Tvashtri (Intermediate God)
In the early days of the Vedic Age, Tvashtri was a priest of such power that he dared to create a son whom he hoped would deprive Indra of his position as king of the gods. When Indra jealously destroyed this son, Tvashtri created a monster so powerful that Indra had to resort to trickery to defeat it. As this story illustrates, Tvashtri is a gifted inventor, and it is no wonder that he eventually earned the gift of immortality (either through learning its secret or as a gift of the gods).
Now known as Tvashtri the Artificer, he is the patron of artisans, architects, and inventors. Tvashtri spends most of his time creating the weapons of the gods, many of which he enchants so that they will never do him any harm. In his true form, Tvashtri appears to be nothing more than an ordinary man.
Roleplaying Tips
Tvashtri loves inventions, and there is a 5% chance that he will appear to lend his aid to anybody of good alignment who is attempting to build a particularly interesting or difficult item.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Chaotic Good.
- Worshippers Alignment. Chaotic Good.
- Spheres of Influence. Inventions and creations.
- Holy Symbol. Pinwheel fan.
Clerics of Tvashtri
Tvashtri’s priests often serve their villages or companions as engineers. If they do not show resourcefulness in solving their problems, Tvashtri may express his displeasure by refusing to grant them more spells. Clerics of Tvashtri musty have a score of intelligence 16 or more and wisdom 15 or more.
Alignment Restriction. Chaotic Good.
Weapons Allowed. Any weapon crafted by the cleric.
Armors Allowed. Any metal armor.
Divine Domains. Forge, Knowledge, Life, Nature, Trickery, Twilight, War.
GRANTED POWERS
- Level 10. Enchant an Item.