Huitzilopochtli (Intermediate God)
The patron god of the Aztecs, Huitzilopochtli is the god of war, lightning, and of fruit and crops. His translated name, “Left-Handed Hummingbird,” is deceiving, for he is a fierce, bloodthirsty god.
He was born of a mortal woman, fully grown, wearing blue jade armor, and carrying a blue javelin.
He resembles a blue-skinned man with hummingbird feathers decorating his head and left leg, though when acting in his guise as a lightning god he sometimes resembles a serpent.
He can send a 10d10 lightning bolt to any location on the Prime Material Plane.
Roleplaying Tips
Huitzilopochtli is quite active in the affairs of men. Assuming they perform the proper rites, his worshipers can count on him for sound advice. Those who have offended him will find their weapons mysteriously dulled or rotted, usually at an inopportune moment.
Other omens include violent lightning storms, an unexplained stench of death, and mysterious battle sounds in the night.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Neutral Evil.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any.
- Spheres of Influence. War, Light.
- Holy Symbol. Eagle.
Clerics of Huitzilopochtli
Huitzilopochtli’s clerics must embody the spirit of war. They must always be willing to fight without regard to their own lives. Their primary duty is presiding over the deaths of prisoners taken in Huitzilopochtli’s name.
Alignment Restriction. Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Neutral, Chaotic Evil.
Weapons Allowed. Slashing and Piercing weapons.
Armors Allowed. Non-metal armors.
Divine Domains. Grave, Light, Tempest, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 10. Sacre Blue Javelin (sacred item). Deals 1 point of lightning damage per level of the cleric.