So recently, I delved into some souless persuit for the sake of knowledge and understanding of the "Dark" side of Paladinism.
I figured I would list some of what I have learned...
Of the spells I could test... I could not invoke Courage, Rightous Wrath, Divine Guidance, Sentinel's Resolve, Anti Stun, Marshal's Order, Halt, Stun Foe, Shatter, Divine Armor, Bond Weapon, Smite Horde and Holy Warrior.
Runestones still work... and all analogous spells work.
Some Glyphs still work... others don't. I didn't die so I donno if self-ward/bond is invoked or not. I was still able to ward others.
You are not allowed within Guildhalls(through main entrances) that are sentried, and you cannot pass through soulstone archways.
You cannot be promoted by guildleaders... but you can still have them teach you spells if you have the slots. You cannot find out what skills need training to earn your next circle. I did not check with all guildleaders for variance...
You obtain the Tainted title with stealing experience. You lose this title when you pay pennance.
You obtain the Heretic Title when you become black souled and "dejected" You lose the Heretic title when you have found the light and are able to increase your soul state again, and then commit a good deed.
(I tried going no favors but still was unable to get the "Faithless" title)
Upon praying for forgiveness to Chadatru in the Theren Keep Chapel, all ranks in stealing are cleared... however being forgiven by the Gods does not get you back all your abilities and spells... you must "find the light" again... which I believe is a span of time IG without doing any more "bad" things. I have no way to judge how this is applied and the durations possible. After 5 RL days I still cannot cast from the prohibited list... nor can I pass through soulstone arches... even after doing enough goodly deeds to shine-up a Necro lord's soul.
You cannot smite and you cannot invoke any Protects. If you strike an opponent with your holy weapon it will weaken your bond with the weapon... what detremental effects this alludes to... I am not sure... and don't want to find out.
Some spells you can still utilize have reduced effects or alternate effects... these alternate effects are very cool and I advocate less spell restriction and instead more alternate effect for greater ambience.
In closing... I don't recomend going black-souled... It is a considerable hinderance and the pennance required to redeem one's self is quite high in regards to time and effort required.
