Warrior Cults: the Hammer, Part III

Warrior-Priests of the Hammer

Beaten well and for long enough, all can be made to take the correct shape.

• Spells: Like other warrior-priests, treat them as clerics, except that they know and can cast just 1 spell from their divinity's list per day for each level that they could normally cast. For example, a 5th level warrior-priest of the hammer could cast one 1st, one 2nd, and one 3rd level spell from his list each day. This arrangement should be enough.
  
  
• Weapon: Their allowed weapon is of course the hammer. What else would one need?
  
  

Warrior Cults: the Hammer, Part II

Additional Hammer Cults

Like workman clanging away at their task, hammer cultists should endeavor to set things right. The honest ones are a benefit to their clients and to the folk. Those who aren't, whether improper or inept (or both), might need to be worked into shape themselves. No matter their integrity, see Part I for their rules on how they can batter, bolster, and perform their handiwork, up to once per day per level.

Warrior Cults: the Hammer, Part I

Warrior Cults of the Hammer

 Fighter Subclass options

Code of the Hammer

• Break those who are wrong
• Fortify those who are right
• Aid in production too
  
  

Warrior Cults: the Sword, Part III

Warrior-Priests of the Sword

Not just the blade must be guided and honed, but its wielder too.

• Spells: Treat them as clerics, except that they know and can cast just 1 spell from their divinity's list per day for each level that they could normally cast. For example, a 5th level warrior-priest of the sword could cast one 1st, one 2nd, and one 3rd level spell from his list each day. This arrangement should be enough.
  
  
• Arms: Their allowed weapon is of course the sword, though other weapons may do if needed.
  
  

Warrior Cults: the Sword, Part II

Additional Sword Cults

Beyond the various ones of red, blue, and green, others are listed here. They too follow the rules in Part I (link). And while there might still be some confusion over what their cult color is due to warriors sometimes wearing another hue, all illusions can be dispelled once the sword cultist begins smiting his foes. 

Smiting can be enjoyable of course, but ultimately one's cause must gain power in order to control an area. How to do that effectively? Some have a clearer understanding of that than others.

Warrior Cults: the Sword, Part I

Warrior Cults of the Sword

 Fighter Subclass options

Code of the Sword

• Wield your sword well
• Championing your cause
• Smiting those who oppose it

Warrior Cults: the Axe, Part III

Warrior-Priests of the Axe

Rarer, they are still needed to help initiate and guide their hack-happy flock, showing how one truly grinds one.

• Treat them as clerics, except that they know and can cast just 1 spell from their divinity's list per day for each level that they could normally cast. For example, a 3rd level warrior-priest of the axe could cast just one 1st and one 2nd level spell from his list each day. What more do you want?
  
  
• Their allowed weapon is the AXE! 
  
  

Now Available

A Must-Have for Fans of Volume I

As a special thank you to my long-term readers, Companion I is now available (link). 

In development for years, especially the last two, this work is about double the size of my usual books, combining listings for new Greek and Norse divinities, as well as expanding upon those already detailed in Volume I. 

Warrior Cults: the Axe, Part II

Additional Axe Cults

Along with red, blue, and green, there's more than one way to use an axe (not to mention the color of it)!

Axe cult warriors can use one or more of the listed abilities for their sub-cult's color a total of once per day per level- all by swinging their axe. This selection can be their variable choice, or it can be limited to one ability, whereby the specialized axe cultist can use that an extra time per day. In either case, unless otherwise noted, each last for just 1 round.  And whenever axe cult warriors use one of their axe abilities, they also roll for Axe Side-Effects (see Part I for details)- who knows what will happen then? 

Warrior Cults: the Axe, Part I

Warrior Cults of the Axe

 Fighter Subclass options

Code of the Axe

• Use your axe!
• Hew down those who oppose you- with your axe!
• Do so in notable ways! That means lots of blood!

Priestesses of Jurate, Part III

Spells of Jurate 

With the sea nearby, amber abounding, love is here, as well as the right woman... few can deny the enchantment.

1st Level
Create Water (of any pleasing temperature), Cure Light Wounds, Purify Food & Drink (when near the sea), Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary, Divine Weather (D, when near the sea),  Purify Water (D), Allure*, Charm Person*

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A Must-Have for Fans of Volume I

As a special thank you to my long-term readers, Companion I will soon be released. 

In development for years, especially the last two, this work is about double the size of my usual books, combining listings for new Greek and Norse divinities, as well as expanding upon those already detailed in Volume I. 

Priestesses of Jurate, Part II

Divine Tests

Just who knows what the tide will bring?

  1-6: Moods and waves can have their way. One might have to swim through them for a time, but that makes reaching the calm, warm, soothing waters all the nicer. The priestess will take a -1d3 penalty to her rolls for now. After 1d12 hours pass, she will be free of them as her flows settle again.

• For example, a priestess of Jurate could take a -2 penalty for the next 4 hours. Won't it be nice once it's over?

Priestesses of Jurate, Part I

Jurate

Baltic Sea, Amber, & Lost Love Goddess

Tenets of Jurate

• Love the Sea and Its Islands
• Let the Amber Flow
• Enjoy Love as Long as it Lasts

Clerics of Velnias, Part III

Spells of Velnias

Whether for good or for ill, all things come to an end.

1st Level
Command, Create Water (reversed), Cure Light Wounds (reversible), Detect Evil (reversible), Detect Magic, Light (reversed), Protection from Evil, Purify Food and Drink, Remove Fear (reversible), Resist Cold, Sanctuary, Message*, Sleep*, Ventriloquism*

Clerics of Velnias, Part II

Divine Tests

This world only leads to doom and death, though dying before one dies can bring an end to it.

  1-6: A whisper, and the conclusion draws close. Perhaps not yet, though the cleric will undergo a -1d3 penalty to his rolls for the next 1d12 hours in any case, seeing that there's nothing for certain that one can count on in this life. Yet another reminder to get his affairs in order.

• For example, a priest of Velnias could take a -3 penalty to every roll he makes for the next 8 hours, suggesting that it may be time for some repose.

Clerics of Velnias, Part I

Velnias
Baltic Death, Underworld, Beasts, Trickery, & Prophecy God

Tenets of Velnias

• Respect Death
• Dwell in the Underworld
• Understand Beasts (whether ravens, snakes, wolves, bears, cats, or horned ones)
• Use Trickery and Prophecy as needed for better understanding

Priestesses of Laima, Part III

Spells of Laima
From the right perspective, all that occurs can seem like magic.

1st Level
Cure Light Wounds, Detect Evil, Detect Magic, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Divine Weather (D), Comprehend Languages*

Priestesses of Laima, Part II

Divine Tests

Our fate holds the key to the future of not only ourselves, but of our descendants too. 

  1-6: What is your fortune? Someone the priestess knows will suffer a -1d6 penalty to all their rolls for the next 1d12 hours unless she decides to take the penalty unto herself. Being quite kindly, most followers of Laima nearly always do so.

• For example, a local mother is predestined to take a -2 penalty to her rolls for the next 10 hours. The priestess of Laima decides to take the penalty during that time instead.

Priestesses of Laima, Part I

Laima
Baltic Fate Goddess

Tenets of Laima

• Attune with Fate
• Accept Fated Ways & Folk
• Drawing Upon Fated Things