Brigantia – God and Clerics for D&D 5e

Brigantia

Intermediate God

Brigantia is a goddess of Celtic origin who was worshipped in the lands of the north. Her name means “The High One” and she is the goddess of sovereignty, poetry, crafts, prophecy, and water. She is the protector of the land and its people, and the source of inspiration and wisdom. She is also the mistress of sacred fires and wells, which have healing and divinatory powers. Brigantia’s symbols include a spear, a globe, a crown, and a gorgon’s head. .

In D&D 5th edition, Brigantia can be a suitable patron for clerics, druids, bards, and paladins who seek to uphold the balance and harmony of nature, culture, and civilization. She can offer her clerics the domains of Knowledge, Life, Light, and War, reflecting her diverse aspects and roles. She prefers her worshippers to be lawful neutral, neutral, neutral good, or chaotic neutral, as she values both order and freedom, but not at the expense of justice and compassion. She can also grant her followers the ability to cast spells related to fire, water, healing, and divination, such as burning hands, create or destroy water, cure wounds, and augury.

Brigantia’s spheres of influence are Sovereignty, Poetry, Crafts, Prophecy, and Water. She is especially revered in places where there are natural or artificial sources of fire or water, such as volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, wells, fountains, and temples. She is also honored in places where poetry, crafts, and prophecy are practiced, such as libraries, schools, workshops, and oracles.

The spear is the holy symbol of Brigantia, as well as the only weapon allowed to her clerics. The spear represents Brigantia’s power, wisdom, and authority, as well as her aspect of war and sovereignty. The clerics of Brigantia use the spear as a focus for their spells and channel their divine power through it. The spear becomes more than just a weapon, but a symbol of Brigantia’s favor and loyalty.

STATISTICS OF BRIGANTIA

Brigantia is a neutral good goddess who rules over the domains of sovereignty, poetry, crafts, prophecy, and water. She is the patron of the Brigantes, a Celtic tribe that inhabits the northern regions of the world. She is also the source of inspiration and wisdom for poets, craftsmen, and seers. Her worshippers are mostly lawful neutral, neutral, neutral good, or chaotic neutral, as they value both order and freedom, but not at the expense of justice and compassion. Her holy symbol is a spear, which represents her power, authority, and aspect of war. The following statistics describe Brigantia as a deity in D&D 5th edition.

  • Alignment. Neutral Good.
  • Worshippers Alignment. Lawful Neutral, Neutral, Neutral Good, Chaotic Neutral.
  • Spheres of Influence. Sovereignty, Poetry, Crafts, Prophecy, and Water.
  • Holy Symbol. Spear.

CLERICS OF BRIGANTIA: PREREQUISITES & RESTRICTIONS

The clerics of Brigantia are devoted to the goddess of sovereignty, poetry, crafts, prophecy, and water. They must worship her exclusively and follow her tenets of balance, harmony, and sovereignty. They must oppose any forces that threaten to disrupt or destroy the world, and seek to inspire and enlighten others with their poetry, crafts, and prophecy. The clerics of Brigantia must use a spear as their holy symbol and their only weapon. They are not allowed to use any other weapons, even if they have proficiency in them. They must also wear a crown or a circlet as a sign of their allegiance to Brigantia and her aspect of sovereignty. These are the prerequisites and restrictions that define the clerics of Brigantia and their unique relationship with their patron deity.

Alignment Restriction. Neutral Good.

Weapons Allowed. Spears.

Armors Allowed. Any armor.

Divine Domains. Knowledge, Life, Light, War.

SACRED DAYS OF BRIGANTIA

Imbolc (February 1st).  This is a time when the winter is ending and the spring is beginning, and the sun is returning to the world. It is also a time of cleansing, healing, and inspiration, as the fire and water elements are in balance. Brigantia, as the goddess of fire, water, poetry, and prophecy, is the perfect patron for this festival. On this day, her clerics and followers light bonfires and candles, and offer prayers and poems to Brigantia, asking for her guidance and protection. They also visit sacred wells and fountains, and use the water to purify themselves and their spears, asking for Brigantia’s healing and wisdom. They also perform divination rituals, such as casting runes or reading flames, to seek Brigantia’s insight and foresight for the coming year. This is a day of celebration and gratitude, as well as a day of preparation and renewal.

RITUALS OF BRIGANTIA

Brigantia is a goddess of sovereignty, poetry, crafts, prophecy, and water, who is worshipped by the Brigantes, a Celtic tribe that inhabits the northern regions of the world. She is also the source of inspiration and wisdom for poets, craftsmen, and seers. Her worshippers perform various rituals to honor her and to receive her blessings and favors. These rituals are based on the festivals of Imbolc, Matronalia, Beltane, and Samhain, which celebrate the balance and harmony of nature, culture, and civilization. The rituals involve the use of fire, water, poetry, and prophecy, as well as the symbols of the spear, the globe, the crown, and the gorgon’s head. In this section, we will describe the rituals related to the cult of Brigantia, and how they affect the clerics and followers of the goddess in D&D 5th edition.

  • The ritual of fire and water
  • The ritual of sovereignty
  • The ritual of fertility

DUTIES OF BRIGANTIA’S CLERICS

Brigantia is a Celtic goddess of water and fire, who represents the sovereignty and prosperity of her people. She is revered by the Brigantes, a tribe that once ruled over northern Britain, and by other Celtic groups who share her name and attributes. Her clerics are guardians of the natural and sacred elements, and they perform various duties to honor and appease her. These duties are not only a way of showing devotion, but also a means of gaining her protection and favor. However, failing to comply with these duties can also incur her wrath and curse, as she is a demanding and powerful deity. Here are some of the duties that a cleric of Brigantia must follow:

  • The cleric of Brigantia must cast a bless spell, on the fire of a campfire for protection. Failing to comply with this duty causes the cleric to suffer disadvantage on saving throws against fear and charm effects, as they lose the goddess’s favor and protection.
  • The cleric of Brigantia must bathe in a natural body of water at least once a week, to cleanse their body and soul. Failing to comply with this duty causes the cleric to suffer a penalty to their AC and initiative equal to their Wisdom modifier.
  • The cleric of Brigantia must light a candle or a torch in honor of the goddess every night, to show their gratitude and devotion. Failing to comply with this duty causes the cleric to lose access to one of their domain spells of their choice, as they anger the goddess and weaken their connection to her.

GRANTED POWERS

Brigantia is a Celtic goddess of water and fire, who bestows her clerics with various powers to heal and protect themselves and their allies. As the clerics grow in their devotion and service to the goddess, they gain access to more potent and miraculous abilities. These abilities are granted as spells that the clerics can cast once per long rest, without expending a spell slot or material components. Here are the granted powers of Brigantia to her clerics:

  • 5th level. Brigantia’s Aid (spell).
  • 10th level. Brigantia’s Aura of Vitality (spell).
  • 15th level. Brigantia’s Aura of Life (spell).
  • 20th level. Brigantia’s Regenerate (spell).

FOLLOWERS

Brigantia is a Celtic goddess of water and fire, who grants her clerics various followers to aid them in their quests and missions. These followers are loyal and devoted to the cleric and the goddess, and share their affinity for the natural and sacred elements. The followers are gained at different levels of the cleric’s progression, and increase in power and abilities accordingly. Here are the followers of a cleric of Brigantia:

  • 5th level. Fire or Water Elemental (5HD).
  • 10th level. Fire or Water Elemental (10HD).
  • 15th level. Paladin of Brigantia (10th level).
  • 20th level. Druid of Brigantia (15th level).