Gods of the Flanese

Angellus/Ukko, the Sky Father, Lord of the Heavens
LG greater god of the sky, air, weather, birds, goodness, and just leadership
Any good clerics
Any non-evil worshippers
Allies: Ahto, Pyrrhea, Ulaa, Ehlonna, Ilmatar, Heironius, Phaulkon, St Pelinor, St Cuthbert, Kord (some rivalry), Celestian (distant), Aerdrie Faenya (distant)
Foes: Incabulos, Azathoth, Nerull, Iuz, Erythnul, Raxivort, Kureel, demons and devils, Hextor (thwart), Loviatar (redeem)
Symbol: flaming sword (Ukko), red cross (Angellus), or a white bird (either)
Colors: gold, white
Worship: services to Angellus are conducted on holy ground in a temple, holy times include noon on the second day of a full moon, Yule, Midsummers, Beltain, and Samhain, liturgies include hymns, prayers, and song with lessons from the priest on the ways of goodness and peace.
Manifestations: a sudden gentle zephyr (pleasure) or a sudden violent gust (displeasure), a ray of sunshine (pleasure) or a cloud eclipsing the sun (displeasure), fair or foul weather, sighting a dove (pleasure) or eagle (displeasure)
Dogma: Humanity is the chosen creation of Angellus. Be good to yourselves and one another. Be at peace with your neighbors and your surroundings. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Do not fight when words will solve the problem. Obey the laws of the Sky Father, as revealed by His Pope and His church on Oerth, who lead by example. Teamwork is our greatest strength and leadership our greatest responsibility. Honor diversity without surrendering your morals. Remember that all that are Good should enjoy His blessings. Be cautious since there are many other faiths in the world, most of which are the result of evil supernatural tricksters, trying to lead the faithful astray. Trust only that which is good. Evil should be destroyed whenever possible. Witches are evil.
Plane: Seven Heavens AND the Elemental Plane of Air

Angellus appears as an old man with a great white beard and matching wings. His eyes are full of compassion and wisdom while his majesty exudes from his avatar like a tangible aura of the divine. Angellus is supportive of all that is good and noble in the world. While he prefers not to fight, when he does, Angellus will resort to magic in order to resolve the situation. When this is not an option, or when facing beings of the Lower Planes, Angellus enters melee with his holy flaming long sword, named Glory, which does 3-30 points of damage, does double damage to beings from the Lower Planes, and has the power to slay anything it hits (as a death spell but with a saving throw at -6).

This god is master of the sky and air, and supports the world. He is responsible for all weather and is the protector of avian life. He is one of the ancient gods from before the time of chaos; a reason his faith has many slightly different interpretations in the numerous cultures of the world. Angellus joined with Ahto, Pyrrhea, and Ulaa to create the world and the first three mother-goddesses (Ehlonna, Ilmatar, and Wee Jas), he is also the father of Phaulkon and Lovitar, Heironius and Hextor, and arbiter of the Oerdian pantheon. Angellus has a special fondness for humanity and often acts as its champion and benefactor, altering his faithful to threats and giving them advice to avoid danger or misfortune. Angellus is ever vigilant against the forces of Evil and the Lower Planes.

Because Angellus is the supreme god of the good Oerdians, he rarely intervenes directly in worldly affairs unless there is a strong possibility of the world being destroyed by evil (and/or chaos). Instead, when a devout follower of his calls his name, he is likely (60%) to send an Air Maiden or deva: first to advise, then to rescue the imperiled believer. These powerful warriors will usually be sent by Angellus only when his worshippers face certain death at the hands of demons, devils, or very powerful evil beings. Otherwise, Angellus usually manifests his aid in subtle ways to avoid combat, end the conflict, heal the wounded, or otherwise withdraw from the dangers of the scenario.

He is able to shapechange at will, with his favorite forms being an old man or a young boy in need of help. Angellus often walks the world, testing the charity and humility of his followers.

Priesthood:
Requirements: 9 wisdom -- only males can cast spells beyond 2nd level without a special quest for each spell level
Major Spheres: creation, death, elemental air, good, healing, sun, protection, weather
Minor Spheres: animal (avian only), divination, guardian
Spells: feather fall, flameblade, zephyr (2nd), gust of wind, wings of Angellus* (4th), fly (5th), mage wind (6th)
Weapons: any blunt weapon (standard) plus a flaming sword (proficiency is NOT allowed)
Armor: any
Raiment: chain mail or white robes, both with a red cross or flaming sword
Turn: yes
Special Abilities:
1st: double normal chance of Divine Intervention if battling beings of the Lower Planes or other thoroughly evil foes
Special Limitations:
• Must battle Evil wherever it is found -- demons, devils, witches, necromancers, corruption, etc
• Priests must tend to His flock (humanity) and look to their needs before the priest's own needs
• Priests must remain celibate and chaste
• Should have faith in and obey the hierarchy -- theoretically it's all part of His plan...

The faith of Angellus is the most powerful and well-establish religion in the Flanaese. Veluna is a theocracy and Furyondy a paladin-nation, both of which are controlled by the highest-ranking priest of Angellus, the Pope. This position is not always filled by the highest level priest, but rather by whomever is most capable. The current Pope is the high priestess, Hazem of Veluna. Clerics of Angellus can be found throughout the world, although He is also venerated under the name Ukko (a hold over from earlier faiths). Because of the close connection of many of the good faiths of Oerth, clerics of Angellus can usually expect aid from any allied faith, especially followers of St Pelinor (a former clerics of Angellus himself!).

Angellus is commonly venerated by paladins and warrior clerics (who use a flaming sword for their device) as well as by healing priests (who use a red cross for their device). Clerics and paladins of Angellus are expected to be living examples of the tenets and beliefs of His word.

Wings of Angellus (Alteration, Conjuration/Summoning)
Level: 4
Components: V, S, M
Range: 0
Casting Time: 8 segments
Duration: turn / level
Saving Throw: None
Area of Effect: one recipient

This spell transforms the shoulder blades of a willing recipient into large, white, feathered wings capable of bearing the creature aloft. This spell is a blessing from Angellus for this wings are said to be spun of the feathers of devas. The recipient need not be a worshipper, but must not be of evil alignment.

The wings allow the recipient to fly at a move of 18" with class C maneuverability. With these wings, flying is as effortless as walking. In addition, the wings will allow the recipient to pull out of a sharp dive and generally conform to the abilities of an al karak elam. The wings are AC 8 and have as many hit points as the cleric who cast the spell. Damage to the wings is NOT subtracted from the hit points of the spell-recipient; the wings have their own hit point total for purposes of damage and flight-worthiness. Note that if the wings take more than 1/2 their hit points they can no longer function well enough to take off and that after 3/4 damage, they no longer allow even gliding or controlled plummeting.

Ulaa, Lady of the Hills, the Rubyhearted
LG greater goddess of the hills, mountains, earth, gemstones, burrowing life, and goodness
Any good clerics
Any non-evil worshippers
Allies: Ahto, Angellus, Pyrrhea, Ehlonna, Ilmatar, Heironius, Kord, dwarvish and gnomish pantheons
Foes: Incabulos, Azathoth, Nerull, Iuz, Jorva, Poseidon, Hades, Ghaunadaur
Symbol: mountain with a ruby heart
Colors: brown, green, or gray
Worship: services to Ulaa are usually held underground or at least on "living" (unworked) earth, holy times for prayer include Yule, Midsummers, Beltain, and Samhain, Services to Ulaa include displays of earth and gemstones, rhythmic hammerings on stone, and hymns featuring chants with deep notes. Sacrifices are given to the community to help those in need.
Manifestations: momentary twinkle of red light in utter darkness, far off clank or tink of metal on stone, encountering a tiny vein of precious ore in stone (pleasure), slight tremors in the earth (displeasure), catching a glimpse of a friendly and observant badger or other burrowing mammal
Dogma: All hard-working beings of Goodness deserve protection and inclusion into our community. Be good to yourselves and one another. Work hard and the bounty of the earth will be yours. Defend what is right. Community is more important than individual achievement. Destroy evil before it can hurt you. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Remember that all that are Good should enjoy Her blessings. Transform the fruits of the earth into the treasures of the world.
Plane: Twin Paradises AND the Elemental Plane of Earth

Ulaa can appear as male or female, dwarf, gnome, human, or any other creature she chooses. All of her guises, however, tend to have dwarf-like proportions and a gnomish visage. She generally accoutres herself with adamantite chain mail and a gem-studded harness. She always carries an enchanted military pick and a hammer of thunderbolts.

Ulaa is immune to all earth-based spells. She can pass through earth or rock at a rate of 18" per turn. Creatures of the Elemental Plane of Earth respect her, serving faithfully at her request (if good or neutral), or fleeing when sighting her (if evil). Her hearing is double the human norm, and she has infravision to 240 feet as well as ultravision.

Her most common avatar is hit only by weapons of +3 or better enchantment and regenerates one hit point per round when in contact with earth or stone. No matter what her form, she can cast the following spells one at a time, once per round, at 12th level:

Once per day: earthquake, statue, move earth, glassteel, wall of stone, conjure earth elemental (24 HD)

Twice per day: transmute rock to mud, stone to flesh, flesh to stone, wall of stone

Thrice per day: passwall, dimension door, stone shape, glassee, wall of force

Ulaa's military pick is +5. She can hurl her hammer of thunderbolts every other round to a 140-foot-range, with no rest required. Her most common avatar inflicts 2d4+12 damage on large opponents (assuming it doesn't kill them outright, see DMG). When attacking small opponents (less than 1 hit die) Ulaa can slay 2d4+12 hit dice of creatures per attack with the hammer.

This goddess is has dominion over the earth and stone and all that exists beneath the surface of the world. Ulaa joined with Ahto, Angellus, and Pyrrhea to create the world and the first three mother-goddesses (Ehlonna, Ilmatar, and Wee Jas). She is an "earthy" goddess in all senses of the word and much more feisty and spirited than her fellow deities. Unlike many of the other Earth Powers, Ulaa is more of an "aunt" figure than a "mother" goddess. Unlike Ahto and Angellus, Ulaa is just as fond of dwarves, gnomes, and hobbits as human. She is on good terms with the dwarvish and gnomish pantheons.

Priesthood:
Requirements: 9 wisdom
Major Spheres: creation, elemental earth, good, guardian, healing, protection
Minor Spheres: animal (burrowing only), death, divination, plants, summoning, travelers
Spells: light (1st), fist of stone (2nd), Ulaa's (Maximilian's) earthen grasp (3rd), dig, Ulaa's (Maximilian's) stony grasp (4th), move earth, passwall (5th), command earth*, glassee, stone to flesh, wall of stone (6th)
Weapons: club, dagger, flail, hammer*, mace, military pick*, sling, staff
Armor: any
Raiment: brown robes with green and/or gray trim
Turn: yes
Special Abilities:
1st: infravision (double range if already possessed)
4th: automatically detect hidden stone-work (traps, secret doors, etc)
7th: dig (once per day)
10th: passwall (once per day)
13th: stone to flesh (once per day -- can be used on SELF!)
Special Limitations:
• Must battle Evil wherever it is found -- demons, devils, monsters, etc
• Must protect the community from harm -- battle chosen foe

Ulaa is the patroness of miners, hillmen, mountaineers, and quarrymen. She also has a large following among demi-humans, particularly dwarves, gnomes, and hobbits. Shrines, temples, and chapels dedicated to Ulaa are scattered throughout the Flanaess. They are always located in stony areas, if not underground. Services to Ulaa include displays of earth and gemstones, rhythmic hammerings on stone, and hymns featuring chants with deep notes. Because of the close connection of many of the good faiths of Oerth, clerics of Ulaa can usually expect aid from any allied faith.

Clerics of Ulaa wear brown robes with green, gray, or a combination of these colors. They are servants and protectors of the community. At 1st level they must select a foe, usually some type of monster that is a local menace. When attacking this foe in melee, the cleric gets a +1 to damage. This bonus increases by an additional +1 for every three levels the cleric gains. The foe must be one particular kind of creature, i.e. hill giants, orcs, trolls, etc.

Command Earth (Alteration) Level: 6
Components: V, M
Range: Special
Casting Time: 9 segments
Duration: 6 turns + 1 turn / level
Saving Throw: Neg
Area of Effect: Special

This spell gives the cleric limited power over creatures of the element of earth. While this spell is in effect, earth elementals and other creatures form the Elemental Plane of Earth cannot approach within five feet of or attack the caster. The caster can forego this protection and attempt to charm the creature. Saves against the charm are at a -2 penalty. If the charm fails the creature is free to attack the caster. While the spell is in effect, the caster is able to converse with earth elemental creatures, and earth elemental creatures of the cleric's alignment will tend to be friendly toward the cleric (unless a charm is attempted). If an earth elemental is successfully charmed, the caster may use it to move earth, as the sixth level magic-user spell. The material component for this spell is Ulaa's holy symbol (the mountain with a ruby heart) and an opaque gemstone.

Celestian, the Far Wanderer
NG lesser god of stars, space, wanderers, the astral plane, travel, movement, the universe
Any good clerics
Any good worshippers
Allies: Fharlanghn, Phaulkon (minor), Angellus (distant)
Foes: Ptah (rivalry), Pholtus (minor rivalry)
Symbol: black circle with seven stars
Colors: black (see below)
Worship: services to Celestian involve soft music, observation of stars, and recitation of stellar formulae, always under a starry night sky, usually outside on a mountain top or specially constructed temple with an open roof. Celestian's holy times include the new moon and any unusual stellar phenomena (planetary conjunction, stellar alignment, etc). His offerings are gems and quests of exploration, the former being incinerated, blasted by lighting or deposited into deep space.
Manifestations: brilliantly twinkling star, beam of star light which illuminates a person or object, shooting stars, outline of stars forming eyes in the night sky, clouding over of a clear night (displeasure), clearing of a cloudy sky (pleasure)
Dogma: Explore the mysteries of the cosmos. Travel and grow. Watch the sky and learn its secrets. Seek the infinite reaches of space. Spread goodness in your wake. Teach others what you have learned. Do not stagnate. Wander and learn. Aid the forces of good. Leave the world a better place than you found it. Do not concern yourself over-much with worldly affairs.
Plane: Astral

It is said that Celestian and Fharlanghn are brothers who followed similar but different paths. While Fharlanghn traveled the world, Celestian was drawn to the endless reaches of the stars and the Astral Plane.

Celestian appears as a tall, lean man of middle years clad in black garments. His smooth skin is ebony, with bright fiery eyes that twinkle. His movements are quick and absolutely silent. Celestian speaks but seldom and then only in a cold, unearthly whisper which carries well despite its softness. His symbol is an array of seven "stars" (diamond, amethyst, sapphire, emerald, topaz, jacinth and ruby) blazing with the fires of distant suns. This symbol is always part of his attire, worn as an adornment or worked into the cloth.

Celestian typically carries one or more of the following: a +3 long bow with 20 +3 arrows, an extending +4 spear, a +5 short sword, a +3 battle axe he can hurl up to 4", and/or a +6 dagger forged of unbreakable metal. He may cast any spell involving movement or travel with only a moment's pause, regardless of what he is doing. Celestian can use such travel magics an unlimited number of times per day, in addition to any other magic. The Far Wanderer also has the following powers:

Aurora Borealis -- When he uses this power, an immobile, seven foot high hollow cylinder of scintillating light surrounds Celestian or any creature he chooses within 20 feet. The cylinder's radius can be anywhere from one to seven feet, at Celestian's option. The light lasts up to seven turns -- Celestian can dispel it at will.

Celestian and his clerics are immune to the effects of the cylinder, but any other living thing touching or touch by the light suffers 3d8 points of damage (save vs. spells for half). If a creature fails its saving throw it cannot leave the confines of the aurora area. Those trying to enter the field must also make their saving throws to do so. Celestian's cylinder counteracts the effects of magic resistance.

Comet -- This is a flaming missile which can unerringly strike one target within 20 feet. The missile ignites any combustibles it touches. Its poisonous, flaming gases inflict 5d6 points of damage on anything it strikes (save vs. spells for half). The target must be constantly in sight for the spell to work. Even those creatures with fire resistance take the full effect of comet damage. Celestian and his clerics are immune to the spell's effect, however.

Heat Lightning -- This spell calls a bolt of lightning down from the sky. The bolt unerringly strikes any single target within 70 feet of the caster, inflicting 5d10 points of damage (save vs. spells for half). The target must be constantly in sight for the spell to work. Even those creatures with electrical resistance take the full effect of the lightning damage. Celestian and his clerics are immune to its force.

Meteors -- Seven to 16 (1d10 + 6) stones spheres, each six inches in diameter, shoot from Celestian's hand. They can be directed at a single target within 20 feet or split among several targets. Each meteor inflicts 1d10+4 point of damage (save vs. spell negates, one save per striking meteor). The meteor may be released one at a time or simultaneously, but any not released before two turns have elapsed are lost.

Space Chill -- A wave of cold and vacuum 40 feet wide and 70 feet long, originating at Celestian's hands, kills all vegetation it touches. Other living things suffer 4d10 points of damage. A save vs. spells reduces total damage by one half.

Star Shine -- A blazing white sheet of light streams from Celestian's eyes, enveloping up to four creatures up to 70 feet away. Targets are blinded for one turn (save vs. spells negates the effect). This blindness can be removed with a cure blindness spell or successful dispel magic.

Thunder -- A great, rolling thunderclap sounds directly over Celestian's head. All creatures within 30 feet that have fewer than 20 hit dice (except Celestian and his clerics) are stunned for one round (save vs. spells negates) and deafened for 1d4+1 rounds, no saving throw. Creatures between 30 and 70 feet are simply defended (save vs. spells negates).

Celestian (or high level clerics granted these 6th level spells) must be under the open sky to use any of these powers. Casting time for Celestian is instantaneous and saves, where applicable, are made at -3. For clerics, the casting time is only one segment, although saving throws are at par. Each spell can only be used once per day, whether by Celestian or by a cleric.

Celestian regularly travels both astrally and through the void of space. He can gate in 2-5 astral devas under the starry sky, otherwise only 1-3.

Priesthood:
Requirements: 9 wisdom plus proficiency in navigation and either astronomy and/or astrology
Major Spheres: divination, numbers, sun (non-solar), thought, travelers, weather
Minor Spheres: death, elemental (all), healing, protection
Spells: create air (1st), feather fall (2nd), jump, levitate (3rd), meteor*, spider climb (4th), air walk, fly, raise dead (5th), animate object, aurora borealis*, comet*, dimension door, heat lightning*, meteors*, space chill*, star shine*, thunder* (6th)
Weapons: battle axe, bola, dagger, hand axe, long bow, short sword, shuriken, spear, staff
Armor: chain mail (no shield)
Raiment: see below
Turn: no
Special Abilities: see below
Special Limitations: none

Celestian's habits and disposition usually keep him from close association and involvement with other gods. He has but a small following amongst humankind. The Far Wanderer has only a small following in the Flanaess, being revered by astronomers, astrologers, navigators, philosophers, dreamers and others involved with the cosmos of the sky. Shrines to Celestian are located in the country, away from city lights and are built on mountain peaks or hilltops with a clear view of the night sky. Services to Celestian are held outdoors under a starry sky. Priests of the Far Wanderer emulate their deity whenever possible, wandering the land and even traveling the reaches of space.

They tend to be detached; more concerned with the stars than with Oerthly affairs. All priests of Far Wanderer study the stars and have a working knowledge of astronomy and navigation.

On Oerth, there are seven orders of the priesthood of Celestian. These orders are differentiated in four ways, as given below. As a cleric raises in level, she moves from order to order, with a resulting change in the color of her raiment, holy symbol, and additional granted abilities.



Each special spell is gained immediately when the cleric reaches the listed experience level. Each spell is usable once per day and is in addition to the cleric's normal spells. Special spells are cumulative, so that a 16th level cleric has seven special spells per day. Casting times are normal and the cleric casts the spells at his experience level. These spells are granted like all clerical spells, therefore the priest does not have to study for them as a magic-user does. In some circumstances, when a cleric has been exceptional in following the teachings of the Far Wanderer, it is not uncommon for a cleric's robes and holy symbol to spontaneously change when achieving sufficient level to change orders.

The faith of Celestian is well-known throughout the spell jamming civilizations of the cosmos. The Far Wanderer is venerated on hundreds of worlds across the Reach. In addition, Celestian, as a god of space, can grant spells to any of his clerics in the void between worlds, even if he is not normally worshipped in the cleric's current location/sphere. Clerics of Celestian found in space usually consider themselves more enlightened and closer to their god than their planet-bound brethren. These spell jamming clerics all wear black robes, but otherwise conform to the same parameters as Oerdian clerics of Celestian.

Celestian grants spells only to worshippers on the Prime planes where he is worshipped, in space of the Prime planes where he is not worshipped, and on Astral plane. Celestian does not grant spells to worshippers in the Outer Planes. Like other gods, Celestian grants spells to clerics on the Ethereal or Inner planes with reduced effectiveness.

Meteors (Evocation)
Level: 4
Components: V,S,M
Range: 2"
Casting Time: 5 segments
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: special
Area of Effect: special

This spell creates 2-5 (1d4+1) stone spheres, each six inches in diameter. They shoot form the caster's hand toward the target or targets the caster selects. Each meteor inflicts 1d4+4 points of damage if it hits. The caster may release the meteors one at a time or simultaneously, but any not released when the spell duration ends are lost. The material component is Celestian's circle of stars symbol and any piece of stone which has fallen from the heavens. The components are not used up in the casting. Otherwise this spell functions exactly as per the Power of Celestian, above.

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