Aphrodite (Intermediate God)
The beautiful Aphrodite was created from a mixture of sea foam and the blood of Uranus. She is the goddess of beauty and love. As befits the goddess her position, she was an enthusiastic companion of the
male gods. She was also married to Hephaestus, but this did not stop her from consorting with Ares, Poseidon, Dionysius and others. Aphrodite can charm any male, either god or mortal, and can generate any strong emotion (such as love, hate, anger, sorrow, etc.) in any intelligent being. Although she can assume any form (all
of them beautiful), in her true form she is a woman of astonishing
beauty.
Roleplaying Tips
Aphrodite is extremely vain. There is a 10% chance she will overhear any unfavorable comparison of her beauty. In such cases, she will avenge herself by making the transgressor ran in love with a statue, turning him into a shell, or having bees sting his eyes. Omens from
Aphrodite are often associated with the sea.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Chaotic Good.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any.
- Spheres of Influence. Beauty, Love.
- Holy Symbol. Seashell.
Clerics of Aphrodite
Every ten days, her priests must release white doves, and every new moon they must throw objects of art and beautiful jewelry into the sea. They must also do what they can to aid anyone who is in trouble because of a forbidden love. Clerics of Aphrodite must have a minimum charisma score of 16.
Alignment Restriction. Any non evil.
Weapons Allowed. Bows, Net, Staff.
Armors Allowed. None.
Divine Domains. Forge, Life, Peace, Trickery.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 5. Aphrodite’s Charm Person.
- Level 10. Charisma increases to 18, or +2 if already 18.
- Level 15. Enamore any intelligent being as a Philter of Love.