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Of Oerth and Altar
Heironeous: The Invincible One
By Russell S. Timm
(immaculateimage@hotmail.com)
Heironeous
(The Invincible One, Champion of Right-
ful Combat)
Intermediate Power of Mt. Celestia, LG
Portfolio: Chivalry, Honor, Justice, Valor,
Daring, War
Pantheon: Oeridian/Common
Aliases: None
Domain Name: Mt. Celestia/Mercuria/The Fields of
Glory
Superior: None
Allies: Pholtus, St. Cuthbert
Foes: Erythnul, Hextor
Symbol: Silver lightning bolt
Wor. Align: LG, LN, NG
Heironeous (HI-roan-ee-us) is the champion of
rightful combat and chivalrous deeds. He is the patron
Power of those who fight for honor, justice, and the fair,
good order of things. As the patron deity of chivalrous
fighters and honorable warriors, Heironeous is a constant
thorn in the side of the evil gods. Numerous are his quests
against evil, and Heironeous is never slow to leave the
Seven Heavens and move around the Prime Material Plane
to aid the forces of law and goodness.
Although the Champion of Rightful Combat
works against all gods of evil, he attempts to thwart the
works of his half-brother, Hextor in particular. In the be-
ginning of time, Hextor chose to follow evil instead of
good, just so that he might spite his brother and be oppo-
site to him, and Heironeous has never forgiven him. An-
other notable enemy is Erythnul the Many, a being who is
easily given to grudges, and although what initially started
this emnity is unknown, there are several epic confronta-
tions in recorded history between avatars of the two Pow-
ers within the Flanaess. Indeed, it is even said that once
Heironeous fought both Hextor and Erythnul on the same
field of battle, and triumphed (though clergy of Erythnul
and Hextor each preach that their own diety fought
Heironeous to a draw, and he escaped only through trick-
ery).
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Heironeous’ Avatar (Paladin 37, Ranger 25)
Heironeous is portrayed as an extraordinarily
handsome, youthful, and tall man, with coppery skin and
auburn hair to go with his brilliant amber eyes. However,
he has the power to create illusions which make him ap-
pear otherwise, most often as a young boy, a mercenary
soldier, or an old man. In these guises, he is garbed ap-
propriately, but he always wears his suit of fine, magical
silver chainmail. Heironeous does not speak often, but
when he does, his is a rich, commanding voice that can
be heard clearly even in a high wind. At his birth,
Heironeous’s skin was imbued with a secret solution,
which protects him from many weapons, magical and non-
magical alike. His personal weapon is a great silver battle
axe which can shrink as small as three inches or grow to
as large as five feet in length. He has unrestricted access
to the spheres of Animal, Combat, Divination, Healing,
Plant, and Protection.
AC -9; MV 21 HP 217 THAC0 1 #AT 3 DMG:
1d10+15
MR: 80% SZ M (6’6")
STR: 20 DEX: 20 CON: 20 INT: 18 WIS: 19 CHA: 19
Spells Pal: 3/3/3/3 R:3/3/3
Saves: PPDM 3 , RSW 5 , PP 4 , BW 4 , Sp 6
Special Att/Def: The Invincible One’s favored method
of combat is to enter melee directly with his great axe,
Vanguarding, an unbreakable battle axe +4 given to him
by his patron Powers long ago. Heironeous observes all
the proper etiquette in battle (never striking an unarmed
or fallen opponent, etc.) and rules of war expected of the
honorable warrior, even when his opponents may not.
On the battlefield, he wears another gift from
ages gone by, the Awesome Mail of Morality, a set of fine
chainmail +5. This legendary armor rivals elven chain
with its fine nature, and is enchanted with an awe power.
At will, Heironeous can invoke this power, which causes
all evil creatures of less than 5 HD or levels to cower and

flee from the sight of Heironeous, and all other evil crea-
tures to do the same if they fail a save vs. spells at –2.
Heironeous can loose a bolt of energy from the
Positive Material Plane. He can draw and loose these bolts
as often as once every seven rounds, but he can cast no
more than seven bolts in any given week. Creatures from
the Prime Material Plane suffer 5-30 points of damage,
creatures from the Inner Planes 5-20, 10-60 points of dam-
age to inhabitants of the Lower Planes, and 15-90 points
of damage to natives of the Negative Material Plane. (A
wand of negation or a sphere of annihilation may absorb
and negate the stroke without harm). These bolts strike
single targets within 70', and are not magical in nature,
so magic resistance is not applicable.
Heironeous is also impervious to most weapons;
those of less than +2 value shatter upon contact with him,
causing no damage, while +2 weapons inflict only 25%
damage. Those weapons of +3 enchantment inflict half
their normal damage, and only +4 or better weapons can
cause full damage to the Champion of Rightful Combat.
Additionally, all special weapon abilities (vorpal, sharp-
ness, wounding, etc.) will not function against this ava-
tar.
Other Manifestations
Omens from Heironeous generally take the form
of silver lightning bolts from the sky, weapons breaking
for no apparent reason, and wavering images of the god
appearing in pools. Heironeous usually grants omens be-
fore major battles, making to the priest clear whether or
not he carries the god’s blessing. Heironeous sometimes
manifests his favor upon a worshipper in the form of a
shimmering radiance, which acts as a cloak of bravery.
He may also manifest a ghostly set of silver chainmail
upon a supplicant which acts as a potion of invulnerabil-
ity for up to a turn. Heironeous is served by gold, silver,
and bronze dragons, as well as lammasu, blink dogs,
cooshee, enheirar, and ki-rin.
The Church
Clergy: Cleric (35%), Crusader (30%),
Specialty Priests (35%)
Alignment: LG, LN, NG
Turn Undead: C: Yes, Cru:No, SP: Yes
Cmnd Undead: C: No, Cru:No, SP: No
All clergy of Heironeous receive the Religion
non-weapon proficiency for free.
Worshippers of Heironeous are found every-
where, but a chapel to this Power is particularly likely
where those who follow military professions or do heroic
deeds are present. Heironeous is a Power revered by offic-
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ers, leaders, and paladins rather than the common war-
rior, but this as changed since the Wars. The Champion
of Rightful Combat is widely revered throughout the
nonevil lands of the Flanaess, as his dual role as a war-
rior and protector attracts many worshippers. Wherever
one can find individuals who are willing to fight for the
cause of goodness, one will find the clergy of Heironeous.
Heironasar, as the clergy are known, are particu-
larly warlike, always wearing chainmail if possible. They
seek combat against all things evil, and will do anything
in their power to harm the servants of Hextor. Generally
the church is well received by most, despite the warlike
tendencies of the priests; their arrival often preludes the
destruction of local evil forces. This is not so for all re-
gions though; in the former lands of the Great Kingdom
these priests have difficulty even surviving.
Places of worship of Heironeous are usually
adorned with blue trappings, silver, and occasionally win-
dows of colored glass depicting scenes of Heironeous tri-
umphant. A copper statue of the deity, armed with a sil-
ver battle axe and covered in silver mail, with seven sil-
ver bolts radiating from behind his head, is usually placed
behind the altar. Services to Heironeous include trium-
phal singing of battle hymns, offerings to the temple’s
statue, and sharing of strengthening foods- meat, full bod-
ied red wine (in moderation, of course) and spiced, stewed
kara fruit.
The faith of Heironeous is very organized on both
a local and regional level. The priesthood has a military
organization and maintains excellent armories and sys-
tems of communication. Positions within the church hi-
erarchy are distributed equally among the various clergy
types, and rank is determined by individual merit and
achievements. Those priests who work hardest at fight-
ing the forces of evil through word and deed, while ex-
emplifying those characteristics Heironeous himself rep-
resents may go farthest within the church. Older priests
are valued and revered for their strategic skills and expe-
rience, and act as teachers to the younger clergy mem-
bers. Females are welcome in the faith, but are nowhere
near as common as males. In addition to many dual-classed
warriors, there are many elves and half–elves in the clergy.
Members of all races who would seek to fight evil and
live by the virtues of the Invincible One are also wel-
come, though these are extremely rare and generally
frowned upon by their native cultures.
The clergy wear dark blue robes with silver trim
to indicate station, which is (in ascending order): Page,
Acolyte-at-Arms, Squire, Axewarden, Knight, Knight-
Justicier, Knight-Cavalier, Captain, High Captain, and
Lord-Marshal. The head of the faith is known as The
Honorable and Righteous Silver General, the Seventh Bolt
of Heironeous. Once every seven years, all the major
temple heads gather at the temple of the current Silver

General and elect a new head of the faith. Such a person
must exhibit moral virtue, leadership ability, vision, wis-
dom, and combat prowess.
Dogma: Heironasar are to strive in upholding law and
order for the good of all peoples, while relentlessly perse-
cuting the evil and unjust. Members of the clergy are to
serve as role models for their fellow man, and embody
the principles of their patron Power, whether on the battle-
field or in the temple. Priests and other members of the
church should set the example for daring and valor in
combat, and be obey the code of chivalry, even when en-
gaged with the enemy if possible. Service to Heironeous
is service to others, whether they be fellow clergy, family,
soldiers, superiors, or other good peoples of the Flanaess.
Evil has become a plague on Oerth, a festering wound
which is constantly swelling with pestilent infection and
decay. Clergy are to oppose the teachings and activities of
the faith of Hextor above all other evil Powers, for these
are reprehensible men for whom might makes right, and
for whom war is a means to oppress and terrorize good
peoples. The servants of Hextor subvert and twist the con-
cepts of chivalry and honor into deceit and cowardice,
treachery and betrayal, and are to be battled on sight if
possible
Day-to-Day Activities: All priests of Heironeous are
expected to tithe at least 50% of their monthly income to
the church. They must practice with the sword and axe
alike, preparing themselves to battle evil in any situation.
They are to maintain vigilance against the forces of evil,
especially those of Hextor, with whom they persecute with-
out mercy. It is not uncommon for large groups of these
priests to form adventuring parties to further the causes
of the clergy.
Holy Days/ Important Ceremonies: The Heroes’ March,
held on the first Freeday in the month of Coldeven, in
countries where Heironeous’ worshipers may show them-
selves without fear of danger. All of the adventurers and
honorable soldiers in the town will gather in the town
square, and from there march around the town, waving
banners and flags, cheered on from crowds of spectators.
When the march is complete all of the priests return to
their temple and await the coming of young people who
wish to join the order. Those who are found worthy are
initiated in the training, which takes one full year. At the
end of this time (when they have reached the next He-
roes’ March) the new priest is permitted to join in the
march, but must wear chain mail and wield a battle axe,
symbolic of his initiation in the order.
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Major Centers of Worship: Heironeous has a great deal
of strength in many of the lands within the Flanaess, most
notably in some of the northern lands. In the south his
strength wanes, and in the Great Kingdom his clergy is
practically non-existent, as these lands are dominated by
the faith of Hextor. The largest congregations of clergy
exist in several places; the Silver Citadel in Thornward,
the Cathedral of Valor in Chendl, the Court of Seven Bolts
in Rel Mord, and the fortress known as the Dragon’s Heart
in Irongate are all bastions of the Invincible One.
Affiliated Orders: It is known that at least two major
orders of knights have worked closely with the church of
Heironeous, and that the priests often employ the service
of noble adventurers. The first is the Vanguard Valiant,
an order of paladins and warriors who operate out of
Furyondy, and range as far south as the Lost Lands of
Sterich and Geoff. The other is the Invincible Order of
the Silver Bolt, which is composed of every class that
serves Heironeous. This Order maintains a vigil over the
former lands of the Great Kingdom from within Nyrond.
In addition, the Knights of the Holy Shielding and the
Knights of the Watch have strong ties to this faith, as
many of their members venerate the Champion of Right-
ful Combat.
Priestly Vestments: These priests wear robes of dark blue
with silver trim to indicate station. Such trim usually
includes silver bars on the sleeves of the robes, the num-
ber of which are proportional to the priests’ rank within
the church hierarchy. Such priests often wear silver
chainmail for services on Godsday, and may wear cer-
emonial helms and carry ceremonial axes for special holi-
days or occasions, such as a crusade or declaration of war.
Adventuring Garb: The only requirement for these
priests is that they wear chain mail whenever possible.
These priests are also fastidious in keeping their armor
and weapons in good repair, and generally keep their garb
clean and well kept. Priests of this clergy favor blues and
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purples of multiple shades, and tend to try to acquire a and has a duration of 5 rounds. Valiants also have access
few pieces of jewelry with sapphires or amethysts in them. to the fourth-level spells cloak of bravery and detect lie.

Specialty Priests (Valiants) Valor’s Deadly Strike

Requirements: Strength 16 or Constitution 16 or (Alteration)
Dexterity 16, Wisdom 9 Sphere: Combat
Prime Req: Strength, Constitution, or Dexterity; Level: 4
Wisdom Range: Touch
Alignment: Lawful Good Components: V, S, M
Weapons: Any. Valiants must take a proficiency Duration: 1d6+3 rounds
in the battle axe at first level. Casting Time: 5
Armor: Chainmail & Shield Area of Effect: Caster
Major Spheres: All, Combat, Guardian, Healing, Law, Saving Throw: None
Necromancy, Protection, War This spell is a priestly version of the spell known
Minor Sphere: Divination, Summoning, Wards as Tenser’s deadly strike (W3). This spell improves the
Magical Items: Same as Paladin martial prowess of the caster. All melee attacks made by
Req. Profs: None the caster are at the usual chance to hit, but every suc-
Bonus Profs: None cessful attack does maximum damage for the duration of
¨ Elves, half-elves, and dwarves may become Valiants the spell. This spell will work with any other spell that
¨ Valiants receive Constitution hit point adjustments enhances fighting ability. The spell affects only hand-
to their Hit Dice as if they were warriors. Also, Val- held melee weapons or hurled weapons, but not device-
iants may take any proficiency from the Warrior propelled missle weapons.
Group at no extra cost. The material component for this version of the
¨ Valiants may turn undead as if a cleric of two levels spell is a set of claws from a predator.
less than their current level.
¨ Valiants may wield holy swords like a paladin, though
it is rare to find one in the possession of a Valiant. Spellshield of the Righteous
¨ At 1st-level, Valiants receive a +2 bonus to their saves (Abjuration)
vs. magical fear. Sphere: Protection
¨ At 4th-level, Valiants may cast cloak of bravery (P4) Level: 5
upon themselves once per day. Range: Touch
¨ At 5th-level, Valiants may detect evil at will similar Components: V, S, M
to the ability possessed by a paladin. Duration: 1 rd./level
¨ At 6th-level, Valiants become immune to all forms Casting Time: 1 round
of magical fear and strength reducing magic or at- Area of Effect: 1 creature
tacks (ray of enfeeblement, a shadow’s strength drain, Saving Throw: None
etc.) This spell is similar to Serten’s spell immunity
¨ At 7th-level, Valiants may make three melee attacks and was designed to aid Heironasar in their fights against
every two rounds. the servants of Hextor and other evil faiths. The recipient
¨ At 9th-level, Valiants may cast valor’s deadly strike of this spell receives virtual immunity to any spells or
(P5) with maximum duration 1x/day. magical effects from one caster or creature designated at
¨ At 11th-level, Valiants may cast a bolt of glory 1x/ the time of casting. Such a creature also receives a nor-
week. mal saving throw against those spells or effects which
¨ At 13th-level, Valiants may make two melee attacks allow none. The protection gives a bonus to saving throws
every round. according to spell or effect level as follows:
¨ At 17th-level, Valiants may cast invoke lightning (P7)
1x/week. Spell or Effect Level Saving Throw Bonus
1st - 3rd +9
Hieronasar Spells 4th - 6th +7
7th - 8th +5
Priests of Hieroneous may cast a third-level vari- 9th +3
ant of axe storm of Clangeddin (P4, DD, pg. 53) called
axe storm of Heironeous. The two spells are identical in The material component of this spell is the
all ways, save that Hieroneous’ affects only the caster, priests’ holy symbol and a sapphire of at least 500 gp
value.
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Bolt of Glory
(Invocation/Evocation) Invoke Lightning
Sphere: Combat
(Alteration)
Level: 6
Sphere: Combat
Range: 20 yards
Level: 7
Components: V, S, M
Range: 180 yds.
Duration: Instantaneous
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 9
Duration: 7 rounds
Area of Effect: One creature
Casting Time: 7 rounds
Saving Throw: ½ damage Area of Effect: 1 creature/rd.
By casting this spell, the priest channels a bolt Saving Throw: ½ damage
of divine energy against one creature. No attack roll is This spell is a bane to the forces of evil on the
needed, and magic resistance does not apply. Creatures open battlefield, and its’ casting has caused said forces to
struck suffer varying damage, depending on their home break morale and run for cover more than on one occa-
plane of existence and nature. sion. When the priest begins to cast the spell, a small,
dark cloud begins to form high above the priest’s head.
Creature’s Home Plane Damage
Seven rounds later, the spell reaches its’ peak, and the
Prime Material Plane 5d6
dark cloud crackles with thunder and silver flashes of
Elemental Planes or
lightning. Beginning on the eighth round, the priest may
Outer Planes of Neutrality 5d4
call down a silver stroke of lightning upon a single indi-
Positive Material Plane or
vidual or creature of evil alignment. With a successful
Outer Planes of Good None
attack roll by the caster, the spell inflicts 1d6 points of
Outer Planes of Evil,
lightning damage to the target; a successful save vs. spell
undead creatures 10d6
reduces the damage by half. This spell ignores metal ar-
Negative Material Plane 15d6
mor, so the only modifications to Armor Class are those
Astral or Ethereal Plane 4d6
due to magic, non-metal armor, or Dexterity. This spell
continues for six subsequent rounds, and the priest may
A saving throw vs. spell is allowed for half-dam-
elect to strike the same target again or a new target within
age. Denizens of the Lower Outer Planes, undead, and
range. Priests of Hextor suffer a –2 penalty to their sav-
creatures form the Negative Material Plane make their
ing throws against this spell.
saving throws at –2.
Due to the powerful nature of this spell, it is never
The material component of this spell is a small
granted to a particular priest more than once per week.
amber rod banded with bronze.
The material component of this spell is seven
This spell was presented in the From the Ashes
blessed quartz rods and the priest’s holy symbol.
boxed set by Carl Sargent, Reference Card #5.
Of Oerth and Altar
The Early History of the Velverdyva & the
Origin of Cuthbert
By Sam Weiss
The Velverdyva Before -400 CY
Prior to the Twin Cataclysms and the Migrations
of the Oeridians, the lands of the Velverdyva
valley were divided between five main nations.
In the north, the lands between the Crystal River
and the Veng River were the home of the Fian
Tarb clan of Flan. They were nomadic wanderers
who followed the bison herds in the area.
Along the shores of the Nyr Dyv, and
extending about halfway to the Att River, the
lands were under the control of the Ur-Flan of
the Isles of Woe. The Ur-Flan of Woe suffered
significant losses from this passage, leaving the
Ur-Flan of Tycheron as the dominant power in
the region.
From the Crystal River to the Velverdyva
River as far south as the Dapple Wood, the Olven
Kingdom of Luna shared what was then the
southern reaches of the Vesve Forest with the
Flan Attla clan. Both peoples worshipped Ehlonna
and Trithereon, and they were closely allied
against the Ur-Flan of the Isles of Woe and
Tycheron.
The plains south of the Velverdyva River
to the Fals Gap and both banks of the Velverdyva
below the Dapple Wood were claimed by the Ur-
Flan of Tycheron, who ruled the Na Fearaigh,
herdsmen who followed Rao.
The Ur-Flan of Woe and Tycheron were
constantly at war with each other, and regularly
raided their neighbors for slaves. The Kingdom of
Luna, the Attla, and Fian Tarb were generally
friendly, as neither held much interest in the
lands of the other. The balance of power had been
significantly disrupted with the passage of the
eastern Oeridian tribes, particularly the Aerdi and
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Nehron, who allied with the Attla and Fian Tarb
against the Ur-Flan of Woe as they moved across
the central lands, and forced their way across the
Ritensa River.
The Coming of the Voll & the Destruction
of Tycheron
The Voll were the first of the western Oeridian
tribes to try to escape the Thundering Horde, and
the only significant one to make it through the
Fals Gap before the Thundering Horde pursued
them. They passed the Lorridges around -400 CY,
and followed the Fals River to a place near
modern day Mitrik before spreading out across
the open plains. They forced the Na Fearaigh
south taking the rich fields for themselves, which
they called the Vales of Luna for the Olven
Kingdom just over the river. Unlike the eastern
Oeridians they didn’t try to cross the river,
believing they could follow the River to its mouth
before continuing east. The Tycheronese, with
their rivals from the Isle of Woe still weakened
from the passage of the eastern Oeridians, were
able to gather their forces, and halt the advance of
the Voll near the area of modern day Devarnish.
When the Thundering Horde followed, the Voll
were trapped between the Horde and the
Tycherones, and again subjugated by the
Thundering Horde.
After subduing the Voll, the Thundering
Horde continued forward, their momentum
driving the Tycheronese back as far as the Iron
Wood where the Tycheronese were able to hold.
The leader of the Horde, Krogosh Mak, turned
and crossed the Velverdyva River, bypassing most
of the defenses. To aid in breaking the defenses
the Tycheronese had raised, Krogosh Mak had the
forest burned, destroying thousands of square
miles, and breaking their defensive lines.
Unfortunately the massive destruction brought
the Kingdom of Luna and their Attla allies into
the war, and the advance of the Horde slowed as
they fought armies to the north and the east. The
delays caused Krogosh Mak to order more of the
forest fired, to block the armies of Luna and the
Attla. Thus allowing the Horde to obliterate the
lower reaches of the Velverdyva River on their
way to Tycheron. In -307, after a year long siege,
the walls of Tycheron were thrown down, and
the city razed, but Krogosh Mak was slain in the
final battle, and the Horde began to break up.
The Splintered Horde & the Conquest of
the Valley
As the Thundering Horde broke up, the various
groups set out to conquer different parts of the
valley.
The majority of the Hoch-Jebli went north
along the Nyr Dyv, destroying the Ur-Flan of
Woe. Near modern day Gorsend they split into
two groups. The larger part followed the Hargrak
tribe across the Crystal River where they drove
out the Fian Tarbh. The smaller part followed the
Gerregak tribe remained south of the Crystal
River, enslaving the former subjects of the Ur-
Flan of Woe, eventually crossing the Ritensa and
slowly expanding towards the Artonsomay.
The majority of the Euroz continued the
war against the Kingdom of Luna and the Attla.
Although divided into five major tribes1 they
were able to remain united long enough to
conquer the central regions before settling down
to despoil the forest and fight each other.
The last major Euroz tribe, the Nzuergth
remained by the mouth of the Velverdyva. Those
lesser tribes ruled a motley assortment of minor
tribes of Euroz and Jebline, including most of the
Jebli, too weak to follow the others north, or too
afraid of being dominated by them. Instead they
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remained where they were, and spread out in the
plains south of the Velverdyva to rule the
remnants of the Voll and Na Fearaigh for the self-
proclaimed heir of Krogosh Mak. This choice
proved profitable for those lesser tribes, when a
generation later the Old Faith druids of the
Gnarley Forest emerged to take their vengeance
on those who had despoiled the forests of the
lower Velverdyva River. The majority of the
leading Nzuergth tribe was slaughtered, the
survivors fleeing north where they forced a
passage along the Ritensa River until they found
sanctuary in the Fellreev Forest. This left the
minor tribes with no competition for the rich
lands and human slaves except each other. None
was able to rise to a position of dominance, and
the lands were divided into dozens of petty tribal
holdings.
The Death & Rebirth of Cuthbert
Among the slaves taken by the Thundering Horde
was a young initiate of Delleb named Cuthbert.
Few slaves of the Horde lasted long, but Cuthbert
endured, surviving the torments of his captors
through raw strength of will. He outlived the
Horde, witnessing the death of Krogosh Mak and
the razing of Tycheron, and saw the Horde split
apart afterwards, though he remained a slave of
the Euroz who claimed the place of Krogosh Mak.
During the long years of his enslavement,
Cuthbert found no place for the reason or
learning he once embraced. Survival was the only
thing that mattered. To the amusement of his
captors he blamed the Flan slaves for his
suffering, and not only ignored their suffering,
but would add to it if it meant making his own
life easier. He would turn in Flan trying to escape,
and became a trusted overseer, pushing those
under him to meet all the requirements of the
Horde.
As he grew older and his strength faded he
looked for an opportunity to strike back at those
who had enslaved him and were sure to feast on
his body the moment they thought he was no
longer strong enough to serve as an overseer. It
was then that his redemption occurred. The Old
Faith druids of the Gnarley Forest had planned
their vengeance on the despoilers of the forest for
many years. As their forces infiltrated the fortress
of the Euroz, two people saw them – a lone Eiger
guard, and the aged Cuthbert. Recognizing in the
dark-skinned invaders he had spent years
oppressing for the Euroz a chance at vengeance,
Cuthbert engaged the Eiger alone, armed with
only the stout billet of wood the Euroz allowed
him to control the other slaves. The enraged Eiger
made short work of the elderly Cuthbert,
crushing him to the ground then turning to raise
the alarm, but the delay had been enough as a
savage wolf companion to one of the druids raced
up and tore out the Eiger’s throat. The druids
swarmed through the camp, slaughtering nearly
the entire tribe. The few survivors fled, finding
sanctuary deep beneath the ground in the hidden
caves of Blackthorn. As for Cuthbert, the druids
found his broken body, his life fading as his blood
soaked the earth around him. His reputation was
well known, but as they were preparing to leave
him, an elder druid declared he was to be
returned to Beory to finish atoning for his sins.
One of them stepped forward and ended
Cuthbert’s misery with a silver sickle as the elder
intoned the ritual of reincarnation. Cuthbert
would be reborn, although not immediately.
According to the stories told by his
followers, Cuthbert woke up to find himself in a
field far from any sign of war. Nearby, he heard
two men arguing, a Flan shepherd and an
Oeridian horseman. As they disputed who was to
graze their herd first, the animals were wandering
off, many into dangerous situations. Cuthbert
leaped forward, chastising them both for their
foolish arguing while the herds they were
supposed to be caring for came to harm while
untended. The men turned on Cuthbert,
challenging him for showing concern where he
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had no obvious interest, and denying there was
any reason for them to care about the other.
Cuthbert replied that he had a responsibility to
help, whether or not he was directly affected or
not, and explaining how they would both benefit
from actively working together instead of simply
not fighting. The two men than transformed into
Rao and Delleb, and told Cuthbert that he had
failed in his responsibility to his fellow men
during his life, but that he was being given a
second chance. They would instruct him, and
then return him to Oerth to minister to both
peoples, freeing them from their servitude to the
Euroz and Jebline. Cuthbert spent many years
with them, studying the ways of both, and
learning just how much both people had in
common. When he was ready, they allowed the
reincarnation to carry him back to Oerth.
The Legend of Cuthbert
Cuthbert was returned to Oerth sometime around
-200 CY. He was shocked to discover that he had
been gone for more than a lifetime, and more
shocked at the state of the Voll and Na Fearaigh.
Just as he had done before he died, they spent
their efforts struggling to be the favored slaves
rather than working together to free themselves.
Cuthbert set himself to the task of instructing
them in the ways of reason and commonsense.
Cuthbert traveled to a small village. There
he preached to the people, telling them how by
working together they could be stronger than the
Euroz and Jebline that oppressed them. But the
people mocked Cuthbert, questioning his words
of peace while he carried a cudgel as a weapon. As
they taunted him one of the Euroz overseers
entered the village and threatened Cuthbert,
brandishing his sword and telling him to leave or
be slain. Cuthbert lifted up his cudgel and smote
the Euroz telling the people, “Preach quietly, but
have a large cudgel handy.” And the people knew
wisdom, and joined Cuthbert in throwing out
their oppressors.
 Cuthbert traveled to another village and
again preached his message. But the people were
afraid, telling him that a mighty chieftain led the
Hoch-Jebli, and nothing could stop him. Cuthbert
stood forth when the oppressors came, the
memory of his death hanging over him. But his
mission would permit no hesitation. Hefting his
cudgel he approached the chieftain, commanding
it to leave the village in peace. The chieftain, clad
in plate from head to toe, a frightful helm on his
head, mocked Cuthbert, telling him his cudgel
would be useless against his defenses. The
chieftain charged, and Cuthbert smote him upon
the head, felling him in one blow, telling the
people “Enlightenment can penetrate even the
helm of iron.” And the people knew wisdom, and
joined Cuthbert in throwing out their oppressors.
A man now sought to advance himself at
the expense of Cuthbert and the people. He went
to the Euroz, telling them of Cuthbert and asking
for a reward for revealing his location. The Euroz
mocked him, and struck him many blows until he
told them with only his life as a reward. The man
then went to the Hoch-Jebline, and did the same.
Where again, he was met with the same brutal
treatment. Finally, he fled to Cuthbert, telling
him that the Euroz and Hoch-Jebline knew of
him and were coming, and demanding a reward
for warning him. Cuthbert lifted up his cudgel
and smote the man, telling the people “Capricious
behavior brings knots to the heads of those
lacking wisdom.” And the people knew wisdom,
and joined Cuthbert to resist the oppressors.
Cuthbert then rallied the people, but had
them conceal themselves from the approaching
armies. As the Euroz and Hoch-Jebline armies
approached, Cuthbert stepped forth, and asked
which of them were to take him. The oppressors
fell to fighting amongst themselves, destroying
each other as Cuthbert held the people back until
both were weak enough to be defeated by his
small force, telling them “Foolishness can be
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beaten.” And the people knew wisdom, and
joined Cuthbert in defeating the oppressors.
Cuthbert traveled further, and came to a
village where the people lived in fear. They
refused Cuthbert’s entreaties, turning them aside
with clever excuses. Refusing to listen to him and
resist the oppressors who never took so much as
to threaten their existence. But when the
oppressors came they stripped the village bare,
and the people in search of Cuthbert, begging his
assistance to help them survive the winter,
repenting of their previous unbelief. Cuthbert
lifted up his cudgel and smote their leader, telling
the people “Salvation is better than smart
answers.” And the people knew wisdom, and
joined Cuthbert to drive off the oppressors, and
take back their goods.
Cuthbert then came to another village
where the people had already freed themselves,
and pursued a good and true path. But they were
proud, and their leader spoke loudly, brandishing
his staff, claiming they did not need to work with
any others as their strength was so great.
Cuthbert preached anyway, warning them that
the oppressors were still numerous, and would
overthrow any who stood alone and relied only
on their strength. And their leader mocked
Cuthbert, saying he would yield only to one who
defeated him in battle. Cuthbert lifted up his
cudgel, and smote him, telling the people “Some
good folk can only understand one thing.” And
the people knew wisdom, and joined Cuthbert to
resist the oppressors.
And so it came to pass that the people
grew strong, and began to drive the oppressors
out. But some had taken the words of Cuthbert so
deeply they felt concern for the fate of those
driven off. Some questioned whether they should
go to war at all. But Cuthbert spoke to them,
allaying their fears, saying “Evil which cannot be
removed must be eliminated. And the people
knew wisdom, and joined Cuthbert in driving the
oppressors from the land.
 For a half a century Cuthbert ministered
to the Voll and Na Fearaigh, freeing many from
their servitude. When he was an elderly man he
spoke to his followers one last time, cautioning
them against backsliding in his absence, and
charging them to finish liberating all the lands in
the name of reason. With that he walked down
the road and was never seen again.
The Faith of Cuthbert
Despite his warning the people began to forget his
message almost immediately. As a generation
grew up that had never heard the message from
Cuthbert directly and his first followers grew old,
the people fell back into foolishness, and many
villages were retaken by the Euroz and Jebline.
Half a century after his disappearance, it seemed
as though his efforts would be completely wasted.
Then a faithful follower, the first among many to
come, channeled divine magic in the name of
Cuthbert. His followers spread quickly, rallying
the people with Cuthbert’s message of
cooperation, and leading them to battle for their
freedom. They soon split off a separate branch to
minister to those who joined them when the
missionaries and crusaders were away converting
new villages and driving off the Euroz and Jebline
unbelievers. The faith spread from the river south
to the Lortmils, driving the Euroz and Jebline
away. The lack of any organization above that of
village slowed their growth, and also led to the
formation of a third branch of the faith to ensure
the doctrine remained true after the missionaries
had gone forward to free others. Finally, nearly a
century after the first clerics had appeared, the
faithful gathered and build their first grand
temple and school at Mitrik. It became a focal
point for the faith in the valley, and enabled them
to spread the faith further despite the continuing
independence of each town and village.
With the fertile lands of the Vale of Luna
secured, and with a base for the faith at Mitrik,
the missionary effort spread further. To the south,
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they allied with the Dwur of the Lortmils and the
Noniz of the Kron Hills into whose lands the
Euroz and Jebline had fled. With them they built
the town of Verbobonc on the ruins of the
ancient Tycheronese fortifications that had forced
the Thundering Horde to cross the river. To the
northeast, they allied with the Olven survivors of
the Kingdom of Luna, who were quite pleased to
find allies in their three hundred year war against
the Euroz that had destroyed their homeland. For
most of the next century, the faithful of Cuthbert
fought alongside the Highfolk, driving the Euroz
to the Att River.
In the last decade of the 1st century CY,
the ancient wizard Keraptis disappeared from his
stronghold in White Plume Mountain. With him
gone the forces of the Great Kingdom, the nation
founded by the eastern Oeridian tribe of Aerdi,
swept across the northern shore of the Nyr Dyv,
and crossed the Ritensa River. They drove the
Hoch-Jebli out, forcing them onto the harsh
prairies beyond the Veng River, and sent the
remaining Euroz fleeing along the western shore
of Whyestil Lake to the Dulsi River and Opicm
River. As the new invaders spread out among the
unorganized villages of the Voll and Na Fearaigh,
the followers of Cuthbert advised the people to
cooperate with the newcomers as they did with
each other. The lands that would become Veluna
were peacefully incorporated into the new
Viceroyalty of Ferrond in 100 CY. In later years,
attempts to impose Aerdi culture and suppress the
local culture would lead to conflicts with the faith
of Pholtus, and Cuthberran support for the
independence of the Viceroyalty of Ferrond. he
history of that is told in other books.
1 - The five northern Euroz tribes are the Blighted Grove
who later settled the northern Vesve, the Broken Bone who
settled the Fellreev, the Kazgund (Dripping Blade) who
settled the lands around the Opicm River and the northern
shore of the Whyestil Lake, the Urzun (Huergth) who
settled the Howling Hills, and the Kraugth who settled the
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 some say still is) one of their devilish number, but was
By Will McPherson
(phandaal@shocking.com)
Hextor
(Champion of Evil, Herald of Hell, Scourge of Battle)
Intermediate Power of Acheron, LE
Portfolio: War, Discord, Conflict, Fitness, Massacres,
Tyranny
Aliases: None
Domain Name: Avalas/The Scourge
Superior: None
Allies: Erythnul
Foes: Heironeous, Lords of the Nine (Archdukes of Hell),
Pholtus, Zilchus
Symbol: Six red arrows, fanning outward or held in a gauntlet
Wor. Align: LE, LN, NE
Hextor (HEKS-tohr) is the six-armed Oeridian god of
war and discord, and the patron of evil warriors. He is
commonly worshiped in the lands of the Great Kingdom.
Hextor differs from his bloodthirsty ally, Erythnul, in his
organized approach to warfare and bloodshed. Additionally,
his worshipers tend to be members of the evil eastern armies
instead of bandits and raiders motivated by bloodlust.
Numerous assassins and mercenaries also worship Hextor, as
do many evil nobles and tyrants.
The Herald of Hell is said to be fearless in battle, even
when outmatched. He is combative and powerful, often
moving those around him to strife and conflict with his mere
presence. He has an interesting relationship with Erythnul,
another god of combative tendencies and great power. The
two would seem to be opposites, as one promotes the violence
and bloodlust of battle, and the other is a strategic planner and
conqueror. Long ago they forged an agreement, saying that
neither would move against the other, and if the other fell into
times of need, they would be aided by the other. Trust is
foreign to these two powers, and both expect the treaty to be
broken without warning. At present both are exceptionally
powerful, their strength boosted by the chaos and bloodshed
of the Flanaess-wide Greyhawk Wars.
Hextor is disliked by the Churches of Pholtus and
Zilchus, both of whom were greatly reduced in power in the
Great Kingdom. The worship of Pholtus was banned
completely from the lands of Aerdy (as described in Ivid the
Undying) by Overking Ivid V, and the church of Hextor no
longer faces any religious opposition within those lands.
Zilchus's priests have also been limited within the Aerdy
lands, though not to the extent of the followers of Pholtus.
Their temporal power remains strong, however, through their
influence on the mercantile house of Darmen.
banished for his metamorphosis into a true god. He fled to
Acheron, where he marshals his armies across his iron realm,
The Scourge. Other tales tell of the Archdukes aid in Hextor's
ascension. His priests neither deny nor confirm these tales,
but they do say that their god was not banished from the
Hells, but departed on his own accord. It is known that Hextor
occasionally travels to the Hells, and even visits the plane of
Mechanus, or Nirvana, on occasion.
Of all the Champion of Evil's foes, none are more hated
by Hextor than Heironeous, his good-aligned sibling. When
they were offered a choice of paths to follow by the other
gods, Heironeous followed the path of Law and Goodness.
Hextor, who had always hated his brother, chose the path of
Evil, just to spite Heironeous.
The two appeared evenly matched, but Heironeous was
continually victorious over his brother. Tales say that the
Archdukes, anxious to increase their power, came to
Heironeous and offered him their infernal power. Hextor
accepted and was granted his six arms and other, less obvious,
powers. With these limbs he was nearly invincible in combat,
able to stand against Heironeous and any other god. The
Archdukes were too clever, though, for with this newfound
power, Hextor was quick to break his ties to the Hells, thus
depriving the Archdukes of the powerful tool they had
desired.
Hextor is malicious and spiteful, going to great lengths
to harm or slight anyone who has offended him. He is also
recognized as one of the foremost generals among the gods,
with strategic and tactical skills unmatched save for
Heironeous. Hextor's arrogance is great indeed, but he is not
so proud that he thinks himself invulnerable to sedition. He
sees threats where they do not exist, and will end such
"threats" quickly and violently.
On the Outer Planes, Hextor resides on an enormous
iron block which forever drifts through the void of Acheron.
A great iron-clad fortress serves as his capital, and endless
armies of his faithful wage war against each other and anyone
else that comes within their reach. In a twisted mockery of
Valhalla, any who die in these battles are raised again to fight
anew - only as skeletons and zombies. The subjects of
Hextor's realm live, and die, for battle.
Hextor's Avatar (Fighter 32, Thief 24)
Hextor loves to travel the Prime Material Plane in avatar
form, creating conflict, war, and discord, aiding the forces of
law and evil, and opposing good. He especially seeks to
overthrow and destroy the temples and servants of his brother
and chief enemy, Heironeous.
Hextor may appear as a man of comely appearance if he
so wishes, hiding four of his arms in illusion. He is light of
skin and dark of hair, and his eyes are as black as onyx. In
this form Hextor is charming, well spoken, and intellectually
well-rounded, able to make conversation on any topic and
appearing knowledgeable on any subject. His true form is
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gruesome eyes rimmed with red bulging from a hideous
visage. He carries many weapons and wears armor decorated
with skulls. In this form he shows all six arms, and fights with
all of the deadly power available to him.
AC -5 (-8); MV 24; Hp 200; THAC0 -10; #AT 2,4 or 6;
Dmg 1d4+8/ 1d4+8 (bucklers)/ 1d8+10 (fork+2)/ 1d8+11
(scimitar +3)/1d6+11 (flail+2)/ 2d4+11 (Morningstar +3) (All
weapons: str +6, spec.+2)
MR 90%; SZ M (6'6")
Str 18/00, Dex 19, Con 20, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha 18 or 1
Spells: W: None P: None
Saves: PPDM 3; RSW 5; PP 4; BW 3; Sp 6
Special Attacks/Defenses
In combat Hextor has many weapons at his disposal. He
uses two great bows for missile combat, each of which fires
+3 shafts barbed with iron, and inflict 10-15 points of damage
on a hit. In melee he uses two spiked bucklers and four other
weapons. If he so wills, the bucklers may be used as weapons,
but otherwise Hextor has four attacks every round. Typically
he wields the following weapons: two bucklers, military fork
+2, scimitar +3, footman's flail +2, and a morningstar +3. He
wears +3 armor, bringing his AC to -8. Hextor wears his holy
symbol around his neck, which can act as a symbol of Hate
and Discord once per day. Hextor also carries the Trumpet of
Acheron, which can be sounded once every six days. When
used, it summons 6d10 skeletons to serve the avatar's will.
Once every six years, it can be blown to summon an undead
horde of 60-600 skeletons and 30-300 zombies.
Hextor can only be harmed by +3 or better magical
weapons. He is proficient in all melee and missile weapons,
and is specialized in the use of the buckler, military fork,
scimitar, footman's flail, and morningstar.
Other Manifestations
Although Hextor rarely manifests himself outside of his
avatars, he is known to send his trumpets of war to faithful
priests who are truly in need of his aid. These trumpets play
ghostly, haunting melodies. The trumpets cannot be harmed,
and their music will animate all those slain by the priest
within 30 feet as maximum hit point juju zombies. The
zombies will serve the priest for 1 hour, after which they
collapse into dust. A priest will never be so aided twice in
their lifetime.
Other manifestations of Hextor include grisly omens of
warning; stones bleeding; strange, haunting melodies played
by some vile, ghostly trumpet; the sounds of battle; skulls
appearing in the air.
Hextor is served by various types of devils; undead
(especially those slain in battle), including skeletons,
zombies, and lawful evil intelligent undead; spiders;
nightmares; hellhounds; myrlochar (soul spiders); reaves;
shadowdrakes; sword spirits; tso; hellcats; bonespears;
bladelings; and kytons. Furthermore, Hextor still commands
the service of some baatezu, although these are generally
reviled and hated by those fiends who serve the Dark Eight or
Lords of the Nine.
The Church
Clergy: Cleric (10%), Crusader (35%), Specialty Priests
(55%)
Alignment: LN, LE, NE
Turn Undead: C: No, CR: No, SP: No
Cmnd Undead: C: No, CR: No, SP: -4
All priests of Hextor are required to have the blind-
fighting non-weapon proficiency, which they may learn
without penalties from group crossovers. They also receive,
free of charge, the religion (Oeridian) and religion (Common)
non-weapon proficiencies. At the DM's option, they may also
be familiar with the Flan, Suel or Baklunish religions.
Although it is neither required or given as a bonus
proficiency, many Hextorians have the music proficiency, and
are familiar with the playing of various wind instruments,
horns, and drums. The clergy of Hextor includes humans
(75%), half-orcs (20%), and evil humanoids (5%).
The clergy of Hextor is powerful but vile. They are
spread across the Flanaess, and cause war and discord
wherever and whenever they can. In the Great Kingdom they
are the strongest religious (and some say military) force, and
have tremendous influence and power. The priests will
sometimes rise up in great numbers, leading armies of
humanoids and humans into enormous conflicts that result in
massive deaths. A few of these forces have even included
large numbers of the undead, whom Hextor shows some
preference for.
Clerics and crusaders are common within the highly
structured church hierarchy. The clerics, called the
Battleguard, are the defenders of the faith. They have the
responsibility of the church's welfare on their shoulders, and
make convenient scapegoats for the specialty priests, the
Hounds of Hell, whenever something should go wrong. Over
the last few years the Battleguard's numbers have greatly
declined (they now make up only about 10% of the clergy).
Lately, the Hounds of Hell have begun to give the clerics
more privileges and positions of power, in hopes of restoring
the defensive branch of the church.
The crusaders, called the Scourges of Hextor, are the
church's most militarily powerful branch. They are the
officers and leaders of the church armies, and are thus in a
position of great power. They are correspondingly fairly
numerous, making up about 35% of the Hextorian priest
population. For years the Hounds of Hell have been trying to
limit the power of the Scourges, to little or no effect.
The specialty priests of Hextor are called the Hounds of
Hell. They are the most numerous and visible part of the
clergy of Hextor, making up more than half of all of the
priesthood, and more than 90% of the top echelon of
leadership. Hounds of Hell are masters of strategy and tactic,
both in and out of battle. In addition to great skill at arms,
they are accomplished at psychological warfare and sabotage.
Thoroughly and irreedemably evil, the Hounds of Hell are
responsible for much misery throughout the Flanaess.
Within the Church itself there is a great schism between
two factions. This internal strife began during the Greyhawk
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Censor of that land in rebellion against the Overking of the
Aerdy. After Medegia was razed by the forces of Ivid V,
Krennden fled to the northeast. Now he has earned the
following of many of the priests of Hextor who dwell outside
of Naelax lands in the remnants of the Great Kingdom. Many
powerful animuses (evil unliving creations of the priests of
Hextor) have sworn allegiance to Krennden, making him a
powerful force. Krennden hopes to take Rauxes and make
himself the new Patriarch General of the faith, replacing
Patriarch General Pyrannden of Rauxes. Pyrannden believes
that only the Herzog of North Province, Grenell, has the
power to unify Aerdy under the church of Hextor. Grenell has
developed his own church hierarchy within North Province,
however, and does not desire an alliance with Pyrannden until
all the Aerdy lands are restored to some form of order.
Outside of the remnants of the Great Kingdom, where
his priests and followers are so numerous that any insult or
slander to the church could incur their wrath, the clergy of
Hextor is widely despised. Even the briefest sight of one of
the Hounds of Hell riding through a village is cause for alarm,
and prayers for safety are quickly offered to powers of
protection. The Hounds have earned this reputation from the
battles that seem to follow them wherever they go.
At 9th-level a priest of Hextor is permitted to construct a
temple or shrine to the Champion of Evil if he has acquired
sufficient funds. A temple or shrine must always be built on
the site of some great massacre or battle. It is not unheard of
for a particularly devout priest to arrange for a massacre at
some ideal building spot, and then follow with the
construction of the temple. Typical shrines to Hextor are
round towers, some forty or more feet high and twenty or
thirty feet in diameter. There is never more than one entrance,
and multiple arrow slits can be found around the structure's
walls. The true shrine is located at the top of the tower, and
contains a statue of Hextor in his hellish form. Next to the
statue is the sacrificial altar and a long horn hanging from the
ceiling by chains. In ceremonies to Hextor the horn is blown
after a sacrifice, signalling to the god that a sacrifice has been
made. A shrine often serves as barracks to a small military or
mercenary force (between 10 and 20 individuals) dedicated to
Hextor.
Temples are much larger structures, based around a
central worship hall. The main hall is a rectangular structure
that is approximately 100' long by 40' wide. On the sides of
the building are six shrines (see above), all connected to the
main structure. Naturally the cost of creating one of these
temples is far greater than a simple shrine. Correspondingly,
the number of followers attracted by such a temple is much
greater.
For the purposes of attracting followers, a shrine will
bring in about 3d6 first level fighters 50% of the time, while
25% of the time it will attract 2d6 first level fighters and one
first level specialty priest of Hextor. 15% of the time it will
attract 1d8 first level fighters, one fifth level fighter, and one
first level specialty priest of Hextor, and 10% of the time it
will attract 1d6 first level fighters, one fifth level fighter, and
one fifth level specialty priest of Hextor. A temple gains the
same kinds of followers, only about 1d4+2 times as many as a
shrine does. Note that creation of multiple temples or shrines
does not attract additional followers above 9th level.
Novices of Hextor are known as the Weaponless. Full
priests are known as the Children of Discord. In ascending
order of rank, the titles used by the priests of Hextor are
Buckler, Fork, Scimitar, Flail, Morningstar, and Patriarch.
The leader of the church is called the Patriarch General.
Certain independant and high-level specialty priests, charged
with spreading discord, are known as the Arms of Hextor.
There are never more than six of these priests at one time.
Dogma: War and conflict are the food and drink of a
true life. Everything as a challenge in which the worthy must
prove how fit they are and how capable and dominant they
can be. Only those truly blessed by Hextor can be completely
successful in life, but even they must prove their worthiness
through combat. Once one has won their place through
combat, they must keep it by ruling with an iron fist.
While skill in combat is very important to the priests,
the ability to cause conflict is just as important, if not more
so. Ideally, these priests are master manipulators and cruel
liars, capable of creating discord between even the most
passive groups, while at the same time being masters of the
blade. Hextor's servants despise and hate cowards and
pacifists alike, seeing them as unfit to live.
Day-to-day activities: On a daily basis all worshipers
of Hextor partake in strenuous exercise and combat practice.
They also sing short hymns to Hextor before combat, and will
follow various ceremonies with the blowing of wind
instruments (usually horns and trumpets). Often the lower-
ranking priests are required to perform menial tasks given to
them by their superiors. Disobeying a superior is rare (and
usually fatal) unless the superior is challenged and slain.
Favors are rarely granted by these priests, and on those rare
occasions there is always a price attached to them.
Priests of the faith are expected to tithe 5% of their
annual income to the church. Tithes and taxes are levied by
the priests upon the peasants of the Great Kingdom to help
support the immense Church armies maintained by the
Hextorian clergy.
Important Ceremonies: Holy days are for the weak,
say the Hextorians, and thus they make no use of them (they
do celebrate the anniversaries of particularly horrific battles
and massacres). However, their religion is rich with
ceremonies. At least once every month (on any day), a priest
must make a sacrifice in a shrine or temple. If made in the
form of objects, at least 500 gp worth of valuables must be
sacrificed. If in the form of living creatures, one prisoner of
war (or any other combat) must be sacrificed on the altar.
Following any sacrifice, the priest must play a melody on a
wind instrument of some kind (generally trumpets, horns, or
flutes). Iron gongs are struck, chants called out, and
unspeakable rituals occur in honor of the Herald of Hell.
When great victories are won by the clergy and its
armies, all prisoners taken are marched to the closest temple.
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thrown into great pyramids outside of the building. Such
pyramids of gore are often burnt by the priests in great
bonfires.
Major Centers of Worship: The Hextorians are at their
strongest in the Great Kingdom, where Hextor is honored and
held high amongst the ranks of gods. His temples appear
openly in that land and his priests flaunt their power. The
temples and shrines of the Scourge of Battle are hard to find
in other areas of the Flanaess, but they are present, as are his
infernal priests.
There are numerous temples of Hextor that are notable
for their size and importance. On the grounds of Palace of
Rauxes is one of the greatest temples to Hextor, where
Patriarch-General Pyrannden dwells. It is heavily guarded by
priests, common warriors, and an elite guard. There are also
four guardian statues here made entirely from coagulated
blood, each as strong as a flesh golem. The temple also
houses the Church's most prized artifact: The Unholy
Bloodshield of Hextor.
Another temple of note is the Cathedral of Carnage,
located on Massacre Hill in Medegia. It is said that the priests
of Hextor took a thousand refugees from the crushed city of
Pontylver, and slew them all atop the hill. The Patriarch
Ishzar, who had ordered the mass execution, animated the
bodies into headless zombies, and had them build the
cathedral. It is currently inhabited by the depraved priests
responsible for its creation. Reminiscent of a great keep, it
matches the grand fortresses of Rauxes in size. Atop every
battlement are tall pikes on which the heads of the Cathedral's
undead builders are impaled. The heads are prevented from
completely decaying by Ishzar's magic. It is said that the
headless zombies are now the Cathedral's undead guardians,
and that they are still a thousand strong. Ishzar is not
presently allied with any of the internal factions of the
Hextorian Church; he is biding his time and waiting for one
side to take the initiative and make its move.
Affiliated Orders: Naturally, the Church armies of
Hextor are vast and powerful. Most of the warriors in the
employ of the Hextorian Church are armed and equipped with
weapons that can be wielded by the specialty priests
themselves. Numerous armies, mercenary bands, and
adventuring groups of evil nature are also in league with this
clergy; the Hextorians are more than generous in their funding
of such organizations, and in exchange wield a great deal of
military influence, spread throughout the Flanaess.
In addition, certain Patriarchs of Hextor are also known
to be powerful masters of the undead. These include Patriarch
Ishzar and Patriarch Moralto (of North Province), both of
whom command large forces of undead. Certain animuses are
also loyal to the church, and give the priesthood their full
support. Patriarch Grenell, the Herzog of North Province, also
has a large following.
Priestly Vestments: Hextor's priests wear black robes
adorned with white skulls or grey visages embroidered upon
them. Only the higher-level priests (8th level and up) have
arrows of hate and discord in red, lower level priests are only
permitted grey ones.
Adventuring Garb: When in action, Hextorians prefer
to wear chain mail adorned with metal skulls and images of
their god.
Specialty Priest (Hound of Hell)
Requirements: Strength 15 or Dexterity 15, Wisdom 10
Prime Req: Strength or Dexterity, Wisdom
Alignment: LE
Weapons: Any bow, flail, fork, morning star, scimitar, staff-
sling
Armor: Chain, Scale, Plate
Major Spheres: All, Combat, Elemental (Fire), Healing,
Law, Necromantic, War
Minor Spheres: Creation, Summoning
Magical Items: As clerics and thieves
Req. Profs: Blind-fighting
Bonus Profs: None

Half-orcs may become specialty priests of Hextor. They
may not multi-class.

Hextorians are able to spend proficiency slots to become
specialized in weapons, just like a member of the fighter
character class.

Priests of Hextor are trained in the arts of thieving and
stealth (especially in assassination), and upon gaining
sixth level in priestly ability they gain one level of thief
ability as well. Thereafter, every two levels of
advancement as a priest indicate a single level of
advancement in thief skills. The maximum level of thief
ability without dual-classing is 6th level, which is
attained at 16th. These thiefly abilities do not require that
the priest earn any extra experience points.

At 3rd level a Hound of Hell gains + 1 to his strength
score (maximum of 19).

At 5th level the Hound of Hell may cast a ray of
enfeeblement once per day.

At 8th level the priest of Hextor may cast a fear spell
once per day.

At 9th level the Hound of Hell gains the power to inflict
double damage in combat once per day, for 1 round per
level of the priest.

At 12th level the Hound of Hell may cast a symbol of
pain once per week.

At 14th level the priest may cast a symbol of discord
once per day.
Hextorian Spells
In addition to the specialty spells below, certain high
level priests of Hextor are able to create the undead being
known as the animus. The process cannot be completed
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undefined magics along the lines of quest magic. Details on
individual animus can be found within the Ivid the Undying
online sourcebook, available at TSR's website.
Hextorians also have access to the spells blood mantle,
blood rage (Powers & Pantheons, pg. 21), analyze opponent
(Powers & Pantheons, pg. 46), and holy flail (Faiths &
Avatars, pg. 160).
Hextor's Fitness
(Alteration)
Sphere : All, Combat
Range : Touch
Components: V,S
Casting Time : 1
Duration : 1 turn / level
Area of Effect : 1 subject
Saving Throw : None
When this spell is employed, the caster (or other
subject) grows in height, weight, and strength, while at the
same time gaining a temporary boost in Strength and
Constitution scores. Note that general appearance does not
otherwise change, so the individual is recognizable. For every
2 levels possessed by the caster of Hextor's fitness, the subject
can, at the caster's option, gain 1 inch of height, 10 pounds of
weight, and for every 6 levels one point each of Strength and
Constitution - this effective gain does not add to hit points
gained from an enhanced Constitution. Higher strength scores
grant the recipient bonuses to attack and damage rolls, but
enhanced strength and constitution scores cannot exceed 18.
Blood Groove
(Alteration, Enchantment/Charm)
Sphere: Combat, Necromancy
Range: Touch
Casting Time: 6
Components: V,S
Area of Effect: One edged weapon
Duration: 2 rounds/level
Saving Throw: Special
By casting the blood groove spell, a Hextorian priest
may enchant an edged weapon (sword, dagger, axe, etc.) so
that its surface becomes jagged and lined with blood grooves
(hence the name of the spell). The enchanted weapon
becomes far more formidable in combat, and whenever it hits,
the victim must make a save vs. spell at -2 or suffer from
bleeding wounds. Bleeding wounds produced by blood
groove will bleed for 1d6 rounds, and on each round cause an
extra 1d4 points of damage to the wounded person per
wound.
Blood groove cannot be used on weapons that are
already magical, and it cannot be used on weapons that are
not edged (includes maces and flails).
Arrows of War
(Invocation/Evocation)
Sphere: Combat
Range: 0
Casting Time: 3
Components: V,S
Area of Effect: 1d6 arrows
Duration: 6 rounds
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell the Hound of Hell may create 1d6
magical red arrows. These arrows are filled with a powerful
magic, and must be fired as normal arrows before the spell's
duration ends and the arrows vanish. These powerful missiles
will inflict (assuming that all of them strike their marks) a
total of 6d6 points of damage. This damage is rolled before
any of the arrows are fired, and the damage rolled is divided
evenly among the number of arrows created. Thus if the
damage rolled was 28, and the number of arrows created was
4, each arrow would inflict 7 points of damage on a hit.
Strength and specialization bonuses apply to this damage, but
no spells may be cast on the arrows of war to enhance them
further. The caster need not be the one to fire the missiles, but
no good aligned being may touch them without destroying
them (and suffering damage as if struck).
Evil Arm of Hextor
(Enchantment/Charm)
Sphere : Charm
Range : 1 mile/level
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time : 1 turn
Duration : Special
Area of Effect : 20 creatures/level
Saving Throw : Neg.
While the Hextorians are all very fond of battle,
sometimes there are armies just too big to defeat with
available forces. For such armies the priests of Hextor use his
evil arm, which robs the priests' enemies of all hope and
desire to continue moving against the forces of Hextor.
The spell is cast initially around a brazier specially
prepared by the priest. In the brazier are 1,000 gp worth of
special incense, which are burned during the casting. The
smoke produced in the braziers grows and thickens, forming
into a great arm of black cloud, which ends in a sinister hand.
This arm-like black cloud climbs through the sky, heading
slowly towards the target military force, which may consist of
up to 20 creatures per level.. When the shadow of the arm's
hand falls upon the target force, all individuals within the
force must make saving throws versus spells.
Everyone who fails their saving throw is affected by the
spell, and must immediately halt movement for the day. These
individuals will refuse to march into battle, and argue and
bicker with one another. Every day after the first day of being
affected, another saving throw versus spells is made by all of
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consecutive failed saving throws in three days indicates that
outright battle has taken place among the discordant troops.

Hands of Hextor
(Alteration)

Sphere : Combat
Range : 0
Components: V,S
Casting Time : 6
Duration : 1-4 rounds/level
Area of Effect : Caster
Saving Throw : None

By use of this spell the caster causes the immediate

growth of two new pairs of arms, allowing him or her the
opportunity to launch a great many attacks on an opponent.
The arms will grow instantaneously, and the caster's clothing
will reshape itself to allow the arms the same
adornement(non-magical in nature, of course) that the priest's
real arms have. These four new arms can be used as the priest
wills, and may wield weapons without penalty, subject to
normal proficiency requirements. They may also be used to
carry bucklers, which is often a strategy used by priests
casting this spell.
Each arm has 15 hit points that are separate from the
caster's, and can be destroyed by a dispel magic spell for each
arm. The arms are otherwise 100% magic resistant.

Wave of Carnage
(Alteration, Invocation/Evocation)

Sphere : Combat, War

Range : 100 yards
Components: V,S,M
Casting Time : 1 round
Duration : Instantaneous
Area of Effect : 40' radius
Saving Throw : Neg.

The deadliest spell available to the Hounds of Hell is the

wave of carnage, which has the power to destroy large
numbers of 0-level, 1st-level, or 1 hit die creatures. All
creatures within the radius of the spell with 1 hit die/level or
lower must make saving throws versus death magic or be
slain, covered with bleeding wounds from head to toe. Note
that this spell does not discriminate from one low-level
creature from another; a Hextorian can slay his own allies by
using it. The spell is named the wave of carnage because the
creatures are affected in the order that they are closest to the
caster; creatures closer to the caster are affected first, giving
the effect of appearing similar to a "wave" of slain creatures.
The material component of this spell is a small figurine
of Hextor studded with 10,000 gp worth of gems, along with a
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by Nathan Irving (Nellisir@aol.com)
Wee Jas
(The Taker, the Lady of Book and Bone, the Dark-Eyed
Goddess)
Intermediate Power of Acheron, LN
Portfolio: Magic, Hidden Lore, Vanity, Law, Death, the
Dead (particularly lawful dead)
Aliases: Asiji (pre-Rain of Colorless Fire name of an avatar
of Wee Jas, and not in common use)
Domain Name: Tintibulus/Patterned Web
Superior: None
Allies: Lendor, Jascar, Bralm, Phaulkon
Foes: Syrul, Llerg
Symbol: A skull surrounded by flames
Wor. Align: LN, N, LE, NE
In the years following the Twin Cataclysms, the Suel and
their pantheon suffered as the different cultures of Oeridian,
Suel, Flan, and Bakluni mingled into one, and worship of the
Flan god Nerull ascended among the common folk of the
Flanaess. Despite the eventual recovery of fragments of Suel
culture and the rise of such Suel-born nations as Keoland and
the Urnsts, however, worship of the Lady of Book and Bone
steadily declined, reaching its low point around 200 CY. At
that time, and after decades of consideration, the priests of
Wee Jas instituted a new policy, becoming far more vocal in
their advocacy of Wee Jas. The Taker, they proclaimed, was
a goddess of order and law. She took no souls before their
appointed time, doing only what was lawful and proper. This
was in stark contrast to Nerull, the Reaper, who was said to
stride the Flanaess searching for souls to cut down. Wee Jas,
in the careful politicking of her church, was the goddess of
those who died in bed asleep and peaceful, while Nerull
brought only pain and suffering, the agonizing and unrestful
deaths of suicide and murder.
This promise of a peaceful passing appealed to many of the
peasants and other common folk, and Wee Jas' fortunes have
slowly improved from that time. At the moment, Wee Jas
holds influence over the deaths of lawful beings, those who

ee Jas (WEE Jas) is the Suel goddess of law,
vanity, magic and death. She is worshipped by
wizards of Suel descent or training,
necromancers of all stripes, and anyone who
commonly deals with the dead (undertakers and the like). In
addition, she is venerated and placated anywhere Suel culture
has survived, particularly the Sheldomar Valley, the Amedio
Jungle, among the Frost, Ice, and Snow barbarians, the Suel
of the south-east, and the Duchy of Urnst.
The Taker is a staunch advocate of law, and like most of the
Suel powers, judges others not by their affiliation with weal
or woe, but by their sense of order or chaos. She is on good
terms with most lawful powers of her pantheon, both good
and evil, and has poor relations with the less lawful members,
particularly Llerg and Syrul. She shares a strong relationship
with Lendor (who is described as her father in the older, pre-
Rain myths), and enjoys the company of Jascar and Phaulkon
(despite the latter's chaotic beliefs). Rumors of her romantic
involvement with Norebo continue to circulate, despite her
priesthood's stout denials of this (priests of Norebo wink,
nod, and grin broadly while heartily denying any such
liaisons).
Wee Jas's relations with Nerull, The Reaper, deserve special
consideration. The two have an intense but subtle rivalry, a
centuries-long contention over the portfolio of the dead and
death itself. Wee Jas's interest in this area, though reported by
several sources to be only a few centuries old, is thought by
more knowledgeable sages to hearken back to the aftermath
of the Rain of Colorless Fire and the deaths of so many
mortals in the Suel Imperium by magical means. This
irrevocably linked magic and death in the minds of the
survivors, and imbued Wee Jas with the portfolio of death
and the dead.
die as the result of law (executions and such), and those who
die in a peaceful and serene manner. Her servants guide those
souls to their final resting places in the Outer Planes and into
the protection of their patron power, or to the Outlands where
the atheists, agnostics, and those without a favored power end
their journey. Nerull lays claim to the deaths of chaotic and
neutral beings and those who die in an untimely manner or as
the result of unlawful or violent action (murder and suicide).
These souls are at much greater risk, and unless a servant of
the soul's god arrives to escort them to the Outer Planes, they
may be stolen away to Nerull's realm to feed his servants and
minions.
The Dark-Eyed Goddess's involvements with Boccob are far
less certain. Neither deity will acknowledge the presence of
the other for good or ill, and the two priesthoods maintain a
careful neutrality between them.
Wee Jas is invariably haughty and condescending to mortals,
and is never amused by petty diversions or distractions,
though she may sometimes be persuaded to listen by an
extraordinary gift, or a subtle appeal to her vanity. Her
growth as a goddess of death and law has awoken Wee Jas to
the possibility of acquiring more power, and it is this greed
that has caused the shift toward evil in her alignment.
Wee Jas's Avatar
(Mage 35, Priest 30)
Wee Jas always appears as beautiful human woman in her
early twenties, with ebony or scarlet hair and pale skin. Her
most striking characteristics are her eyes; almond-shaped
pools of darkness with bone-white, skull-shaped pupils. She
wears beautiful and expensive gowns, changing them
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as a gift to a woman, usually one who is about to go into a
dangerous situation on Wee Jas' behalf where she may be
open to attack or assault. The gown acts as a cloak of
protection +3 for the next 72 hours, and confers a +3 bonus
to all saving throws. Wee Jas favors spells from the spheres
of Elemental Fire, Healing (reversed) Law, and Necromancy
and from the schools of Illusion/Phantasm,
Invocation/Evocation, and Necromancy, although she can
cast spells from any sphere or school.
AC -5; MV 13; Hp 205; Thac0 4; #AT 1; Dmg 1d10 or as
spell; MR 90%; SZ M (5'9") Str 18, Dex 23, Con 21, Int 24,
Wis 23, Chr 23, Com 24 Spells: W: U/U/U/U/U/9/9/8/8* Pr:
12/12/10/13/13/9/8 Saves: PPDM 2; RSW 3; PP 5; BW 7; Sp
4 Turn Undead: C: No, SP: No, Mon: No, Wiz: No
* Numbers assume one extra necromancy spell per level.
Special Att/Def: Wee Jas knows every wizard spell of every
level and every priest spell of fifth-level and lower, as well as
every priest spell from the spheres open to her worshippers.
She may cast 9 spell levels worth of magic per round (to a
maximum of three spells per round), mixing them as she sees
fit with regard to type, level, and effect, and casting them as a
30th level wizard. She may cast an unlimited number of first
through fifth-level wizard spells per day, nine sixth and
seventh-level spells, and eight wizard spells of eighth and
ninth-level.
She cannot be harmed by non-magical missiles or weapons,
and in addition to her magic resistance, has around her a
permanent globe of invulnerability which cannot be
dispelled, rendering her immune to magics of first through
fourth levels, even from devices. She may make this globe
glow at will, with a potential brightness equal to a sunburst
from a wand of illumination. The magical forces that
surround her also empower her low armor class.
As the goddess of death, all undead are under her total
command, but she prefers to command only the lawful
undead, and will usually destroy or drive off chaotic and
neutral undead.
Other Manifestations
Wee Jas sometimes appears as a fiery will o' wisp to lead a
person or persons to a particular site or object (but characters
are warned, she pays little attention to, and never sets off, any
traps, spells, or devices along the way that may affect the
party). She may also appear as a flickering ebony radiance
highlighting a site or object, or a flame-shrouded skull that
can unleash spells as her avatar. She enjoys the trappings of
wealth and may look favorably on those who sacrifice such
things to her. She prefers star sapphires above all other
gemstones, and those who win her favor may find themselves
gifted with one of these stones. Black sapphires, fire opals,
and crown of silver are also symbols of Wee Jas and/or her
approval.
Wee Jas prefers to summon lawful dragons (primarily blue,
green, emerald, and sapphire breeds, although her influence
extends to bronze, silver, gold, and steel dragons) and lawful
undead (wights, wraiths, spectres, mummies, and ghosts) to
do her bidding and act as her representatives. The tasks she
sets for these creatures cannot violate their alignment. She
also numbers among her extra-planar servitors fiends
(primarily abishai, erinyes, hamatula, and osyluth baatezu,
but sometimes arcanaloths, never tanar'ri); einheriar (fallen
Suel soldiers and wizards); imps; maelephants; maruts;
aasimars; noctrals; and observers.
The Church
Clergy: Cleric, speciality priest, monk, wizard
Clergy's Align.: LN, N, LE, NE
Command. Undead: C: Special, SP: Special, Mon: No,
Wiz: No
All clerics (including multi-classed clerics), monks, and
specialty priests receive religion (Common, Suel) as a bonus
nonweapon proficiency. Wizard clergy receive spellcraft as a
bonus nonweapon proficiency, and they are required to
purchase religion (Common, Suel) as well (at a cost of 1
nonweapon proficiency slot).
Wizards, monks, clerics, and specialty priests of Wee Jas are
all welcome within the hierarchy of the faith, and each has an
assigned place within it. Warriors of the faith are either
temple guards or part of the soldiery of the church,
depending on their inclination (these are discussed further
under affiliated orders). Lawful bardic worshippers of Wee
Jas, known as Keepers, likewise have a place of their own
within the hierarchy, as messengers between the different
temples and recorders of the lore of the common people.
Wee Jas is not a commonly worshipped goddess in the
Flanaess, and her followers are infrequent at best. She is
sometimes worshipped, and often placated, by wizards and
spellworking bards, sages, morticians, and others who must
or choose to work with the dead. Her faithful are seen as
aloof and slightly sinister by the common people, and their
reputation has not been improved by the recent actions of the
Scarlet Brotherhood. In the lands of Sunndi, Idee, Ahlissa,
Onnwal, and the Lordship of the Isles her clergy have been
suspected of collusion with the Scarlet Brotherhood, and
these accusations (though unproven) have turned many
against her faith.
The leader of the Wee Jas faith in the Flanaess is called the
Archon, and the high priests of each temple are titled
Archites. Lesser members of the faith are titled Archpriest X
(where X is the member's name). Forms of address include
Blessed (for general use, when one is unsure of the exact rank
or responsibilities of the priest), and in exact titles are
(ascending order of rank): Spiritwatcher, Soulguide,
Deadspeaker, Soulbringer, High Spiritwatcher, High
Soulguide, High Deadspeaker, High Soulbringer, and Lord
High Spiritmaster. These titles are the same across the length
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temples continue to use the Suel titles, rather than their some survive as mummies or even guardian ghosts). These
Common tongue translations. undead maintain their standing and position in the Church,
and are addressed as Taken on the rare occasions they are
Clerics of Wee Jas are a minor part of the clergy (15%). They
addressed by the living. It is suspected that a the Archon of
often maintain the smaller shrines and temples, or are
Wee Jas may call upon a secret council of lichs that normally
assigned duties assisting and guarding the specialty priests of
lie, neither awake nor asleep, beneath the White Temple in
Wee Jas.
Niole Dra until their advice and council is sought.
Monks are likewise uncommon in Wee Jas' clergy (15%), and
Dogma: Order before all. Knowledge brings power, power
all those in service to the Taker are members of the Order of
brings strength, strength brings order. The rules of magic are
the Patterned Web. It is their task to guard and preserve the
the rules that govern the universe; understand them, and
accumulated lore and knowledge of the church. The
nothing is beyond reach. Know the order of the world and
Monastery of the Ebon Flame, in the Hellfurnaces south of
your place in it. Accept that progress and advancement come
the Yeomanry and west of the Tors, is home to the
not through luck or blind fortune, but by knowing the laws of
Grandfather of Mysteries, the leader of the Order.
the world (social, political, legal, magical, etc.) and following
Wizards (mostly necromancers and diviners) are the smallest them dutifully.
portion of the clergy (10%). They conduct research and
The clergy of Wee Jas are governed by centuries of laws,
experimentation in the name of the goddess of Book and
decisions, rules, and edicts carefully recorded and organized
Bone. A few live at the various temples and monasteries, but
by their predecessors. These strictures govern everything
most prefer solitary lives, keeping in contact with one another
from the hierarchy of the church to the amount of time
by magical means, or via the bardic heralds of the faith. The
acolytes may sleep (6 hours) to naming the foes and allies of
wizards are all members of the A'ath Ulkiam, an ancient
the faith (Iuz is a foe, the church of Rao a respected ally).
order that predates the Twin Cataclysms.
This adherence to procedure, more than anything, is the
Specialty priests hold a clear majority in the clergy, hallmark of Wee Jasian dogma and policy. Everything, they
outnumbering all of the other orders combined (60%). They believe, has rules, and to follow those rules is to succeed.
are the favored servants of Wee Jas, and the Archon of Wee
Day-to-day activities: Priests of Wee Jas perform dual roles.
Jas (the leader of all the sects, orders, and temples together) is
They are collectors of magical knowledge and artifacts, and
always chosen from their ranks, as are the lesser archites (or
young acolytes spend many long hours transcribing arcane
high priests) of each subordinate temple.
lore (failed priests often seek employment as scribes). Older
The relationship between undead and the priests of Wee Jas priests perform their own research into the secrets of magic,
is a complex one. The Taker views any disturbance of these or supervise (and assist) their allied wizards in doing the
spirits as an infringement upon her will, and so her priests same.
(both specialty priests and clerics) must gain her permission
They are also guardians of the dead, and the principal
to command any undead, under any circumstances. Failure to
officiator at funerals. Many low-level priests travel the
do this brings swift retribution (typically the loss of all but
Flanaess, performing funeral services for a small fee, or
first-level spells) until atonement is made. A second violation
simply saying a few words in exchange for food and supplies.
results in the errant priest's excommunication from the faith.
Others are stationed in catacombs and graveyards, to
Lower-level priests may seek to divine her will by casting
maintain and those areas, and guard against defilers and
augury or divination (this use overrides the spells' normal
desecrators.
functions), but the chance of receiving any answer at all is
only 40% and 60%, respectively. The omen spell (2nd-level Important Ceremonies: The most important ceremony to
priest spell, sphere: All, Divination, Prayers from the the followers of Wee Jas, and indeed almost all Suel, is the
Faithful, pg.121-122) is more appropriate and is more likely Day of Fire on the 28th of Patchwall, originally said to mark
to be answered, but not all of Wee Jas' clergy are granted the invocation of the Rain of Colorless Fire and the
knowledge of this spell. Priests utilizing a commune spell are subsequent deaths of 90% of the population of the Suel
guaranteed an answer, and may ask other questions as per the Imperium. Over the centuries, the ritual has lost much of its
normal use of the spell. original meaning, and it is celebrated throughout the Flanaess
as a time to placate and honor all the dead. It is also a time to
Petitioners are more likely to be granted permission to
renew oaths, forge agreements, and take oaths and pledges
command unthinking undead and undead under the command
(often of vengeance). It is worth noting that undead attacks
of a chaotic being. She is less likely to grant permission to
from the Sea of Dust on the watchtowers of the Order of
command lawful undead (see list above), intelligent undead,
Bone peak around this time.
and spellcasting undead (thus, the effective chance of being
granted permission to command a Lawful Evil lich mage is Twilight is a time of great power to worshippers of the Taker,
somewhat lower than 0%). and special ceremonies are usually timed to reach their
culmination around this point in the day though the
Occasionally, members of Wee Jas' faith are allowed to
summation may consume an additional two or three hours.
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Major Centers of Worship: All temples, shrines, and other
places of worship to the Dark-Eyed Lady are ranked
according to their size. The White Temple of Wee Jas, in
Niole Dra, houses the Archion of Wee Jas, and is the only
holy place of that goddess currently active accorded the
status of a Temple of the First Circle (at least three others
were destroyed in the fall of the Suel Imperium, and one,
near current day Rel Deven, was razed during the Oeridian
invasion six hundred years ago). Temples in Hookhill, Lo
Reltarma, Radigast City, Rel Astra, and Scant are accorded
the rank of Temple of the Second Circle. Temples of the
Third Circle are located in most major cities where the Suel
settled in great number, Temples of Fourth Circle (those with
only a few permanent priests), are scattered about the
Flanaess, and Temples of the Fifth Circle, being no more than
wayside shrines, may be located nearly anywhere. The
location of each of these is recorded in tomes (copies of
which are stored in Niole Dra, the Monastery of the Ebon
Flame, and each of the Temples of the Second Circle), and
once a year a visit is paid to each one for the purpose of
inspection, re-consecration, and (in the case of Temples of
the Fifth Circle), confirmation of the shrine's very existence.
A single stark tower of volcanic stone overlooks the Solnor
Ocean, 90 leagues north of the Sablewood, at the very tip of
the Thillronian Peninsula. Called the Dokkhulder, or Dark
Hall. Studiously avoided by the local Cruskii barbarians, this
fell structure is somehow tied to the Dark-Eyed Goddess, for
mages in service to her are sometimes seen making their way
there, usually in the company of a bardic Keeper.
Affiliated Orders: The most important orders affiliated with
the Church of Wee Jas are the Order of Bone, the Company
of the Invisible Fire, and the Keepers. The former two are
warrior orders, and open to any warrior of lawful or true
neutral alignment devoted to the Taker, while the latter is a
bardic order.
The Order of Bone is comprised of temple guards and
defenders, and those charged with maintaining the sanctity of
any ground sacred to Wee Jas (primarily graveyards and
battlefields). In addition to their posts throughout the
Flanaess, the Order of Bone maintains several watchtowers
on the outskirts of the Sea of Dust, near the most commonly
used trails from the east. Their symbol is a skull against a
crimson background.
The Company of the Invisible Fire, formed in the wake of the
Twin Cataclysms, is a mobile force that safeguards the
wizard followers of Wee Jas, investigates magical
occurrences, and acts as guards for any extended travel by a
superior (level 7+) priest of Wee Jas. Their symbol is a silver
outline of a flame on a white background.
The Keepers are the most enigmatic and smallest of the non-
clerical orders associated with the Church. Its members are
all lawful neutral or true neutral bards devoted to Wee Jas.
The Keepers travel from one temple to another, delivering
messages, information, and spell lore. In addition, they keep
scrupulous logs of their travels, chronicling any interesting
pieces of information they come across, which are later
transferred to the permanent records of their home temple.
The symbol of the Keepers is a black circle on a grey
background.
Priestly Vestments: Priests of Wee Jas wear ornate and
expensive robes or gowns, usually cut to enhance the
wearer's physical attributes. They favor white, crimson,
silver, and black, but will wear deep blue or gold attire if
appropriate.
When performing official functions in a temple, the
ceremonial garb consists of a number of layered silken robes
(the exact number and cut dictated by rank), so that the priest
appears wrapped in mist or fog. Evil priests of Wee Jas wear
white vestments and neutral priests grey vestments. When
Wee Jas allowed good-aligned priests (some centuries ago),
they wore robes of deepest ebony interwoven with strands of
silver, some of which are still preserved in the older temples.
Older robes (of all hues) are often magically treated to
prevent damage and aging, and a few of these robes have
been recovered from dungeons and caverns after decades or
centuries, intact and ready to be worn.
Adventuring Garb: Few priests of Wee Jas go adventuring,
and those that do are expected to carry and don their
ceremonial vestments whenever they officiate a ceremony or
engage in spellcasting in the name of the Lady of Book and
Bone. If this is impractical (as it often is), they instead carry a
simple silk scarf (the color of which reflects the priest's
alignment), and wear ordinary but well-tailored suloise-styled
clothing. Under no circumstance may a specialty priest or
mage dedicated to Wee Jas wear armor or bear a shield for
defensive purposes. Priests who question the Dark-Eyed
Goddess' ability to protect her faithful by doing so often find
themselves unable to cast all but the simplest spells until they
atone.
Specialty Priests (Archpriests)
Requirements: Intelligence 13, Wisdom 11
Prime Req: Intelligence, Wisdom
Alignment: LN, LE
Weapons: Dagger, dart, knife, quarterstaff, sling
Armor: None
Major Spheres: All, astral, charm, divination, elemental
(all), guardian, healing, law, necromantic, protection,
summoning, thought, time
Minor Spheres: Combat, sun, wards
Magical Items: As priests or wizards
Req. Profs: None
Bonus Profs. Spellcraft

Almost all of Wee Jas's worshippers are human or
partially so, as most of the demihumans of the Flanaess who
might be inclined to worship her (olve and gnomes),
remember far too well the treatment their peoples received at
the hands of the Suel invasion a millennium ago. A few half-
olves in the Spindrift Isles and Keoland have become priests
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Archpriests command undead as though they were 2
levels higher when they have requested and received Wee
Jas' approval.

Archpriests have extensive knowledge of the destinations
of the spirits of the departed. This information is known as
netherworld knowledge (this is identical to the netherworld
knowledge nonweapon proficiency from the Complete Book
of Necromancers.)
Netherworld Knowledge: Archpriests must make an ability
check against their Wisdom score minus three to successfully
use this proficiency. Through their extensive training and
education, archpriests are informed about the cosmology and
organization of the Outer Planes, and how it relates to the
Flanaess, focusing primarily on the destinations of souls after
death. In addition, archpriests learn about the types and
behaviors of the beings that inhabit the Outer Planes,
including modrons, baatezu, tanar'ri, and eladrins. With a
successful use of this proficiency, netherworld knowledge
can reveal the specific weaknesses and natural immunities of
beings from the Outer Planes. Netherworld knowledge can
also be used to classify the exact type of extraplanar creature
encountered with a successful ability check.

Archpriests gain a +1 bonus to all saving throws vs.
spells.

Archpriests receive a -1 bonus to their casting times, to a
minimum of casting time of 1.

At 6th level, the priest may learn and cast first and
second-level wizard spells from the Enchantment/Charm and
Illusion/Phantasm schools.
These spells are cast as if the priest were a wizard of the same
level. For example, a 7th-level archpriest casts wizards spells
as a 7th-level mage. Archpriests pray for their wizard spells
instead of studying to memorize them, and chosen wizard
spells replace priest spells potentially available for use that
day. (In other words, the wizard spell occupies a priest spell
slot.)

At 9th level, the archpriest may learn wizard spells of up
to fourth-level from the schools of Enchantment/Charm,
Illusion/Phantasm, Alteration, and Invocation/Evocation,
subject to the learning restrictions above.

At 12th level, the archpriest may cast raise dead, and,
provided she has the approval of Wee jas, the subject
automatically succeeds their resurrection survival check, and
nor do they lose a point of Constitution (although it still
counts towards determining the maximum number of times a
subject may be returned to life.)

At 16th level, archpriests may learn wizard spells of up to
sixth-level from the aforementioned schools.
Wee Jasian Spells
In addition to the spells listed below, all priests of Wee Jas
have access to the third-level spell determine final rest
(detailed in Powers & Pantheons, pg. 34, in the entry for
Jergal), and the third-level spell spell shield (detailed in
Prayers from the Faithful, pg. 81, under the entry The
Sceptre of Mystra.)
Third Level
Ability Alteration* (alteration)
Sphere: Combat, Necromancy
Level: 3
Range: 0
Components: V
Duration: 1 turn + 5 rounds/lvl
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: Caster
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell, the priest may enhance one or more of
his physical abilities by temporarily suppressing another
physical ability. The priest may "spend" ability points from
one physical ability in order to gain ability points in another.
The ratio is 2 points expended to 1 gained. No ability score
can be reduced below 8 by this spell, nor can racial
maximums or minimums be exceeded. Exceptional strength
is possible, but costs 2 points per 10% gain. Example: a priest
with Strength 17 and Dexterity 16 could "spend" up to 8
points of Dexterity to increment Strength to 18/30 (17 to 18
to 18/10 to 18/20 to 18/30).
*This spell was originally presented in the From the Ashes
boxed set by Carl Sargent, Reference Card #6.
Peace of Wee Jas (necromancy)
Sphere: Necromancy
Level: 3
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: One turn
Area of Effect: One corpse
Saving Throw: None
This spell, a traditional part of funeral services for the clergy
of Wee Jas and those who pay for it, grants the soul of the
departed a certain amount of protection from disturbance.
Any remains consecrated by this spell are immune to the
effects of fourth-level and lesser spells that would animate or
otherwise disturb the eternal rest of the departed, including
skeletal servant and animate dead. Speak with dead is
likewise prevented, unless cast by a servant of a deity of the
dead (on Oerth, either Wee Jas or Nerull). It also guarantees
the soul will not rise as a ghoul, ghast, wight, wraith, shadow,
or other lesser undead (those with 6 HD or less), regardless of
the method of death. It is no protection against the possibility
of the deceased rising as a more powerful undead,
particularly a ghost, vampire, or mummy.
The material component is a thin silver chain, at least one
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customarily bound around the body before it is dressed). If
the chain is removed after the spell is cast, the spirit gains a
saving throw vs. magic (as the soul's former class and level)
to determine if the spell continues unbroken. This spell has
no effect if cast on a living being, or an already risen spirit or
corpse.
Fifth Level
Grace of Wee Jas (a.k.a. Kelemvor's grace; Pr 5, Protection,
Prayers from the Faithful, pg. 91.) Casting this spell on a
living being is not considered an attack and does not require
the permission of the Taker. Casting the spell on an undead
for purposes of rendering it vulnerable to attack is considered
an attack, and casters must receive permission from Wee Jas
before undertaking such action.
Improved Ability Alteration (alteration)
Sphere: Combat, Necromancy
Level: 5
Range: Touch
Components: V
Duration: 1 turn + 5 rounds/lvl
Casting Time: One round
Area of Effect: One subject
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell, the priest may enhance one or more of
the subject's physical abilities by temporarily suppressing
another physical ability. The subject may "spend" ability
points from one physical ability in order to gain ability points
in another. The ratio is 2 points expended to 1 gained. No
ability score can be reduced below 6 by this spell, although
racial maximums and minimums can be exceeded.
Exceptional strength is possible, but costs 2 points per rank
gained. Example: a priest casts improved ability alteration on
a warrior with Strength 17 and Dexterity 16. The warrior
could "spend" up to 10 points of Dexterity to increase
Strength to 18/00 (17 to 18 to 18/51 to 18/76 to 18/91 to
18/00).
Sixth Level
Guarded Soul (necromancy)
Sphere: Necromancy
Level: 6
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: One hour
Area of Effect: One corpse
Saving Throw: None
A more powerful version of peace of Wee Jas, guarded soul
renders the remains of the deceased immune to any spell,
device, or creature that attempts to animate or communicate
with the departed soul. In addition, it prevents the corpse and
spirit from rising as any sort of undead except a lich or
vampire. In the latter cases, the spirit has a 50% chance of
remaining undisturbed, plus or minus 5% per level of the
spell caster above or below 12th-level, and plus or minus 5%
per level of the infecting vampire or wizard (if a lich) below
or above 12th level. Example: a 14th level priest (2 levels
above 12th, so +10%) casts guarded soul on a 18th level
wizard (6 levels above 12th, so -30%) who had made
preparations for lichdom. 50% + 10% - 30% = 30%. The
spirit of wizard has only a 30% chance of remaining safely
dead, as her soul struggles against the priest's spell to achieve
undeath.
In addition to the above protections, the caster may secure an
extra-planar guardian to the spirit, typically a fiend or
celestial, though certain corpses are rumored to be protected
by elementals of unusual power. The spell does not summon
a guardian that is up to caster but by force, bribery, or
bargaining, the caster and guardian-to-be must agree on a
duration of time (typically not less than 99 years nor more
than 999) and recompense, if any.
The guardian remains primarily on the ethereal plane, alert to
any force disturbing their charge, for the duration of their
task. The guardian may leave the vicinity of the remains
(roughly a thousand-foot radius) only if an outside force
threatens their guardianship, in which case they may travel
any distance to combat it. Guarded soul magically links the
guardian and the remains, allowing the guardian instant
awareness of any creature, spell, or force that disturbs their
charge.
If the spell is broken or the duration expires, the guardian is
freed to depart, taking any treasure it has accumulated from
grave-robbers (a.k.a. adventurers). If the guardian is defeated,
it forfeits any treasure accumulated and returns to its home
plane, the compact ended (although the spell still protects the
remains from animation). It is not possible to have two
guarded soul spells (and guardians) on the same set of
remains.
Wee Jas occasionally prevents the successful casting of this
spell, particularly if the subject spirit is likely to rise as a
lawful vengeful spirit (one with a purpose or goal beyond
murder and mayhem). This is most true in the case of
wronged spirits who wish to exact a final retribution upon
their malefactors, or those driven to complete a final task or
duty before they rest forever.
The material component of guarded soul is a continuous
chain of silver which must encircle the protected corpse at
least three times, and is positioned against the subject's skin.
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OF OERTH AND ALTAR illusions and rarely uses necromantic magic as he finds that type of
magic distasteful.
Olidammara: The Laughing Rogue
Special Att/Def: Although the powers of various avatars of
by Russell S. Timm (immaculateimage@hotmail.com) Olidammara may vary, there are some features that are usually
Olidammara present. The Prince of Bards generally tries to avoid combat, but if
(The Laughing Rogue, Prince of Bards, The Merry-Eyed Trickster) his hand is forced he has a wide array of items to assist him.
Olidammara has a damage reduction of 20/+2. In addition to the
Lesser Power of the Material Plane, N(c)
spells Olidammara can cast as a bard, he can also cast the following
Portfolio: Music, Revelry, Roguery, Tricks/Jokes, Wine/Spirits
spells as a 20th level sorcerer; passwall (3x/day); transmute rock to
Aliases: None
mud (2x/day); and telekinesis (1x/day).
Domain Name: Prime Material Plane/ Highcask Vale
Superior: None Olidammara’s signet ring, The Last Laugh, grants both the powers of
Allies: Lydia, Lirr, Myhriss a ring of protection +6 and a cloak of resistance +6, and is said to be one
Foes: Zagyg of his favorite treasures, stolen from the hoard of some Abyssal
Symbol: A laughing mask lord. The gold ring is inscribed with many smiling masks and is
Wor. Align: NG, CG, N, CN adorned with a large round emerald. The ring also allows the
Laughing Rogue to ignore damage reduction, regardless of the
Olidammara (oh-lih-dam-MAH-rah) is a deity of light-hearted enchantment of the weapon he uses at the time.
revelry and celebration, and enjoys few things more than a good
joke and a bottle of wine. He also takes enjoyment in providing a Olidammara also possesses a musical stringed instrument of great
respite to the common man in dark times. Olidammara has some power. The device, the Kanteel of the Oldest, is useable only by bards
devout worshippers, but these are vastly exceeded by the number of great experience (20th level or greater) or certain other deities.
of people who are less dedicated to exclusive worship of the Prince The Kanteel possesses the following powers, useable once per day;
of Bards. Throughout the Flanaess, from rustic hostels and small charm person; charm monster; fog cloud; dispel magic; emotion; major
shrines to city temples, wherever people enjoy drinking and creation; programmed image; and vision. All effects are as if cast by a
carousing, the clergy of Olidammara find a niche. Religious 30th level sorcerer.
depictions of The Laughing Rogue often hide the face of the Prince
Another favorite treasure of Olidammara is his mask that allows
of Bards, concealing his visage in a hood or behind his holy symbol,
a laughing mask. him to completely change his physical appearance for as long and
as often as he wishes. The mask, The Mimic’s Veil, is not discernible
Olidammara’s only enmity is with Zagyg, stemming from his when it is worn, and from whom the Laughing Rogue liberated his
imprisonment sometime in the 5th century C.Y. by the Mad prize is unknown.
Archmage. The Laughing Rogue has exacted his revenge on at least
one occasion, and now considers his relations with Boccob’s When Olidammara was trapped by Zagyg, the Mad Archmage
servitor one of an amusing diversion. Olidammara avoids making forced him into the shape of a animal with a carapace as
enemies, though like most trickster deities, he annoys many of his
fellow pantheon members. He is on good relations with both Lydia
and Lirr, as all three are patrons of bards, and has a healthy rivalry
with Norebo, as the two often compete for worshippers among
thieves. He is on very good terms with Myhriss, the Maid of Light
and Dark, and the stories say he often keeps her company.
Olidammara’s Avatar
Olidammara always appears as a young man, though he
sometimes disguises himself as a tinker or peddler, sometimes as a
foppish wastrel, and frequently as a fledgling sell-sword. His actual
appearance is said to be as follows: middling height, slender build,
chestnut hair and beard worn rakishly, complexion with an olive
tint, and merry eyes of sparkling emerald which lend him one of
his oft-used titles. Olidammara wears green and gold as his favorite
colors, and is much given to laughter and petty tricks. Although
only armored with a leather vest and high leather buskins, The
Laughing Rogue has no lack of protection due to the
enchantments upon these garments and a special ring he possesses.
Olidammara may cast spells from all schools, though he favors Ecjoy, priestess of Olidammara, changes water to wine for an upcoming festival.

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punishment for attempting to steal Zagyg’s treasure trove. Even among the various clergy types, and rank is more akin to
though Olidammara escaped this fate, he retains the ability to popularity; those with the most ale are the most popular. Within
create a horny shell on his back. Beneath this cover, the Laughing the clergy, rank is usually established by age and achievement, no
Rogue can use his spells to escape, leaving the shell to cover his matter who wins the popularity contests among the congregation.
getaway. The carapace acts as a large shield +3. Older priests are valued and revered for their skills and wisdom,
and act as advisors to the younger clergy members. Females are
Other Manifestations equally welcome in the faith, and are just as common as males.
The Laughing Rogue has several means of showing his favor. An Members of any race that would live life “one hand in the trap, one
inexplicable urge to smile and laugh, usually before some type of hand on the bottle” as the saying goes, are welcome in this faith,
musical performance or errand of mischief bodes well for those especially if they provide copious amounts of ale or wine.
who favor black and emerald green. Likewise, an otherwise Novices are known as Short(beer)s, with higher ranking clergy
inexplicable performance gone sour or an untimely headache members usually awarding themselves the titles (in ascending
before drinking the wine cellar dry is good cause for the clergy rank): Draft, Lager, Porter, Stout, and finally Keg (or Cask, if
member to give pause and reconsider his or her actions.
female). Heads of temples are
Sometimes Olidammara manifests as a song with no origin or as a
quiet laughing voice. Olidammara is served by all manner of one hand in the referred to as Voice, regardless of
mischievous sylvan creatures, including brownies, sprites, trap, one hand on level. Such titles may be expanded as
leprechauns, satyrs, grig, atomies, faux faeries, faerie dragons, and appropriate, so one might hear a
the bottle high- ranking cleric referred to as
pixies.
“Cask So-and-So of Town Such-and-
The Church Such, Sweet Voice of the Merry-Eyed Trickster, Holy Wineberry
Worshippers of Olidammara are found throughout the Flanaess, and Laugh of Fireseek". It is often considered an insult for a non-
but chapels and shrines to this Power are interspersed throughout worshipper to call a member of the clergy Shortbeer, and doing so
rustic areas as well as towns and cities. There are few major centers is likely to make one a target for some prank.
of worship. Olidammara is a Power revered by people from all Dogma: Olidammarans are to bring merriment to all. In good
walks of life, and most are glad when his priests are present to times, people should celebrate and share their happiness and
bring laughter and song. Wherever one can find enough wealth, be it spiritual or material. In times of darkness, people
individuals who are willing to drink and celebrate in the presence should make merry lest they succumb to despair. One must not go
of a government willing to let it happen, one will find the clergy of through life without experiencing laughter or joy on a daily basis;
the Laughing Rogue. to make others laugh at your expense is a good thing; to make them
Olidammarans, as the clergy are known, are a particularly merry laugh at someone else’s expense is a better thing. Nothing is sacred
and lighthearted lot. They are determined to enjoy life and drag but that which an individual holds near and dear to themselves.
everyone else along for the ride, be it sober, drunk, kicking and Music is the voice of the soul, and not merely an art for art’s sake,
screaming, or otherwise. Generally the church is well received by but rather a way to express yourself in a manner that all creatures
most, though local authorities and the clergy of some other Powers may understand you.
could do without them. Generally, this clergy currently thrives
from the Domain of Greyhawk through the breadth of the Day-to-Day Activities: The priests of Olidammara spend much of
Sheldomar Valley. their time in reflective thought and performing music to uplift
people’s spirits. In urban centers, they always seem to get
Places of worship of Olidammara usually revolve around small themselves involved in social events where alcoholic spirits are
festhalls in urban areas or small shrines elsewhere. Such halls are involved, and are just as likely to be providing as imbibing said
often well (but inexpensively) decorated, and have many dimly lit spirits. Clergy also spend an equal amount of time plotting trouble,
areas to aid them in defense should they need it (as most of the getting into trouble, and getting out of trouble, usually with the
clergy and many of the worshippers are very good at hiding). Often local authorities and/or lawful clergy of other Powers.
vines run rampant along the outside of such buildings, and even
inside shrines or open sections of larger buildings. Services to Holy Days/ Important Ceremonies: There is but one holy
Olidammara are light-hearted affairs, as they include much festival sacred to the clergy, who hold little sacred, and drink and
singing, chanting, and other forms of music, in addition to feasts make merry on any excuse. The Last Laugh celebrates the day
and the mandatory consumption of alcoholic beverages. when Olidammara escaped the clutches of Zagyg the Mad. This
day changes every year and is announced during Needfest. Who
The faith of Olidammara is largely disorganized. The faith is more actually makes the announcement is unknown, but by the end of
akin to a fraternal order with chapters scattered “from the Needfest all clergy are aware of the date. On this day, at least one
’Furnaces to the Sable,” a reference to the Hellfurnaces in the far clergy member from every shrine or congregation must attempt to
southwest and the Sablewood in the far northeast of the Flanaess. get him or herself thrown into jail and escape by the time the sun
Positions within the church hierarchy are distributed equally rises the next Godsday. Failing to escape is taken as a bad omen, and
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the one who fails to escape is not allowed to drink and make merry Prankster Prestige Class
during the following services; in addition, he or she must serve Hit Die: d8
fellow clergy members during the services. Succeeding is reason
for a truly riotous affair, and this is the time when the fine bottles Requirements/Restrictions Class: Ability to cast 3rd level
of wine and casks of ale that have been hidden away for a special divine spells; must already be a cleric of Olidammara. For purposes
occasion are consumed. As one can imagine, some truly legendary of calculating levels for spell duration and similar effects, levels of
escapades have happened throughout the Flanaess on this holiday, cleric and Prankster stack.
and those of surpassing difficulty often draw the blessings of Ability Scores: The total ability modifiers for Dex, Wis, and Cha
Olidammara himself. must be at least +5. Pranksters are more agile, witty, and personable
Major Centers of Worship: There are few dedicated chapels or than most clergy.
shrines to Olidammara, but those that do exist are located in large Alignment: CN, CG.
towns or cities. There are two pre-eminent rustic hostels that are
rumored to exist. Winespill is supposedly a large church nestled Domains: Same as cleric of Olidammara (Chaos, Luck, Trickery).
somewhere in the Kron Hills southeast of Devarnish. Legend is Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Pranksters may use any
that the spirits flow in such volume that none but The Merry Eyed weapon allowed to Rogues. They can’t afford to carry around
Prankster can contain it with his cup. Kanteel House was rumored greatswords and the like. Pranksters also may not wear any armor
to lie southwest of Badwall and word has it that it was destroyed in heavier than Light armor. A Prankster who does not observe either
Turrosh Mak’s offensive some time in 583 C.Y. Since that time the of these strictures incurs a -6 enhancement penalty on all rolls,
House of Revels in Waybury has slowly gained in prominence similar to bestow curse. Pranksters may also use a shield.
among the faith.
Skills: A total of 10 ranks in Hide, Move Silently, Bluff, Diplomacy,
Affiliated Orders: There are no known affiliated orders associated Perform, Heal, and Disguise.
with the clergy of the Laughing Rogue. Obviously, his clergy are on
good terms with many bardic organizations across the Flanaess, Feats: Great Fortitude.
but none are specifically associated or sponsored by the church per Turning Undead: Drinking and revelry has nothing in common
se. with the undead, and so Pranksters suffer a -8 competence penalty
Priestly Vestments: The priests wear vestments of brown, green, to their Turn Undead checks.
black, and all combinations thereof. They tend to favor loose Magic Items: Pranksters are considered clerics for purposes of
garments and robes that are useful for concealing things. There is what magic items they may or may not use.
very little hierarchy apparent in the clergy’s style of dress, and
indeed, this seems to be the case. Class Skills
Adventuring Garb: There is no required dress code, though The Prankster’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are
priests tend to favor the same colors they might wear at a service. Bluff (Cha), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha),
Although they enjoy collecting all manner of gems and jewelry, Disguise (Cha), Heal (Wis), Hide (Dex), Knowledge (arcana) (Int),
they seem to hold a special place in their hearts for emeralds, and Knowledge (art & music) (Int), Knowledge (ceremony) (Int),
often the green gems adorn many of the higher-ranking clergy. Knowledge (folklore) (Int), Knowledge (gaming) (Int), Knowledge

Class Level Base Attack Fort Ref Will Special

1 +0 +2 +0 +2 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Divine Boon, Domain Spell (Euphoria)
2 +1 +3 +0 +3 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Improved Spontaneous Casting,
Domain Spell (water to wine)
3 +2 +3 +1 +3 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, The Laughing Rogue’s Veil
4 +3 +4 +1 +4 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Domain Spell (inebriate)
5 +3 +4 +1 +4 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, The Laughing Rogue Laughs Last
6 +4 +5 +2 +5 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Inebriate Soul, Domain Spell (carapace)
7 +5 +5 +2 +5 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Emerald Eyes & Silver Tongue
8 +6/+1 +6 +2 +6 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Alter Form
9 +6/+1 +6 +3 +6 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, Free Spirit, Domain Spell (blessed libation)
10 +7/+2 +7 +3 +7 +1 level of existing divine spellcasting class, change self

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(history) (Int), Knowledge (monster lore) (Int), Knowledge (plant Free Spirit: At 9th level, Pranksters are continually under the
lore) (Int), Knowledge (religion) (Int), Move Silently (Dex), effects of both a freedom of movement spell and a nondetection spell.
Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Scry (Int), and This is a supernatural ability.
Spellcraft (Int).
Change Self: A 10th level Prankster may change self at will, and
Class Features duplicate any person well enough that they get a +20 circumstance
bonus to their Disguise check. The only feature that will give a
Domain Spells: Beginning at 1st level, Pranksters are granted
Prankster of this level away is that the priest always has emerald
access to new spells, which are considered to be Domain spells for
eyes while using this ability, no matter what measures he or she
the purposes of the extra spell clerics get per day per spell level as
may use to make it appear otherwise. This is a free action and a
well as for the purposes of Improved Spontaneous Casting.
supernatural ability.
Divine Boon: At 1st level, Pranksters receive a +2 divine bonus to
their saves vs. poison. This is a supernatural ability. New Domain Spells
Euphoria
Improved Spontaneous Casting: Beginning at 2nd level,
Pranksters may channel the spell energy of a prepared spell into Enchantment
either a healing or Domain spell of equal level or lower. This is a Level: Clr 2
free action and does not provoke an attack of opportunity. Actually Components: V, S, DF
casting the spell still follows the rules for spellcasting. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 10 ft
The Laughing Rogue’s Veil: At 3rd level, Pranksters may change
Target: One humanoid
self 1x/per day for every three levels of experience they have
Duration: One round/level
attained, including levels as a cleric. This is a free action and a
Saving Throw: Will negates
supernatural ability.
Spell Resistance: Yes
The Laughing Rogue Laughs Last: At 5th level, Pranksters may
cast Tasha’s uncontrollable hideous laughter or babble 1x/day for every When this spell is cast, the priest breathes a cloud of visible
three levels they have attained as a Prankster. This is a spell-like green and shimmering silver gas upon his intended target, similar
ability. to the breath weapon of a faerie dragon. The affected target must
then make a Will save or be affected. Affected targets act in a
Inebriate Soul: Pranksters can accurately assess the age and manner similar to a confusion spell; as long as the target is left alone,
quality of any alcoholic beverage they taste, and also determine if he or she will be oblivious to his or her surroundings and react to
such a beverage has been doctored or poisoned. Due to the regular unseen hallucinations in a blissful manner, smiling all the whilst.
frequency of alcohol consumption, Pranksters are treated as if they
possessed a +1 Con for every level of experience they have attained
for the purposes of effects of alcohol in their system. In addition, Water to Wine
they receive a +1 to their saving throws against ingested poisons for Alteration
every three levels of experience they have attained. This is an Level: Clr 3
extraordinary ability. Components: V, S, M, DF
Emerald Eyes & Silver Tongue: At 7th level, Pranksters eyes turn Casting Time: 1 action
emerald green if they are not already so. Pranksters may use a their Range: Close (25 ft + 5ft/2 lvls)
emerald gaze once per day to add a +5 circumstance bonus to any Target: One gallon of liquid/level
Charisma based check as a free action. In addition, Pranksters of Duration: Special
this level may invoke an ability similar to a potion of glibness, adding Saving Throw: None
a +30 bonus to one Bluff check once per day. This is a supernatural Spell Resistance: Yes
ability.
When this spell is cast, the priest causes a like volume of water
Alter Form: At 8th level, Pranksters may polymorph self into an or other liquid to become any of a variety of wines or other
inanimate object 1x/day. The latter spell often takes the form of alcoholic beverages, randomly determined by the DM. Such wines
some type of instrument or drinking vessel and lasts for 1 spoil within 24 hours, and unlike the spell create food & water, this
turn/level of the priest. Such an object may not occupy more than duration may not be extended by the use of a purify food & drink
1 cubic foot of volume/level or weigh more than 2 pounds/level of spell. For each experience level the priest has attained, one gallon
the priest. Priests may still talk normally and cast spells with a of water is turned into wine. (It is known that entire congregations
verbal component only. This is a supernatural ability. have cooperated to turn public pools and fountains into open vats
that may be enjoyed by all.) The material component of this spell is
a bunch of grapes.

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Inebriate quarters cover, though it does not move out of the way when you
attack, providing the same cover to your enemies (and making this
Enchantment
spell not as useful as shield in that respect). You designate half the
Level: Clr 4 battlefield as being blocked by the carapace and you can change the
Components: V, S, M, DF defensive orientation of the carapace as a free action on your turn.
Casting Time: 1 action The carapace is otherwise considered a wall of force, though it may
Range: Close (25 ft + 5ft/2 lvls) be damaged by weapons of +3 or greater enchantment and can take
Target: One target/level 50 points of damage before being destroyed. Gaze attacks cannot
Duration: 1 minute/level penetrate the carapace. The material component for this spell is a
Saving Throw: Will negates/ Fort (see below) small turtle shell, which is not consumed in the casting of the spell.
Spell Resistance: Yes
Whether for simple amusement or self- Blessed Libation
defense, this spell allows the caster to affect one
Evocation
or more individuals and induce a state of
intoxication similar to that produced by Level: Clr 7
alcohol. If the victim fails his Will save he or Components: V, S, M, DF
she is affected. The victim immediately begins Casting Time: 10 minutes
to exhibit the symptoms of a drunken stupor, Range: Close (25 ft + 5ft/2 lvls)
which progressively worsens as the spell Target: One gallon of liquid/level
continues. A flushed face, sweating, bloodshot Duration: 12 hours
eyes, blurred vision, loss of coordination, Saving Throw: None/Fort (see below)
increased aggressiveness, and an increasing Spell Resistance: Yes (harmless)
vociferous and slurred manner of speech are all
potential manifestations associated with this This spell is a variant of the spell heroes’
spell. Beginning the first round, the victim incurs a feast and differs in the following regards.
-1competence penalty to attack, saving throws, and Rather than summoning forth a great a feast,
ability checks, but does receive a +1 morale bonus to this spell is cast upon a large quantity of some
saves vs. fear and 5 temporary hit points. Every minute alcoholic beverage. Anyone who drinks at least
this spell continues, the target(s) must make another one pint is subject to all the benefits of heroes’ feast,
Will save or the competence penalty increases by one. At and thus this spell can potentially affect a greater
the end of the spells’ duration, the victim must make a Fort save number of people. However, those that drink from the
or pass out for 1 minute after the spell expires. The material blessed libation are affected by an inebriate spell, except
component of this spell is an alcoholic beverage, which must be there is no Will saving throw and the competence penalty
consumed by the priest when casting. increases every hour rather than minute. Participants may make a
Fort save at the end of the 12 hours to avoid passing out, though
odds are nothing short of a dragon will be able to avoid this. The
Carapace material component of this spell is a large quantity of ale, wine, or
liquor.
Evocation [Force]
Level: Clr 6
Components: V, S, M, DF
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minute/level (D)
This spell brings into existence a visible and opaque
hemispherical wall of force similar to a carapace of certain animals,
like a turtle or armadillo. This spell is similar to a shield spell in
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Of Oerth and Altar

 

Pelor
The Radiant Force
By Paul M. Rokuskie (Jachyras@comcast.net)
 
Pelor justice,  valor)  who  is  a  servitor  of  Pelor.  Pelorʹs 
strength  and  healing  ability  brings  hope  to  those 
(The Great Source, The Mighty Healer, ravaged  by  the  evil  that  plagues  the  land,  with  many 
The Radiant Force, The Sun Father, The warriors and commonfolk now turning to his faith.  
Shining One) Pelor  is  a  powerful  deity  whose  caring  attitude 
Greater Power of Elysium, NG  towards  all  creatures,  especially  the  poor  and 
Portfolio:  Sun, Light, Strength, Healing  deprived, has earned him the title of The Great Source. 
Aliases:  None  Pelorʹs  goodness  shines  through  the  darkness  and 
Domain Name:  Elysium/Amoria/Lightʹs Blessing  brings life and warmth to those in need. Pelorʹs charity 
Superior:  None  is unmatched by any other power in the multiverse as 
Allies:  All  good  deities  (except  Pholtus),  he will aid any creature in need. He is highly regarded 
especially  Mayaheine,  Zodal,  by the other healing powers in the multiverse and gets 
Joramy, Rao, and Kord  along well with Ishtar (greater deity of love, war) and 
Foes:  All  evil  deities,  especially  Mishakal  (greater  deity  of  healing,  beauty,  life, 
Tharizdun,  Nerull,  Incabulos,  Iuz,  fertility, knowledge) on Elysium.  
Vecna, and Kyuss.  Also Pyremius,  With  deities  that  have  a  following  on  Oerth,  Pelor 
Wee Jas, Xan Yae, and Pholtus  “respects”  Kordʹs  (intermediate  deity  of  athletics, 
Symbol:  Golden  face  of  a  bearded  man  sport,  brawling,  strength,  courage)  strength  and 
with sapphire eyes  courage  in  his  battles  against evil.  Pelor  is  not  jealous 
Wor. Align:  Any good  in  sharing  this  aspect  with  another  Oerth  power 
because  he  realizes  that  there  is  strength  in  numbers. 
 
Pelor  also  respects  Joramyʹs  (lesser  deity  of  fire, 
Pelor  (Pay‐lore)  is  the  great  Sun  God  (sun,  light, 
volcanoes, wrath, anger, quarrels) power over fire and 
strength,  healing)  and  source  of  what  is  good  in  all 
how she uses it to burn evildoers and bring light into 
things. His symbol is the golden face of a bearded man 
the dark areas of Oerth where the sun can never reach. 
with  sapphire  eyes.  Those  who  wish  to  relieve 
He also finds a kindred spirit in Zodal (lesser deity of 
suffering,  or  bring  warmth  and  light  to  the 
mercy,  hope,  benevolence),  because  they  both  try  to 
despondent, worship him.  
help the less fortunate. On occasion these two powers 
Pelorʹs worship has changed slightly since the end 
will  work  together  to  help  the  greater  good.  This  is 
of the Greyhawk Wars. Previously, most people across 
especially  easy  since  Zodal  also  has  his  realm  on 
the  Flanaess  regarded  Pelor  as  a  gentle  and  peaceful 
Elysium’s first layer as well. 
deity  whose  clerics  helped  the  sick  and  needy. 
Pelorʹs largest concern is towards those deities and 
However,  during  the  Greyhawk  Wars,  people  turned 
their  servants  that  employ  darkness  or  try  to  destroy 
to  the  wrathful  aspect  of  his  personality,  as  Pelorʹs 
life. He has a particular hatred for undead of all kinds 
radiance  drives  out  the  great  darkness  that  seems  to 
and attempts to seek them out and destroy them.  
have befallen the land. Pelor is looked upon as a tower 
The Sun Father’s greatest enemy is Nerull (greater 
of  strength  beaming  with  goodness.  This  is  exhibited 
deity  of  death,  darkness,  murder,  underworld), 
by  the  cult  of  Mayaheine  (demi‐god  of  protection, 

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because he represents the opposite of everything Pelor  high summer is always in season. Many people believe 
stands for and finds good in the multiverse. Incabulos  that  they  are  on  Krigilla,  the  first  layer  of  the 
(greater deity of plagues, sickness, famine, nightmares,  Beastlands,  and  not  Elysium  until  they  see  the  tamed 
drought, disasters) is also greatly despised because he  nature  of  the  land.  A  section  of  the  River  Oceanus 
brings sickness and famine to the people, which Pelor  branches off from the main body of the river and flows 
tries to cure. The Lord of Pestilence’s alliance with  The  through  this  realm.  The  branch  eventually  loops  back 
Reaper  is  also  another  reason  for  Pelorʹs  repugnance  to the River Oceanus and cuts the realm into sections. 
towards these two abominations of evil.   These sections comprise mainly agricultural endeavors 
Tharizdun (intermediate deity of eternal darkness,  by  the  people  that  live  in  the  realm.  The  banks  of  the 
decay,  entropy,  malign  knowledge,  insanity)  is  river  are  dotted  with  small  villages  of  petitioners  and 
considered  an  enemy  as  well,  but  since  his  planar  followers  of  The  Shining  One.  These  planar 
imprisonment,  Pelor  has  not  had  to  worry  too  much  followers  include:  assimon  of  all  types,  many 
about  him.  But  Pelor  does  take  an  active  role  in  guardinals and a few quasars, humans, elves, halflings 
making  sure  that  Tharizdun  stays  where  he  is  right  and  assimar  as  well  as  good  aligned  flying  creatures. 
now.  The  multiverse  is  a  much  better  place  with  The  The  constant  light  of  the  realm  has  rejuvenating 
Destroyer out of the way. Wee Jas (intermediate deity  properties  in  it.  Any  time  a  creature  helps  another  in 
of magic, death, vanity, law) is the least loathed of all  need,  the  light  that  bathes  this  realm  will  heal  the 
the  evil  powers  of  Oerth,  but  because  she  controls  charitable individual for 1d8 points.  
undead  forces,  Pelor  counts  her  as  an  enemy  as  well.  Pelor  spends  his  time  flying  on  a  great  ki‐rin, 
Pyremius  (lesser  deity  of  fire,  poison,  murder)  is  accompanied by a flight of eagles, searching out those 
detested  because  of  his  carefree  attitude  towards  life,  in  need.  The  petitioners  of  this  realm  will  aid  any 
something  Pelor  cannot  stand.  Xan  Yaeʹs  (lesser  deity  traveler  that  passes  through.  They  will  see  to  the 
of  twilight,  shadows,  stealth,  mental  power)  power  medical attention of any creature that has goodness in 
over  twilight  and  shadows  annoys  Pelor  as  well. This  their  hearts.  Everyone  is  expected  to  help  their 
is a corruption of his gift of sunlight and He is irritated  neighbors  as  well  as  strangers  in  times  of  need  or 
by  such  a  use  of  his  power.  Vecna  (demi‐god  of  crisis. 
destruction,  evil  secrets)  and  Kyuss  (hero  deity  of   
creation  and  mastery  of  undead)  are  both  reviled  for  Pelor's Avatar (Priest 35)
their  undead  nature.  Each  has  created  numerous  Pelorʹs  avatar  appears  as  a  middle‐aged  human  male 
undead servitors and brought great darkness to Oerth.    with  exceptional  looks.  His  flowing  blond  hair,  beard 
Iuz  (demi‐god  of  deceit,  pain,  oppression,  evil)  has  and mustache appear to be made of pure light dancing 
recently been added to Pelorʹs list of enemies since the  in  the  wind  like  sea  grass  in  the  ocean  current.  His 
time  of  the  Greyhawk  Wars.  The  great  amount  of  avatar  has  a  muscular  yet  thin  body  with  slender 
suffering that was caused by the Old One’s armies and  hands. His soft golden colored face, sapphire eyes and 
the  excessive  number  of  undead  employed  in  his  soothing  voice  reveal  a  compassionate  man  with  a 
tactics  has  outraged  Pelor  immensely.  All  these  evil  gentle demeanor.  
deities  are  considered  perversions  and  Pelor  does  Pelor  wears  a  suit  of  golden  chain  mail  armor, 
everything within his power to see them fall.   known  as  Radiant  Glow  that  reflects  the  rays  of  the 
Pelor also has an ongoing feud with Pholtus of the  sun. Pelor also carries Solar Vigor and Luminous Orb, 
Blinding Light (intermediate deity of light, resolution,  a  golden  longsword  and  shield  with  him  at  all  times. 
law,  order,  inflexibility,  sun,  moons).  Because  of  These  items  (armor,  sword  and  shield)  have  been 
Pholtusʹs  unyielding  ways,  he  has  made  it an  issue to  rumored  to  been  made  by  the  greatest  skilled  good 
challenge  Pelor  for  the  title  of  sun  god  of  Oerth  and  deities  of  the  forge  from  the  essence  of  the  Quasi‐
will not back down. This rivalry has not turned into an  Elemental Plane of Radiance. In combat he will employ 
all  out  battle,  but  time  could  spark  this  into  a  larger  these  extraordinary  items  with  deadly  force  showing 
conflict.  mercy only to those that request it. All undead and evil 
Pelorʹs realm is known as Lightʹs Blessing and can  lower planar creatures are extremely susceptible to the 
be  found  on  Amoria,  the  first  layer  of  Elysium.  A  overwhelming  force  of  light  and  goodness  that  the 
perpetually  cloudless  sky  allows  constant  sunlight  to  avatar of Pelor exudes. Any of these creatures that get 
bathe  this  huge  realm  of  rolling  hills,  meadows  and  within  30  feet  of  the  avatar  will  suffer  2d6  points  of 
woodlands.  The  bright  sun  is  always  in  the  noon  damage every round with no save.  
position  making  it  warmer  in  this  realm  than  the  rest   
of Elysium. It appears from the plant and wildlife that  AC ‐8; MV 15; HP 240; THAC0 3;   #AT 1 

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DMG: 1d8 + 15  (long sword)  The Church

MR: 95%; SZ   M   (6ʹ)  Clergy:  Clerics (70%), Specialty Priests (30%) 
STR: 24  DEX: 19  CON: 18  INT: 20  WIS: 22  CHA: 20  
Alignment:  Any good 
Spells: P & W 
Turn Undead:  C: Yes, at priest level +1; 
Saves: PPDM 2 , RSW 2 , PP 2 , BW 2 , Sp 2 
SP: Yes, at priest level +1. 
 
Command Undead:  C: No, SP: No 
Special Att/Def: Pelor is completely immune to all 
 
forms  of  light‐based  magic  like  prismatic  spray, 
All  priests  of  Pelor  receive  the  healing  and  religion 
continual  light,  etc.;  energy  reducing  magic  like  an 
proficiencies free of charge. They are required to learn 
undeadʹs  touch,  enervation,  etc.;  evil  necromantic 
herbalism and cooking, but receive no penalties due to 
magic  like  vampiric  touch,  harm,  etc.;  and  from 
class. Clerics and specialty priests can turn undead as 
sensory  deprivation  magic  like  darkness,  blindness, 
if they were 1 level higher. The clergy of Pelor is made 
etc. 
up  primarily  of  humans  with  a  few  elves,  half‐elves 
He is able to cast priest spells from all spheres and 
and halflings rounding out the church.  
wizard  spells  that  deal  with  light  or  strength.  These 
Pelorʹs  clericy  is  probably  one  of  the  most  wide 
include the power word and prismatic spells. Pelor can 
spread throughout all the Flanaess. A temple or shrine 
also cast bolts of pure light every round, which causes 
to  the  Great  Source  can  be  found  in  every  city,  town, 
2d10 points of damage to most creatures (no save) and 
village or  port  of  the  non‐evil  nations of  the  Flanaess. 
burns  undead  and  lower  planar  creatures  for  4d10 
A  token  shrine  or  temple  can  be  found  in  the 
points of damage, no save but magic resistance counts.  
ʺreligiousʺ  districts  of  the  larger  cities,  but  most 
In melee combat, Pelor wears Radiant Glow, which 
temples are usually found in the poorer sections.  This 
acts  like  chain  mail  +5  with  a  special  ability  to  emit  a 
is  where  the  priests  spend  most  of  their  time  and 
glowing  sphere  of  light  equal  in  intensity  to  the  sun. 
resources and the temples are usually the center point 
Any creature within 100 feet and gazing at Pelor when 
for impoverished areas. Pelorʹs priests are best known 
he  makes  this  attack  must  make  a  save  vs.  breath 
for  their  work  with  the  poor  and  sick.  The  priests 
weapon  or  be  permanently  blinded  by  the  beams. 
travel  around  the  countryside  and  city  ghettos 
Even  a  continual  darkness  spell  will  not  protect  the 
bringing food, healing and aid to those that require it. 
viewer.  His  weapon,  Solar  Vigor,  acts  like  a 
The common  people consider the priests as saviors of 
combination  dancing  sword  and  vorpal  sword,  while 
the downtrodden and less fortunate.  
Luminous  Orb  acts  like  a  large  shield  +5  with  the 
Since the end of the Greyhawk Wars, reliance and 
power  of  an  explosive  light  burst  similar  to  an  attack 
need  for  charity  has  been  great.  With  so  many 
from a double strength wand of illumination. Pelor can 
displaced peoples and those that suffered tragic losses 
only be hit by +3 or better weapons. 
in the numerous battle campaigns, the clericy has been 
 
spread  quite  thin  in  recent  years.  The  upkeep  of  the 
Other Manifestations temples and shrines in the ʺreligiousʺ districts has been 
Pelor  sometimes  disguises  himself  as  an  average 
lax,  as  the  clerics  spend  most  of  their  time  helping 
looking  middle‐aged  human  male  with  blond  hair,  so 
others  and  not  worrying  about  the  state  of  their 
that he can walk among the common folk and use his 
churches. This gives the appearance of neglect, but the 
healing abilities on the poor and infirm. Occasionally a 
people  realize  that  the  priests  of  Pelor  are  spending 
person  will  hear  a  story  of  a  charitable  stranger  who 
their  time  and  money  on  them  and  not  a  building. 
came  to  town,  gave  all  he  had  while  taking  no 
Instead of fixing the churches, money is being spent on 
payment  in  return,  and  then  just  vanished.  These 
converting  the  temples  into  soup  kitchens,  hospitals 
stories are rumored to refer to Pelor. 
and  orphanages.  Only  a  small  section  is  left  in  each 
 
temple  for  the  priests  to  hold  services  to  the  Great 
Source. This determination to help the common people 
has  been  noticed  and  many  people  have  joined  the 
faith. When space is not available in the ʺtemplesʺ, the 
priests  get  permission  from  the  local  authorities  to 
convert  abandoned  buildings  into  overflow  centers. 
These  are  becoming  the  major  centers  of  worship  for 
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The  temples  that  do  remain  in  service  are  very  but  have  an  inner  strength  that  never  allows  them  to 
unimpressive.  They  are  usually  a  stone  or  wooden  give  up.  When  most  other  people  are  abandoning  a 
structure  painted  bright  yellow  with  a  wooden  roof  situation, these priests remain in the thick of it to help 
that  can  be  opened  up  to  allow  natural  sunlight  to  those in great need.  
enter  during  the  day.  If  this  is  not  possible,  large  The  clergy  is  ordered  by  the  following  titles, 
reflectors are used to bring sunlight into the interior of  representing the different intensities of light that push 
the  temple,  where  they  are  bounced  into  a  polished  back  the  darkness  of  evil  and  ignorance  as  the  priest 
metal  ceiling,  giving  the  illusion  of  bright  daylight  progresses  along  the  path  to  greater  enlightenment, 
inside  the  temple.  The  interior  walls  are  also  painted  charitable  heart  and  stronger  will.  Titles  are  broken 
with  the  same  bright  yellow  color  as  the  exterior,  into  four  categories.  Novices  (0‐Level)  of  Pelor  are 
brightening the atmosphere of the temples. The altar is  called  Wicks.  Priests  of  1st  to  5th  level  are  known  as 
always  made  from  polished  metal  that  glows  in  the  Glows.  The  proper  way  of  addressing  the  priest  is 
sunlight.  The  only  lavish  aspect  of  the  church  is  a  ʺGlowing  Brother  or  Sister  (name  here)ʺ.  Priests  of  6th 
stained glass window behind the altar that depicts the  to 10th level are known as Beams {ʺBeaming Brother or 
Mighty  Healer  in  full  glory.  Special  sets  of  reflectors  Sister  (name  here)ʺ}.  Priests  of  11th  to  13th  level  are 
are  placed  so  that  sunlight  is  always  shining  through  known  as  Luminous  Healer  {Luminous  Healer  (name 
the stained glass window and reflecting off of the altar.  here)}. And a priest of 14th level or higher is referred to 
Natural  shires  can  be  found  in  many  places  as Mighty Sun {Mighty Sun (name here)}. The head of 
throughout the Flanaess, especially near poor villages.  the  clergy  is  whoever  happens  to  be  the  highest  level 
These  shrines  are  always  found  in  open  areas  where  priest  in  the  church.  They  are  known  as  the  ʺHis  (or 
sunlight  is  plentiful.  The  shrines  are  identified  by  the  Her)  Prismatic  Radiance,  the  Mighty  Healing  Father 
stone  altar  that  is  covered  with  a  yellow  cloth  and  a  (or Mother) of Light and Goodness.  
polished metallic plate or bowl on the top. A cleric or  Dogma: Shine brightly so that evil may be pushed 
follower  of  Pelor  usually  watches  over  the  shrine  to  away from your radiant strength. The light of purpose 
ask for contributions to the poor. Those that donate are  shall save thee. Give everything you have to the poor, 
given a blessing and if a cleric is present, the donator is  infirm,  starving  and  homeless  as  an  example  of 
healed of any ailment that the priest is able to remedy,  selflessness. No good deed goes without reward. Only 
as long as they are not evil.  through  the  light  of  day  can  all  be  seen  as  it  truly 
Clerics  are  responsible  for  the  upkeep  of  the  should  be.  Bring  this  warming  light  to  those  that  feel 
temples  and  shrines.  During  these  trying  times,  there  left in the cold. 
are  only  a  token  number  of  clerics  to  be  found  in  the  Day‐to‐day activities: Help the poor, heal the sick, 
ʺreligiousʺ  district  temples  because  most  are  in  the  feed  the  hungry,  collect  alms  from  the  rich  to  give  to 
soup  kitchens,  orphanages  and  makeshift  hospitals.  the  less  fortunate.  The  priests  run  the  homeless 
The  few  that  remain  go  door  to  door  amongst  the  shelters,  soup  kitchens  and  hospitals.  Their  major 
richer  sections  of  cities,  towns  and  villages  to  ask  for  duties  are  to  comfort  the  sick  and  bring  the  light  of 
alms for the poor. The clerics are also known to stand  truth  to  those  around  them.  Priest  lead  by  example, 
near  the  busier  sections  of  town  and  take  up  and  the  goodness  and  inner  strength  they  show  is 
collections for the poor. When not asking for alms, the  what  brings  new  members  to  the  faith.  This  is  how 
priests  remain  quiet,  kindly  people,  but  will  always  they preach, by doing good deeds and celebrating the 
carry  a  weapon  of  some  type.  In  these  difficult  times,  warming light of Pelor. 
people are known to take advantage of the priests and  Important  Ceremonies:  Services  to  Pelor  involve 
attempt to rob them of their charity money.   hymn  singing,  communal  prayer,  and  the  dispensing 
Specialty  priests  are  responsible  for  traveling  of  alms  to  the  needy  (and  the  collection  of  alms  from 
outside the ʺnormalʺ areas and helping the needy, sick  the well‐to‐do). The 1st of Readying is the Festival of St. 
and poor in the many diverse areas of the Flanees. The  Bane.  This  day  has  particular  significance  because  of 
specialty  priests  usually  concentrate  their  efforts  in  Pelorʹs hatred for undead, and as a token all attempts 
hard  to  reach  or  far  away  locations  where  the  need  to  turn  undead  are  made  at  +1.  Priests  usually  go  to 
may  be  great.  During  the  Wars,  these  priests  spent  areas  of  known  hauntings  and  attempt  of  remove  the 
most of their time on the front lines helping those that  evil blight.  
were  wounded  in  battle  or  forced  to  flee  their  homes.  The 4th of Richfest (Midsummer Day) is the holiest 
Because  of  the  constant  danger,  many  priests  did  not  day of the year. Being the longest sun filled day of the 
survive  their  valiant  efforts  to  comfort  the  wounded  year, clerics of Pelor celebrate by renewing their vows 
and  sick.  These  specialty  priests  are  not  only  selfless, 

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and  indoctrinating  new  members  into  the  Church  of  single  open  hand  holding  a  golden  orb  and  Mighty 
the Great Source.   Sunʹs have a single clenched fist inside in a golden orb. 
The  7th  of  Readyʹreat  is  the  Festival  of  Hope.  This  The  head  of  the  church  wears  a  multi‐colored  set  of 
day  is  set  aside  for  the  priests  to  hear  the  petitions  of  robes  and  a  shiny  golden  helm  during  official 
common  people  and  the  plights  that  they  suffer.  ceremonies  and  yellow  robes  with  multi  colored 
Priests  are  dispatched  to  help  these  poor  people  in  trimming  at  all  other  times.  A  pair  of  open  hands 
their time of need and specialty priests take on quests  inside a golden orb with 8 multi‐colored rays shooting 
to route out evil or undead.  off  in  the  direction  of  the  major  compass  points  is 
Major  Centers  of  Worship:  Temples  and  shrines  emblazed over the heart on the robes of the head of the 
can  be  found  in  the  poor  sections  of  every  city,  town,  church. 
village and port in non‐evil lands of the Flanaess. The  Adventuring  Garb:    Golden  chain  mail  or  yellow 
larger  the  city,  the  greater  the  presence  but  there  is  a  dyed leather armor are preferred by the more militant 
fair  representation  in  most  areas  of  Oerth.  Being  the  followers.  Robes,  cloaks  and  regular  clothes  are 
sun  god,  Pelor  is  worshiped  most  often  on  days  that  preferred  by  the  followers  most  interested  in  healing. 
offer clear skies.  Carrying  a  shield  is  optional,  but  it  will  have  a  great 
Affiliated  Orders:  The  Brothers  and  Sisters  of  sun emblazoned upon it. The most important aspect of 
Mercy  (affiliated  with  priests  of  Zodal)  run  the  soup  any  non‐priestly  attire  is  that  there  must  always  be 
kitchens and orphanages in the established towns and  yellow in the outfit. It doesnʹt matter if it is a hat, scarf, 
villages. This group is made up of rogues, priests and  or  shoes  but  the  priest  must  wear  a  yellow  article  of 
followers interested in helping the less fortunate.   clothing that is easily seen by casual observation.  
The  Order  of  Healers  run  the  hospitals  in  these   
towns  as  well,  but  they  also  venture  forth  into  the  Specialty Priests (Illuminators)
countryside  to  aid  the  sick.  This  group  is  primarily  Requirements:  Strength 14, Wisdom 14 
made  up  of  specialty  priests  and  followers  proficient 
Prime Req:  Strength, Wisdom 
in healing. They gained wide renown during the Wars 
Alignment:  NG 
and  are  the  most  recognized  part  of  the  Church  of 
Weapons:  flail,  mace,  morningstar,  staff, 
Pelor.  This  also  makes  them  the  least  represented 
staff‐sling 
because  they  took  the  greatest  losses  from  the  evil 
Armor:  Leather or chain 
creatures  that  would  attack  them  as  the  combed  the 
Major Spheres:  All,  Charm,  Creation,  Elemental 
battlefields for wounded.  
(Air),  Guardian,  Healing, 
The  Knights  of  Mighty  Light  consists  of  specialty 
Necromantic, Protection, Sun 
priests,  fighters  and  rogues.  This  is  a  relatively  new 
Minor Spheres:  Divination,  Elemental  (Fire), 
organization  in  the  church  of  Pelor.  This  group  has 
Summoning, Wards 
two  missions:  destroy  evil  and  undead  wherever  it 
Magical Items:  As priests (wand of illumination) 
hides itself and protect the Order of Healers. Since the 
wars,  the  need  for  healers  has  increased  because  of  Req. Profs:  Herbalism, Cooking 
poor  sanitation;  diseases  introduced  from  foreign  Bonus Profs:  Healing, Religion 
countries  and  diminished  food  supplies.  The  Knights   
have pledged themselves to protect the Healers as they  ™ At  1st  level,  all  healing  spells  do  at  least  median 
seek out wounded on the battlefields or wherever they  healing  (5  hp  for  cure  light  wounds,  9  hp  for  cure 
may  go.  Their  second  mission  is  to  destroy  evil  serious  wounds,  16  hp  for  cure  critical  wounds,  heal 
everywhere.  Since  Iuz  has  created  a  large  force  of  cures  all  but  1‐2  hp);  priests  gain  a  +2  to  saves  vs. 
undead to serve in his army, the Knights have made it  all  ʺevilʺ  necromantic  spells  (i.e.:  spectral  hand, 
their duty to locate these forces and bring the burning  vampiric  touch,  contagion,  enervation,  finger  of  death, 
light of Pelor upon these unholy creations. Members of  etc.);  and  all  priests  are  considered  to  be  one  level 
the Knights are quite extreme in their views and have  higher when attempting to turn undead 
no tolerance for those that deal with undead or wish to  ™ At  3rd  level,  the  priest  can  automatically  cast 
harm innocent people with darkness and evil.  continual light a number of times equal to their level 
Priestly  Vestments:  All  clerics  wear  yellow  robes,  without  losing  or  sacrificing  a  slot  for  any 
gold‐trimmed  for  specialty  priests.  Glows  have  a  memorized spells 
golden  orb  emblazed  over  their  hearts,  Beams  have  a  ™ At  5th  level,  the  priest  automatically  saves  vs. 
golden  orb  with  4  rays  shooting  forth  in  the  direction  spells  that  deprives  them  of  sight  (darkness, 
of the major compass points, Luminous Healers have a  blindness, etc.) 

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™ At  7th  level,  the  priest  can  cast  strength  on  6d8  points  of  damage.  The  material  components  are 
themselves (1/day) {W2}  the priest’s holy symbol and a prism. 
™ At  9th  level,  the  priest  can  cast  fly  on  themselves   
(1/day) {W3}  Glow of Life
™ At 10th level, the priest is allowed a saving throw  7th Level  
to  escape  level  loss  from  an  undead.  Priests  must  Range:  10 yards 
make  a  straight  save  vs.  breath  weapon  (no  Components:  V, S 
magical  plusses)  to  avoid  the  level  drain  (melee  Duration:  1 round / level 
damage is still incurred regardless of save)  Casting Time:  1 turn 
™ At  12th  level,  the  priest  can  cast  fire  shield  on  Area of Effect:  30‐foot sphere 
themselves (1/day)   Saving Throw:  Special 
™ At  14th  level,  the  priest  can  cast  prismatic  spray   
(1/week)     This  spell  opens  a  temporary  portal  to  the 
  Positive  Energy  Plane  and  creates  a  sphere  of  golden 
Pelor's Spells light  that  bathes  creatures  with  a  healing  glow.  The 
Vigor light that shines through heals all those within the area 
4th Level   of  effect  for  2d6  points  each  round  as  well  as  curing 
Range:  0  diseases  and  neutralizing  poisons  after  one  round  in 
Components:  V, S, M  the  light.  Creatures  that  stay  within  the  area  of  effect 
Duration:  1 day / level  after reaching full hit points will be able to retain these 
Casting Time:  1 turn  extra  points  for  2d10  turns  after  leaving  the  spell’s 
Area of Effect:  1 creature / level  influence.  But,  any  creature  that  gains  more  than 
Saving Throw:  None  double their normal maximum hit points will explode 
  ‐‐  their  bodies  consumed  by  the  enormous  amount  of 
This spell enables the priest to help the sick and infirm  positive energy they absorbed. The resulting explosion 
feel  better.  This  special  blessing  relieves  the  suffering  will  end  the  spell  as  well  as  cause  6d4  +  24  points  of 
of  numerous  creatures  by  numbing  them  to  the  pain  damage  to  all  those  within  a  30‐foot  radius  of  the 
and  relieving  the  symptoms  of  their  illnesses.  While  sphere  when  it  explodes,  save  vs.  breath  weapon  for 
under  the  influence  of  this  spell,  creatures  can  act  half damage. Any creatures connected to the Negative 
normally as if they were healthy. This spell also heals  Material  Plane  (such  as  undead)  will  be  utterly 
the  affected  creatures  for  1d4  points.  The  material  destroyed if they enter the sphere. 
components  are  the  priest’s  holy  symbol  and  holy 
water. 
 
Sun Strike
5th Level  
Range:  80 yards 
Components:  V, S, M 
Duration:  Instantaneous 
Casting Time:  8 
Area of Effect:  10‐foot  radius  by  20‐foot  high 
column 
Saving Throw:  ½ 
 
This  spell  creates  a  glowing  column  of  blinding  light 
that  burns  those  caught  within  its  area.  The  column 
will  cause  anyone  within  it  to  suffer  6d4  points  of 
damage  with  a  save  vs.  Spell  for  half.  Those  that  fail 
the  save  by  more  than  6  are  also  blinded  for  1d6 
rounds  from  the  light.  Undead  and  Lower  Planar 
creatures  are  more  susceptible  to  this  spell  and  incur 

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 presented and he acted quickly. Proclaiming Wastri a traitor
" +, , to death. A clash between the Brotherhood and the forces of
 
By Russell S. Timm
(immaculateimage@hotmail.com)
Wastri
(The Hopping Prophet, Hammer of Demi-
humans)
Demi-Power of the Prime Material Plane
Portfolio: Bigotry, Self-Deception, Amphibians
Aliases: Wug'gi (bullywugs), Krabek (grung), Suujok
(grippli)
Domain Name: Prime Material/The Sacred Polystery
Superior: None
Allies: None
Foes: Zagyg, Trithereon, Corellon Larethian, Moradin
Soulforge, Garl Glittergold, Yondalla the Provider, Beltar,
Lolth
Symbol: Grey Toad
Wor. Align: LN, N, LE, NE, CE
Wastri (WAS-tree) is a minor deity of unknown origin,
and among humans is worshipped by slavers, certain monastic
orders, and those who have a hatred of demihumans. It is he
who preaches the ultimate superiority of mankind, at the
expense of humanoids and demi-humans. In religious
depictions, Wastri is typically portrayed in a manner similar
to his avatar form (see below).
Although the origin of Wastri is shrouded in mystery
and rumor, some things have come to light within the past
decade. This information is only known to a priveleged few,
and was revealed by a high ranking member of the Scarlet
Brotherhood.It seems Wastri once belonged to the now
infamous and secretive organization sometime in the early 6th
century C.Y. Although not overly bright, Wastri lacked little
in ambition and discipline, and progressed through the ranks
of the monastic order to assume some noteworthy status, but
certainly nothing extraordinary. This changed as of Fireseek
546 C.Y., however, when Wastri returned from an expedition
into the Vast Swamp after several years absence. Standing at
the gates of Kro Terlep, he stood at the head of a large
contingent of bullywugs, grung, and other batrachian
creatures, in addition to some humans.
Reading edicts from a thick tome of malign nature, the
physically mutated Wastri preached his now familiar dogma
to the Brotherhood and finished by proclaiming himself the
savior and guide of the not only the Suel, but of the whole
human race. He then called upon the Father of Obedience to
step down as head of the Brotherhood and for all human
citizens of Kro Terlep to join him or perish. The Father of
Obedience realized the threat to the Brotherhood that Wastri
and heretic, he sentenced him, and any who would join him,
Wastri ensued, and pitched battle raged in Kro Terlep and the
surrounding areas for nearly a month. In the end Wastri was
forced off of the Tilvanot Highlands, and he and those
followers who still lived descended into the depths of the Vast
Swamp to establish the temple complex known as the Sacred
Polystery, which was finished a few years later.
Wastri is in the infancy of his immortal status, having
ascended to full demipower status sometime in the early 570's
C.Y. It is known that Wastri was one of the nine demipowers
imprisoned beneath the Tower of Magic by another fellow
demipower, Zagyg the Mad. Based upon what is known of
this incident, it is speculated that when he was liberated
through means unknown, only then did Wastri emerge as a
true demipower. Before this, it is assumed that Wastri was
only a powerful mortal, or at most a quasi-diety. After his
release, Wastri fled back to the Vast Swamp to reorganize his
followers and begin to plot revenge on Zagyg. Of course, the
fact that the Mad Archmage was partially responsible for
Wastri's new found power meant little to the Hammer of
Demihumans; someone would pay for his outrageous
imprisonment, and over the years the city that Zagyg built, the
Free City of Greyhawk, has suffered in his stead.
Wastri has been active in the few decades since his
emergence from the ruins of Castle Greyhawk; He has
expanded his "congregation" and is worshipped by the
bullywugs as Wug'gi, a bizarre frog god, who encourages the
bullywugs destructive behavior; Wastri also serves as the
chief diety of the monotheistic grung in the form of Krabek,
who is portrayed as a large female grung, and Suujok among
the grippli, who is a small female frog-like diety. Other dieties
in the grippli pantheon include an evil snake god (Beltar) and
spider goddess (Lolth).It is important to note that these
humanoids do not associate Wastri, the human diety, with
their own dieties; this would not sit well with the grippli and
the bullywugs.
Wastri has no real allies, but in the short span as a
demipower he has made some powerful enemies. The heads
of the demihuman pantheons all oppose Wastri, though
collectively they do not consider him a serious threat to the
survival of any of the demihuman races in the Flanaess;
Wastri simply possesses neither the power or resources to
enact his agenda of genocide on a large scale. Among the
human powers, Trithereon is the most active in opposing the
doings and tenets of the Hopping Prophet and encourages his
clergy to actively remove the presence of the clergy of Wastri
through either coercion or force. Anyone remotely associated
with Zagyg is subject to death, including all the residents of
the Free City of Greyhawk. It is unknown whether Zagyg
reciprocates this antipathy, but sentiment among religious
scholars holds that it is unlikely. Lastly, Wastri has a growing
mutual antipathy with Beltar and especially Lolth. Wastri has
no love of demihumans, including those of the Underdark,
and has no respect for Lolth. The differences with Beltar may
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and relations between the two are also not helped by the fact
that both powers take affronts to themselves and their
followers very personally.
Wastri's Avatar (Monk 20, Thief 10)
Wastri can often be found roaming the Vast Swamp in
and around the Sacred Polystery, hunting down any demi-
humans unfortunate enough to cross his path. Wastri's
primary avatar form is known as the Hopping Prophet. He
appears as a well built, if not oddly proportioned, bald male
that has somehow mutated to become both less and more than
human. He has a hunched gait, bulging eyes, and splotched
skin, in addition to a plethora of warts. Wastri dresses in
parti-colored clothing of gray and dull yellow, wearing no
armor, relying on his speed and evasive agility instead. He is
unmistakable due to his batrachian features and odd gait, a
repulsive being with an odd croaking voice to match. Still, he
can move quickly enough and hop for considerable distance
with ease and accuracy.
The other avatar form of Wastri is that of a massive gray
toad, well over 10' in length. This form has been referred to as
the Gray Maw, by a fortunate soul who was lucky enough to
escape after seeing it. In either form, Wastri can cast spells
from any sphere, though he is highly unlikely to cast any
spells while rampaging as the Gray Maw.
AC -3; MV 18 Hp 3 HP 129 THAC0 8 #AT 2
DMG: 2d6 + 6 or 2d6+2
MR: 50% SZ M (6')
STR: 18 DEX: 22 CON: 19 INT: 10 WIS: 20 CHA: 2 (20 to
amphibians)
Spells P: 12/12/11/10/7/5/2
Saves: PPDM 2 , RSW 6 , PP 5 , BW 8 , Sp 7
Special Att/Def: Wastri's preferred method of attack is
to use Vaktra, his famous glaive-guisarme+4, a weapon that
has sent more than its share of demi-humans to the nether
regions. He especially enjoys catching and impaling
demihumans with its long end spike. Wastri is also quite
capable in unarmed combat, being the equivalent of a grand
master in martial arts and wrestling.
In addition to his normal attacks and spells, Wastri can
utter a croak that acts as a confusion spell upon all creatures
within 40 feet who hear the sound, unless a successful save
vs. Spell is made. Wastri also can cast a warts enchantment
that covers the victim with huge, knobby warts unless a
successful save vs. Spell is made. The warts make it difficult
to grasp any weapon or other object (50% chance per round
to drop the weapon or object)and the victims Charisma drops
to 3. The affected individual must also save vs. Paralysis
(mind affecting bonuses apply) or fall into a dejected state of
hopelessness for 2-12 rounds. Finally, Wastri can cast a
dampness spell over an area of one square mile, lasting for a
duration of 5-60 rounds. The dweomer reduces the effective
range of archery, limits visibility to 60 yards, extinguishes
normal fires, and reduces the effect of magical fires by 50%.
Each of these spell-like powers can be used once per
day.
Wastri can speak with any amphibian, and command
them as he wishes. He is able to summon any or all of the
following creatures, one per turn, once per week. The
creatures appear one round after being summoned;
10-40 bullywugs
2-20 giant toads
2-8 poisonous toads
1-4 ice toads
These creatures are always the largest of their kind
(maximum hp) and are fearsome in combat (+1 to hit and to
damage rolls).
Under usual conditions, Wastri is accompanied by the
Immaculate Image, three Greater Servants (Abbots, Fathers,
or Masters), a pair of Champions, and a pair of huge toads.
Other Manifestations
Wastri, like most deities in the Flanaess, keeps his direct
interactions with mortals limited, and therefore his avatar is
not found outside the Vast Swamp. (Indeed, it is unknown
whether Wastri has ventured in avatar form outside of the
Vast Swamp since his liberation in 570 C.Y.) Therefore, his
priests and others are more likely to encounter his
manifestations, which most often are a chorus of croaking
frogs, which indicates displeasure or failure, or sometimes a
small gray toad, which may lead the priest somewhere or
simply vanish. The most common manifestation, though, is a
glowing red glaive-guisarme in the likeness of Vaktra, which
may point a certain direction and then disappear, leading the
priest on. Rarely, the manifestation may move towards the
weapon of the priest and merge with it; the weapon then
either shatters (indicating displeasure, obviously), or begins to
glow with a red enchantment, which then fades in a few
rounds. Such a weapon will then be permanently under the
effect of an enchanted glaive spell, as if cast by the wielder.
THE CHURCH
Clergy: Clerics (10%), Specialty Priests (45%), Crusaders
(45%)
Alignment: LN, LE
Turn Undead: C: Yes ( if neutral) SP: No Cru: No
Cmnd Undead: C: Yes ( if evil) SP: No Cru: No
All clergy of Wastri receive the Religion proficiency for
free. All clergy of Wastri can speak a secret language known
as Wastongue, which is only understandable by other
members of Wastri's priesthood.
All clergy are familiar with the use and creation of
poisons; all crusaders and some higher level clergy members
know how to make a special poison only used by members of
the faith and their servants.
This poison is known as shukta, made from poisonous
frog and grung skins, boiled at a low temperature with oils
and pitch from trees endogenous to the southern swamps of
Oerik. The end result is a clear sap that acts as a contact
poison (onset 1 min, dmg 2-8/2-16). Each application is good
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comes first. Although most priests do not use it, some clerics
have no compunctions about using it, and one will most
definitely find it in the possession of a crusader of Wastri.
Wastri is not well known throughout the Flanaess, and
worship of Wastri is not common. It is mostly concentrated in
and around the Vast Swamp, though it has supposedly spread
to the Hool Marshes and possibly elsewhere, though this
would most likely be in the southern regions of the Flanaess.
Most places of worship are dim, dark and chilly, akin to
monasteries with large developed underground complexes.
Considering the history of Wastri, most of his worshipers are
Suel or at least partly so, though all humans are welcome into
his faith. Clergy members are known as Wastriggi, though
they are also known by less affectionate names by those who
do not venerate Wastri. In northern areas, Wastriggi have not
exactly endeared themselves to the common populace, but
they aren't considered a threat either; Something more akin to
misguided cultists or fringe lunatics. There have been isolated
instances where more militant Wastriggi have traveled north
in campaigns of terror, but these are few and far between. On
the other hand, some clergy have given a good name to
themselves by acting as self appointed protectors of the
human race, and striking out on forays against the likes of
drow.
In the southern regions of the Flanaess, especially
bordering the Azure Sea, the story is completely different.
Here the presence of the Wastrian faith is more prevalent, and
the clergy are better able to pursue their doctrines. The threat
the Wastriggi represent is well appreciated, especially by the
demihumans of the area, who view the Wastriggi as they do
the Scarlet Brotherhood, just not as powerful, but far worse.
A special note should be made of the relationship
between the Scarlet Brotherhood and Wastriggi. Although
these two factions appear similar in nature, they are deadly
enemies. Neither side has forgotten what transpired less than
50 years ago, and their geographical proximity doesn't help
matters. One will find that Brotherhood members are loathe to
enter the Vast Swamp unless in large numbers, and for good
reason.
Specialty priests and the crusaders hold all the positions
of power within the church heirarchy, and are generally
considered separate branches, though relations between the
two are very good, and support each other well. Clerics of
Wastri are left out in the cold in this regard, so many of them
are found in the more northern reaches of Wastrian worship,
where they can make more of a name for themselves as
adventurers.
Women are welcome in the Wastrian faith, but generally
not as common as males; though there is the occasional cleric
and specialty priest, most woman are crusaders, who usually
have had a bad experience with demihumans in their past.
Specialty priests are clad in gray, though some have
yellow stoles that denote their rank, which is (in ascending
order): Hopeful (dun clad), Least Servant, Acolyte, Adept,
Curate, Lesser Servant, Priest, Abbot, Father, Master (leader
of a temple), and the Immaculate Image (single highest level
specialty priest of Wastri). Crusaders wear yellow cloaks
inscribed with runes that denote their rank, which is (in
ascending order): Hunter, Slayer, High Slayer, Great Scourge,
Champion, Grand Warlord, and the High Holy Master of
Extinction (single highest level crusader of Wastri). Clerics
are generally referred to as Brother or Sister, preceded by the
title "Older" or "Younger", depending upon who is
addressing them.
Dogma: Wastri is perfection. Strive to be like Wastri.
Obey your superiors without question. They are closer to
perfection than you, and have the wisdom and experience you
lack. Instill discipline in yourself, even as others instill it in
you, for only with great discipline may you achieve
perfection. Respect all amphibians, for they are your brethren
among animals, and hold the secrets to perfection. Learn from
the toad and the frog, and emulate them; doing so you shall
progress in your own self evolution to the state of perfection
you seek.
Humanoids are stupid, undisciplined, and inferior. They
are only fit to serve humanity, but must be shown with force
who are their masters, for the iron fist and the whip is all they
understand. Demi-humans are cunning and evil. They are
jealous of humanity's destiny to rule all it purveys, and will do
all in their power to thwart you and Wastri. All demi-humans
are to be slain on sight, and the extermination of demi-
humankind is to be pursued until not one lives.
The premise of Wastri is simple, if not bizarre; Humans
are superior to all other sentient races. Humanoids are only fit
to serve the needs of humans, and demi-humans are only fit to
be slain - especially dwarves, gnomes, and halflings.
Amphibians, being superior to all other animals, are sacred to
the faith, and are to be held in esteem.
Day-to-Day Activities: Wastriggi spend much of their
time in reflective thought and concentration, in an effort to
achieve perfection through discipline. All help to breed and
maintain superior toads; it is rumored that some of these
monsters appear remarkably human, just as some of Wastri's
followers appear toad-like. Crusaders spend more time honing
their martial abilities and combat tactics. They are often
absent from their temples for weeks at a time, out hunting
their species enemy, enemies of the faith, or monsters that
might threaten the temple. Clerics journey far and wide to
recruit followers and acquire wealth, items, and knowledge
useable by the faith as a whole.
Holy Days/Important Ceremonies: Wastriggi have a
few important holidays and festivals which they celebrate.
Ceremonies honoring Wastri involve sacrifices, strange
musical instruments, and croaking chants. The first is the
Festival of the Blood Moon,which occurs on the 11th of
Coldeven. Known by the faith as Velvengluud, this holiday is
one in which all clergy are to set out on a great hunt,
capturing demihumans and other enemies of the faith, and
sacrificing them to Wastri. Of note, lately the Wastriggi in the
southern Vast Swamp have been getting into violent clashes
with agents and forces of the Scarlet Brotherhood, and not a
few have ended up on the altar the past few years.
The 15th of Goodmonth is known to Wastriggi as
Wuhdlok, or the Great Imprisonment. This marks the day in
563 C.Y. when Zagyg the Mad Archmage, imprisoned Wastri
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conspiracy from the powers of the universe itself", or so
Wastriggi are taught. This begins a mourning period of 7
days, one for each year of imprisonment, in which all
Wastriggi assume a state similar to hibernation. This is a
greatly held secret, as many temples and strongholds are
highly vulnerable during this time (though not defenseless!).
The 10th of Harvester is known to Wastriggi as
Mahdmagleeh, or the Day of Liberation, marking the day in
570 C.Y. when Wastri was liberated from the Tower of
Power, through means unknown. This is a day of great
rejoicing, feasting and rest. During the evening, great
choruses of frog-like chants can be heard for miles as all
clergy gather to "sing" praise to Wastri.
Major Centers of Worship: Certainly the largest and
most powerful temple is the complex known as the Sacred
Polystery, the domain of Wastri himself, and lies deep within
the Vast Swamp. Not a single living thing approaches within
10 miles of the temple without Wastri knowing about it.
There are other major temples rumored to exist in the Hool
Marshes and Hepmonaland, as well as ruined temple
complexes in the Gnatmarsh and even as far north as the Cold
Marshes.
Affiliated Orders: Due to the bizarre nature of Wastri,
there are no knightly or military orders which are sponsored
by, or that venerate, Wastri outside of those who are his
clergy. There are the rare members of other classes who serve
Wastri, or who adventure with clerics of Wastri, though;
These are generally nown as referred to by the title "Cousin"
by the Wastriggi.
Priestly Vestments: Priests and crusaders of Wastri are
generally bald and clean shaven, regardless of sex. Priests
generally wear dun or gray loose fitting robes that allow
freedom of movement, and sometimes wear sandals, though
most often will be seen barefooted. Crusaders are often found
in armor, and wear the yellow cloaks that denote their rank.
Higher level priests wear gray and yellow robes, and also
wear yellow stoles during religious ceremonies and holidays.
Clerics are generally found far from the major religious
centers and therefore dress appropriately for the society that
they happen to be in. They may dress in garments of gray and
yellow during holidays, but otherwise look no different from
those around them.
Adventuring Garb: The various clergy are restricted in
terms of armor they can wear, but generally speaking
crusaders and clerics try to get the best armor available.
Crusaders always wear yellow cloaks, but clerics may
generally wear whatever they desire; they usually have some
yellow or gray somewhere though, but otherwise are not
noticeably different from clerics of any other faith.
PRIESTS
Crusaders (Hunters/Slayers)
Requirements: As Crusader
Prime Req.: As Crusader
Alignment: LE
Weapons: Any
Armor: Any
Major Spheres: All, Combat, Guardian, Healing, Law, Wards
Minor Spheres: Protection, Necromantic
Magical Items: As Crusader
Req. Prof: None
Bonus Prof: Tracking
Hunter/Slayers are Crusaders with the following additions;

At 1st level, Hunter/Slayers can communicate with
all amphibians.

At 1st level, the crusaders are known as Hunters.
Before progressing to 2nd level, a Hunter must
choose a demihuman race as his or her species
enemy; this is the same in all respects as a ranger's
species enemy. The Hunter is now known as an
Elfhunter, Dwarfhunter, etc., depending on his
species enemy. The Hunter may not progress to 3rd
level without killing a member of his or her species
enemy, upon which he or she gains the title of
Slayer, preceeded by his species enemy (Elfslayer,
etc.)

Although Hunter/Slayers can wear any armor and
use any weapon, there are definite preferences in
both areas. Certainly all crusaders are expected to
learn the glaive-guisarme. As far as armor goes,
since crusaders are, by and large, found slogging
through hot swampy areas on hunts, it would be very
rare to see a crusader in anything heavier than
chainmail. If they are in heavier armor, they are
either defending a temple or en route to attack a
fortified enemy stronghold (such as a dwarven
fortress.)
Specialty Priests (Batrachs)
Requirements: Dexterity 15, Constitution 12, Wisdom 9
Prime Req.: Dexterity, Wisdom
Alignment: LN
Weapons: All Hammers, Short Bow, Whip, Glaive-Guisarme,
Blowgun
Armor: None
Major Spheres: All, Animal, Charm, Elemental Earth,
Elemental Water, Plant, Summoning
Minor Spheres: Combat, Divination, Healing, Necromantic
Magical Items: As Druid
Req. Prof: Swimming
Bonus Prof: Survival (Swamps)

Batrachs must be human.

Batrachs, and all clergy of Wastri, may use a Horn of
the Vast Swamp with no adverse effect.

Although not allowed to wear armor, Batrachs are
similar to monks in their ability to avoid blows
through misdirection and positioning. To reflect this,
their base AC improves by 1 point at every even
level to a maximum base AC of 2 at 14th level. Their
progression can also be observed in a strange
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Batrachs advance in level. Also similar to monks, Sphere: Protection, Animal
Batrachs begin play as specialists in either martial Level: 2
arts or wrestling at 1st level, and progress in their Range: Touch
chosen skill a a monk; at 5th level, they are Components: V, S, M
considered a master, at 9th level, a high master, and Duration: 2rds. + 1 rd./level
at 13th level a grand master. Casting Time: 6

At 1st level, Batrachs can communicate with all Area of Effect: 1 creature
amphibians. Saving Throw: None

Beginning at 2nd level, Batrachs can blend into the
background as if wearing a ring of chameleon power,
being effectively invisible at 10%/lvl, up to a
maximum of 90% at 9th. This power takes a round
to use and the priest must be still and silent for this
power to be effective.

At 3rd level, Batrachs can pass without trace as a
druid through swamps and marshes.

At 7th level, Batrachs can shapechange as a druid
into any batrachian creature, including giant or
monstrous variants (such as a fire toad), 2x/day.

At 10th level, Batrachs can cast confusion (P7)
1x/day.
WASTRIAN SPELLS
Leap of Faith
(Alteration)
Sphere: Combat
Level: 1
Range: Touch
Components: V,S,M
Duration: 1 rd./level
Casting Time: 3
Area of Effect: Creature touched
Saving Throw: None
Similar to the 1st level wizard spell jump, this spell
empowers the individual touched when the spell is cast to
leap twice per round for the duration of the spell. Leaps can
be up to 20 feet forward or straight up, but not backward;
horizontal leaps have a minimum arc of about 2 feet for every
ten feet traveled, but can have an arc as high as 45 degrees;
indeed this is often the case as priests of Wastri are taught a
fighting style utilizing this spell consisting of a leap-strike-
leap away. When utilizing this style, the priest adds +3 to his
initiative and attack and damage rolls are at +1; the priest then
may leap away from the defender 3 segments after executing
his attack.
The material component for this spell is a frog or toad
leg, which is consumed by the priest.
Wartskin
(Alteration)
A variant of the 2nd level priest spell barkskin , the
recipient of this spell develops a rough, knobby covering over
his body similar to a toad. This lowers the base AC of the
recipient by 2 plus 1 point for every 3 levels of the caster. In
addition, the recipient receives a +2 to saves versus attack
forms which are physical in nature. This spell does not
function with armor or any other form of magical protection.
The material components of this spell are the caster's
holy symbol and a piece of skin from a toad.
Enchanted Glaive
(Alteration)
Sphere: Combat
Level: 3
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 rd./level
Casting Time: 1 rnd
Area of Effect: Caster's weapon
Saving Throw: None
This spell enables the caster to temporarily enchant a
normal glaive guisarme (though there are rumors that other
non-magical weapons may be enchanted) into the equivalent
of a magical weapon with a +1 bonus for every five levels of
the caster. The enchantment is obvious, as it causes the blade
to glow with a red radiance, shedding light equivalent to a
torch. An additional bonus is the fact that due to Wastri's
blessing, the enchanted glaive inflicts double damage dice
upon all demihumans.
The material component of this spell is a non-magical
glaive, the caster's holy symbol, and a vial containing a
mixture of toad poison, the blood of a demihuman, and the
spit of the priest, which is then applied to the blade.
Wugla (Summon Holy Servants)
(Conjuration/Summoning)
Sphere: Summoning
Level: 3
Range: Special
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 2 rds./level
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: 15 yd radius
Saving Throw: None
By means of this spell the caster conjures 1d6 gray-
skinned bullywugs which appear anywhere within the spells
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opponents to the best of their ability until he commands that Hachi Wugla (Divine Gift of Holy Servants)
the attacks cease, the spell duration expires, or the monsters (Conjuration/Summoning)
are slain. These creatures do not check morale and vanish Sphere: Summoning
when the spell duration expires or when they are slain. If no Level: 6
opponents exist to fight, the summoned creatures can perform Range: Special
other duties if they are able. Components: V, S, M
The material components for this spell are the caster's Duration: 2 rds./level
holy symbol and a crushed gemstone worth at least 50 gp. Casting Time: 9
Area of Effect: 30 yd radius
Cander Wugla (Improved Summoning of Holy Saving Throw: None
Servants)
(Conjuration/Summoning) By means of this spell the caster conjures 2d10 gray-
Sphere: Summoning skinned bullywugs and 1d8 gray giant poison toads which
Level: 4 appear anywhere within the spells area of effect, as desired by
Range: Special the caster. They attack the caster's opponents to the best of
Components: V, S, M their ability until he commands that the attacks cease, the
Duration: 2 rds./level spell duration expires, or the monsters are slain. These
Casting Time: 7 creatures do not check morale and vanish when the spell
Area of Effect: 20 yd radius duration expires or when they are slain. If no opponents exist
Saving Throw: None By means of this spell the caster to fight, the summoned creatures can perform other duties if
conjures 2d4 gray-skinned bullywugs and 1d3 gray giant they are able.
poison toads which appear anywhere within the spells area of The material components for this spell are the caster's
effect, as desired by the caster. They attack the caster's holy symbol and a crushed gemstone worth at least 500 gp.
opponents to the best of their ability until he commands that
the attacks cease, the spell duration expires, or the monsters Hutu Matha (Hopping Madness)
are slain. These creatures do not check morale and vanish (Enchantment/Charm)
when the spell duration expires or when they are slain. If no Sphere: Charm
opponents exist to fight, the summoned creatures can perform Level: 6
other duties if they are able. Range: Touch
The material components for this spell are the caster's Components: V, S, M
holy symbol and a crushed gemstone worth at least 100 gp. Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: 9
Munder Wugla (Masterful Summoning of Holy Area of Effect: 1 creature
Servants) Saving Throw: Neg.
(Conjuration/Summoning)
This aptly named and insidious spell is known to few
Sphere: Summoning
outside of the faith of Wastri, and is useable only by the
Level: 5
highest-level priests of that faith. If an individual is touched
Range: Special
by this spell and fails his saving throw vs. spells (mind-
Components: V, S, M
affecting bonuses apply); he is immediately ensorcelled and
Duration: 2 rds./level
charmed; He acts as if he were under a charm person spell
Casting Time: 8
(W1) with regard to the caster. As if this were not bad
Area of Effect: 25 yd radius
enough, the affected individual also is afflicted with a
Saving Throw: None
delusional insanity that he is a toad, a belief which slowly
develops over the course of the next six months.
By means of this spell the caster conjures 2d6 gray-
skinned bullywugs and 1d4 gray giant poison toads which
appear anywhere within the spells area of effect, as desired by The material components of this
the caster. They attack the caster's opponents to the best of
their ability until he commands that the attacks cease, the spell are the caster's holy
spell duration expires, or the monsters are slain. These
creatures do not check morale and vanish when the spell symbol and a vial containing
duration expires or when they are slain. If no opponents exist
to fight, the summoned creatures can perform other duties if
portions of a potion of delusion,
they are able.
The material components for this spell are the caster's
a philter of love, elixir of
holy symbol and a crushed gemstone worth at least 100 gp. madness, toad blood, and holy

  

 
water, which is broken on the
victim after casting.

  

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   "gift of fate", had existed since the beginning of the Oerth,
but it was Xan Yae's revelation that allowed mankind to truly
tap its boundless power. Knowing that the development of
 ! the power was largely indiscriminate, she ordered her clergy
"  to take advantage of it, a task they set to with ambition and
vigor.
by Erik Mona (Iquander@aol.com)
The Edel was confusing to the D'ai Shaton, for it
developed at random and very infrequently, to Baklunish,
Oeridians and even among the hated Suel, who even then


he relationship between gods and men among the
attempted to enslave their northern neighbors. Those found
remnants of the Baklunish Empire, as a whole, is
to be gifted, regardless of nationality, were usually
perhaps the most practical of all such veneration on
kidnapped and taken to the Mosque of Symmetry (located in
Oerth. Most Bakluni can be said to be truly
the heart of what would become the Dry Steppes), where
pantheistic, and though certain gods such as Al-Akbar and
they were taught to harness their power with secrets passed
the four elemental forces are probably the most widely
from the lips of the goddess herself. These new initiates were
honored of these beings, few hold such an enduring place in
labeled the Abid dal Xan, or "gifted of the mistress", and
the hearts of the Baklunish people as does Xan Yae, the
they soon rose to ranks of power within the D'ai Shaton.
Mistress of Perfection. As a physical and mental
personification of perfection, Xan Yae is seen as the ideal,
Several centuries later, when the chaos of civil war
the form for which all should strive.
within the empire consumed nearly a third of the D'ai Shaton,
the caliph of the time spent three days and nights in council
In this way, Xan Yae is considered the driving spirit
with her goddess, until a plan had been formulated to protect
of humanity. As legends tell, it was the Bakluni drive to gain
her followers from further violence. Weeks later, Xan Yae's
a sliver of her perfection that saw the inception of the
caliph personally chose several of the most able and fit of the
Baklunish Empire so very long ago, and, though the lands
D'ai Shaton to become a cadre of perfectly trained warriors.
are now largely fractured, she still stands as a marker against
She named them D'ai Shatain, and their training began on the
which all achievements are measured.
first official day of the restabilized empire.
Perhaps because Xan Yae has shared such a strong
With the help of the Abid dal Xan, the order
tie to the Bakluni, she has often directly intervened in their
developed a complicated weaponless combat known as
affairs. Though her manipulations are never overt, she has
Da'shon, falling hail. Since rain was sparse in the region, and
been known to favor the Bakluni over all the races of Oerth,
hail even less infrequent, the D'ai Shatain likened their forms
and has subtly aided their struggles in the past. On at least
to the unexpected powers of nature and the elements. As the
one occasion, this has brought firm reprimands from the
D'ai Shaton had long preached that weapons were a
other gods, and while she no longer enjoys personal visits
hindrance to the perfection of mankind, the development of
with her temporal caliphs, she is perhaps the most "active" of
Da'shon as a form of weaponless combat was essential, and
the Baklunish deities.
the order soon became renowned as deadly but honorable
protectors of the D'ai Shaton clerics. The Abid dal Xan were
Her clergy, the D'ai Shaton, are as old as the empire
seen as the perfect representation of Xan Yae's mental
itself, and have served in the capacity of official state
aspect, and now the D'ai Shatain were viewed as the perfect
religion (though the clergy of Al-Akbar currently enjoys such
representation of her physical aspect. Like the mentalists
a position) and arbiters of common law. As Xan Yae is
before them, these new fighting monks rose to positions of
acknowledged by the Bakluni as perfection incarnate, so are
power within the established clergy.
her clerics seen as nearly flawless specimens of humanity.
Such rapid advancement didn't sit well with all of
They are, of course, far from the true status of the
the members of the D'ai Shaton, specifically those among the
ideal exemplified by the Mistress of Perfection herself, but
Abid dal Xan who had come to expect certain promotions
their rigid adherence to her doctrines and veneration of her
within the clergy after a given amount of progress or service.
form has pleased her considerably, and Xan Yae has granted
The advent of an entirely new branch of the order changed
her caliphs several advantages over the enemies of the
the structure of the whole considerably, and it is highly likely
empire.
that many a qualified individual was passed up at this time in
favor of the more influential members of the D'ai Shatain.
One such gift is the Edel, the practice of controlling
Such occurrences bothered the mentalists, but all complaints
the ambient energies of the mind, which was said to have
were met with the same cold response.
been revealed to the D'ai Shaton nearly a millennia before
the first battles of the great war with the Suel. The Edel, or

  

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The Caliph was indeed great, some of the Abid dal
Xan stressed, but can she read the thoughts of another? Is she
able to lift objects with a simple thought? How could she not
have foreseen the destruction that ushered in the new age of
the Baklunish Empire? Many among those bearing the Edel
had warned the Caliph of the oncoming danger, but she had
ignored them. Was it possible that the Mistress' one chosen
representative on Oerth could be so imperfect? Within a
decade, nearly half of the Abid dal Xan looked upon the
Caliph, and her D'ai Shatain, with contempt.
The first among the Abid dal Xan to abandon the
D'ai Shaton brought worried looks from the Caliph's
advisors. The man, one Daiid, had been one of the greatest
trainers among the psions. He had used the original teachings
of the mistress herself and expanded them in creative and
highly successful ways. Though the lifestyle of the entire
order could best be described as acetic, Daiid had been a
celebrity within the D'ai Shaton. When three lesser trainers
likewise left the order, the Caliph herself was said to have
spent the better part of a week attempting to contact her
patron. She was, however, unsuccessful, and the following
year saw almost a third of the Abid dal Xan across the
empire follow Daiid's example. The Caliph had their names
read aloud in the Mosque of Symmetry, and she branded
each individual an infidel, Jafel, and called for their capture.
The year, as the Bakluni measured them, was 2143.
Things would not improve.
The Suel, still bitter over the internal squabbles that
had seen their best chance at Bakluni conquest pass them by,
looked upon the Jafel and smiled. Many of the Jafel fell in
with neighboring Suel nobility and, for a price, conducted
psychic espionage on the Baklunish Empire. Certainly not all
of the Jafel defected so, and it is known that this information
brought some three score of the heretics crawling back on
their knees, begging the Caliph for forgiveness. History does
not record their fate.
Magical scrying had long been used by both the
Suel and the Bakluni. Indeed, it was a popular theory in the
southern empire that the Abid dal Xan existed solely for the
purpose of espionage, though this was staunchly denied by
the D'ai Shaton. As the situation developed, it appeared as
though little could be done to staunch the oncoming flow of
horrible violence. Finally, pressed into action by the
circumstance that surrounded them, the D'ai Shaton ordered
certain of the Abid dal Xan to probe into the affairs of their
southern neighbors.
The state into which the Jafel had fled was one of
the northern holds of the Suel people and, while technically
considered a border front, its land had been overfarmed and
its forests cut to the stumps. It was a veritable wasteland
which, for whatever reason, held a remarkably small standing
army. It seemed as though the Suelite Imperator, having long
ago used the land to its maximum potential, held it now only
as a favor for some small and largely insignificant lordling.
In an effort to increase his status within the empire, that
lordling had harbored heretics of the Baklunish Empire.
Seeing the tense situation at risk here while
appreciating the strategic value of the Jafel (mental powers
rarely developed amongst the Suel), the Suel Imperator
offered a full company of soldiers to the petty noble. The
Abid dal Xan, scrying from their monasteries to the north,
discovered with horror that, once they had organized in the
nearby Suel city of Pardos, this company would be difficult
to overcome. The Bakluni needed a small strike force if a
full-scale war was to be averted.
Relations between the Bakluni and Suel had
worsened considerably in the previous centuries, and open
warfare was a regular, if half-hearted, occurrence. The newly
established Padishah-Kings understood the significance of
the Jafel's treason, and wished to act quickly. They conferred
with the elemental Mage-Priests and, at the Caliph's
suggestion, decided to send the D'ai Shatain against the Jafel
and their Suel handlers.
Only one monastery to Xan Yae existed within a
week's ride of the Suel state, but it sent its full complement
of perfect warriors. All told, 38 men, under the wise
command of Zuoken, a full master of Da'shon, rode south to
confront the Jafel and their twisted controller. When they
arrived, however, they learned of a horrible deception.
The Jafel were among the most powerful and
promising of the Abid dal Xan, and their independence from
Xan Yae's instructions had allowed them to experiment with
their powers in new and dangerous ways. When the D'ai
Shatain arrived at the outskirts of the capital town of the Suel
state, they realized that one of the infidels had used her
power to confuse the Abid dal Xan's spies. The Imperial
Company did not ready in Pardos, for they were already at
their destination! Perhaps worst of all, Daiid himself stood at
the head of the assembly. Disheartened by this development,
Zuoken nonetheless ordered his small retinue ahead and,
without a single weapon between them, the D'ai Shatain of
Sefin Monastery confronted the Suel host.
The battle lasted nearly a full day and, at the end,
Zuoken stood alone amongst great carnage. He had survived
a thousand cuts and twice as many blows. It seemed indeed
that he had been favored by the Mistress of Perfection
herself. Others in his company had fought well, too, but none
lived to see the following morning. Zuoken returned to the
Mosque of Symmetry to much aplomb. He met with his
brothers and sisters of the D'ai Shatain and told them of a
message he had received from Xan Yae herself. He was to
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whereupon he would receive further instruction. He told
them of his battle, of his reliance upon Da'shon and the aid of
Xan Yae. He told them that he would return in 38 nights.
In the weeks that followed, the D'ai Shaton scoured
the coast of the Dramidj, but no sign of Zuoken could be
found. On the night of the 38th day, Zuoken did return. In
the minds of the most proficient D'ai Shatain and Abid dal
Xan, a vision of Zuoken entreated them to leave the clergy of
Xan Yae and devote themselves completely to mental and
physical mastery. He suggested the Ulsprue mountains, to
the north, and delineated the plans for four monasteries to be
built there by hand. He named the warriors under his
watchful eye the Al D'ai Shatain and the mental masters and
mistresses the Zefim.
On the following morn, those who had had the
vision feared the reaction of their leaders amongst the D'ai
Shaton. To their surprise, it seemed as though many of the
clergy had experienced similar messages. Indeed, those so
visited by Zuoken were given a glorious feast and were
peacefully released the following week. They embarked
upon the journey to the Ulsprues together and, upon reaching
the highlands, they split up into four monasterial groupings.
Within the year, four new structures stood on those
mountains, each led by two individuals, one representing the
Al D'ai Shatain and one representing the Zefim.
The organization of the followers of Zuoken has
survived more or less intact since the months of its inception.
Decades after their formation, when economic and political
considerations had enflamed the relations between the Suel
and the Bakluni, Zuoken's followers refused to enter the
conflict. They remained aloof, declaring the wars the pursuit
of those ridden with the imperfections of mundane life and
the burden of wealth, and remained in their Ulsprue
monasteries. Two of the those structures were destroyed in
the Invoked Devastation, their surviving members becoming
the D'ar es Shalim, Those Without Homes. These men and
women traveled in all directions, ministering to those of their
faith and, in the worst of times, once again serving as
protectors of the D'ai Shaton. They helped the refugees of
the magical destruction settle in Zeif and beyond and, in this
way, a relatively small cult gained wide appreciation within
the remains of greater Bakluni society.
Their organization has changed little since then,
save that the term D'ar es Shalim has expanded to include
those of the Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim who travel the world
in search of its secrets. These men and women can be found
as far East as the lands of the Schnai, though such mingling
with Suel is extremely rare. There is a known, but small,
monastery in the Duchy of Urnst and many more enclaves
across the Flanaess. To the West, who knows? Some speak
of followers of Zuoken in the lands of the Suhfang Kingdom,
Tsing-Chu, and even amongst the Changa of the south,
though little is known and still less can be proven.
The Ascension of Zuoken
The legend of Zouken's voyage to the shores of the
Dramidj and beyond is a common tale told by Baklunish
mothers to inspire their children. It is said that the warrior,
upon reaching the azure waters, received a vision of the
distant Pinnacles of Azor'alq. Having no boat upon which to
cross the distance, he stepped carefully upon the water and,
with only his trust in the infallability of his mistress, he
walked across the churning waves to the spires of Bakluni
lore.
Upon reaching the central spire, he single-handedly
combatted aquatic creatures of all varieties, including several
types of rare and unknown dragons. He then climbed the
spire without a rope or pitons, again trusting the vision he
had been granted by Xan Yae herself. Upon the summit,
Zuoken braced himself for his most arduous challenge yet,
for atop the spire, the legendary Azor'alq, Guardian of the
Shrine of Pools, awaited with his brace of paladins.
Instead of giving the servant of Al-Akbar the fight
that had been planned for him, Zuoken instead parleyed with
Azor'alq, and the two became fast friends. In this way,
Zuoken is the only mortal known to have tread upon the
home of the Baklunish gods.
Upon entering the Shrine of Pools, Zuoken was
greeted with the spinning vortices that led to the personal
realms of each god venerated by the Bakluni. In the center,
he saw the golden-hued portal that led to the tower of
Al-Zarad. There was the largest portal, that of Al-Akbar
himself. Directly opposite, the dull black gate to the realm of
Tharoth, the Reaper, throbbed its painful ambiance.
Concentrating intently, he chose correctly the portal of his
mistress, and was instantly transported to her fantastic lair.
There, he met with Xan Yae herself, as well as
several other guests, including the enigmatic Catlord. This
conglomeration of divine beings set him on a journey
throughout the planes that would test if he truly represented
the utmost ability in physical and mental mastery. These
trials were difficult, but Zuoken passed each in turn, and Xan
Yae released an amount of divine energy into Zuoken
sufficient to elevate him to the status of demigodhood.
To this day, Zuoken's clergy celebrates their god's
trials in the 38 day Cycle of Azor'alq, which also honors
each member of Zuoken's original monastery that died on the
field of battle. Likewise, the Pinnacles of Azor'alq are
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The followers of Zuoken remain on good terms with
the priests of Al-Akbar, and this arrangement has followed
them to the Flanaess, where the church of Pelor has acted as
one of their greatest benefactors.
Xan Yae and Zuoken: Relations
All evidence suggests that Xan Yae and Zuoken are
the closest of allies. In fact, Zuoken's area of concern is
entirely within that of his mistress. Therefore, their
relationship is similar to that shared by Boccob and Zagyg.
Since the Invoked Devastation/Rain of Colorless Fire, Xan
Yae has been bound not to interfere in the events of Oerth. In
many ways, Zuoken and his followers are her way of
breaking that covenant.
Since the Twin Cataclysms, the Mistress herself
almost never confers with the Caliph of the D'ai Shaton.
Instead, she relays her messages through Zuoken and, in
times of great need, the demigod has actively interfered in
the events of Oerik (though recent events seem to have
changed this -- see below). Since the goals of the duo are so
personal and esoteric, however, the need for such action is
scant, indeed.
The relations between the clergies are somewhat
different, however, as the D'ai Shaton scarcely holds
conference with the distant worshippers of Zuoken. Those
among the Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim who travel away from
the Ulsprues, however, are often housed in the mosques of
the D'ai Shaton. Both the Abid dal Xan and D'ai Shatain still
exist, but they are seen today as inferiors to the followers of
Zuoken who, both because of their isolation and force of
will, have devoted themselves more fully to perfection. The
D'ai Shaton at large has subtly changed their focus over the
years, so that the "twilight" aspect of their worship has now
eclipsed the mental and physical mastery aspect, though the
shift has been minor and extended over a vast stretch of time.
The Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim
Organization, Function and Duties
The hierarchy of the organized followers of Zuoken
can be broken into two groups. Each monastery (there are
currently three major monasteries operating on Oerik, with
several of lesser importance found primarily among the
Baklunish states) is ruled by two individuals, one from the Al
D'ai Shatain and one from the Zefim. These individuals are
said to represent the closest to physical or mental mastery of
all residents of the monastery.
The Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim differ from the
organized followings of nearly every deity presiding over
Oerth in that they are not, as such, a clergy. Though the
monasterial leaders of the past are said to have regularly
contacted their patron, such conference has not been
celebrated for many decades.
Zuoken's "clergy" is based upon unswerving faith in
Da'shon and the teachings of Zuoken, which were taken from
Sefin Monastery (somewhere in the Sulhaut Mountains,
though the exact location has been lost to antiquity), copied
diligently, and stored in the four original monasteries. Highly
magical artifacts in their own right, the scrolls stored in the
southernmost Ulsprue monasteries are believed to have
survived the Devastation, though the thieves that stole them
centuries ago apparently brought the secret of their current
location to the grave.
Because the doctrines of their master implore them
to rise to the pinnacle of human ability, and become as
perfect as Zuoken himself (though even the most devout
declare Xan Yae somewhat more successful than even their
master) without the aid of gods, Zuoken does not grant his
worshippers magical ability in the form of spells. Instead, it
is believed that he allocates a portion of his considerable
power to all of the Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim, and though
such a relationship cannot be proven, to claim as much to a
monk of the order is to invite an angered challenge.
The duties of Zuoken's followers are many, though
the ultimate cause in all things is to improve oneself. For this
reason, they are often seen as selfish, though such a
distinction is not entirely accurate. Philosophically, Zuoken
taught an extension of Xan Yae's own teachings; true
perfection can only come when each side of an issue is
considered, and a balance is struck.
Specific duties vary from monastery to monastery,
from Al D'ai Shatain to the Zefim. Generally, it is the
responsibility of all monks to instruct their lessers in the
ways of Zuoken and the rigorous training of Da'shon.
Secondary responsibilities include tending to the monasterial
grounds, seeing to the elderly (because of their emphasis on
physical perfection, many monks of the Al D'ai Shatain fear
aging, and this duty prepares them for the times when their
backs will no longer be straight, their muscles no longer
taut), and general support of the D'ai Shaton. There are
nomissionaries among Zuoken's stoic followers.
Zuoken's Monasteries
There are three well-known monasteries to Zuoken
on Oerik, though it is certainly possible to find his followers
far from these secluded locations. The first, and perhaps
most influential of these structures is located on a mountain
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This, the Falla-nil Monastery, is home to the most
powerful among the Zuoken's adherents. It is within the walls
of Falla-nil that the original scrolls of Zuoken rest, heavily
protected by both traditional magic and the mental wards of
the Zefim. Indeed, the current Zefim leader is likely the most
powerful psionic individual ever to have lived, as her
incredible ability has been greatly augmented by careful
study of the scrolls. This has caused some rivalry between
her counterpart, the leader of Falla-nil's Al D'ai Shatain, but
little but petty disagreements have been the result.
Some sixty miles south rests the Azor-khem
monastery, which is said to have been the favorite visitation
site of Zuoken. Because the patron has not been seen in over
eighty years, this monastery has fallen into disfavor by its
northern brethren. Though few would dare speak such, many
believe that the monks of Azor-khem in some way alienated
their divine patron.
Far, far to the east, the Flannae-tel Monastery is
situated in a valley of the Cairn Hills. Technically a part of
the Duchy of Urnst (even after the recent treaty that divested
much of the hills to the care of Greyhawk), the monks here
pay a heavy tithe, and were largely unaffected by Duke
Justinian Lorinar's anti-religious edicts that directly resulted
in the Temple Coalition Revolt of CY 571. This final
structure was built in CY 517 by a group of D'ar es Shalim,
who encountered little trouble from the Duke.
It is not known why these homeless monks chose
this site, so near the Lake of Unknown Depths, but it is
known that the monks and psions stationed there are given
unswerving support by their western cohorts.
The current leader of Flannae-tel's Al D'ai Shatain,
Master Li Hon (who, strangely, is said to be from the
Far-West), is a frequent visitor to Leukish, and a boon
companion of Warnes Starcoat, Magical Councilor to the
Joint Courts of Urnst. It is even said that a fantastic scrying
device was installed in the monastery by the Court Mage
shortly before the Greyhawk Wars. Master Li Hon has been
a great supporter of both Duke Karll Lorinar and the
Archmage, and is said to have been involved in assembling
the cadre of wizards now stationed in Leukish Castle.
The D'ar es Shalim
The Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim are a monastic
orders, and are thus unlikely to come into widespread contact
with a given resident of Oerik, especially if that individual
resides in the Flanaess. Still, Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim will
occasionally be encountered in cities with high Baklunish
populations. Because of their proximity to the Ulsprues,
Ulakand and Kester are frequent rests for monks traveling
north. During the 38 day Cycle of Azor'alq, held every
decade, a large pilgrimage to the shores of the Dramidj is
initiated. Since relations between the northern Baklunish and
the roving bands of Paynim warriors are often strained, large
bands of friendly horsemen escort the monks to the border of
Zeif, a task for which they are paid handsomely.
The D'ar es Shalim, on the other hand, are likely to
be found in any location of the continent, especially since
they have been sent out from the monastery, or are relatives
of the original D'ar es Shalim, those monks and psions who
lost their homes in the Invoked Devastation. This latter sect
of the traveling monks has been in decline since the great
wars, and they are often Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim in name
only, knowing little or nothing of the teachings of Zuoken.
The D'ar es Shalim were such until relatively
recently. In the mid-570's, several hundred monks of the Al
D'ai Shatain and Zefim entered Keoland from Geoff,
seemingly in search of something. These individuals caused
few problems, and aside from a casual distrust, the folk of
the kingdom paid them little mind. In CY 573, a large
number of these D'ar es Shalim convocated in Niole Dra,
where they later split into several factions. Each of these
groups traveled in a different easterly direction. The largest
arrived in Leukish in 576, supplementing the small group
that had established Flannae-tel several decades earlier.
These new D'ar es Shalim, called the "Seekers" by
their eastern neighbors, consulted sages in nearly every
major city of the Flanaess, though bribes of rich gems and
valuable coins have endeared the continued silence of these
learned sages on the matter ever since. Though no easterners
seem to know what exactly it is, it is thought that the D'ar es
Shalim still seek that which eludes them.
The coincidence of the arrival of the Seekers and
the discovery of the Scarlet Brotherhood has not been lost on
some scholars. The monks definitely hold no love for their
Suel counterparts, and act to unravel their deception on all
fronts.
Zuoken's Secrets
Few among even the highest echelons of the D'ai
Shatain know what has happened to their master. Indeed,
such questions have torn rifts in the relations between the
western monasteries, and these rivalries are likely to increase
in the future. The heads of the orders do know more than
they are willing to admit, however, and the distrust between
the groups is now intentionally perpetuated by monasterial
leaders of both Falla-nil and the Azor-khem in a fictional
schism designed to keep their lessers in the dark. It is a
dangerous game, but one the monastic leaders feel is
necessary in order that their ways might survive.

  

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The most powerful among the upper tiers of the
society have determined the date of Zuoken's disappearance
at some time in CY 505. Until the establishment of
Flannae-tel, the order's knowledge of the Flanaess was
incomplete. Early leaders there, however, discovered a major
clue regarding the whereabouts of Zuoken.
[Part Two of this article will include notes on the modern
clergies of Xan Yae and full details of the Al D'ai Shatain,
Zefim, D'ai Shaton, D'ai Shatain and Abid dal Xan with
information on their specific abilities and traits.]

At the time of their master's disappearance, several

other divine beings worshipped east of the Crystalmists had
also vanished. The most noticeable of these, of course, was
the cambion Iuz, Lord of the cursed Middle Lands. Because
the divinity of this being was not at that time known, and
several impostors appeared in the following years, this alone
would have been little cause for the monks' celebration.
Further research revealed that Merikka, a minor patron of
agriculture much honored by the peasant folk of Keoland and
her former satellites, had also been removed from her
followers.

The monks saw a connection between these events,

but the politics of the feud between monasteries prevented
any action on behalf of the order's leaders. Then, in CY 570,
both Merikka and the True Iuz returned to Oerth, thus
proving a connection between the two. Zuoken, however,
remained in obscurity.

Convinced that the followers of Merikka would

know something of their patron's ordeal, the monastic leaders
"awarded" hundreds of Al D'ai Shatain and Zefim with the
title "D'ar es Shalim", and ordered them to travel east. When
it later became obvious to these men and women that the
ineffectual priestesses of Merikka knew nothing of their
lady's travails, another answer was sought.

From Keoland, this group split into several factions.

One of these groups traveled north, to gain council with Iuz.
This group was seen entering the fane gates of Dorakaa, and
have not been seen since. It is not likely that they survived
the encounter.

Those who remain in the Flanaess still seek the

whereabouts of their master. Through careful investigation,
they have learned that his manifestation in part is held
captive somewhere east of the Lortmils. That territory,
however, spans thousands upon thousands of leagues, and
they have been long in the searching.

In fact, many D'ar es Shalim grow weary of the

search. Some have begun to loose faith in the perfection of a
captured master, and have hired themselves out as
mercenaries. These individuals are held in great contempt by
those with the will to continue, but doubts have crossed the
mind of even the most vigilant seeker. For now, they
continue to seek the whereabouts of their master, in hopes
that their order might become truly perfect again.
 APPENDIX
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: 30 ft.
Targets: You and one willing creature within 30 ft.
Duration: 10 min./level
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No

You forge a telepathic bond with another creature with an

Intelligence score of 6 or higher. The bond can be established
only with a willing subject. You can communicate telepathi­

Illus. by J. Pavelec
cally through the bond regardless of language. No special
power or influence is established as a result of the bond. Once
the bond is formed, it works over any distance (although not
from one plane to another).

DEITIES
The two new deities described below may play significant
roles in a psionic campaign.

ZUOKEN
Demigod (Neutral)
Once a human martial
artist, Zuoken attained
such mental and phys­
ical perfection that
he ascended into god­
hood several centuries
ago. His clerics watch
over psionic creatures,
safeguarding them from
harm and offering psionic
training to all who show ap­
titude. Zuoken encourages
his followers to be disciplined,
serene masters of their minds and
bodies. His symbol is a striking
fist, and his favored weapon is the
nunchaku.
Portfolio: Monks, mental powers.
Domains: Knowledge, Mind,
Strength, War.
Cleric Training: Zuoken’s followers study his harmoni-
ous philosophies at the foot of a master, often in a monastery
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 far from civilization. Training consists of long dialogues be­
tween master and students, punctuated by rigorous practice
sessions and physical conditioning.
Quests: Zuoken sends his followers into the world to
improve themselves and advance the cause of
psionics. Typical missions include rescuing a
psionic family from superstitious villagers,
hunting down a mind flayer assassin with
a taste for psion brains, and finding a long­
lost psionic artifact known as the Orb
of Gerendelik.
APPENDIX
Prayers: Prayers to Zuoken are
short and poetic, and many use
strange sentence structure, mixing
up the words in a way confusing
to nonbelievers. A common beginning
to a prayer is “Zuoken, me to the pin­
nacle take . . .”
Temples: Zuoken’s monas­
teries are generally far from
civilization, but because they
serve as psionic training centers,
their locations are not secret. Many
temples are guarded by an order of
monks, the Fists of Zuoken (see page
144), who are drawn by the demigod’s
Illus. by W. England
serene philosophy.
Rites: The followers of Zuoken
make a point of meditating at every
full moon, because it is said that
Zuoken himself ascended to godhood by
climbing a silvery staircase to the moon.
Herald and Allies: Zuoken generally sends a
thought slayer as his herald. His planar allies are rasts,
couatls, and Huge elementals of any kind.
ILSENSINE
Greater Deity (Lawful Evil)
Ilsensine is the god of the mind flayers and the patron of
all who enslave others’ thoughts. It appears as a massive,
disembodied brain with an emerald glow and countless
tentacles stretching off into the darkness. Ilsensine de­
mands that mind flayers enslave and consume the “cattle”
(other races) that surround them. Its clerics provide a
measure of healing to mind flayer communities, and
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DEITY DESCRIPTION FORMAT
The descriptions of Zuoken and Ilsensine given here use a new
format (which is also employed in Complete Divine and other
supplements). Most of the categories of information are self­
explanatory—in fact, many of them closely mirror the way deities
are described in the Player’s Handbook—but two terms are new
and are defined below.
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they are often slavemasters, controlling both the living
(with psionics) and the undead (with spells and negative
energy channeling).
Ilsensine promises power and dominion to all who follow
it, so sometimes creatures other than mind flayers
(especially evil psions) will form cults dedicated to
the deity.
Ilsensine’s favored weapon is the tentacle
(or an unarmed strike for followers who
aren’t mind flayers).
Portfolio: Mental dominion, magic.
Domains: Evil, Law, Knowledge,
Magic, Mind.
Cleric Training: Ilsensine’s cler­
ics are rare enough that each novitiate
learns in a one-on-one apprenticeship
with a senior cleric. A would-be cleric
is often treated as little better than
a thrall until he proves himself,
learning to cast divine spells by
imitating his master.
Quests: Ilsensine’s clerics often
handle a mind f layer community’s
thrall-slaves, and they are also useful
for dealing with the undead. Followers
of Ilsensine act as medics for mind flayer
hunting parties, sneak onto the surface
world to acquire unusual slaves, and
match wits against powerful githyanki
and githzerai psions.
Prayers: Ilsensine’s followers pray to her
telepathically, holding their tentacles utterly
still as a means of showing respect.
Temples: Temples to Ilsensine are generally small,
nondescript shrines in an out-of-the-way corner of a
mind flayer community. Because most mind flayers would
rather join with the community’s elder brain than serve
Ilsensine in the afterlife, religion isn’t central to mind
flayer culture.
Rites: When a particularly tasty brain is consumed, it’s
customary to pray to Ilsensine and use leftover brain ichor
to trace Ilsensine’s symbol (a brain with two tentacles) on a
nearby surface.
Herald and Allies: Ilsensine generally sends a thought
slayer as its herald. Its planar allies are succubus demons,
cerebriliths, and marilith demons.
Herald: A deity’s herald is the kind of creature it often
sends to the Material Plane when it needs to intervene in
mortal affairs.
Allies: A deity’s allies are the creatures it sends in response
to lesser planar ally, planar ally, and greater planar ally spells,
respectively.
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Of Oerth and Altar
Trithereon: The Summoner
By Creighton Broadhurst
(Creighton@easynet.co.uk)
Trithereon
(The Summoner, The Hunter, The Inescapable, The
Vengeful One)
Intermediate Power of the Beastlands, CG
Portfolio: Individuality, Liberty, Retribution,
Self-Defense, Protection, Revenge
Pantheon: Common (Oeridian?)
Aliases: None
Domain Name: Arborea/Olympus/Hunter’s Hall
Superior: None
Allies: Kord, Rudd, Krovis (quasi-deity)
Foes: Pholtus and other strictly lawful
deities, including St. Cuthbert, Bralm, Allitur, and Wee
Jas; slave-owners, dictators, and those who deprive
others of their freedom.
Symbol: A pursuit rune
Wor. Align: NG, CG, N, CN
Trithereon “The Summoner” is the power of
individuality, self-protection and freedom. His symbol,
the pursuit rune, illustrates the deity’s, and his servant’s,
dedication to strive for freedom and to destroy those who
seek to curtail others freedom and liberty. He is a venge-
ful god to whom the end justifies the means.
Scholars suspect that originally he was of
Oeridian origins. It is thought in learned circles that his
worship stems from the time of the Bakluni/Suel conflict
from which the Oeridians fled into the central Flanaess.
Some scholars go further than that; theorising that
Trithereon was at one time a hero-god in the way that
Kelanen is now.
“The Chronicle of Secret Times”, penned by
Uhas Neheli, records several myths told to the author by
the peasant folk of central Keoland relating the deeds of
an Oeridian hero called Trithenon, who fought against
tyranny and oppression several centuries before the
Oerid’s migration into the Sheldomar Valley. One tale
relates how Trithenon was instrumental in delivering the
Oerids into present-day Ull after fleeing a great enemy
or conflict. Uhas notes, however, that he believes this
tale to have no basis in fact. Other myths surrounding
Trithenon include tales of monstrous animals fighting
alongside him. Uhas theorised that if Trithenon and
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Trithereon were one and the same then this would ex-
plain why he is known as “The Summoner.”
Trithereon’s faith is currently the fastest grow-
ing in the Flanaess, apart from St. Cuthbert’s which is
also enjoying a considerable influx of converts. His wor-
ship is concentrated in disputed areas and borderlands
such as the Geoff/Gran March border, Sunndi, the
Highfolk, northern Furyondy, and in the Ulek states where
humans fight alongside dwarves and elves to hold back
the might of Turrosh Mak. Most of these converts are
found amongst exiles displaced from their homes. In-
habitants of Geoff, Bissel, Sterich and the states of the
former Iron League can all be found within the ranks of
the priesthood. Many former inhabitants of the Shield
Lands also worship Trithereon, and their dispersion
throughout the Flanaess has further spread his worship.
He has even found converts in the Yeomanry, an extremely
lawful land. (Most of these are individuals who oppose
the slave-holding tactics of the Sea Princes and the Scar-
let Brotherhood)
Although open warfare between Trithereon’s
followers and lawful good sects is unknown, isolated acts
of violence against those deemed to be tyrannical or overly
repressive are not uncommon. His priests are renown
for whipping small bands of followers into a frenzy and
then turning them loose to find those who oppose their
deity’s values. Among the faithful this is referred to as
“street justice”. Authorities of areas in which this is prac-
tised almost always take a dim view of this practise. In-
deed, in the City of Greyhawk the faith is on the brink of
being banned unless it modifies its activities quickly.
The only lawful sect that priests of Trithereon
are cordial to is the fledgling church of Mayaheine, demi-
goddess of protection, justice and valor. This sect has
done much to defend those in peril in borderlands, and
this has impressed many priests of Trithereon although
they still find the Sons and Daughters of Mayaheine stuffy
and overly regimented. In disputed areas these sects have
actually allied themselves with each other in times of
need. In the northern Sheldomar Valley both priesthoods
have links to the Knights of the March, a secret society
dedicated to keeping Hochoch free, and to the freeing of
Geoff.

Trithereon’s Avatar (Ranger 30, Illusionist 25, Priest
20)
Trithereon appears as a tall, red-gold haired,
well built young man with grey eyes. He is normally
encountered wearing pale blue or occasionally violet
clothes under a suit of golden chain mail. He is always
armed with Freedom’s Tongue, a broadsword; Krelestro,
a broad-bladed spear whose name means Harbinger of
Doom in ancient Oeridian, and a sceptre known as the
Baton of Retribution which he carries at his waist in a
wide girdle of gold-studded leather.
He has access to all the wizardly schools except
necromancy and abjuration. As a priest he has access to
the spheres of All, Astral, Combat, Guardian, Healing,
Protection, Summoning, Chaos, Charm, Necromantic,
Sun, Travellers. As a vengeful deity he prefers to
memorise spells that kill or injure. Trithereon rarely
grants a second chance.
AC-4; MV24; HP183; THAC0 –2 (base); #AT2 Dmg by
weapon +7 MR magic resistance; SZ M Str19, Dex 20,
Con 19, Int 19, Wis 19, Cha 19
Spells P: 12/11/11/9/7/5/2 W: 5/5/5/5/5/5/5/5/4
Saves: PPDM 2; RSW 3; PP 4; BW 4; Sp 4
Special Att/Def: Trithereon possesses several unique
items, which he carries with him at all times:
Krelestro (Harbinger of Doom). Krelestro is a
broad-bladed spear +7, with a oaken shaft purportedly
engraved with the symbol of every natural creature in
the Flanaess, and a leaf-shaped bronze head. It can be
thrown up to 90’ and will return to Trithereon’s hand in
the same round.
Freedom’s Tongue. Freedom’s Tongue is a +6
broadsword of ancient design, which projects fear (as
the fourth-level wizard spell) in a 30’ radius to all oppo-
nents of the wielder. This effect can be negated by a
successful saving throw vs. spells.
Baton of Retribution. This golden sceptre bears
the Oeridian runes for freedom, revenge, and pursuit.
The baton has several powers:
♦ It has the ability to locate any enemy of its owner
anywhere in the multiverse unless that individual is
protected by extremely powerful cloaking magic.
♦ Its wielder can summon deva to his side in time of
great need by opening a gate.
♦ Grasping the sceptre allows travel to any location
on any of the planes of existence without error un-
less that place is powerfully warded (by ninth-level
or divine magic).
♦ The baton’s strangest power is to warp the area sur-
rounding it, creating a strange place utterly unlike
anything the target has ever seen. Once in that place
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Trithereon’s enemy must answer him one question
truthfully or be trapped for 100 years. To use this
power the baton must be grasped firmly and brought
into contact with the target while the wielder wills
the creation of the plane. This takes one round, dur-
ing which the baton-wielder may take no other ac-
tions.
When he enters combat Trithereon prefers to
strike first, from a distance, with his most powerful and
destructive spells. When he has subdued as many of his
opponents as possible, he will melee with the intention
of touching his intended target with the Baton and trans-
porting them to a demi-plane of his own creation.
He does not summon his monstrous allies lightly,
as they fight for him of their own free will. As Trithenon,
he is said to have rescued them shortly after the Oerids
claimed modern-day Ull as their own. A Bakluni sor-
cerer had created for three intelligent, magical constructs
to act as his servants. He used them to rule his holdings.
Trithenon slew the sorcerer who had been capturing
Oerids for other foul experiments, and discovering the
constructs’ intelligence, determined to set the automa free.
Once this was accomplished, the constructs freely and
willingly pledged their alliegance to the Summoner.
He can summon his three beastly allies,
Nemoud, Harrus and Ca’rolk once per day. Each beast
takes a full round to summon. They are 100% loyal and
will serve him to the best of their abilities. He can also
summon deva to assist him if the evil is truly great. If
slain each of these creatures takes a full week to reform
in Hunter’s Hall, and cannot be called upon again during
this time.
Nemoud the Hound: AC0 MV21 HD8 HP64
#Ats1 D4-16 SA fastens bite until killed SD struck only
by magical weapons MR30%. Nemoud appears as a huge
bloodhound almost the size of a horse, with powerful
jaws. He can track his prey as a 20th level ranger and is
never surprised. It can conceal itself so that it is 80%
likely to be undetected. Once Nemoud has successful
bitten a target, it will locks its jaws into its prey until
either it or its prey is dead. This inflicts 16hp of damage
a round. Nemoud’s jaws can only be prised apart when
the hound is dead. Instead of biting, the hound can expel
paralysing gas in a 10’x10’x10’ cloud. Those caught in
this area must save vs. poison at -4 or be paralysed for 4-
16 turns. Nemoud can also fly at the rate given above,
and can become ethereal at will.
Harrus the Falcon: AC2 MV3/30 (flying) HD9
HP72 #Ats2 or 1 D5-8/5-8 or 3-12 SD struck only by
magical weapons MR40% Harrus is a huge bird-like
creature with large talons and a wickedly curved beak.
Its vision is more acute than an eagle’s and it can plummet
at a rate of 120". If it attacks in this way, bite damage

and “to hit” are at +4.
Ca’rolk the Sea Lizard: AC-1 MV3/27 HD10
HP80 #Ats1 or 1 D3-30 (bite) or 2-16 (tail swipe) SA
over turns small craft SD struck only by magical weapons
MR20% Ca’rolk is a terrible sight, a crocodilian reptile
fully 40’ in length from snout to tail. It normally bites
but its tail can easily crush the ribs of a giant if need be.
The creature is so strong that it can capsize boats: It has
a 25% chance of capsizing a vessel of up to 40’ long, a
50% chance of capsizing a 30’ vessel, a 75% chance of
upsetting a 20’ vessel. Any vessel of 10’ or smaller is
automatically capsized.
Other Manifestations: Trithereon manifests himself to
his followers during times of oppression or danger.
During these times he can cause the bells of his temples
to ring, preferably when there is no wind so that the
faithful know that it is a sign from him. During the fall
of Geoff it is said that the bell of the Halls of the Hunter
(the foremost church in Gorna) rang continuously for a
week.
He has also been known to manifest his sign,
the pursuit rune, in the middle of the ceremonial flames
of the faithful. This is normally taken to be a sign of
approval from the Hunter. Any worshipper putting his
weapon hand into the flames and not suffering burns is
seen as particularly blessed. This is seen as a sign of
Trithereon’s favor and marks the one so exposed as a
“favored one”.
Very rarely weapons normally displayed in the
halls of worship move under Trithereon’s instruction,
dancing through the air in a form of aerial combat. The
skill with which they are “wielded” and the ferocity of
the “combat” are seen as omens and clues by his priests.
Weapons so affected are viewed as religious artifacts by
the faith and if lost will be recovered at all costs. Weapons
used by Trithereon in this manner are recognisable by
the pursuit rune burnt into their tip. A rare few of these
weapons have thereafter exhibited magical abilities,
including vorpal properties and the ability to “dance” as
the sword of the same name.
The Church
Clergy: Cleric (20%), Crusader (40%),
Specialty Priests (40%)
Alignment: CG
Turn Undead: C: Yes, Cru:No, SP: No
Cmnd Undead: C: No, Cru:No, SP: No
All clergy of Trithereon receive the Religion
non-weapon proficiency for free.
The hierarchy of the faith is quite simple.
Positions of power within the church are all reserved for
those who gain spells from their god, specifically members
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of the priest class. Lay worshippers can be of any class,
but many are conjurers, good- or neutrally-aligned
thieves, and rangers.
As befits a chaotic clergy the hierarchy of the
church is relatively simple. It consists of 4 basic levels,
the lowest of which are the Hopeful Initiates (1st – 3rd
level). Next in the hierarchy are the Sacred Sons and
Daughters of Trithereon (4th – 6th level) followed by the
leaders of the individual temples dedicated to Trithereon
who are known as High Fathers or Mothers of Trithereon.
These individuals are normally of at least 7th level. Finally
there are the Master Priests and Priestess. These powerful
folk lead the worship of Trithereon across whole countries
and it is they whom the Knights of the Chase report to.
A “Favored One’s” (a member of the clergy who
has put his hand inside the ceremonial flame and not
been injured) opinion is greatly respected among the rest
of the clergy. In council his words carry more weight
than others of his level. Many “Favored Ones” tattoo a
pursuit rune on their forearm surrounded by flames. They
are particularly fanatical in the service of their god and
some have received divine assistance from Trithereon
himself.
Trithereon’s followers are viewed by the general
populace as hot heads with ready swords and tongues.
Although not evil they can cause considerable disorder,
making those in authority wary of them and their
practices. The bell ringing and constant weapon practice
means that only followers of Trithereon tend to live near
the temple, as unbelievers are driven away by the almost
constant noise.
Temples of Trithereon are built of durable stone
and are well able to resist attack. They are always built
with an eye to defense, and all contain a bell tower from
which the faithful can be called to worship. The bell in
this tower is crafted out of solid gold and is the most
valuable item in the temple unless the church is extremely
poor. In this case the main goal of that temple will be to
accumulate enough money to commission such a bell.
His priests are always battle ready, and his temples always
maintain extensive armories which to arm the faithful in
times of need. Many worshippers are trained warriors
and so many temples also boast weaponsmiths and
armorers dedicated to making weapons and armor for
the faithful.

Dogma: The greatest good is freedom; Denial of this is
the greatest evil. To ignore this is a mortal sin. This evil
must be destroyed, as must all those who practice it. To
achieve this no sacrifice is too dear; the end justifies the
means.
The faithful have several sayings, three of which
are detailed below:
♦ “Summoned by Trithereon” means that one has heard
the calling of The Hunter and joined the church.
♦ “He has the eyes of Harrus” means that the object of
the statement is considered to be very perceptive.
♦ “By the Baton” An oath of the faithful.
Day-to-Day Activities: Each temple has a bell that is
rung to call the faithful to worship. On normal days the
bell is rung once at sunset. On Godsdays it is rung every
hour on the hour from dawn until midnight. The ringing
typically lasts for about one minute and tends to mean
that only followers of Trithereon live close to the temple.
Services to Trithereon include the afore
mentioned bell ringing, the parading of new converts
(known as Hopeful Initiates) to the faith, the displaying
of weaponry and the veneration of ceremonial flames.
In the west the priesthood favors martial displays of
weaponry while in the central Flanaess veneration of the
Ceremonial Flame is seen as central to the faith. The
priesthood also spends much time training their faithful
in self-defence and in the use of weapons, notably the
spear. The leader of the temple will also regularly
harangue the faithful on the value of freedom.
Tithes to Trithereon are typically steep although
there is no set percentage of a worshippers wealth that
must be donated. In areas where worshippers have been
displaced from their homelands they give as much as
they can afford, as they believe that this will allow them
to return to their homes quicker. The priesthood also
hires adventuring parties to recover wealth for them and
in borderlands hires them to strike deep into enemy
territory. Monies gained are spent on hiring men-at-arms
and for agitating for assistance from the country they
shelter in to reclaim their homeland.
The clergy also organises “street justice” when
it is able. In the countryside its priests act as spies and
border patrollers, working with rangers and other
woodsmen to ward against incursions by evil humanoids
or despots. The church recruits rangers in rural areas
and thieves in towns to teach covert warfare techniques.
Major Centres of Worship: Major centers of worship
for Trithereon focus around disputed borderlands and
conquered territory. Western Gran March has many
converts to the faith, as does the Yeomanry whose
worshippers are mainly clustered on the border with the
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Tors. His faith is also well established in Furyondy where
it is led by Master Priestess Cataryna (a 13th -level
priestess) who has established a major temple of the faith
in Chendl, capital of the country. The Free City of
Greyhawk also has a temple dedicated to the Summoner,
led by Janziduur Euroz-slayer. It is a small temple in
size, but until recently had much influence due to
Janziduur’s control of a member of the ruling oligarchy,
Laup Coburn. His worshippers also create a lot more
trouble than their numbers would seem to allow.
After the fall of Geoff to the giant and humanoid
hordes the semi-independent town of Hochoch has
“enjoyed” a large influx of the faithful. The existing
temple (The Hall of the Avenger’s Blade) has been rebuilt
and expanded with the purchase of many of the
surrounding buildings after it was destroyed by catapaults
in the Battle of Hochoch. Weapons practice and worship
go on here daily. The leader, Master Priest Danollen
Redblade, a native of Geoff, constantly sponsors
adventuring companies in their forays into Geoff. He
also dispatches small companies of faithful across the
Javan to gather intelligence on events in his homeland.
Affiliated Orders:
Knights of the Chase - Knights of the Chase
are either fighters or priests of Trithereon who rove
throughout a country seeking out those who oppress
others. Knights have been seen in Gran March, Hochoch,
Sterich, the former lands of the Shield Lands and the
lands of the former Iron League. Several individuals
have also been reported to be active in the Almor area.
These individuals are very devoted to their deity,
as theirs is a life of loneliness. Without exception these
knights are extremely individualistic and used to acting
on their own initiative. The only people that the Knights
will take orders from are Master Priests or Priestess. They
are merciless opponents and relentlessly hunt down
transgressors. Those caught are never turned over to
the authorities but are dealt with by the Knight in
question.
All are mounted on war-horses and skilled in
both broad sword and shield. There is a disproportional
number of half-elves and half-orcs within this order (many
of whom are multi-classed) due to the unhappy
circumstances surrounding the birth of many of these
individuals.
Members are normally encountered alone but
groups have been encountered when some great
oppression needs to be overcome. They are easily
distinguishable in their blue chain mail emblazoned with
a silver pursuit rune. (A few of the knights have the
rune in etched in gold and this signifies an individual of
great prowess). Members will never turn away from those
in need of rescue or protection as this is seen as a terrible

sin unless they are themselves guilty of oppression.
Church leaders can always request (and get) their
assistance. Once again as befits a chaotic order there are
no other organized groups affiliated with the church of
Trithereon.
The Magsmen’s Brotherhood - The
Magsmen’s Brotherhood before the Greyhawk Wars was
the pre-eminent thieves’ guild in the western Sheldomar
Valley having sizeable contingents in all the cities of Geoff
and Sterich. When both countries fell to the advancing
humanoid and giant hordes the surviving Magsmen fled
to western Keoland and Hochoch. The most senior
guildsman to escape to Hochoch was Cloyer Bulse, who
is both a Geoffite and a patriot famous for helping defeat
the menace of the Drow some years previously. Now older
and wiser he aids the Hall of Vengeance surreptitiously
both with intelligence of Hochoch and the surrounding
area and with funds to help Danollen fight his war of
liberation. Danollen is not aware of the true source of
this aid, thinking that Cloyer’s intermediary is a wealthy
exiled merchant known as Jovan of the City of the
Hornwood
The Knights of the March - The Knights of
the March can trace their roots back to the time of
Keoland’s northward expansion into Gran March and
Bissel. Originally led by Valerius the Chivalrous, they
were an order mainly devoted to Heironeous. After the
successful conquest of Bissel around 400CY the order
slowly began to be supplanted by the Knights of the
Watch. By 450CY they had all but ceased to exist,
although the fortifications and towers built by them still
bore their sigil: the axe of Heironeous crossed with the
black lion of Keoland.
Beek Gwenders was one of the heroes who, along
with Clover Bulse and others, ended the menace of the
Drow to Sterich after the capital was enclosed in a large
black bubble of fiendish design. So shocked was he by
what he witnessed beneath the Crystalmists that when
he returned to his native Hochoch he began to carefully
build a network of spies and informants dedicated to
keeping the town and its environs free of all outside
influence. The Knights now patrol the Rushmoors, the
Oytwood and the Dim Forest looking for signs of
humanoid encroachment. Before the wars they also used
to range far into Geoff. A follower of Trithereon himself,
many of Beek’s followers also venerate the Vengeful One.
His agents mainly consist of mages, rangers and priests
of Trithereon although in the last few years a few of
Mayaheine’s faithful have also been accepted into the
Knight’s ranks. It should be noted that the Knights are
also opposed to the influence the Gran March is exerting
over Hochoch. To this end Beek’s followers also watch
the Gran March forces within Hochoch’s borders, which
number a full Battle.
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Priestly Vestments: Priests of Trithereon wear purple
or dark blue robes, trimmed with silver or gold to indicate
their position in the church hierarchy. The more ornate
the trim, the more important the wearer. During
especially important events or ceremonies the priests wear
golden red cassocks with the rune of pursuit emblazoned
over the wearer’s heart in silver edged with gold.
The possession of magical chain mail or a
dancing broad sword brings great status to its owner.
Priests always wear an amulet chased with gold on a
golden chain in the shape of the pursuit rune. When
going into battle they also typically wear blue surcoats
over their chain mail with the symbol of their god
emblazoned proudly on its front and back.
Adventuring Garb: When adventuring Trithereon’s
priests are always ready for action. They wear blue or
purple chain mail with the pursuit rune emblazoned over
their heart signifying their devotion to the Hunter. Whilst
“in the field” they must be ready at all times to assist
those in need, particularly those at risk from oppression,
slavery or who have suffered a great wrong. They will
typically carry extra weapons to give to those in need.
Speciality Priests (Avengers)
Requirements: Wisdom 9
Prime Req: Wisdom
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Weapons: Any, but priests of Trithereon must be
proficient in spear and broadsword at 1st-level.
Armor: Chainmail only
Major Spheres: All, Astral, Combat, Guardian,
Healing, Protection, Summoning
Minor Sphere: Chaos, Charm, Necromantic, Sun,
Travellers
Magical Items: Any allowed to priests
Req. Profs: Riding
Bonus Profs: Tracking
♦ Humans, half-elves and half-orcs may be speciality
priests of Trithereon.
♦ Speciality priests of Trithereon suffer no penalty to
their tracking proficiency. (Under First Edition
AD&D rules, priests of Trithereon track as a ranger
of one level lower.)
♦ They can read wizard scrolls of any conjuration/
summoning spells. In addition, they can use any
magical item that invokes conjuration magic. Note
that any monster summoned must be rewarded for
its service.
♦ At 3rd-level a speciality priest of Trithereon can
backstab with an edged weapon for double damage,
as a thief (but damage does not increase with level).
♦ At 5th-level priests of Trithereon may use monster
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summoning spells from the wizard lists as priest vs. the charm affect at +3. If the saving throw fails no
spells of the same level. further attempt can be made to break the spell until sunrise
♦ At 8th-level they may cast animal summoning I once on the next day.
per day. To cast this spell the priest needs only his holy
♦ At 12th-level, avengers may cast animal summoning symbol.
II once per day.
♦ At 16th-level, priests of Trithereon may cast animal Flight of Krelestro
summoning III once per day. (Enchantment)
Sphere: Combat
Tritherian Spells Level: 3
Locate Individual Range : 0
(Divination) Components: V, M
Sphere: Divination Duration: special
Level: 2 Casting Time: 7
Range : 0 Area of Effect: 1 spear
Components: V,S,M Saving Throw: None
Duration: 3rds/lvl This spell empowers a single spear that has been
Casting Time: 6 previously blessed by a priest of Trithereon. At the time
Area of Effect: 20 yds./lvl of casting the priest must be holding the spear. The spell
Saving Throw: neg. increases the spear’s range categories by a factor of three
This spell is a priestly modification of the 2nd- to 30/60/90, and grants a +3 to hit and damage. (Range
level mage spell locate object. It has two versions: penalties must still be observed). The effect lasts for 6
When cast normally it allows the priest to locate rounds or until thrown. As part of the casting the spear
any single known individual in the area of effect. The can be thrown in the same round that the spell is cast.
priest, and any worshippers of Trithereon, will see a blue
haze (much like a will o the wisp) that will lead him to Loosen Bonds
the target at a movement rate of 6. The priest must (Alteration)
concentrate on the individual he wishes find during this Sphere: Charm
time. Level: 3
Cast in reverse this spell hides the location of Range : 0
any single individual from scrying magic for 4 hours. Components: V
The material component for this spell is the Duration:1 round
priest’s holy symbol, and if cast in reverse a hair from Casting Time: 1 round
the individual to be hidden. Area of Effect: 10’ rds./lvl.
Saving Throw: None
Trithereon’s Mark By casting this spell the priest forces all bonds
(Charm) in the area of effect to expand slightly so that those trapped
Sphere: Charm can free themselves. The spell does not open locks but
Level: 2 would affect iron collars, rope and chains. After 1 round
Range : Touch has passed the bonds revert to their normal size, trapping
Components: V, S,M anyone still entrapped.
Duration: 2rds/lvl
Casting Time: 4 Track
Area of Effect: Individual (Divination)
Saving Throw: Neg. Sphere: Divination
Priests casting this spell must touch the recipient Level: 3
on the forehead with his right hand. The spell brings Range : 0
into being a pursuit rune centred between the recipients Components: V, S, M
eyes which lasts for 2rounds per level and fades at the Duration: 3rds/lvl
expiration of the spell. The rune confers +3 to all saving Casting Time: 7
throws against mind altering magic including such affects Area of Effect: 20’ R
as a vampires gaze. Saving Throw: None
If cast on a creature that is already charmed the Once invoked this spell allows the priest to
spell allows that individual to make another saving throw clearly see the tracks of the creature desired. The level
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of the priest casting this spells allows the tracking of Trithereon’s Retribution
creatures over a variety of terrain: (necromancy)
Sphere: necromantic
5th - 6th Soft or muddy ground Level: 5
7th - 9th Thick brush, vines or reeds Range : touch
10-11th Occasional signs of passage, dust Components: V, S
12th - 13th Normal ground, wood floor Duration: 1 day/caster lvl.
14th -15th Rocky ground or shallow water Casting Time: 6
16th + Deep water Area of Effect: 1 individual
Saving Throw: Neg.
The priests needs his holy symbol to cast the This spell is only used on those considered to
spell and to be able to visualize the creature to be tracked be wrongdoers when measured against the precepts of
or to know its name. All normal modifiers for tracking the faith. Those “eligible” include slave holders,
apply. dictators, brutal army officers and those who oppress
others. It can also be cast on those who have perpetrated
some terrible wrong.
Track Teleport To cast this spell the priest must physically touch the
(Divination) recipient.
Sphere: Divination This spell has two effects:
Level: 4 ♦ First, it places a pursuit rune on the recipient’s
Range: special forehead that cannot be removed.
Components: V, S ♦ Second, when the target commits an act of violence
Duration: 1 round aimed at the oppressed the target suffers a like
Casting Time: 4 amount of damage. This damage occurs in exactly
Area of Effect:1 individual the same place as it does on the original recipient.
Saving Throw: Neg. i.e. if a slave is struck in the face then the target will
Casting this spell allows the priest to be aware exhibit a similar bruise and take the same amount of
of the destination of any teleport or dimension door spell physical damage.
used in the previous round. The information is gained
in the form of a mental picture good enough for small If this spell is used improperly on a creature the priest
details to be made out. The caster must witness the spell must atone for his sin or loose all spell casting abilities
to be tracked to be able to effectively cast this spell, and be ejected from the priesthood. Priests will normally
otherwise there is only a 5% chance per caster level of be required to undertake a mission consummate to their
the right location being divined. A roll of 96-00 always abilities.
indicates failure, showing the priest an erroneous location. If the target creature makes its saving throw vs. spells
If the target creature makes its saving throw no then the spell has no effect. This saving throw is made
information about its location can be gained. The saving at -1 per 4 caster levels.
throw is made at -1 for every 3 levels of the caster.
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Of Oerth and Altar
Joramy, The Raging Volcano
By Paul M. Rokuskie (Jachyras@aol.com)
Art by Greg Allen (Greg_Allen@longmfg.com)
Joramy
(Maiden of Disputes, Mistress of Heat,
The Furious Inferno, The Raging
Volcano)
Lesser Power of the Elemental Plane of Fire, N
(NG)
Portfolio: Fire, volcanos, wrath, anger, quarrels
Aliases: None
Domain The Elemental Plane of Fire/The
Name: Hearth
Superior: None
Allies: Kurell, Pelor, Sunnis, Zaaman Rul
Foes: Beltar, Erythnul, Imix, Ogremoch,
Procan, Pyremius
Symbol: Brass relief of a woman's face with
multi-colored fiery hair & ruby eyes
Wor. Align: N (NG)
Joramy (JUR-ah-mee) is the goddess of fire,
volcanos, wrath, anger and quarrels. Her holy symbol
is a brass relief of a woman's face with multi-colored
fiery hair and ruby eyes. She is primarily worshipped
by fire elementalists and sages interested in inner-
planar affairs.
Joramy's clericy has seen a recent surge in
followers as her worship expands out of the volcanic
regions. These new followers are attracted to the anger
and wrath aspects of Joramy's power because of the
recent wars. Many people were displaced from their
homes, had a personal loss of family or friends, and
hold a great enmity towards those creatures that
brought this time of despair upon them. These people
want to regain what they lost or make the people that
caused their suffering pay. Joramy's followers offer a
way to accomplish what these people desire and set a
good example based on what Joramy is like.
Joramy is an extremely passionate goddess.
She takes her beliefs very seriously, is quick to anger
and will not give up easily. She doesn't believe in
holding back her emotions or using diplomacy as a tool
to accomplish her goals. She has an explosive temper
and will push her point (either through combat, magic
or a heated debate) until she is satisfied with the
outcome. And woe be the creature that crosses her in
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some way as to give offense, because she will not rest
until satisfaction has been achieved. She is relentless in
the pursuit of her sense of "right and wrong" and
doesn't care who gets in the way. She uses these
qualities and directs them in a way to do the most good
and strike a blow against those that would wish to harm
her or her followers. She has offered Prince Zaaman
Rul sanctuary in her realm while he recuperates from
his terrible defeat against Imix. She also openly helps
Princess Sunnis conspire against the evil tyrant
Ogremoch of the Elemental Plane of Earth. Both these
evil powers have angered Joramy in the past and she
will see them pay for this.
Joramy's home rests on the cusp of the
boundary between the Elemental Plane of Fire and the
Para-Elemental Plane of Magma, where she has been
seeking additional. On the Elemental Plane of Fire,
Joramy has a passing relationship with Kossuth,
Tyrant-King of the fire elementals. They both leave the
other alone. She considers the efreet to be the greatest
threat next to Imix on the Elemental Plane of Fire
because of their evil attitudes and actions. Her
followers keep close tabs on these evil genies and their
vile City of Brass. From here the efreet, under the
leadership of the Grand Sultan, enslave anyone that
comes within their long grasp, even followers of
Joramy. Many a poor efreet has suffered for such an
outrage. Both parties keep a close eye on the other but
hostilities have yet to grow in size. This could easily
change if Joramy takes offense to anything the efreet
do in the future.
On the Para-Elemental Plane of Magma,
Joramy seeks to expand her worship. Her only rival for
power is the supposed "Master of the Lava Mephits",
Chilimbra. This evil tyrant cannot hold a candle to
Joramy and many lava mephits and magmen are taking
to worship Joramy. This conversion is drawing the
attention of many other deities in the Inner Planes and
could bring about a conflict at some future point.
Joramy also has some longstanding enmities
with a few other deities not found on the Inner Planes.
Her greatest enemity is with Pyremius, the Suel power
of murder and fire, who stole his fire aspect from
Joramy's ally Ranet after weakening her with poison.
Pyremius has corrupted Ranet's life-giving power and
uses it to further the cause of murder and mayhem
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through arson and pyromania. Pyremius has also taken
to sending omens and messages to followers of Joramy,
enticing them to do his dirty work in Joramy's name.
Erythnul started a conflict with Joramy because of his
envy and hatred over Joramy's beauty and power.
Erythnul has repeatedly tried to thwart Joramy's plans
for expansion by setting about schemes to endanger her
followers and mar her name. This has brought Joramy's
wrath and anger into the situation, and she will not rest
until Erythnul has paid for his interference. Beltar
requires the sacrifices of numerous creatures. Since
Joramy's followers live in some of the areas where
Beltar's priests are, these unfortunate people have
found their way onto to the sacrifical block. Joramy is
extremely angry about this practice and seeks to bring
the loss of her follower's lives as sacrifices to an end.
These situations are ready to turn into all out wars with
these clerics, and priests from either side will attack the
other upon sight.
Joramy has few allies among the native
Powers of Oerth. Because of the situations Joramy has
with Pyremius, Erythnul & Beltar, Kurell keeps
himself on Joramy's good side out of fear of her wrath
and nothing else. He is biding his time to extract
revenge for some personal slight he feels was made
against him. Pelor, however, respects Joramy's wrath
and ability to wield a strong source of heat and light to
burn the forces of evil and drive out the darkness. He
will sometimes aid Joramy in a cause directly related to
Oerth, particularly one that will see an end to some
great evil or darkness.
Joramy has a long and storied past. Some of
the earliest legends about her are nearly two thousand
years old, and concern her role in creating an artifact
known as Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale. This
item is partially named after the most notorious owner
of the item, Queen Ehlissa, who ruled with an iron fist
for many centuries with the help of this item. Its
powers are a direct link to the numerous aspects of
Joramy and reflect this in its functions. The artifact has
been lost for many centuries and would be a prize that
any follower of Joramy would gladly kill for.
In the past, the strength of Joramy's worship
has fluctuated greatly. At one time she was the most
prominent deity worshiped in the Hellfurnaces and the
surrounding area until the Rain of Colorless Fire
(which she unjustly took some of the blame for because
of her fire aspect). When the migrating Suel passed
through Slerotin's tunnel, they caused much destruction
in the underground areas of the Hellfurnaces and many
followers were killed or forced to serve new deities.
Since that time her influence in the Flanees has been
slowly re-growing until recently.
Joramy's Realm, known as The Hearth, can be
found on the Elemental Plane of Fire at the border of
Fire and the Para-Elemental Plane of Magma. Because
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of Joramy's interest in the Para-Elemental Plane of
Magma, her realm can exist in both Planes at once, if
she so desires it to. The Hearth's primary feature is a
volcano of such enormity that no other can rival it
anywhere in the Multiverse. It is long rumored that this
is the birthplace of all Magma and that portals exist
deep within this realm that feed all volcanos around the
Prime Material Plane and its many crystal spheres.
Lava is constantly flowing from the volcano's center
and its uncountable vents. The smell of sulfur is so
pervasive in this realm that everyone must make a save
vs. death magic every turn or pass out from the
overwhelming stench. The petitioners that reside here
are always in a constant state of anger and will take it
out on the first creature they encounter that gives them
offense. This could either be a rather harsh tongue-
lashing or an all out fight. This realm is truly one of the
many wonders of Elemental Fire and Magma at its
grandest.
Joramy's Avatar (Priest 25, Fighter 18)
Joramy appears as a beautiful human woman
cloaked in a robe made of lava that swirls with the
randomness of the tides of magma. Her hair is wisps of
multi-colored fire (the colors depending on the
intensity of the flame) that dance around her perfectly
formed powder white face. Her fiery red ruby eyes
glisten from the heat and flames that surround her.
When she speaks, a deep booming voice erupts from
her that sends shock waves to all those around her.
Joramy carries The Flaming Hand, a staff
made of brass that is topped with a piece of pumice
formed into the shape of a clenched fist. At will, she
can summon forth
Blazing Wrath, a two
handed sword made of
pure fire that will not
only do normal sword
damage, but will also
cause an additional
1d10 points of heat
damage. (This is in
addition to Joramy's
own personal body
heat). She prefers to
use her spells and
natural abilities before
resorting to the staff
and sword, but she
will use either with
deadly force.
When Joramy wants to travel the Prime
Material Plane and not be noticed she takes the form of
a tall, beautiful, demure human woman in her early 20's
with bright red hair. She is very soft spoken but head
strong in all matters.
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AC -6; MV 15; HP 140; THAC0 3; #AT 1
DMG: 1d8 + 4 (Staff) / 2d10 + 7 (2H Sword)
MR: 90% (45%); SZ M (6')
STR:18 DEX:19 CON:18 INT:22 WIS:18 CHA:18
Spells W: Any fire or earth spell; P: 11/11/10/10/9/8/4
Saves: PPDM 4 , RSW 2 , PP 5 , BW 2 , Sp 2
Special Att/Def: Joramy is immune to all forms of fire
and earth (spells, breath weapons, natural events, etc.).
Because of the intense heat generated by the goddess,
all those that stand within 30 feet of her (even those
with natural immunities to fire) will receive 1d10
points of heat damage every round, no save. For the
same reason, any magical weapon that hits her in
combat will need to make a save vs. magical fire or be
totally destroyed. Normal weapons get no save and are
automatically destroyed. Magical plusses will count to
the save, and frost brands get an additional +3 to their
saves. Anything that Joramy willingly touches will
burst into flames and be destroyed unless a save vs.
magical fire is made. She also has it within her power
to extinguish or intensify any fire source within her
sight, either magical or natural.
The robe that Joramy
wears, known as Searing Mirage,
acts like a cloak of displacement;
The Flaming Hand is a +2 staff
of the elements, and Blazing
Wrath acts like a +3 two handed
flame tongue. She can command
any fire or magma creature
within 100 feet of her to
unfailingly do her bidding
without having to concentrate.
These fire and magma creatures
are also enhanced within her
presence by 2 HD for the
duration of their time in Joramy's
service. This increase affects
THAC0, hit points, damage, size
and saves.
Joramy can only be hit
by +3 or better magical weapons
and has access to all fire and
earth based spells, be they mage
or cleric. These spells cast by
Joramy's avatar receive an additional point of damage
per dice. She does not have access to water or air spells
of any kind.
Special Weakness: Being a creature of fire and heat,
any water or cold based spell will have a greater effect
on Joramy's avatar. These spells will cause an
additional point of damage per dice rolled and her
magic resistance is only 45% when dealing with these
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kinds of spells. Any such spell used against Joramy,
however, will bring her full attention upon the creature
casting them against her.
Other Manifestations
Joramy will sometimes take the appearance of
a powerful elemental creature to survey the
surrounding territory. At other times she will take the
form of a large geyser of lava erupting from the
ground. Joramy also sends omens of warning in the
guise of minor volcanic eruptions, lava flowing in the
wrong direction, strange smells associated with fire or
lava or pumice turning back into lava.
On the Inner Planes, Joramy is served by
numerous Fire and Magma creatures including: fire
elementals, magma para-elementals, magmen, grues,
ruvkova, salamanders, azer, fire bats, rogue efreet, fire
giants, and fire and lava mephits.
The Church
Clergy: Clerics (30%), specialty priests
(70%)
Alignment: N or NG
Turn Undead: C: Yes, at priest level -2 ;
SP: Yes, at priest level -2.
Command Undead: C: No, SP: No
All priests of Joramy receive the following
bonus proficiencies free of charge: fire building and
survival, desert. They are required to learn blind
fighting and spellcraft without any penalties due to
class. Clerics and specialty priests can turn undead as if
they were 2 levels less. The clergy of Joramy is made
up of humans, dwarves and gnomes.
Joramy's clerics customarily stay in areas of
great heat and volcanic activity like the Hellfurnaces or
deep underground caverns open to lava flows, but her
worship has become more widespread over the past
few decades and made its way across the Flanaess.
Recently her worship has been increasing in more
"unusual" areas like major cities and port towns. Most
of the new areas of worship have been ravaged by the
recent wars. Here, her priests are preaching the clericy
dogma but stressing certain aspects of Joramy's power
(anger, wrath and quarrels) to those smart enough to be
enlightened by the instructing priests. These priests
honor the Mistress of Fire with large bonfires that burn
round the clock all year long in these "cold" areas. The
strongest areas of worship, though, are still those
around volcanos, lava flows and hot springs.
Natural shrines and temples are always
located near a great source of heat like a lava pit,
volcanic geyser or a huge bonfire. These areas are
always extremely hot and uncomfortable to those not
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properly protected from there severe effects. No special
building is erected or unique design used to distinguish
these areas as a temple. Only the great force of nature
itself stands as testament to Joramy's great power. This
is usually why her worship has remained in isolated
areas of the Flanaess until recently.
The clerics of Joramy are responsible for the
maintenance of shrines, temples and holy areas and
perform all the necessary rituals in their upkeep. They
give guidance and counsel to the followers of Joramy
by interpreting omens and signs. They mediate disputes
by becoming passionately involved and usually solve
the problem through extreme measures. Because of the
recent wars, many people have become receptive to
Joramy's priests and the attendance and interest in the
temples has grown.
Specialty priests are the ones that travel
around the Flanaess and spread the word of Joramy.
These representatives of the Mistress of Heat spend
their days seeking out new forms of elemental fire
magic and those that employ it. They then try to
convert these mages to their way of thinking so as to
spread the word of Joramy faster. Since these potential
converts deal with elemental fire already, half the
argument is already won in the minds of these priests.
The specialty priests also seek out angry people and
areas of great quarrels to intercede and become
involved in. The potential for converts are enormous in
these people and these priests are right there to spread
the word.
The clergy is ordered by the following titles.
These names represent the many stages and intensities
that flames undergo as it progresses to becoming hotter
and brighter. Titles are given at each new level
achieved up to 12th Level. Novices (0-Level) of Joramy
are called Kindling. Priests begin with the title of
Wisps (1st Level) and continue on with Yellow Flame,
Orange Flame, Red Flame, Blue Flame, Green Flame,
White Flame, Flame Master, Flame Lord, Searing
Lord, Illustrious Geyser and finally Grand Lava
Master.
After this final title is achieved, any level
advancement made by the priest beyond 12th Level,
they will not receive a new title. The leader of the
church (a priest of at least 12th level) is known as the
Hearth Master in deference to Joramy's Realm name.
There can only be one Hearth Master at any one time
but many Grand Lava Masters. The Hearth Master has
achieved this position either through combat, great
deeds done in the Mistress's name or passionately
arguing their way to the top.
Dogma: Fire is everything. It is the building block and
ultimate destroyer of all, the end and the beginning of
life. Emotions are the tides that flow with the ever-
changing currents of magma. Express your anger
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strongly and passionately throw yourself into any
quarrel. Never let another stand in your way of what
you know as right for they shall feel my wrath. When
you get involved in an argument or quarrel, you do so
with passion, emotion and especially anger. Heated
arguments help you get closer to perfection. And if you
get a little hot under the collar, heaven help the soul
that stands in your way. They will get burned for their
efforts.
Day-to-day activities: Worshipers of Joramy usually
venerate the Mistress of Heat by arguing, getting
angry, avenging a wrong done to them or building
fires. Nothing special is usually done to celebrate her
on a daily basis. The priests will bless any cooking
fires and praise Joramy for the gift of heat and warm
meals
Important Ceremonies: When a volcano erupts, a
great quarrel begins between powerful parties (war,
arguments between priesthoods, families or countries)
or some great injustice has been avenged, the priests
will perform a special ceremony honoring Joramy's
power. In the natural areas of extreme heat described
earlier and in the temples dedicated to Joramy, grand
ceremonies are held every season when Celene and
Luna are both new moons {25th Readying, 18th
Flocktime, 11th Goodmonth, 4th Ready'Reat}.
Sacrifices of expensive gems, valuable metals and rare
stones are thrown into the heat source and impressive
displays of elemental fire magic are used to intensify
the natural flames and heat. This makes the ceremonies
around these areas (the bonfires can be over 40-foot of
burning material with the flames reaching well over
100-feet) more impressive and grand in the complete
darkness. The 11th day of Goodmonth is the holiest day
of the year because it is one of the hottest days of high
summer. The only other days important to the faith are
those honoring the anniversaries of great eruptions of
volcanos in the past. .
Major Centers of Worship: The Hellfurnaces and the
villages at their base have the largest concentration of
worshipers around the Flanaess. The great volcanos,
lava pits and open geysers of the mountain range serve
as the numerous shrines and altars dedicated to Joramy.
Here one can experience the full worship of the
goddess. In the major cities around the Flanaess where
the Mistress's worship has grown (Hardby, Loftwick,
Greyhawk and Dyvers to name a few) there are either
natural hot springs or great bonfires that the priests
maintain at roaring levels. These "city temples" are
enclosed in a red stone structure, (formed like an
Olman-style temple or a stepped pyramid) which is
heated to unbearable levels by the natural event. The
roof of the building is open to the sky so that the
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flames and wisps of heat escaping from the building
resemble a volcano erupting, which lights up the
evening sky. Recently, priests have been investigating
the sites of natural forest fires that have burned
hundreds of acres as other possible holy areas.
Affiliated Orders: Several of Joramy's temples
maintain their own fighting and mage orders. The
Fellowship of the Hearth consists of fire elementalists
and sages that seek out or research new forms of
elemental fire magic or secrets of the Elemental Plane
of Fire and Para-Elemental Plane of Magma. They use
this knowledge to defend the temples and followers of
the Mistress as well as teaching these new skills to the
faithful. Members of the Fellowship are distinguished
by the red coloring of their hair by dyes or berries,
even those members with natural red hair color.
The Order of the Crimson Fury is a secret
society made up of rogues that make sure that the
Maiden of Disputes' will is done. The Order is charged
with inciting anger and quarrels in new areas of
worship so that the specialty priests have receptive ears
to hear the word of Joramy. The Order also keeps
established areas of worship in a state of anger and
heated arguments worthy of the Maiden. Members of
the Order carry a small symbol of a crimson colored
female face with a look of anger somewhere on their
person.
The Order of Knights of the Blazing Wrath is
made up of fighters and clerics. Their symbol is a two-
handed sword afire, and members of this order are
known to stoop to low deeds to acquire a two-handed
flaming tongue sword. The Knights of the Blazing
Wrath are charged with defending the holy areas and
temples of the Raging Inferno. When an argument
needs to be resolved or some injustice needs to be
avenged, the Knights go forth and bring the full wrath
of the Maiden upon the guilty. Sane people run in fear
from these knights as they bring the scourge of Joramy
upon all that get in their way. Numerous adventuring
companies have also taken Joramy as a patron, chiefly
those whose treks regularly bring them deep into the
Hellfurnaces.
Priestly Vestments: Priests will never wear any armor.
They wear light fitting clothes similar to a toga. These
vestments are all colored white and a colored sash
corresponding to their level will display each priest's
title. Once beyond the color range a design is
embalmed over the section of cloth near the heart. A
red flame forFlame Master, a black flame with a white
tipfor the Flame Lord, a green flame for the Searing
Lord, a column of golden flamesfor Illustrious Geyser
and an erupting volcano for the Grand Lava Master.
The Hearth Master wears a multi-colored toga
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representing the many colors of flame that they are
responsible to direct.
Adventuring Garb: Priests of the Raging Volcano
may wear sturdy clothes and boots, but must wear their
sash or insignia of rank at all times. They cannot wear
armor of any kind(including bracers) or bear shields,
but may use other protective devices (bracers, rings,
cloaks, etc.). All priests will carry a blackened walking
staff topped with a clenched fist, which may be used in
combat or abandoned for another weapon.
Specialty Priests (The Flaming Hand)
Requirements: Strength 15, Constitution 15,
Wisdom 9
Prime Req: Strength, Constitution
Alignment: N, NG
Weapons: Any flail, hammer, mace,
morningstar, pick, staff
Armor: None
Major Spheres: All, Charm, Combat, Creation,
Elemental (Fire, Earth), Guardian,
Protection, Sun
Minor Spheres: Divination, Healing, Necromantic,
Summoning
Magical Items: Any available to priests and fire
elementalists
Req. Profs: blind-fighting, spellcraft
Bonus Profs: fire-building, survival; desert
• Priests gain major access to the Animal sphere
while on the Elemental Plane of Fire or Para-
Elemental Plane of Magma. They can only control
animentals (PlaneScape Monstrous Compendium
III, pg. 14-15)
• At 1st level, the priest will receive a +2 bonus to
saves made vs. fire damage, a -2 vs. all cold and
water related spells and is protected by a
permanent endure heat spell
• At 3rd level, the priest can use an ability similar to
the 1st level mage spell taunt (1x/day) when
involved in an argument
• At 5th level, the priest can use an ability similar to
the 2nd level mage spell ESP (1x/day) to help in a
quarrel or argument
• At 7th level, the priest can use an ability similar to
the 3rd level mage spell suggestion (1x/day) to
influence a creature to become angry and
quarrelsome
• At 9th level, the priest can learn and cast a mage
spell of 1st thru 3rd level that deals with the element
of fire or magma. These spells replace a priest
spell of the corresponding level and must be
prayed for by the priest before they can be added
to their spell list
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• At 10th level, the priest can add an additional point
of damage per dice on all fire-related spells and
targets receive a -1 to their saves vs. elemental fire
magic cast by the priest
• At 12th level, the priest can use an ability that has
the same effects as the magical item scarab of
enraged enemies (once per week)
• At 14th level, the priest can learn and cast a mage
spell of 1st thru 5th level that deals with the element
of fire or magma. These spells replace a priest
spell of the corresponding level and must be
prayed for by the priest before they can be added
to their spell list
Joramy's Spells
Burning Eyes (Charm)
1st Level
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 2
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: Neg.
This spell causes the priest's eyes to glow and
look like flames. The caster must then concentrate on
one creature within visual and sound range and make
eye contact. Once the creature makes eye contact with
the priest and hear what they say, they must make a
save vs. spell, adjusted for wisdom. Those that make
the save, nothing occurs and they can act normally.
Those that fail the save vs. spell begin to argue with the
priest. As long as the target creature can understand the
language the priest is speaking in and makes eye
contact, they can be affected by the spell. The creature
will continue to argue with the priest until they are
either attacked, can no longer see or hear the priest or
the priest ends his argument. If the argument is poor or
to complicated for the target creature, they receive
another save vs. spell with a +4 adjustment. Once a
creature makes their save, they can act normally.
Creatures without sight, unable to hear, undead of any
sort, and magical
constructs are
unaffected by this
spell.
Rage (Charm)
2nd Level
Range: 80 yards
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: 1 creature
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Saving Throw: Neg.
This spell allows the caster to cause one
intelligent creature to become so enraged that they halt
all other activities and attack the nearest creature with
their hands or weapon, not spells. The targeted creature
must make a save vs. spell (adjusted for wisdom) to
avoid the effects of the spell. Those that fail their save,
attack with an additional +1 "to hit" and damage for the
duration of the spell. If the creature makes the initial
save, any subsequent attempt to use this spell on them
will afford the creature a cumulative +1 to their save
vs. spell each time the priest tries to use this spell on
them.
Frenzy (Charm)
3rd Level
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 7
Area of Effect: The caster
Saving Throw: Special
This spell allows the priest to make
themselves so angry that they attack all creatures in
melee with an additional +2 "to hit" and damage for the
duration of the spell. They cannot cast or perform any
other activities except fight in melee during the spells
duration. The priest can choose to end their frenzy by
making a save vs. spell, adjusted for wisdom. If they
fail the save, they continue to fight. They can attempt
to end the spell every round with an additional +1 to
their save to return to normal. If there are no further
enemies to fight and the caster is still in their frenzy,
they will attack the nearest creature, even an ally, until
the spell ends or they make a save vs. spell. The
material component is the priest's holy symbol and a
tooth from a wild or aggressive animal.
Flaming Cloak (Protection, Elemental Fire)
3rd Level
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: The caster
Saving Throw: None
This spell creates a shimmering aura of flames
around the spellcaster, similar to the 4th level mage
spell fire shield. This spell creates an mirage effect that
tricks the vision of any creature that is looking and
attacking the caster. It appears that the caster is
standing in one area when in fact they are off a few
feet. This spell bestows similar effects of a cloak of
displacement, or the spell displace self. The first
targetted attack on the spellcaster automaticly misses,
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and subsequent attacks receive a -2 penalty to hit.
Any targetted spell that is directed at the caster gives
the caster a +2 to their saving throw. Examples of these
are: touch spells, disintegrate, finger of death, etc. Area
effect spells, like a fireball, affect the caster normally.
Water or cold-based magic will cause double damage
to the priest protected by this spell but it does not
reduce damage from fire-based spells. Undead, blind
creatures, or magical constructs of any kind are
unaffected by this spell. The material components are
the priest's holy symb ol and a 100gp ruby.
Antagonism
(Enchantment/Charm)
Sphere: Charm
Level: 4
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 7
Area of Effect: 30-foot radius of priest
Saving Throw: Special
This spell causes all creatures within the area
of effect that fail their save vs. spell (adjusted for
Wisdom) to become furious and argumentative. These
creatures will stop what they are doing, including
fighting in melee and spell casting, etc. and argue with
the caster for the duration of the spell. The priest must
continue to argue with the creatures and perform no
other actions (spell casting, melee, etc.) or the targets
are allowed another save vs. spell adjusted for Wisdom
with a +2 bonus. Creatures that are damaged by
another creature or spell effect are also granted another
save vs. spell. Those that make this second save can act
normally, those that fail, continue to argue until the
spell ends or one of the above mentioned criteria
occurs.
Flaming Hands
(Invocation/Evocation)
Sphere: Combat, Elemental Fire
Level: 4
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 7
Area of Effect: One Creature
Saving Throw: 1/2
This spell allows the priest to ignite yellow
flames around their hands and then direct it at any
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target within range. The flames give off light equal to a
torch and do not cause any damage except as noted
below. Once per round the priest may aim his hands at
the target and send forth a burst of flame, attacking as a
fighter of three levels higher (a 9th level priest attacks
as a 12th level fighter.) If successful, the burst of
flame ignites any flammable items on the victim, and
causes 1d4 points of damage per level of the caster
(12d4 maximum), save vs. spell for half damage. The
target of the spell only needs to save on the round that
they are hit with the flames. Multiple attacks on
multiple rounds require a saving throw each time. The
casters' hands remain aflame until the duration of the
spell is over. The caster may perform other activities in
lieu of hurling a fire burst that round, including spell
casting or combat with a weapon, though flammable
objects such as scrolls and material components may
catch fire.
The material component is the priest's holy
symbol and a 50gp ruby, which is destroyed by the
spell.
Boiling Blood
(Alteration, Enchantment/Charm)
Sphere: Charm, Combat
Level: 5
Range: 10 yards/level
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 8
Area of Effect: One Creature
Saving Throw: Special
This spell has two effects on the creature
being targeted with the spell. The first effect is that the
creature goes into a berserker rage and attacks the
nearest creature to them every round, regardless of
them being a friend or foe. The initial saving throw is
made at a -2 penalty, adjusted for wisdom. The creature
is given a saving throw each round to see if they come
out of the rage. The longer the creature is under the
effects of the spell, the harder it is to break out of the
rage. After the first save, another -1 penalty is added
each round to the saving throw.
Secondly, if the creature is under the effects of
the spell for more than one round, their blood begins to
heat up at a rate of one degree per round. If the
creature's blood is heated up more than four degrees
before the effects of the spell end, the creature is
exhausted and unable to move. The creature must then
spend 3 turns for each degree to recover.
Example: the creature is affected for 6 rounds.
They make their save and fall exhausted and must rest
for 2 and half-hours before they can do anything. If the
creature's body temperature increases by eight degrees,
it dies from the extreme change in body temperature.
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The material components are the priest's holy symbol, a
piece of hardened lava and a 100gp ruby.
Heat Wave
(Alteration)
Sphere: Combat, Elemental Fire
Level: 5
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 8
Area of Effect: 40 feet wide, 20 feet high, 10 feet deep
Saving Throw: Neg.
This spell creates a wall of heat that moves
away from the priest at a rate of 10 feet per round. The
wave cannot be turned back towards the caster but a
cone of cold or other similar cold-based magic will
negate its effects. The wave increases the temperature
of the area effected by 90 degrees + 2 degrees/level of
the priest. The wave causes 2d4 + 1 point of damage
per 2 levels of the priest (round down) with a save vs.
spell for half damage. (A 9th level priest would cause
2d4 + 4 points of damage) Because of the intense heat,
those that fail their save vs. spell also have their vision
affected. Creatures become disoriented and their
movement rate is reduced by one third and their "to hit"
probability suffers a -2 penalty for 1d6 rounds. This
spell does double damage to any cold using or
regenerating creatures and no damage to fire based
creatures. The material components are the priest's holy
symbol, pumice, and coal.
Magma Warriors (Abjuration, Summoning)
(Conjuration/Summoning)
Sphere: Elemental Fire, Summoning
Level: 6
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 3 rounds/level
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: 30 Feet
Saving Throw: None
This spell enables the caster to summon
warriors from the Para-Elemental Plane of Magma.
These warriors will protect the caster from physical
harm for the duration of the spell or until they are
destroyed. These special warriors fight with fire swords
that inflict 1d10 points of damage, plus 2d4 points of
heat damage for all those within 10ft of the warrior.
Any cold using, avian, or regenerating creatures take
double damage from these warriors. Any heat-using
creature will only take half damage from the weapon
and no heat damage. These warriors have an armor
class of 2; the hit points of the priest and attack as
fighters 3 levels less than the caster's level. When the
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warriors are destroyed they return to the Para-
Elemental Plane of
Magma. The caster
can summon 1d4
magma warriors. The
material component
for this spell is the
priest's holy symbol,
sulfur, phosphorus,
and a 500 gp ruby.
Transmute Stone to Lava (Alteration, Elemental
Fire & Earth)
6th Level
Range: 100 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 9
Area of Effect: 10-foot cube/level
Saving Throw: Special
The spell turns natural rock or stone into an
equal volume of magma. This spell works like all other
transmute X spells except for two major differences.
Creatures caught in the area of effect suffer an
automatic 2d10 + 5 points of damage each round they
are in the magma. Magical items that provide
protection versus fire will reduce this damage by half.
All flammable items must make a save vs. magical fire
or be destroyed. The only way to revert the magma
back to stone is by casting a dispel magic on the area or
by waiting 1d4 weeks for the magma to cool and
harden. The material components are a piece of
pumice and an open flame.
Volcanic Geyser (Alteration / Elemental Fire)
6th Level
Range: 120 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1 turn
Area of Effect: 60-yard radius
Saving Throw: Special
This spell causes an area of the ground to
open up and vent volcanic lava for 2 rounds. All those
within 30 yards of the eruption take 1d8 points of
damage for every 2 levels of the caster with a save vs.
breath weapon for half damage. Creatures between 31
and 60 yards take 1d8 points of damage for every 4
levels of experience of the caster, also with a save vs.
breath weapon for half damage. Those creatures that
fail their save vs. breath weapon must make individual
saves vs. magical fire for all their personal items.
Flammable items receive a -4 to their save vs. magical
fire. Lava continues to flow from the epicenter for 1
turn after the initial 2 round eruption, inflicting 2d8
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points of damage per round to those standing or

moving through the lava, no save. All those within 10
feet of the lava take 2d6 points of heat damage and 1d6
points of damage for those within 20 feet of the lava,
no save. The material component for this spell is a
piece of hardened lava and a red ruby worth 1,000 gp.

NOTES & REFERENCES

Prince Zaaman Rul is the Archomental of all
good Elemental Fire creatures; Imix is the Archomental
of all evil Elemental Fire creatures; Princess Sunnis is
the Archomental of all good Elemental Earth;
Ogremoch is the Archomental of all evil Elemental
Earth creatures. Archomentals are similar to Abyssal
Lords and are just one step below being a "true" deity.
TSR 2635 {Planescape Monstrous Compendium III,
pg. 16-21)
Kossoth, Tyrant King of the Fire Elementals
TSR 2634 (PLANESCAPE CAMPAIGN EXPANSION: THE
INNER PLANES, pg. 46; and FAITHS & A VATARS, pgs.
88-90)
Pyremius is the Suel deity of Fire, Murder &
Poison, TSR 11374 (THE SCARLET BROTHERHOOD, pg.
78)
Queen Ehlissa's Marvelous Nightingale (1st
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ragged robes of dead black lined with cloth of sickly orange

  and trimmed in nauseating moss green, he roams the Astral,
! " #$ " Ethereal, and Prime Material Plane, the last during darkness
only. He rides a huge nightmare of maximum hit points when
it pleases him to do so, and he is accompanied by six of the
By Russell S. Timm strongest night hags likewise mounted.
(immaculateimage@hotmail.com) Incabulos may cast spells from all schools and all
spheres. He detests the presence of bright light, and will not
Incabulos use any spells which create light as their primary effect (e.g.
continual light ) and is loath to use spells which create intense
(Black-Rider, Lord of Pestilence, Master of the Bitter Cup,
Lord of Evils) light as a side effect (e.g. fireball and lightning bolt).

Greater Power of The Grey Waste AC -9; MV 15 Fl 45 HP 393 THAC0 10 #AT 2

Portfolio:Evil, Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Drought, DMG: 1d6+6 or 2d4+6
Disasters, Nightmares MR: 95% SZ M (7 feet)
Aliases:Sevelkhar the Waster (Bakluni) STR:18 DEX:25 CON:21 INT:20 WIS:20 CHA:-3 (24 on the
Domain Name:The Grey Waste/Gholgorahk, The Socket of Grey Waste)
Woe Spells P: 14/14/12/11/10/10/9 W: 9/9/9/9/9/9/9/8/8
Saves: PPDM 2 , RSW 3 , PP 5 , BW 7, Sp 4
Superior:None
Allies:Nerull
Special Att/Def: Although Incabulos rarely enters
Foes:Geshtai, Pelor, Phyton, Rao, Sotillion, St. Cuthbert,
melee combat (perhaps considering it trivial and a waste of
Zodal
time), it is not due to any lack of ability. He delights in
Symbol:Eye of Possession
causing fear and misery, and amuses himself with those
Wor. Align:LE, NE, CE
foolish enough to challenge him. He often toys with mortals,
imparting a lesson in wisdom that is often the last one such
Incabulos (in-CAB-u-loss) is the power of evil sendings,
lesser beings ever learn.
feared by good and evil folk alike. The black-cloaked rider of
Incabulos has the abilities of a specialist necromancer,
the nightmares delights in woe and wickedness, and enjoys
including one additional spell per spell level, a -1 penalties to
being feared as much as being revered. Incabulos has few
opponents saving throws versus his necromantic spells, a +2
worshipers in the Flanaess, but many seek to propitiate him
to saves versus necromantic magic, a special speak with dead-
with offerings. This is especially true in lands ravaged by
like spell ability that may be invoked at will, and a +2 to
famine, where disease has spread from unburied bodies on
saves versus undead attacks. He has none of the weaknesses
battlefields, and where fear grips the common people.
of the common necromancer, however, and may cast spells
Despicable folk of all sorts venerate Incabulos, respecting his
from any school or sphere.
power and malignancy. Religious depictions of Incabulos
Incabulos may only be affected by +4 or greater
only begin to approach the true hideousness of his horrible
weapons, and he regenerates 2 hp per round. Incabulos has
visage, deformed body, and skeletal hands.
several other specialized attack forms in addition to his
Incabulos despises Rao and Pelor, and maintains a loose
considerable spell capabilities. Once per day he may cast an
alliance with Nerull for the purposes of opposing these two
improved sleep (W1) spell that affects twice as many
Greater Powers. The other deities he considers foes are of
HD/levels of creatures as the wizard spell, and may also affect
little consequence to him. It should be noted that Incabulos is
up to 8HD/8th level creatures. Once per day he may also cast
known to the Bakluni as Sevelkhar the Waster, Master of
permanent sleep spell upon any creature he touches ( a
Famine and Drought, the Poisoner of Wells. In the Bakluni
successful save vs. spells negates, mind affecting bonuses
culture, Sevelkhar is the eternal opponent of Geshtai, and
apply). Only an exorcism, limited wish, wish or similar magic
both are viewed as subservient to Istus, Our Lady of Fate.
will awaken the creature so affected.
This is contrary to the common belief of the Flanaess, where
If forced into melee, Incabulos is more than capable of
Incabulos is one of the few Greater Powers, an equal of Istus,
making his opponent regret such action, being a master of the
and vastly more powerful than Geshtai, a Lesser Power.
quarterstaff and bastard sword. His favorite weapon is his
staff of wounding and withering, said to be made of a
Incabulos' Avatar
petrified piece of the infinite tree Yggdrasil and covered with
(Priest 35, Thief 20, Necromancer 35)
the screaming faces of tortured souls. Combining the powers
of a staff of withering and a reversed staff of curing, this staff
Incabulos appears as a horrible looking man of
has no fewer than 60 charges, and only Incabulos may
indeterminate age, with skin tinged a sickly blue. He has a
recharge it. This weapon is extremely powerful, affecting any
twisted, nightmarish visage, deformed body , and skeletal
creature be it animal, plant, or extraplanar in nature. It is not
appendages. His pupilless eyes of dull yellow cast a
known if another being may wield it, for there is no recorded
harrowing gaze upon all he views, and the smell of death and
instance of anyone or anything doing so.
decay linger in the air wherever he goes. Clad in filthy,

  

 
Incabulos may also brandish a great bastard sword in
battle if necessary or advantageous. Known as Evil Edge, this
odd looking blade of enchanted flint from Hades is equivalent
to a bastard sword of wounding +4; any creature struck by it
must save vs. poison at -4 or die within 1 round from an
insidious and horrible wasting disease.
Should Incabulos deign his opponents not worth the
effort, or in the extremely rare cases he is being
overwhelmed, he may gate in 2-8 night hags or 5-20 hordlings
once per day (but not both, or any combination of the two).
These creatures serve willingly.
Other Manifestations
Manifestations of Incabulos are much more commonly
seen than his avatar, especially since Incabulos will not send
his avatar to a Prime Material Plane world during daylight
hours. This is not to say that his manifestations are that
common, though Incabulos will not hesitate to remind his
priests of the price of failure, afflicting them with horrible
nightmares, or rarely, a disease of some sort. (An interesting
side note to this is that any priest of Incabulos who has
renounced their worship of him has died within one year of a
horrible wasting disease. Such priests are said by others of the
faith to have "Evil Edge hanging o'er them"). Incabulos will
also manifest as a bronze Eye of Possession, through which
he may speak or cast spells.
Incabulos is served hags of all kinds, particularly night
hags, and hordlings. He may dispatch other creatures as his
ambassadors, including incarnates of covetousness, envy,
gluttony, lust, and sloth; maruts; dust and salt mephits;
nightmares; tanar'ri (bulezua, succubi); vargouille; yeth
hounds; vaporighu; wastrels; bats (common, large, and huge);
cloakers; feyrs; ghouls; formorian giants; grimlocks;
lycanthropes of all species; mummys; gibbering mouthers;
magebanes; marrashi; parasites (all); ghost (ker); great ghuls;
ghul-kin; dream-spawn (all); dreamweavers; dream stalkers;
and boowray. He sometimes show his disfavor with defaced
coins or scarred gems, upon which the victim can make out
the symbol of Incabulos in the scratches. The Black-Rider
sometimes endows these with the ability to cause disease if
they are given away as currency.
The Church
Clergy: Clerics (30%), Mystics (5%), Shamans (5%),
Specialty Priests (60%)
Alignment: LE, NE, CE
Turn Undead: C: No, My: No, Sha: No, SP: No
Cmnd Undead: C: Yes, My: No, Sha: Yes, SP: Yes
All clergy of Incabulos receive the religion (common)
proficiency for free.
Those who worship this power are intensely secretive;
many clergy members are paranoid to the point of insanity.
Fear and threats are used to maintain secrecy and the
obedience of junior priests. Priests of Incabulos revel in
suffering, slow torture, and inflicting disease and misfortune
(the grander the scale, the better). Many priests also become
afflicted with lycanthrope on purpose, considering it
advantageous to their position in the church.
Worship of Incabulos is certainly not common, though
one might be surprised at the number of people who plea and
propitiate him to avoid the attention of the Master of
Disasters. Temples dedicated to Incabulos, be they in
enlightened or forsaken lands, are always subterranean affairs,
and usually in desolate areas. It is the opinion of most
members of the faith that " out of sight is out of mind", as
even other evil priesthoods (notably Nerull's, who occupy a
similar niche in the food chain, so to speak) revile their
existence.
Clergy members are known as Incabulites, both within
the faith and to outsiders. Clergy are as likely to work alone
as they are to work in a group, and a group of clergy in a
given area are collectively known as a coven. Another
similarity between Incabulites and hags is the ability of higher
level clergy members to create eyes of possession; these items
are similar in power to hag eyes, and given to agents of the
priesthood. Such items are not bestowed casually, and great
care is taken to ensure that the bearer cannot reveal the source
of such an item, through means both magical and mundane.
Members of all sexes and races are welcome to join the
faith. Humans dominate the clergy, and comprise almost all of
the specialty priests (who are known as Pathogens) and
mystics who venerate the Lord of Evil Sendings. Most clerics
are also human, though there is the occasional half-orc, half-
ogre, orc, or hobgoblin. Specialty priests are addressed as
Ambassador by peers and by the title "Your Malignancy" by
juniors. Clerics are addressed as Emissary by peers and by the
title "Your Virulence" by juniors. Within a coven, senior
members address initiates as Larvae, with higher ranking
clergy members usually awarding themselves the titles (in
ascending rank); Acolyte, Deacon, Vicar, and finally Bishop.
Heads of covens are referred to as Patriarchs or Matriarchs,
regardless of level. Such titles may be expanded with self-
important add-ons, and therefore one might hear a high
ranking cleric referred to as "His Most Dreaded Virulence,
Patriarch of Pestilence and Famine, Bishop So-And-So.."
Many of these titles are not official bestowals by the faith as a
whole, and recognition of status by other clergy members can
lead to deadly internecine strife.
Dogma: Clergy of this power are taught to spread as
much evil as possible in the world, and be vigilant in
opposing those who seek to do good. Priests are also
instructed to prey upon the weaknesses of body and mind of
other beings, and utilize these weaknesses to their advantage.
Clergy of Incabulos derive great satisfaction in formenting
fear and hate, and making others commit evils for them.
Members of the faith are told to always seek to "put a dark
shroud", as it were, over the true cause of great natural
disasters, to ensure that Incabulos receives his due tribute.
Day-to-Day Activities: Most priests spend much of
their time increasing their personal power, influence, and
material wealth coupled to acts of evil in the name of
Incabulos. Such acts include kidnapping, slave-running, arms-

  

 
dealing, and undead-brokering. Priests of this power also love
manipulating people for their own use, using threats as well as
magically interfering with the integrity of people who might
be of use to them. Many priests also devote much time to
researching diseases; what causes them, how they can make
them more effective, and how they can best be delivered to
large populations. To this end, such priests often work with
insects and animals, such as pigeons, bats, and of course, rats.
More inventive priests may work with exotic vectors such as
slimes, oozes, and even non-sentient undead. Clergy of this
power are always plotting schemes to cause misery among the
masses, and are quick to capitalize on any natural disasters of
the region, spreading rumors and encouraging placation to the
Lord of Evils.
Holy Days/Important Ceremonies: Services to honor
Incabulos have weird humming and droning chants in the
background. Multiple evils are celebrated by the faithful,
while flickering black candles dimly light the altar areas,
sending a continuous thick and wretched smelling smoke into
the air. All vessels used in these ceremonies are of old bronze,
bloodstone, or carnelian. There are no set times for daily or
weekly worship, as Incabulos encourages his worshipers to
commit acts of evil with as high of a frequency as possible.
Many devotees keep their faith secret, and such secrecy is
encouraged by high level clergy members. Therefore, holy
days and ceremonies celebrated by the faith as a whole are
few and far between.
Like many other evil faiths in the Flanaess, Incabulites
celebrate the Festival of the Blood Moon, which occurs on the
11th of Coldeven. Incabulites usually make a point of
spreading their particular brand of evil, while worshiping in
long ceremonies involving sacrifice and the like. An
interesting addendum to this is that Incabulites also take
particular pleasure in engendering the hate felt by other faiths
during this time; it is generally held by members of the faith
that one may receive the blessing of Incabulos by taking the
life of worshipers of another faith who actively oppose what
Incabulos stands for, be they good or evil.
The Feast of Famine also occurs during the winter
months in some isolated regions of the Flanaess. Clergy
members go without food on this day, and certain ascetics
may fast for a week. During this time, when surplus food is
low, even the poorest farmer is wise to set aside an offering of
food to please Incabulos. If not, clergy members in the area
may receive a vision, commanding them to visit those villages
not paying proper respect; such visits often entail burning
granaries and killing livestock, along with painting the symbol
of Incabulos on some buildings, a sober reminder to the
greedy and foolish.
Another important holy week in the faith of Incabulos
only occurs once every decade, and is known the Eye
Convene. Here all the higher level priests of Incabulos meet
in several areas throughout the Flanaess to contemplate in the
presence of a manifestation (or rarely an avatar) of Incabulos.
The purpose of this is to coordinate region-wide plots and
schemes, to result in a disaster of some type on a grand scale,
be it a plague, famine, or drought.
Major Centers of Worship: The priesthood of
Incabulos is scattered throughout the Flanaess, with no major
recognized hierarchy. Major centers of worship only remain
so for as long as their exists opportunity to sway the hearts
and minds of common folk in places of despair.
Affiliated Orders: There are no knightly or military
orders dedicated to Incabulos. There does exist, however, a
group known as the Bronze Cabal, who work with and
communicate with clergy and representatives of Incabulos.
Consisting of some sages, as well as some mages who have
interests in areas of necromancy and disease, members work
more towards the knowledge of disease and the causes behind
catastrophes such as famine and drought. The use of such
knowledge, however, is up to the one possessing it. In
addition, many hags work with agents of Incabulos in
spreading mayhem, and the odd werecreature may also work
with a priest or priests of Incabulos.
Priestly Vestments: All clergy wear vestments of dull
black embroidered with the Eye of Possession in verdigrised
bronze, repeated in dull orange on the robes of higher level
clergy. Name level specialty priests have orange trimming,
whereas name level clerics have green trimming. All priests
possess special robes known as soulshrouds awarded by a
superior. Once a priest has been given one, he or she will
keep it until death (and possibly beyond!), unless lost or
destroyed. Many priests often wear ritual masks with horrid
visages as well.
Adventuring Garb: Incabulites, being practical and
cautious to the point of paranoia, are masters of disguise and
try to blend in with the culture of the area they live in. To this
extent they wear simple clothing, never trying to draw
attention to themselves if possible. Some priests do have a
penchant for acquiring jewelry and art objects which are
made of bronze or feature carnelian or bloodstone. Priests of
Incabulos don't possess the greatest hygiene and are generally
a dirty and unkempt lot.
Although Incabulites are not inclined to be drawn into
open combat, they are careful to wear armor and take any
other protective measures necessary.
Specialty Priests (Pathogens)
Requirements: Constitution 13, Wisdom 11
Prime Req: Wisdom
Alignment: NE
Weapons: Staff, Bastard Sword, Dagger, Sap, Garrote
Armor: Any non-metal armor
Major Spheres: All, Animal, Astral, Guardian, Healing,
Necromantic, Summoning, Thought, Weather
Minor Sphere: Charm, Divination, Protection
Magical Items: As Priest

  

 
Req. Profs: None Area of Effect: 1 creature
Bonus Profs: None Saving Throw: Neg.

Pathogens may be of any race, though most are human By means of a simple gesture and a word or two, this

Beginning at 1st-level, all Pathogens are immune to spell enables the priest to touch the intended victim with
natural diseases, including those caused by creatures such devastating effect. If the victim fails a save vs. spells at -3 , he
as green slime. Magical diseases still afflict these priests or she immediately goes unconscious, and enters a deep sleep.
as normal, though these priests receive a +4 to any save This sleep is permanent until magically dispelled, and
they have to make against disease. In addition, any creatures do age normally, and may even waste away while
disease cast by a Pathogen may not automatically be under this spell's effect. Such passing is far from peaceful
healed by the use of a cure disease spell. Rather, an though, as the victim undergoes horrible nightmares and
opposed check similar to that described under dispel visions of the worst sort; this is readily observable to others as
magic must be performed. If the attempt to cure the the victim rolls around, perspires, and even talks in their
disease is not successful, that particular healer may not sleep. This spell also ignores armor, and therefore only
attempt to cure the disease until he or she attains a new magical protections and Dexterity bonuses to Armor Class
level. (Of course, that may be too late for the victim.)At apply.
4th-level, Pathogens may cast cloak of fear (P4) upon
themselves once per day.

At 5th-level, Pathogens may cast hypnotism (W1) 1x/day.

At 7th-level, Pathogens may cast contagion (W4) 1x/day

At 8th-level, Pathogens may cast wierding sleeptouch
1x/day.

At 10th-level, any disease inflicted by a Pathogen
becomes even more potent; if an attempt to magically
cure the disease is made, and the caster fails, then he or
she not only may not attempt again until gaining a level,
but he or she also contracts the disease, and may not cure
himself or herself of that affliction! (This can be
absolutely lethal to small isolated communities with only
one low level cleric or priest.)

At 13th-level, Pathogens may cast mummy rot (W5)
1x/day.

At 18th-level, Pathogens may cast uncontrolled weather
(W9) 1x/week.

At 20th-level, any disease inflicted by a Pathogen may
not be cured by any means short of a limited wish, wish
or a heal spell cast by a priest of at least 20th-level.

Incabulite Spells
It should be noted that, in addition to the following
spells, Incabulos also grants transmute cloud of pestilence
(P4, F&A pg.154), plague (P4, FtA card #6), water to dust
(P6), earthquake (P7), and tsunami (P7, PO:S&M) to all of
his clergy, regardless of sphere restrictions.

Wierding Sleeptouch
(Enchantment/Charm)

Sphere: Thought
Level: 5
Range: Touch
Components: V, S
Duration: Permanent
Casting Time: 1
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Norebo: The Daredevil ill luck, misfortune, insanity) because of the bad name he gives to
gambling and risk-taking. Ralishaz’s ability to take all the fun
by Paul M. Rokuskie (Jachyras@comcast.com) out of living on the edge (and surviving) really bothers Norebo.
Norebo He hates Pyremius (lesser deity of fire, poison, murder) because the
(The Daredevil, The Lord of Peril, The Menace of Destiny, God of Blazing Killer poisoned Norebo’s daughter, Ranet, and stole her fire
Gambles) portfolio. And he hates Telchur (lesser deity of winter, cold, north wind)
because the Howl of the North imprisoned Norebo’s son Vatun in
Lesser Power of the Outlands, CN a secret demiplane over 700 years ago. Anytime Norebo can cause
Portfolio: luck, gambling, risks Ralishaz, Pyremius or Telchur a problem, he does so. Actually, most
Aliases: None of the stunts and crazy risks Norebo takes are to cause problems for
Domain Name: Outlands/ Fate’s Hazard all these different deities and their followers.
Superior: None
Allies: Wee Jas, Dalt, Rudd, Vatun Norebo does get along
Foes: St. Cuthbert, Pholtus, Kurell, Pyremius, Telchur, Ralishaz, with a few deities
any lawful deity however. Dalt (lesser
Symbol: A pair of 8-sided dice with a smiling mans face replacing god of portals, doors,
the “one” on each dice enclosures, locks. keys)
Wor. Align: Any non-lawful enjoys the company
of his father Norebo,
orebo (noh-REE-boh) is the patron Suel deity of especially when he tries
luck, gambling and risks. His symbol is a pair to thwart the Daredevil
of eight-sided dice with a smiling man’s face from gaining entry
replacing the “one” on each die. He is worshiped into some location.
most frequently in Suel-dominated areas and Most people would
is very popular among thieves, gamblers, think this father / son
performers, explorers and casino owners. relationship would be
Norebo is a very adventurous deity. There is nothing that he will volatile, but Norebo
not try regardless of the danger, the size of the feat or the seeming loves a challenge, and
impossibility of it. If there is something to be conquered, Norebo Dalt is always looking
will do it. He cares more about the risks involved in the “stunt” he to make a better lock.
attempts, than the wisdom in performing such an action. Being Also, Dalt and Norebo
the deity of luck usually helps in these endeavors, but most other are working together to
Powers consider him to be reckless and foolhardy. Norebo uses this find a way to free Vatun
perception to his advantage by propagating this belief and thereby from his imprisonment.
winning even greater acclaim for his most recent “performance.” With Norebo’s incredible luck and Dalt’s skill with doorways, these
His relationship with Wee Jas has kept his detractors guessing for two have an excellent chance of freeing Vatun. Rudd (demigod of
nearly 1,000 years. Most think he is trying to prove that opposites chance, good luck, skill) is also considered a friend. Norebo and Rudd
really do attract each other, or maybe he is risking it all for the most like to see who can outdo the other by proving they are the luckiest,
unattainable prize among the Suel pantheon, the love of the strict so a good spirited rivalry has blossomed. The lengths these two
death goddess. deities will go, to prove their point, are quite amazing.
Other than Wee Jas, Norebo disdains all those that follow the path Norebo will sometimes grant a boon of permanently increasing
of law. He enjoys sticking his nose into the business of any lawful the dexterity of some reckless worshiper that has impressed him
deity, regardless of their bent towards good, evil or neutrality, just by completing an impossible feat. Even though Norebo rarely
to throw havoc into their plans. He takes the most enjoyment from imparts this gift, it is still something that many devout followers
harassing St. Cuthbert and Pholtus. Out of all the lawful deities strive to receive. Or he will punish a follower for some grievous
of Oerth, these two are the most uptight in Norebo’s opinion. It transgression by permanently altering their dexterity for the
is even rumored that the animosity between St. Cuthbert and worse. One such offense would be using magic to harm or kill a
Pholtus is the result of some elaborate scheme by Norebo to keep target that is incapacitated, like casting hold person and then slitting
them off-balance so they do not join forces against the Lord of the held person’s throat. Norebo despises this behavior and will
Peril’s interests or those of other deities that disdain law. Norebo actively pursue any follower using such unsporting tactics. This
has a long-standing feud with Kurell (lesser deity of jealousy, revenge, is one of the few things that will bring the wrath of Norebo down
theft) over their shared area of concern, theft. Norebo, being the upon a follower. This change is either a sign that the recipient is
patron deity of thieves among the Suel, is jealously and relentlessly blessed or that they were cursed by the Menace of Destiny.
confronted by Kurell. But because of Norebo’s incredible luck, Norebo holds court in his realm in the Outlands called “Fate’s
Kurell’s plans always end in disaster for him and merely fuel his Hazard.” This realm is located near the gatetown of Glorium and
desire for revenge against Norebo. the Plane of Ysgard. The center of the realm is a huge town of
Norebo hates Ralishaz, Pyremius and Telchur for three very gambling halls and inns. There are numerous circus tents, open
different reasons. He hates Ralishaz (intermediate deity of chance, stable areas and fast moving rivers surrounding the town. The town
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is set into a valley with high-reaching peaks that many brave souls bullets +5 he uses as ammunition. Norebo is able to make five melee
attempt to climb. There is no pass entering into the Realm; only attacks per round with Swift Providence, Fortunes Stake or his sling,
by coming over the mountains can one reach the town. Regardless or if he changes weapons in the middle of a round, then he may
of accessibility, the petitioners in the town never want for food or attack twice per round per weapon with any combination of the
other supplies. The shops are always full, as are the gambling halls. three. If Norebo uses another sling, then when he picks it up, it
People from all over the multiverse come here to try their luck at automatically becomes a sling +3 for 24 hours. His jet-black cloak
the tables. Many a great fortune has been won by those that are acts like a cloak of displacement as well as having the power of a robe
brave or foolhardy enough to make the trek into and out of the of eyes when Norebo so desires. With a word, the cloak can change
realm. color to any that Norebo fancies at the time. His black boots give
him the ability to fly at will and his gloves act like gloves of missile
Norebo’s Avatar snaring as well as gauntlets of swimming and climbing.
(Thief 25) Norebo can also be found with a number of other magical items at
AC -8; MV 18 / 36; HP 145; THAC0 5; #AT 5 his disposal at any given time. These items vary upon what was the
DMG: 1d6 + 12 (short sword) / 1d4 +13 (dagger) / 1-8 + 5 (sling most recent conquest the avatar undertook. (These are random and
bullets) should be chosen by the DM to suit the campaign.)
MR: 55%; SZ M (5’8”) Norebo can only be hit by +2 or better magical weapons.
STR: 20 DEX: 25 CON: 18 INT: 19 WIS: 10 CHA: 11
Other Manifestations
Norebo usually appears as a man of average looks, weight, and
height with common Suel features. His clothes are ordinary and Norebo will sometimes appear as a devastatingly-handsome Suel
drab, and his black cloak and gloves appear worn. In this form he man wearing a dark blue colored pair of wide-legged pantaloons
can keep a close watch on his followers and how they conduct and a loose-fitting blue shirt as well as a jet-black cloak and high
themselves in his “churches.” These garments hard boots, all made of the finest material.
actually help hide a very athletic build and An almost-invisible pair of gloves covers his
the short sword, dagger and sling that are Norebo will sometimes hands and seems to be his natural skin. In this
always at his side. Norebo also has the ability to appear as a devastatingly form, his long platinum hair is always placed
polymorph himself into animal forms, so he can handsome Suel man in a ponytail revealing an almost-albino face
keep tabs on his followers in secret outside the and deep violet eyes. When he speaks, his
“churches.” voice is thick with the ancient accent most
often used by the common people of the Suel Imperium.
Norebo carries Swift Providence, a black-bladed short sword with
Suel runes engraved along its blade and a gem-encrusted handle. On occasion Norebo will also take the form of a great crystal wyrm
Fortunes Stake is a dagger of exceptional size that is also black-bladed so as to bequeath a special double-strength luckscale to a worthy
with Suel runes along its blade. Norebo also wears a number of thief who steals it from the dragon’s lair. The most important thing
protective magical items that he has “liberated” from unworthy to remember is that regardless of what form Norebo takes, his true
owners or poorly-constructed dwellings during his many exploits identity cannot be seen unless Norebo wishes it. Only another
including bracers AC2, ring of protection +5, etc. Power can break through this natural ability.
Special Att/Def: Norebo’s avatar automatically makes all its saving
throws. His incredible luck always prevails in any situation The Church
regardless of the lack of preparation his avatar puts into the desired
outcome. He always comes out on top. Clergy: clerics (80%), specialty priests (20%)
Alignment: Any non-lawful
To “help” him with gambling, Norebo has the ability to alter any Turn Undead: C: No; SP: No
single roll of dice. He can change the outcome to the best possible Command Undead: C: No, SP: No
result for that particular situation. (This means he can change the
roll by as much as +3/-3 from what the result would have been.) His All priests of Norebo receive the following bonus proficiencies free
luck is almost complete (a 95% success rate) with this power, except of charge: disguise and gaming. They are required to learn blind
when he is intoxicated. (His success rate drops to 50% at that point. fighting and tumbling without any penalties due to class. Clerics
Also, if he rolls more than one die at once, then he can control and specialty priests cannot turn undead. Clerics and specialty
only one of them while drunk.) Norebo uses this ability constantly priests can use any weapon they pick up without a penalty for non-
when visiting one of his “churches.” Often Norebo inspires the proficiency when engaged in a dangerous or risky situation (DM
other gamblers to join in his outrageous streaks of luck. discretion). Clerics and specialty priests can hide in shadows, move
silently, climb walls, and remove traps as a thief of the same level.
Although Norebo has been known to carry many weapons, he As compensation for these “special abilities,” clerics and specialty
currently carries a short sword known as Swift Providence. This priests must earn an additional 10% in experience points to
weapon emulates a luckblade +3 and a short sword of quickness. His advance in level. The clergy of Norebo is made up of Suel humans
dagger, known as Fortunes Stake, emulates a longtooth dagger+4 and only, as no one outside “the remaining empire” has been exposed
a dagger of throwing. His sling +5 is made even deadlier with the to his clericy.
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Even though Norebo is the patron deity of thieves, (and thieves are holy symbol in another Suel deity’s temple, to teaching youngsters
part of the ruling class on the Tilvanot Peninsula albeit the least the value of gambling. As long as there is some obstacle that has
powerful group), the leaders of the Scarlet Brotherhood discourage yet to be conquered, the work of the Menace’s chosen is never
open worship of him. They do this because of Norebo’s chaotic done. Also, interfering in the affairs of followers of lawful deities
and non-evil ways, his follower’s dependency on luck instead of and those hated by Norebo is an important activity. Even if it is a
strategy and the open hatred for clerics and followers of Pyremius minor intrusion, everything counts when you’re trying to disrupt
(a well-favored deity of Scarlet Brotherhood assassins, the second- something that is held as important or special to these people.
most-powerful group). These factors help make Norebo’s clericy
Important Ceremonies: Before and after any great “quest” to
quite small for such a popular deity of the common people.
top some feat, milestone or adventure or to do something that has
Only a handful of clerics and specialty priests reside in each city
never been done or attempted before, a great party is held for the
and village on the Tilvanot Peninsula. At the large full-pantheon
person taking up the challenge. These parties are always held in
temples in the cities, only one or two clerics can be found tending
one of the “churches” where much drinking, singing and gambling
the shrine to Norebo. This public display of worship is quite risky
occur. The owners of the establishment always gives their blessing
and serves only to invigorate the clerics.
over the endeavor and wish the heroes all good luck. There are no
The village barbarians are Norebo’s largest group of followers, particular days that stand out as important in the clericy, as each
with city thieves making up the next most numerous group. The day someone may try to top any previous record or endeavor, thus
barbarians venerate the “risks” aspect of Norebo’s portfolio, and making the old one unimportant. The clericy is more concerned
honor his name by undertaking many difficult feats and dangerous with what is happening now than in the past or future.
adventures The thieves worship the “luck” aspect of his portfolio
Major Centers of Worship: In the hidden city of Hesuel Ilishar
most of all. There isn’t one Suel thief that doesn’t invoke the name
is the main pantheonic church for all Suel religions not considered
of Norebo before attempting some “activity.”
important enough to have their own temple. Norebo has an
Churches of the Big Gamble are what the individual temples “official” shrine in this church. This small sanctuary is the largest
of Norebo are called on the Tilvanot Peninsula. These places of temple of its kind in all the Tilvanot Peninsula. There is also an
worship are in fact great inns and gambling halls. Here the three “unofficial” shrine in the Domain of the Cousins (the base of power
aspects of Norebo (luck, gambling, risks) are expressed in all their for thieves in the Scarlet Brotherhood) where the thief hierarchy
glory. Clerics are responsible for operating the numerous tables can worship their patron deity. All other temples are in gambling
and games that are played in these halls, serving the drinks and halls located around the Tilvanot Peninsula or in areas throughout
catering to the needs of the clientele. These duties allow the the Flanaess where the Suel immigrated after the Rain of Colorless
clerics to worship Norebo by gambling and putting themselves in Fire – such as Greyhawk City, Lendore Isle, the Wild Coast, the
harm’s way. The house profits are distributed amongst the clergy; barbarian states of the Thillonrian Peninsula, and the various cities
a percentage is kept in the coffers for the upkeep of the “temple,” of the Iron League.
and a small percentage is given to the Office of Arms. None of the
Affiliated Orders: Since the leaders of the Scarlet Brotherhood
games are rigged or slanted in the house’s favor. The clerics run the
look down on the followers of Norebo, the hierarchy has very
games fairly but take great risks with the house bets.
few official members of the church. Thus, the clericy has never
Specialty priests are usually the wealthiest gamblers at the organized any sects within the Brotherhood.
“Churches of the Big Gamble” and can most often be found at
Priestly Vestments: Brown or dark green robes are the preferred
the tables. These “high rollers,” as they are known, tend to take
choice of the clerics that work in the Churches of the Big Gamble.
numerous risks, gamble lots of money and have the longest
Brown robes are for the house dealers and game supervisors while
winning streaks that anyone could want. By playing the tables and
dark green is reserved for the most senior priest, usually the owner
winning a lot of money, they encourage people to gamble more by
of the church.
proving that the house can be beat. Specialty priests travel from
gambling hall to gambling hall, trying to draw bigger crowds into Adventuring Garb: Clerics can wear anything that they feel is
the establishments and increase their reputation as a fair place appropriate to the task they are working on.
to gamble. Or they travel to a town without a gambling hall, buy
property, open a Church of the Big Gamble, and then leave once the Specialty Priests (High Rollers)
hall is set up and has a suitable priest trained as its caretaker. Requirements: Dexterity 14, Wisdom no greater than 12
Dogma: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Risking all you have, Prime Requisite: Dexterity
all the time, is the only way to better yourself and prove your Alignment: CN
worth. What others call reckless and foolhardy, we call exciting and Weapons: Any dagger, mace, sling
invigorating. May it be gambling, adventuring or anything; only Armor: Leather or chain
those lucky enough to survive the risks can be truly enlightened. Major Spheres: All, Chaos, Combat, Healing
Live life to its fullest or don’t live at all. Minor Spheres: Charm, Divination, Elemental (All), Guardian,
Numbers, Protection, Sun (rev), Travelers
Day-to-day activities: Working the gambling halls and inns Magical Items: As priest and thief
dedicated to Norebo are the main duties. When not working, do Req. Profs: blind-fighting, tumbling
anything that has a degree of risk to it. Anything from climbing the Bonus Profs: disguise, gaming
tallest trees with only your arms, to openly wearing the Daredevil’s
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• At 1st level, the priest may attack twice per round with dagger Supreme Luck
or sling, can cast knock (1x/day), hide in shadows, move silently,
Level 5
climb walls and remove traps as a thief of their level (use table 19
Range: 0
in DMG for standard values)
Components: V
• At 3rd level, the priest can cast alter self or wizard lock (1x/day) Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1
• At 5th level, the priest can cast dispel magic or phantom steed (1x/
Area of Effect: Special
day)
Saving Throw: None
• At 7th level, the priest’s dexterity is increased by 1 point
(to a maximum of 19) This spell allows a priest that is engaged in some dangerous or
risky activity automatically to make the next saving throw that
• At 9th level, the priest can cast polymorph self (1x/day) is related to the outcome of that activity or to avoid a potentially
• At 10th level, the priest can attack 3x/round with a dagger or crippling blow in melee combat.
sling and can cast seeming (1x/day)
• At 13th level, the priest can cast find the path (1x/day) Fortune’s Fool
Level 5
Range: 10 yards
Norebo’s Spells Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Fortune Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: One Person or Creature
Level 2
Saving Throw: Special
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M This spell gives the priest the ability to cause an opponent to re-
Duration: Instantaneous roll their next successful saving throw for 24 hours after the initial
Casting Time: 1 casting. The target of the spell gets a save vs. spell with a –1 penalty
Area of Effect: Special and an additional –1 to the save for every 5 levels of experience
Saving Throw: None of the priest to ward off this spell’s effect. Nothing happens to the
target if the save is made. Failing the save means that the next
This spell gives the priest the ability to blow on a pair of dice
time a successful save or ability check is made within 24 hours,
before making the roll in a gambling competition and increase the
the target must re-roll the dice one time and accept the new
odds of having a winner. There is a base increase of 25%, and for
outcome regardless of its consequences. All failed saves during the
every 3 levels of experience the priest has, there is a 10% increase
24-hour period are ignored until the first successful save is made.
in the roll being a winner. So at 6th level there is a 45% increased
The material components are the priest’s holy symbol and 100 gp
chance that the dice roll is a winner. The component is the priest’s
fairly won in a game of chance. The gold is consumed in the spell
holy symbol.
casting.

Fate’s Chance
Fortune’s Favorite
Level 3
Level 5
Range: 0
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, M
Components: V, M
Duration: Instantaneous
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Special
Area of Effect: One Person or Creature
Saving Throw: None
Saving Throw: None
This spell adjusts the next This spell allows the caster to give a friend or ally the chance to
roll of a die either by +1 or –1, re-roll their next unsuccessful saving throw. The effect lasts for 24
whichever will give the best result. hours from the time of casting and works on the first failed save or
This spell can be used either for ability check. The recipient cannot choose to hold the power for a
gambling or during the game. The later time in the 24-hour period; the power is automatic for the first
spell must be cast before the dice failed save. All successful saves and ability checks are ignored by
are rolled in either case. the spell until a failed save is rolled. The spell can only be cast once
The material component per 24-hour period on each recipient. The material component is
is the priest’s holy an item or money valued at 50 gp that was “liberated” during a
symbol. dangerous adventure. The item is consumed in the casting.
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Luckstone
Level 6
Range: 0
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: One Stone
Saving Throw: None
This spell creates a temporary luckstone. The stone lasts for 1 turn
per level of the caster. The luckstone acts exactly like the magical
item of the same name. The material components are the priest’s
holy symbol and a stone retrieved during a dangerous adventure.

Fortune’s Bane
Level 7
Range: 10 yards
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 1 day
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: One Person or Creature
Saving Throw: None
This powerful spell reduces all of the recipient’s die rolls, for
24 hours from the time of casting by –1. For every 5 levels of the
caster, the penalty is increased by an additional –1. Example, a 15th
level caster causes a –3 penalty to all die rolls for a 24-hour period
of time. The material components are the priest’s holy symbol and
an item or gem valued at 1,000 gp that was either won in a game of
chance or “liberated” from some dungeon or person by the caster
during an exceptionally-risky venture. The item is consumed in the
casting of the spell.
OF OERTH AND ALTAR
DEITIES OF LO NAKAR - AINATET
By Nathan Irving
Conversions by Rick Miller
Art by Jerry Minor
Ainatet was the goddess of bards,
enchantments and charms, flowers,
herbs, passions, and sylvan creatures
in the ancient Suel Imperium. She
was Phyton’s sister and wife to
Norebo, the god of luck, and the two
were either madly in love or feuding
over a petty disagreement at any
given time. She was given to flights
of fancy, spending months or years
pining away for some arcane item
or gift, only to quickly tire of it when
she received it. She spent much of
her time in avatar form on Oerth,
but rarely mingled with her human
followers, instead preferring to spend
her time in the wilds of the Imperium,
attended by sylphs, dryads, nymphs,
and other fey folk. She was known
to sometimes take a fancy to a
particularly attractive male priest or
worshipper of hers, and spirit him
away for several months to be her
lover - even today, a person who
disappears without explanation may
be referred to as “Ainatet’s lover”.
Ainatet’s faith reached its highest
level several centuries before the
Twin Cataclysms, as interaction with
the barbarian tribes at the fringes of
the Imperium promoted travel and
interest in the natural world. Later,
she battled Syrul for control over
the growing number of Suel witches
- practitioners of magic reliant on
herbs, charms, potions, and other
talismanic symbols to work their
spells. Wee Jas kept herself aloof
from this debate, since neither chaotic
power appealed to her balanced
nature, and the winner would serve
under her regardless. The conflict
was not resolved before the Rain of
Colorless Fire and Ainatet’s death.
APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE
Ainatet typically appeared as a tall,
enchantingly beautiful woman with
elven features and a bewitching,
ethereal grace. Her long, golden hair
reached to her knees, restrained only
by a circlet of silver and ribbons of
precious metals, and her eyes were a
vibrant green flecked with gold. She
preferred simple gowns of silk and
a belt of emeralds. She was always
accompanied by two sylphs, each
with maximum hit points, magical
Ainatet
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items, and the abilities of 9th level
enchanters. Ainatet herself carried
no weapons, although her jewelry
was often composed of magical items
(a necklace of missiles, for instance.)
Ainatet favored flowers and the
forms of natural animals when
making her wishes known. She could
appear as a flowering rose bush just
reaching full bloom, the scent from
which soothed and calmed victims
of madness, fear, strong emotions,
and berserk rages. Followers who
found particular favor with her might
awaken to discover a fresh rose
beside them -- this flower granted
the priest the ability to cast one
particular spell (which could be of
a higher level than the priest may
normally cast), once per day, until
the rose wilted (typically in 1d4+3
days). She could also appear as a
rose or white colored glow (similar
to that of a faerie fire spell) around
a favored object or person, or as a
series of colored globes of light laid
out to indicate a path or course of
action.
Ainatet also acted through her
servants: aasimar; light aasimons;
coure, firre and shiere eladrin; sylvan
creatures; and sunflies.
CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Worship of Ainatet is preserved only
by the Cult of Roses that flourishes in
the Sheldomar Valley and is supported
by Ainatet’s surviving servants, a few
aasimar and eladrin. Their allotment
of Ainatet’s divine essence is enough
to let them grant first and second
level spells, and abilities up to those
of a 5th level priest. The leader of
these servants, however, a tulani
eladrin, is growing older as the divine
essence she harbors slowly fades,
and unless someone appears to
replace the Rose Queen, or a potent
source of divine essence is located,
it is likely that even this last cult will
cease to exist within a century.
AINATET (DEAD)
(The Rose Goddess, the Fey Queen,
the Lady of Passions)
Demipower of Ysgard, Chaotic Good
(with neutral tendencies)
PORTFOLIO: Bards, Enchantments,
Flowers and Herbs, Passion
ALIASES: None
DOMAIN NAME: Formerly: Ysgard/
Flowering Forest
SUPERIOR: None
ALLIES: Norebo, Phyton
FOES: Syrul, the Queen of Air and
Darkness
SYMBOL: A crimson rose, half-
opened
WORSHIPPERS ALIGN: CN, N, CG,
NG, bards.
Ainatet’s Avatar
Female elven wizard 16, druid 14,
bard 18
Stats Str 14, Dex 20, Con 15, Int 19,
Wis 18, Chr 21, Com 23
AC -3; MV 24; Fl 24; HP 150; Thac0
10; #AT 2(spells); Dmg by spell; MR
65%; SZ M (5’9”)
Spells Druid: 8/8/7/6/3/2/1, Wizard:
5/5/5/5/5/3/2/1, Bard: 4/4/4/3/3/2
Saves PPDM 4, RSW 5, PP 5, BW 4,
Sp 6
Special Att/Def: The Rose Goddess
could cast any spell, priest or wizard,
from the school of enchantment and
charm, regardless of level or sphere
(if a priest spell.) Opponents took a
-4 penalty to their saves vs. these
spells. She could also cast any spell
involving plants, flowers, or scent,
but opponents received only a -1
penalty to their saves due to Ainatet’s
narrow influence over this portfolio.
Ainatet could use any charm or
enchantment spell, at will. When
administered by touch, victims of
a charm-type spell (charm person,
charm monster) did not receive
a saving throw. She often used
emotion and similar spells to turn her
attackers against one another. She
could summon any sylvan creatures
within five miles, usually calling
treants, korreds, and other sturdy
allies to combat opponents.
The Rose Goddess was immune
to all spells and attacks utilizing
emotions, sound, or music. No good
or neutral sylvan creatures would
harm her, and evil ones had to be
magically compelled or in the direct
service of an evil power (such as
Syrul, a tanar’ri lord, or the Queen of
Air and Darkness.)
THE CHURCH
All clerics, mystics, specialty
priests, druids, and bards of Ainatet
received the religion (Suel) non-
weapon proficiency at no cost.
The faith of the Fey Queen was
not uncommon in its day. Bards
paid homage to her and Lydia;
rangers, woodcutters, hunters, and
others who had dealings with the
Good People honored her name with
Phytons’; and herb-witches, lovers,
and others caught in the throes of
passion (or desiring to be so caught)
venerated her. Still, as the “civilized”
boundaries of the Imperium advanced
and the sylvan forests declined, so
too did her church change.
Ainatet’s church was initially
divided three ways; 35% druids, 35%
specialty priests, 20% clerics, and
the remainder mystics and clerical
bards (or Bards of the Flower).
Druids concerned themselves with
the dealings of the forest and the
creatures within it, while clerics were
their counterparts in the cities and
larger towns. The specialty priests,
or Rosepriests, were the keepers of
the lore arcane, and most common in
the smaller villages and towns, where
they acted as or assisted the local
herb-witches, healers, and midwives.
The mystics did much the same, but
kept to themselves, establishing no
temples or churches, and assembling
no congregations beyond an acolyte
or two. In later centuries, many
druids died or left, taking up worship
of gods more opposed to the advance
of farms and fields, and the numbers
of specialty priests swelled to assume
their positions within the church.
CLERGY: Clerics, druids, specialty
priests, mystics, bards.
CLERGY’S ALIGN: CG, CN, NG, N
TURN UNDEAD: C: Yes, SP: No,
Mys: No, B: No
COMMAND UNDEAD: C: No, SP:
No, Mys: No, B: No
Dogma: That which cannot be
achieved by strength may be won
through guile and persuasion. Live
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for the moment. Learn the workings
of the natural world and use them,
but remember to respect the earth as
the source of this strength. Follow
your heart.
Ainatet had little in the way of
formal teachings. Her priests
espoused emotions and passions,
though they shied from declarations
of vengeance and oaths of blood.
Equally important was the idea of a
select “harvesting”, of discovering
the secrets of the natural world but
taking only what is necessary and
leaving the rest.
Day-to-Day Activities:
Rosepriests were the herbalists and
healers of many small villages and
towns, and were often called upon to
bless children with the gifts of passion,
creativity, and empathy -- though
they rarely perform marriages, as
faithfulness and Ainatet were as
compatible as night and day. The
clerics in the larger cities performed
many of the same duties, but of more
specialized natures. One cleric would
be an herbalist, and her companion a
midwife, and the third a font of lore
on songs, music, and bards.
Holy Days/Important
Ceremonies: Richfest, at
Midsummer, was the occasion of
Ainatet’s holiest celebration. For five
days, the Rose Goddesses followers
were expected to meet and share
their learning (as well as indulge
any whimsy that came to mind...)
at the Celebration of Flowers.
Lesser priests and followers staged
local gatherings, often at or near a
concurrent festival of Midsummer,
while the higher-level initiates
travelled to a regional conclave, and
the high priests of each order met at
a secret site in a celebration/party/
meeting sometimes attended by
Ainatet herself.
Growfest was a lesser holiday
celebrated by the herb-witches
and good-aligned among Ainatet’s
worshippers as a time of rebirth,
planting, and the escalation of
passions, and occasioned by the
Revelry of Roses. The more evil
followers preferred the Needfest holy
day, a secretive celebration of lust
and debauchery, and a traditional
time for bringing dark plans and
schemes to completion.
 Major Centers of Worship: The
Fey Queen’s followers were strongest
in the borderlands between the
civilized heart of the Imperium and
its wilderness outskirts, where virgin
forest and “barbaric” impulses co-
existed with the learning and lore
of the Imperium. Until the Rain of
Colorless Fire, Ainatet’s stronghold
was in the temperate region north-
east of the capital, between the
Hellfurnaces (though they were not
yet known by that name) and the
Ullsprues. Lesser temples existed
in the north-west and south-east
corners. Ainatet’s existence was
almost unknown, however, in the far
south and south-west, where more
violent and primal regional gods
held sway over the natural world
and Lydia’s worship was strongly
established among the bards and
lore keepers.
The Bower of the Rose is the
only surviving place of worship
to the Lady of Passions, and was
established a few centuries after the
Twin Cataclysms, along the banks
of the Sheldomar River in Keoland.
It persists nowadays only as the
headquarters of the Cult of Roses,
the last remnant of Ainatet’s faith.
Affiliated Orders: Ainatet
sponsored one militant order, the
Company of the Glen, made up
of fighters, rangers, and militant
priests. This order evolved from a
single adventuring company several
hundred years before the destruction
of the Suel Imperium, and slowly
grew over the centuries as members
inducted others into their order. It
was based in the north-east, and
no members survived the Rain of
Colorless Fire.
Priestly Vestments: For official
occasions, priests of Ainatet wore
flowing robes in hues matching those
of local flowers. Metallic colors of
gold, silver, bronze, and copper were
scorned in favor of natural tints.
During the midsummer festival,
cloaks, headdresses, and sometimes
even gowns were woven of flowers
and herbs.
Priests of Ainatet generally dressed
well, with fine gowns, blouses, vests,
and trousers. Cotton was preferred
to wool as a material.
The Rose Goddess’ holy symbol
was usually painted or carved
onto a badge or amulet, always of
wood. Higher-level priests bore holy
symbols carved from rose quartz;
many of these had minor magical
abilities such as faerie fire or bless
that could be evoked thrice per day.
Adventuring Garb: Adventuring
priests of the Fey Queen dressed
for comfort, style, and protection,
in that order. Cloaks and tabards
embroidered with the half-opened
rose of Ainatet were commonplace.
Armor and weapons were typically
light, well-maintained, and attractive.
SPECIALTY PRIESTS
(ROSEPRIESTS)
REQUIREMENTS: Wisdom 12,
Intelligence 12, Charisma 14
PRIME REQ: Charisma, Wisdom
ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good
WEAPONS: club, dagger, dart,
quarterstaff, short sword, war
hammer, footman’s mace, shortbow,
hand axe.
ARMOR: padded, leather, studded
leather, brigandine, elven chain.
MAJOR SPHERES: All, Chaos,
Charm, Creation, Divination,
Elemental Air & Water, Healing, Plant,
Protection, Summoning, Weather.
MINOR SPHERES: Animal,
Elemental Earth, Necromantic, Sun,
Time.
MAGICAL ITEMS: Any allowed
to priests or any items relating to
enchantments or charms.
REQ. PROFS: None.
BONUS PROFS: Herbalism, Singing.
Humans and half-elves could both
become rosepriests of Ainatet, but
the number of half-olven worshippers
was never large, and sank drastically
towards the end of the Suel reign as
the olvenfolk deserted those lands
for ones to the east.
As a demipower of the Outer
Planes, Ainatet could not grant
spells of greater than 5th level to
her priests on the Prime Material
Plane. Priests who traveled to
Ysgard could be granted 6th and 7th
level spells as usual. Priests in the
immediate presence of Ainatet’s
avatar could also be granted spells of
6th or 7th level, at her pleasure. This
restriction did not prevent the priest
from casting more spells of the lower
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levels as she advanced in experience
(i.e., a 20th level priest of Ainatet
still casted 9 1st - 3rd level spells, 8
4th level spells, and 7 5th level spells),
nor did it affect the acquisition of
hit points, proficiency slots, saving
throws, or special abilities.
Rose priests gain the following
abilities:
A +2 bonus to the non-weapon
proficiencies of plant/fungi lore or
identification, herbalism, singing,
musical instrument, public speaking,
and similar proficiencies. These
proficiencies had to be purchased
normally for this bonus to apply, and
additional slots conferred the usual
bonus.
Identify poisonous plants or fungi
with 70% accuracy, +1% per level.
Speak with fairy creatures at will.
Cast either friends or taunt (as the
first-level wizard spells) once per
day, by touch.
Cast faerie fire once per day, (as
the first-level priest spell).
At 3rd level, rosepriests may cast
music of the spheres (as the second-
level priest spell from the Tome of
Magic) twice per day.
At 5th level, they become immune
to the charm and enchantment
abilities of sylvan creatures, although
they could be affected normally by
memorized spells cast by such a
creature.
At 7th level, rosepriests can cast
emotion (as the 4th level wizard spell)
twice per day. Targets of a music of
the spheres spell were penalized in
their saves versus emotion.
At 9th level, rosepriests can
cast call woodland beings (as the
4th level priest spell), with the
following changes: the possibility
of any particular creature being
within range was doubled; female
rosepriests could not summon satyrs
or treants and instead called upon
1d4 korreds, 1 nymph, or 1 sylph;
male rosepriests could not summon
dryads or a unicorn and instead called
upon 1d4 korreds, 1 actaeon, (from
the Mystara Monstrous Compendium
Appendix #2501), or a leprechaun.
AINATETIAN SPELLS
All priests of Ainatet, including
clerics, rosepriests, mystics, and
clerical bards had access to the
following spells unless otherwise
noted. They were prayed for and
acquired as normal priest spells,
regardless of their actual level,
sphere, or school.
Note: Spells marked with a *
are considered 5th level spells for
purposes of how many may be
memorized per day, but cannot be
learned or cast until 12th level.

FAIRY MESSENGER
(Conjuration/Summoning)
Sphere: Summoning
Level: 2
Range: Special
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Special
Casting Time: 1 round
Area of Effect: Special
Saving Throw: None
Casting this spell calls forth an
atomie sprite, which will carry a
short message or perform a minor
task for the priest. The atomie will
travel up to 10 miles per caster level
to deliver its message, and will only
appear and speak to the designated
recipient. The atomie will not engage
in combat, or enter any area where
it is likely to be harmed or captured.
If the message cannot be delivered
within one day of reaching the
recipient (due to danger, range, or
location), the atomie will return to
the spellcaster and report its failure.
The spell ends at this point, and the
priest cannot send it to a different
destination. The spell does
not function in urban settings or
underground, although variant spells
reportedly summon a booka (who will
not enter the wilderness) or glouras
(found in Dragon #227, and who will
not go aboveground) in such areas.
The material component is a small
bowl of sugared milk, a particularly
delicious fairy treat.
PASSION CHARM
(Enchantment/Charm)
Sphere: Charm
Level: 2
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 6 hours + 1 hour/level
Casting Time: 4
Area of Effect: 1 person
Saving Throw: Negates
This spell allows the caster in
evoke short-lived but intense feelings
of love or hate in the subject. The
spellcaster must touch the subject
of the spell and indicate the target
of their feelings. This target must
be of a similar race to the subject
(humans, elves, and half-elves;
dwarves, gnomes, and halflings;
orcs, goblins, and hobgoblins; etc.,
etc...) They need not be attractive
or otherwise extraordinary, although
particularly repulsive targets may
afford the subject a bonus to their
saving throw. A target particularly
attractive to the spell’s victim may
result in a penalty to the saving
throw, at the DM’s discretion.
Victim’s affected by the love aspect
of this spell will become instantly
infatuated and enthralled by the
indicated target, attempting to get
close to them, fulfill their desires,
and generally behave as love-struck
puppies. This does not affect
their combat abilities or immediate
awareness, and may even assist
them, particularly if their “beloved” is
in danger. Subjects of this spell are
Fey Messenger of Ainatet
afforded another saving throw if they
are likely to be killed while defending
their loved one.
The hate aspect of this spell causes
the subject to become enraged
by the actions, speech, and very
presence of the target being. Unless
restrained, the subject will assault
the target, although the hatred is
so great that the subject abandons
weapons, shields, and other
hindrances to pummel his victim.
This also prevents the effective use
of spells or magical items requiring
concentration or command words.
The spell’s subject generally cools
once the target is pummeled into
submission (unconscious), or leaves
the immediate area. It may be
reawakened if the target returns
within the spell’s duration.
The material components of this
spell are rose petals for love, and
thorns for hate. The spell’s verbal
and somatic components may be
performed quietly, allowing this spell
to be cast in public with little chance
of detection.

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Other spells include the following
plant renewal (2nd level priest spell,
sphere: plant, Prayers from the
Faithful, pg.24)
rosewater (2nd level priest spell,
sphere: healing, Prayers from the
Faithful, pg. 98.) Obviously, this
spell benefits worshippers of Ainatet
when cast by one of her clergy, not
followers of Lathander.
awakening (4th level priest spell,
sphere: protection, Prayers from the
Faithful, pg.99.) Ainatet’s version
of this spell has a reduced casting
time (5), and does not affect normal
or magical traps except to “halo”
the latter with a sickly green glow
(the trap remains un-triggered and
potent, however.) It has no effect on
magical webs or wizard locks.
emotion (as the fourth-level wizard
spell.)
command monster* (6th level
priest spell, sphere: charm, Players
Option: Spells & Magic, pg 176.)
commune with nature* (as the 5th
level priest spell.)
CONVERSION
GUIDE FOR 3.5E
AINATET (DEAD)
(The Rose Goddess, the Fey defeat.
Queen, the Lady of Passions), Clerics
CG (CN) demigoddess of primarily within the Cult of Roses
Enchantment, Flowers/ Herbs, that flourishes in the Sheldomar
Passion and Reverie
Ainatet (I-nah-tet) was the goddess
of bards, enchantments and charms,
flowers, herbs, passions, and
sylvan creatures in the ancient Suel
Imperium. She was Phytons’ younger
sister and once wife to Norebo, the
god of luck.
Norebo and Ainatet were either
madly in love or feuding over a petty
disagreement at any given time. She
was given to flights of fancy, spending
months or years pining away for some
arcane item or gift, only to quickly
tire of it when she received it. She
spent much of her time in avatar form
on Oerth, but rarely mingled with her
human followers, instead preferring
to spend her time in the wilds of
the Imperium, attended by sylphs,
dryads, nymphs, and other fey folk.
She was known to sometimes take a
fancy to a particularly attractive male
priest or worshipper of hers, and
spirit him away for several months to
be her lover - even today, a person
who disappears without explanation
may be referred to as “Ainatet’s
lover”.
Ainatet’s faith reached its highest
level several centuries before the
Twin Cataclysms, as interaction with
the barbarian tribes at the fringes of
the Imperium promoted travel and
interest in the natural world. Later,
she battled Syrul for control over
the growing number of Suel witches
- practitioners of magic reliant on
herbs, charms, potions, and other
talismanic symbols to work their
spells. Wee Jas kept herself aloof
from this debate, since neither chaotic
power appealed to her balanced
nature, and the winner would serve
under her regardless. The conflict
was not resolved before the Rain of
Colorless Fire and Ainatet’s death.
A shining light bourne from the
dawn sparkles till the last of dusks
fall. On the path of the wild, one finds
beauty, truth, and everything needed
for life. Everything you need is around
you; the only danger is inside you.
Live each day for the moment, love
freely and without rancor. Celebrate
each victory and venerate each
of Ainatet’s remain
Valley and is supported by Ainatet’s
surviving servants, a few aasimar
and eladrin. Their allotment of
Ainatet’s divine essence is enough to
let them grant first and second level
spells, and abilities up to those of a
5th level priest. The leader of these
servants, however, a tulani eladrin, is
growing older as the divine essence
she harbors slowly fades, and unless
someone appears to replace the Rose
Queen, or a potent source of divine
essence is located, it is likely that
even this last cult will cease to exist
within a century.
Domains Animal, Chaos, Plant;
Weapons dagger, quarterstaff, short
bow (m); Avatar Female human
druid 16, bard 18, mystic theurge 10
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