Amatsu Mikaboshi (Intermediate God)
Amatsu Mikaboshi, the “august star of heaven,” is the god of evil. Also known as Ama-no-Kagaseo, the “brilliant male,” he sees and sanctions all things done under cover of darkness. He has the power to look into the hearts of men and women, and, if he finds too much evil there, to make them his. Because most people are basically good, Amatsu-Mikaboshi is not particularly powerful. But he is cunning, and has gathered more worshipers than people suspect. In his true form, Amatsu Mikaboshi is a dark shadow that can never quite be seen.
Roleplaying Tips
Amatsu Mikaboshi gathers worshipers the old fashioned way: he entraps them. After finding a potential worshiper, Amatsu sends his avatar to tempt the victim – usually with power, money, lechery, or whatever the subject desires most. The avatar then creates a situation in which the victim can fulfill this desire by committing one hideous act. If the victim performs the act, he becomes a permanent
worshiper of Amatsu Mikaboshi and finds himself compelled to take part in a never-ending series of foul plans.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Lawful Evil.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any evil.
- Spheres of Influence. Blacksmithing and weaponmaking.
- Holy Symbol. Silhouette of a hooknosed man .
Clerics of Amatsu Mikaboshi
Amatsu Mikaboshi’s priests are those who have intentionally and wilfully turned to evil. Their primary duties involve tempting others and helping their deity keep the promises which his avatar has made in order to gather worshipers.
Alignment Restriction. Any evil.
Weapons Allowed. Any weapon.
Armors Allowed. Any armor.
Divine Domains. Forge, Grave, Knowledge, Trickery, Twilight, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 1. Know Alignment.
- Level 10. Read Thoughts.