Name: Vor KantahBear in mind that this is just an example. There's no need that each and every submission follow it to the letter. What I'm looking for is creativity, not a slavish adherence to the style or format I've presented here. That said, sticking roughly within the bounds set out in the example above is appreciated, as it makes formatting the final text a lot easier for me and increases its utility overall.
Symbol: A lightning bolt striking a bridge
Alignment: Chaotic
Movement: 180' (60')
Armor Class: -5
Hit Points (Hit Dice): 99 hp (21 HD)
Attacks: Special
Damage: Special
Save: M22
Morale: 10
Hoard Class: XII, XVI
XP: 11,000
Vor Kantah, Slayer of Fools and Heroes Alike, is the petty god of accidental death. Called upon both to protect against and to bring about demise by misadventure, Vor Kantah is a ghostly, incorporeal being, resembling a shadow of larger than normal proportions. Silent and ethereal, Vor Kantah surprises opponents on a roll of 1-5 on 1d6 and can only be struck by +2 or better weapons.
The petty god attacks by turning his opponent's powers and abilities against him. For example, if attacking a fighter, Vor Kantah attacks as a 21 HD creature but deals damage equal to the weapon the fighter is currently carrying, plus Strength and other bonuses. If attacking a spellcasting character, the god employs one of the character's spells against him, in the process expending it.
Vor Kantah can also bless or curse a mortal being, thereby decreasing or increasing the likelihood that unfortunate events occur in his presence for a 24 hour period. The blessing ensures that all attacks by the character do maximum damage, while all attacks and other damage-dealing effects against him do minimum damage (or are avoided entirely, if possible). The curse works in the opposite fashion. Vor Kantah can curse or bless one creature of his choice per round within 240', up to a maximum of 12 creatures per day.
Vor Kantah Reaction Table (Use Wisdom instead of Charisma for Modifier)
Roll
Result
2
Friendly: Blesses 1d4 nearby targets.
3-5
Indifferent: Blesses 1d4 nearby targets if properly propitiated.
6-8
Neutral: Ignores nearby creatures.
9-11
Unfriendly: Curses 1d4 nearby targets if not properly propitiated.
12
Hostile: Curses 1d4 nearby targets.
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
Petty Gods Example: Vor Kantah
Here's an example of a petty god for those who are still unclear what I'm looking for. I have a ton of emails to answer from submitters and artists. Because there are so many of them, it may take me a few days to get through them all. If you haven't heard from me, don't worry: chances are I have gotten your submission or offer to illustrate and just haven't responded yet. Please bear with me; I was caught off-guard at the response this project would engender (not that I mind).
Is there a specific power range you'd like to see for the gods, James? At 21 HD, that's less 'petty' than I was thinking. :)
ReplyDeleteNope. You can make them as weak or strong as you want. They're "petty" mostly in the sense that they're weaker than "true" gods. They're on par with the various demon lords and archdevils of OD&D and 1e.
ReplyDeleteI sent in my first one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the example.
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ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, the hit point totals of the Unknown Gods range from a low of 40 hp up to 200 hp. The most common hp total is 80 hp. Twelve out of the 83 Unknown Gods have 80 hp.
ReplyDeleteHit Points of the Unknown Gods
ReplyDelete40 Mawdorn, God of Shadows
50 Vernaha, Pixie Goddess
50 Torrchas, God of Fools
50 Feninva, Goddess of Blood
50 Codeus, God of Dexterity
50 Mururlu, God of Assassins
50 Braz-Kazen, God of Smoke
50 Vidmor, Bee Goddess
50 Penelopania, Goddess of Music
56 Mungo, God of Nightmares
60 Crondussa, Goddess of Eagles
60 Bondorr, God of Swords
60 Mabont, God of Sight
60 Selyton, God of Pain
65 Promehene, God of Time
65 Corrno, God of the Thief
65 Suthak, Goddess of Fertility
65 Kuvartma, God of the Moon
70 Hercon, Goddess of Directional Magic
70 Scodem, God of the Hunt
70 Tar-Ark, God of Invisible
72 Dyrantil, God of Alchemy
73 Tel Star, God of the Northern Stars
74 Losborst, God of Wine
75 Shindra, Goddess of Dancing Girls
75 Sinakad, God of Mercy for the Trapped
75 Frantilla, Goddess of Flying
75 Mondorent, Goddess of Tombs
75 Beytnorn, God of Trees
75 Pernatem, God of Sculptures
75 Phread the Sightless, God of Unseeing
76 Phelonious, God of Ancient Kings
80 Bachontoi, God of Red Wisdom
80 Tika-Nahu, God of Campfires
80 Tyrebill, God of Light
80 Cilborith, God of the Elves
80 Mosinylo, God of the North Wind
80 Hei, God of Giants
80 Midor, Orc God
80 Dorak, God of Peace
80 Kolrak Mar, Troll God
80 Molna, God of Travellers
80 Teros, God of the Forest
80 Rahda, the Child God
90 Partressa, Goddess of Deep Water Fish
90 Grismal, Guardian of the Underworld
95 Vicon, Goddess of Visions
95 Tangadorn, God of the Sky Dwellers
95 Ihlwynd, God of Pestilence
100 Bandorack, God of Feline Animals
100 Sashu, God of Justice and Blind Beggars
100 Teth Tufa, Gnome Goddess
105 Pasperus, God of the Southern Stars
108 Lord Skortch, God of Pillage, Rapine and Thoughtless Acts
110 Rhiannon, Goddess of Witches
110 Vivistat, God of Doom Unexplained
110 Erion, Dog God
120 Rashtri, Goddess of Strength in Revenge
120 Bukera, God of Desert Mountains
120 Montintra, Goddess of Lightning and Mirrors
120 Kazadarum, God of Dwarves
120 Ayu, Goddess of the Winds
120 Thanatos, God of Death
125 Kadrim, God of Small Birds
125 Limtram, Goddess of Meadows
125 Aniu, God of Time
130 Jedahad Bird, God of Summer Storms
130 Ragtha, God of the Waters
85-175 (130 average) Xirchiriog, Chaos Unbounded
135 Aladantle, Goddess of Beauty
150 Eqni, the Earth God
150 Kala Kala, the Fire God
160 Zarkon, God of Long Rivers
160 Coriptis, Goddess of Battle
160 Mesha, Bringer of the Seasons
175 Umannah, the Sun God
175 Alinah, Goddess of the Moon
175 Tardome, God of Aerial Warfare and Falcons
175 Ostyed, God of Natural Disasters
180 Trameron, God of the Five Seas
200 Margonne, God of Evil Plans
200 Dacron, God of Craftsmen
210 Shashuk, the Great Red Dragon (servant of Kala Kala)
Just sent in my entry. :)
ReplyDeleteHaven't sent mine yet but looking forward to doing it sometime tomorrow assuming I can finish the illustration. Can we send more than one? My homebrew D&D universe has a group of deities called "The Forgotten Gods" that fit this perfectly but I can't decide which one of two to submit.
ReplyDeleteA god with a first and a second name is ... very petty indeed.
ReplyDeleteBA,
ReplyDeleteSend along as many as you like -- the more the merrier!
Thanks for the example! I'm planning to send a submission in!
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