I decided to try and start a new character last night. A poor little fireborn who decided to become a devotee. A few issues: 1) He has the skills of wizardry and praying twice (as you run the 'skills command). Probably not harmful, but doesn't make a lot of sense. 2) He does get some non useful equipment, like a robe and dagger. 3) There seems to be a propensity to get a crap ring or amulet (crap meaning in at least a few occasions I have tried this out, the ring or amulet has more minuses than plusses, and in some cases, it only had minus). 4) There also seems to be a very high likelihood of getting duplicate spells. IT seems that you will basically always get two holy word spellbooks - one time I actually got three. Since you can't sell them and you are guarenteed of learning the spell, any more than one has no use. These are just minor issues. I have a feeling the issue with the prayerbooks is that there are very few first level prayers, so you quickly get into duplicates. Another first level mage spell as a substition may be nice.