[Scott Hebert]

Teraswaerto,

If you're talking about C'tis, sure. Though the fact that the Shaman is sacred should count for something. Also the fact that he can cast the Astral site-searching spell and, later, Summon Couatls shouldn't be overlooked. Finally, for C'tis, it offers the only easy Communion possibility.

Another consideration is that you can also find Shamen in Independent provinces.

I like the 'alternate' Shaman for Desert Tombs now, though. One Skull Staff (which the Sauromancers can forge), and he can summon Banefire Archers. I do like how IW tied Desert Tombs so much to Banefire.

Scott