Gaea (Greater God)
Gaea is the mother and sustainer of all life. She married Uranus and thus gave birth to the Titans and two broods of terrible monsters, the Cyclopes and the Hecatoncheires. Even after the rise to supremacy of Olympians, Gaea continues to be widely worshiped. She presides over marriages, nursing the sick, and is foremost among the oracles (before Apollo took it over, the great oracle at Delphi belonged to her). In her true form, Gaea is the earth itself.
Roleplaying Tips
Although she is widely worshiped, Gaea is one of the most aloof of Greek gods-which is to say she does not spend all of her time meddling in the affairs of mortals. Still, if the proper sacrifices of fruits and animals are made to her, Gaea has been known to lend her aid to those in dire need.
She has an affinity for hideous monsters, however, and will never aid anyone in fighting them. In fact, she may well aid the monster if the battle is brought to her attention. Omens from Gaea can take any form associated with nature, such as foul weather, plagues, abundant crops, etc.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Neutral.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any.
- Spheres of Influence. Fertility, Health, Prophecy.
- Holy Symbol. Basket of fruit.
Clerics of Gaea
The primary duty of priests of Gaea is overseeing planting and animal husbandry. They must also minister to the sick, and often serve as oracles for their communities. All of Gaea’s priests are druids.
Alignment Restriction. Neutral.
Weapons Allowed. Club, Quarterstaff, Sickle.
Armors Allowed. Non-metal armors.
Divine Domains. Knowledge, Life, Nature, Tempest.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 5. Cure Disease.
- Level 15. Divination.