Gliddan, Ladyfeather, The Peacock Queen

 

 

Symbol: The Peacock

Home Plane: Beastlands (Brux)

Portfolios: Non-evil creatures of the air

Worshippers: Birdlovers, Druids, Travelers, Elves

Worshipper’s Alignment: Non-evil

Clerics : N

Domains: Air, Animal, Travel

Favored Weapon(s): The bow

 

Description:

 

Gliddan is depicted as a young woman with brown hair held back by a fillet and decorated with feathers. She wears a robe of peacock feathers.

 

History/Relationships:

 

Gliddan allies herself with the other gods and goddesses of nature, particularly Cernan. She also enjoys the friendship of Killip as her children sing constantly. Yrinith and Gliddan are amiable as well, Her only true divine foe is Avaia; the Black Swan represents the evil aspects of avians. Their clerics battle whenever they meet. Gliddan also dislikes Sestihaculas and his dragons which pollute the air; she takes no active role against him, however. her church is a small one, and she knows it is a battle she would lose.

 

Dogma:

 

Love and nurture our feathered friends. Give them food and shelter; they will give thee beauty and song. Be free as a bird. Sing and go where you wish. Suffer not yourself to a cage of your own making. Oppose the evil things which fly, namely the things of the Black Swan. Make the skies safe for any creatures who take wing into it.

 

Clergy and Temples:

 

The church of Gliddan is small compared to many other faiths. She maintains temples in several of the larger cities. These temples double as bird sanctuaries and are filled with all manner of flying creatures. Offerings are made for the birds’ upkeep and patrons come to feed, watch, and listen to them. Birdsong is an integral part of worship where birdcalls are woven together into music. Gliddan supports the efforts of the Blanchouette, having formed the original pact between the elves and owls. She is honored by its members, and they aid her church if aid is requested. There are two sects within Gliddan’s clergy: those who follow nocturnal or diurnal patterns. Followers become more attuned to a specific type of bird as they progress in rank within the church. Upon achieving the rank of high priest(ess) [12th level], the cleric is able to change shape into that chosen bird as a druid does. Those following diurnal patterns pray for spells at sunrise; nocturnal clergy pray for spells at sunset. Gliddan’s clerics do not wear armor, preferring mobility, although they do make use of shields. Gliddan accepts both men and women into her following, although her clergy is mostly female. Elves and humans follow her; other races, besides a few halflings, do not seem interested in Ladyfeather.

 

Special Abilities:

 

Gliddan’s priests gain additional special abilities as they progress in their dedication to Ladyfeather. Unless otherwise specified, these powers are supernatural abilities usable at will by the caster only. Gliddan’s priests radiate a continuous sanctuary effect that affects all non-evil avians and can speak with birds (animals) as a language. Gliddan’s priests make take Animal (bird) Empathy and Handle Animals (birds) as class skills.

 

3rd level – feather fall (1/day)

5th level – fly (1/day)

9th level – Summon Nature’s Ally (Birds) VI (1/day)

12th level – wildshape (Bird of choice) (1/day)

 

Sacred prayers of Gliddan:

 

Gliddan offers special prayers to her faithful.

 

Rituals:

 

Gliddan makes several rituals available to those who please her. They are detailed below. Bestowance of the rituals requires at least one high priest of Gliddan be present unless otherwise stated.

 

Eaglet’s Boon – The ritual recipient gains the use of a feather fall for up to 6 rounds per day. The ritual activates as soon as the recipient begins to fall without any other mode of trigger. The ritual drains 2000XP from the recipient and costs 1000GP to perform.

 

Feathered Friend – The ritual recipient gains a +2 divine bonus on animal (bird) empathy and Handle Animals (birds) rolls. This ritual drains 500XP from the recipient.

 

Ladyfeather’s Mark -- The ritual recipient gains the ability to speak with animals (Birds) at will. The ritual drains 2000XP from the recipient and costs 1000GP to perform. Wings of the Goddess – The ritual recipient gains the ability to fly for up to one hour per day of discontinuous usage. The ritual drains 1000XP from the recipient and costs 2000GP to perform.