spells that I had envisioned Cassiel casting. I think I'm adding a Mana Crystal and one or two larger Creatures... will have to see what that leaves me with sbp-wise.

Thanks for the comments. I really don't know what a good Priest book looks like, so this really helps.

I think you will have a hard time vs:
Gate wizard, undo wizard, temple priestess and Druid.

OK, why?

You have too few offensive options/pressure vs slow books.
I don’t mention necromancer zombie spam because your holy, and you probably have a decent or good chance vs walking dead army.

What kind of ideas are these to speed up the pressure? I am looking at building up myself via the Forge and (perhaps) Cassiel... so a slightly longer game won't be horrible for me... or at least I thought.

Thanks for thinking about it. Any comments on my questions on the first post?

So... a little over a year ago, I told RomeoXero that I would try the Priest. I have finally put together a preliminary book and am looking for your esteemed thoughts. I am hoping to start testing the book early next week.

Revised book (original is in the next post):

Total 120 points

Equipment [19]
2x Radiant Breastplate (4)
Leather Chausses (1)
Leather Boots (1)
Dawnbreaker Ring (1)
Gauntlets of Strength (2)
2x Staff of Asyra (4)
Spiked Buckler (4)
Wispwillow Amulet (2)

Conjurations [8]
Battle Forge (4)
Hand of Bim-Shalla (1)
Pillar of Righteous Flame (2)
Consecrated Ground (1)

Creatures [14]
Crusader Griffin (3)
2x Guardian Angel (6)
White Cloak Knight (2)
Knight of the Red Helm (3)

Attack [28]
Acid Ball (2)
Force Hammer (4)
Hurl Boulder (4)
4x Luminous Blast (4)
2x Pillar of Light (2)
2x Dazzle (2)
2x Surging Wave (4)
Sandstorm (4)
Blinding Flash (2)

Enchantments [23]
2x Bear Strength (4)
2x Rhino Hide (4)
Lion Savagery (2)
Mongoose Agility (2)
Armor Ward (3)
2x Eye or an Eye (2)
2x Healing Charm (2)
Galvanize (1)
Asyra's Touch (1)
Rust (2)

Incantations [28]
2x Dispel (4)
2x Seeking Dispel (4)
Remove Curse (1)
Neutralizing Mist (2)
2x Purify (2)
3x Heal (6)
Teleport (4)
Lesser Teleport (1)
2x Dissolve (4)

how many will be there?

You might want to consider the Leviathan Scale instead of the Storm Drake hide, if you are going to sport only one set of torso armor. That other armor can help you survive the FM's nemesis attack spell Surging Wave.

We should have a collection of these links somewhere handy... rules, spell lists, etc. that exist off this site.