Siva (Intermediate God)
Siva should not to be mistaken for the Hindu god “Shiva the Destroyer,” which is a composite of many older gods. Siva is such an important manifestation of Rudra (the destructive god of storms and diseases) that can be regarded as a separate deity. Siva is power incarnate, a fierce ascetic who repeatedly brings the world to the brink of annihilation by dancing in fire.
He is the negative force of the cosmos, destroying whatever he touches in order that it may be reincorporaled into unity with the spirit of the cosmos. Anything that Siva touches is utterly annihilated and can never be reconstructed, raised, or reincarnated. In his true form, Siva is a man with four arms and three eyes, usually wearing a tiger skin and a snake collar.
Roleplaying Tips
Though determined to destroy all of existence, Siva does not consider himself evil. He is merely attempting to return everything to unity with the cosmic spirit. He is an impersonal god who seldom answers prayers, but he occasionally sends his avatar to defend one of his temples.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Neutral Evil.
- Worshippers Alignment. Neutral Evil.
- Spheres of Influence. Destruction.
- Holy Symbol. Cobra head.
Clerics of Siva
Priests of Siva are noted for their monthly fire dance. After scouring the countryside in search of sacrifices (which includes everything from furniture to living beings), the priests spend several hours dancing in a huge bon-fire. They end the ceremony by throwing everything they have collected into the fire.
Alignment Restriction. Neutral Evil.
Weapons Allowed. Any weapon.
Armors Allowed. Any armor.
Divine Domains. Grave, Knowledge, Light, Tempest, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 1. Immunity to fire.
- Level 10. Control Undead.