Artemis, Greek Avatar
Medium Humanoid, neutral good
Druid 16, Ranger 16
Proficiency bonus +10
Armor Class 20
Hit Points 416 (16d8 + 64, 16d10 + 64)
Speed 90 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (+3) | 18 (+4) | 18 (+4) | 18 (+4) | 18 (+4) | 18 (+4) |
Saving Throws Str +13, Dex +14, Int +14, Wis +14
Skills Any
Senses passive Perception 24
Languages All
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)
Arcane Immunity. No arcane spell affects Artemis’ avatar, and any attack rebounds against the caster.
Spellcasting. Artemis’s avatar is a 16th-level druid and a 16th level ranger. Its spellcasting ability as a druid is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +10 to hit with spell attacks). Its spellcasting ability as a ranger is Wisdom (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). Artemis’s avatar has access to all spells from the druid and ranger list.
ACTIONS
- Multiattack. Artemis’s avatar makes two attacks with her great bow or two attacks with her dagger.
- Great Bow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +14 to hit; one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 +4). Artemis’s avatar can shoot her arrows up to a distance of 1,000 yards, range does not affect the attack roll.
- Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit; one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 +3). In melee combat, she uses a common dagger that has been poisoned. Anyone hit by this weapon must roll a DC 20 constitution saving throw or suffer an extra 1d10 points of damage per round until a neutralize poison can be cast upon them.
Artemis: The Goddess of Hunting, Nature, and Chastity
Artemis is one of the most important and complex goddesses in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Leto, a Titaness who was persecuted by Zeus’ wife Hera. She is also the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and prophecy. Artemis has many roles and attributes, but she is most commonly known as the goddess of hunting, wild nature, and chastity. She is often depicted with a bow and arrows, a hunting dog, and a deer or a boar as her companions. She is also associated with the moon and wears a silver crescent on her head.
Artemis is a fierce and independent goddess who values her freedom and autonomy. She vowed to remain a virgin forever and rejected any suitors who tried to woo her. She also protected the chastity of her followers, who were mostly young girls and women. She was especially revered as a goddess of childbirth and fertility, as she helped her mother deliver her twin brother without any pain. She was also a patron of midwives and nurses, and she could bring both life and death to women in labor.
Artemis was not only a goddess of nature, but also a guardian of civilization. She had many temples and shrines throughout the ancient world, but her most famous one was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. She was worshipped as a powerful and benevolent deity who could grant prosperity, health, and protection to her devotees. However, she was also feared for her wrath and jealousy, which could cause plagues, famines, and disasters. She was especially offended by any disrespect or violation of her sacred animals, groves, or followers.
Artemis is a fascinating and multifaceted goddess who represents both the wild and the civilized aspects of human life. She is a symbol of female empowerment, strength, and beauty, as well as a source of inspiration for art, literature, and culture.