Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Priestesses of Hewsos, Part I


Hewsos
Proto Indo-European Dawn Goddess


Tenets of Hewsos

  • Be Eternally Reborn
  • Emphasize Beauty
  • Move & Dance Throughout the World
  • Doing Your Duty too
  • Bringing Light


Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Clerics of Perkwunos, Part III


Spells of Perkwunos
The Storm God is direct. Each of his spells may only be cast up to once per week, though there is otherwise no limit to how many his clerics can cast per day. Still, being Proto Indo-European, they cannot cast the same spell more than once during that time unless under special circumstances (detailed further below under Emphasis Spells). 

   1st Level: Create Water (as rain), Cure Light Wounds, Detect Evil, Protection from Evil, Purify Food and Drink, Remove Fear, Divine Weather (D)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Clerics of Perkwunos, Part II

Divine Tests
The serpent may strike, but Perkwunos will be there for you regardless. The cleric...

   1-6: Suffers a -1d4 penalty to rolls unless he is engaging in his emphasis resolutely for the next 1d6 turns. If not, it would be prudent to do so now.
  • For example, if his emphasis is Strike hard and strong (Ghwen), then he may suffer a -3 to all rolls when not doing so well for the next 2 turns.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Clerics of Perkwunos, Part I


Perkwunos
Proto Indo-European Thunder God


Tenets of Perkwunos

  • Strike Hard and Strong like Thunder!
  • Slay the Serpent to Let the Rains Flow!
  • Honor the Great Oaks & Mountains!
  • Wield Your Mighty Weapon!


Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Priestesses of Dheghom Mehter, Part III

Spells of Dheghom Mehter
The Earth Mother's powers are subtle, yet profound. As such, each of her spells may only be cast up to once per month, though there is otherwise no limit to how many her priestesses can perform per day. Still, being Proto Indo-European, her priestesses cannot cast the same spell more than once during that time unless under special circumstances (detailed further below under Emphasis Spells). 

   1st Level: Create Water, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Evil, Detect Magic, Purify Food & Drink, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Resist Cold, Sanctuary, Floating Disk*, Hold Portal*, Shield*

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Priestesses of Dheghom Mehter, Part II

Divine Tests
The Earth Mother provides even when times can be trying, with support that only a good wife and mother can give.

1-6What is needed? The priestess suffers a -1d4 penalty to her rolls when attempting to do anything related to her emphasis for the next 1d12 hours.

  • For example, if her emphasis is to Protect your children, adoring and providing well for them, having many, crops, then she might ironically be tested with a -2 penalty to rolls for the next 5 hours when engaged in such motherly duties. The various concepts included in each of Dheghom Mehter's emphases may penalize much during that time.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Priestesses of Dheghom Mehter, Part I

Dheghom Mehter
Proto Indo-European Earth Mother


Tenets of Dheghom Mehter

  • Love & follow your husband, letting men lead
  • Protect your children, adoring and providing well for them, having many
  • Support your people, nourishing and healing your folk
  • Honor the earth, all returning in the end

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Clerics of Dyeus Phater, Part III

Spells of Dyeus Phater
The Sky Father grants great might, both from above and via his magic. Such things usually cannot be repeated until the sky renews though. As such, clerics of Dyeus Phater and other Proto Indo-European deities cannot cast the same spell more than once each day unless under special circumstances, detailed further below. Being the 'original edition' of many later pantheons, similar restrictions apply to the other Proto Indo-European gods as well.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Clerics of Dyeus Phater, Part II

Examples of Magical Side-Effects & Emphases 
The Sky Father can be seen in various ways. 
  • If a cleric of Dyeus Phater's emphasis is Lead Your People to Greatness, then his magical side-effect result #1 could be:

     1. Lead Your People to Greatness and No Other
    : Following any other god besides Dyeus Phater is no option. Unless the recipient specifically follows Dyeus Phater and at least respects leading your people to greatness, no magic occurs if the spell would be beneficial. If not, then it should work very well.