Arianrhod
Welsh Goddess of Duty, Initiation, & the Night Sky
Tenets of Arianrhod
* Do your duty whenever possible
* Test those who are worthy
* Emulate the firmament above
* Test those who are worthy
* Emulate the firmament above
Priestesses of Arianrhod
Special: Arianrhod is served by priestesses, cyfrinydds (Welsh mystics), druidesses, gweledydds (Welsh seers), & gwiddons (Welsh witches). What is more, she can be followed in one of her various aspects (see below).
Allowed Weapons: Staff, dagger, sword, bow
Allowed Armor: None
Allowed Armor: None
Symbols: Star, Owl, Silver Wheel, Moon
Can Turn: (by aspect)
Arianrhod Dutiful: those who fail to abide (if not known, 75% chance if Chaotic, 50% chance if Neutral, 25% chance if Lawful).
Arianrhod Mystagogue: those who have used their name, a weapon, or been with their wife (or other mate) sometime within the last 2d6 rounds (if not known, a 50% chance)..
Arianrhod Celestial: those who are within view of the night sky.
Arianrhod Mystagogue: those who have used their name, a weapon, or been with their wife (or other mate) sometime within the last 2d6 rounds (if not known, a 50% chance)..
Arianrhod Celestial: those who are within view of the night sky.
Mysteries of Arianrhod: Up to once per day per level, spellcasters who follow Arianrhod can reroll one of their spell rolls when:
Arianrhod Dutiful: performing their duty.
Arianrhod Mystagogue: testing another.
Arianrhod Celestial: within view of the night sky.
Arianrhod Mystagogue: testing another.
Arianrhod Celestial: within view of the night sky.
For example, a priestess of Arianrhod might turn as Arianrhod Mystagogue, then access mysteries as Arianrhod Celestial in a particular instance, or all the time, or turn and access mysteries as Arianrhod Mystagogue only, etc.
For details on related divinities, read here.
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