Gel'n'ven (ɡɛl ɛn' vɛn)

Symbols:

Farmer's hat, farmer carrying a balanced load on his shoulders, bundle of wheat, pick axe, the pyramid of stone or a mountain.

Physical Form Appearance: .When Gel’n’ven is not below earth is always seen in the company of a stone giant, Tonan. He exudes the smell of fresh-tilled earth, his hands are calloused and rough and always dirty. He’s thin and bald, with deep grey colored skin (that of granite), and haunting grey eyes. Gel’n’ven usually wears just a pair of leather breeches, no shoes or shirt.

 

Personality/Demeanor:

Very private and quiet and finds it easier to talk to the rocks than to other ‘not so tough and lazier’ beings. Gel’n’ven will never strike first, second, or even third, he will appear to be affected by any blow that lands on him, but at some point, he will strike back with an explosive and incredible force not just against those that struck him but anyone within range. There is one feature that will show if he has become angered, and that is instead of his coal-colored eyes they will become diamonds with any light glinting off of them. His reactions to assaults are that of an earthquake or landslide, without warning and with incredible destruction. His attacks are always areas of effect and never individually target a single entity. There is also a chance that he will simply walk away. His voice is a deep baritone, rough and resonating. He is also very slow in making any decisions that he feels are important and anything he feels is not impacting him or his realm, he will usually abstain or just simply not answer, much to the dismay of others within the pantheon.  

History/Ascension:

One of the earth elementals that was called by Gel’n’ven was Karlatina in disguise looking for someone to pick up the mantle of all things under the ground.      

Divine Powers:

Enrich/degrade soil.

Harden/ soften the soil.

Move mineral vein.

Change topology

Happens in the form of an earthquake.

Priests:

Duties

Break ground for a new farm or mine.

Explore newfound caves/grottos

Bless newly planted farm

Requirements

Ability Score(s) Requirements

Strength 15+/Wisdom 15+

If one is over 15 +5% xp

If both are over 15 +10xp.

• Alignment – Neutral  

Bonus Proficiencies

-Direction Sense (underground only)

--+25% chance to learn earth elemental spell   Bonus/Bestowed Abilities

Priests have the ability to cast blindness, blur and change self 1x per day. 120’ infravision. When calling earth elementals or earth-kin they will always have maximum HD/hp and duration is twice the normal duration.

Level 1-3

5d4 Pech

1 Sandling

Level 4-6

10d4 Pech

1d4 Sandling

Level 7-10

8HD Earth Elemental

Level 11-14

12HD Earth Elemental

Level >15

16HD Earth Elemental

 

Restrictions

Armor

Must be made of stone/rock/gem

Weapon

Farm implements only

• Dwarven followers will use only mining or digging implements   Spheres

M	All	-	Creation	m	Plant
-	Animal	-	Divination	-	Protection
-	Astral	M	Elemental	M	Summoning
-	Charm	-	Healing	-	Sun
-	Combat	-	Necromatic	-	Weather

  Turning: Any undead that was once buried in the open ground (no coffin, crypt or mausoleum) is treated as 1 HD lower for purpose of turning to the followers of this faith

D+2d4T	Skeleton	D 2d6	Ghast	7	Ghost
D+2d4T	Zombie	D 2d6	Wraith	10	Lich
D+2d4T	Ghoul	T 2d6	Mummy	13	Special
D+2d4T	Shadow	T 2d6	Specter
D+2d4T	Wight	4	Vampire

    Omens:

Bountiful harvest (G)

Gel’n’ven has walked among the fields

Rock slide (B)

Someone angered Gel’n’ven

Earthquake (B)

Someone angered Gel’n’ven

Finding mineral vein (G)

Gel’n’ven has run his fingers here

Cave in (B)

We should not be digging here

Surviving a cave-in (G)

Blessed by Gel’n’ven

Followers alignment:Any

Notes/Remarks: Some Dwarven sects see him as evil and must be appeased before doing any new mines. Also, they tell their children that if they don’t work hard they will get sent to Gel’n’ven’s mines to work until they repaid their debt to their parents for being lazy.

Farmers have been known to take the first piece harvested fruit/vegetable/grain and bury it in the ground as thanks to Gel’n’ven. It is also customary for those that are devout followers will on the first day of Oxtul’s month have a celebration of thanks for the harvest which included exchanges of harvested items and in some cultures the exchange of rough gems. At the end of the month, there is a contest of who has created the best gem carving. As these are rare and never see the light of day, (no more than 2%) but those that do are of 200%-500% of their original value. Gems are exchanged primarily in the dwarven cultures and those that dwell exclusively underground.

Priests are required to pay respects before climbing any natural hill/mountain over 100' or digging more than 20’. Priest are also forbidden to wear any kind of foot covering over the soles of their feet.