Hades (god of the underworld and death)

Greater god

ARMOR CLASS: -1
MOVE: 29"
HIT POINTS: 390
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 5-50 (+12)
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 75%
SIZE: M (6.5')
ALIGNMENT: Neutral evil
WORSHIPPER'S ALIGNMENT: Neutral evil
SYMBOL: Black ram
PLANE: Hades
CLERIC/DRUID: High Priest (C20)
FIGHTER: Lord Hades (F15)
MAGIC-USER/ILLUSIONIST: Illusionist (I25)
THIEF/ASSASSIN: Grandfather of Assassins (A15)
MONK/BARD: Master of Summer (M15)
PSIONIC ABILITY: III
 

S: 24	I: 24	W: 20
D: 24	C: 25	CH: 24 (-9)
Com: Varies	-	-

The plane where Hades resides is known to most mortals by the name of its most powerful ruler.
Hades appears as a heavily muscled,
dark skinned man.
When in a pleasant mood && talking to mortals,
he appears handsome and kind,
but when fighting,
the god appears as a hideous humanoid with fangs and flames for eyes!
Hades shape changes at will,
and his eyes can cast 2 death spells every melee round,
up to a range of 120',
if he is not engaged in hand-to-hand combat.

To touch his body with any nonmetal object will cause an explosion of death rays to strike all those in a 30' radius (saving throw applicable).

He has complete control over all things made of earth and can alter the form of any amount of earth with a word.
With this power,
the god can make a sword turn into dust or a suit of armor turn into gold (save applicable).

The house of Hades is a dark underground place with eternal fires of lava burning in pools. <DSG link>
The dead move to the god's command and mortals do not see them unless Hades wills it so.

Chair of Forgetfulness: In this place are several items of note such as his chair of forgetfulness which was designed to cause a being to forget his or her past and become devoted to Hades when sat in (he often tricked powerful mortals and lesser gods and goddesses into the chair,
and there they remained until freed).

His jet black chariot is pulled by nightmares,
and while in this vehicle he cannot be touched by mortals or gods alike.
The god also possesses a helm that renders him invisible <link, improved invisibility> to all beings,
even in battle,
though he is only allowed to use this device in service against the enemies of the gods of Olympus.
There is only one entrance to the House of Hades and that one is guarded by Cerberus (cf.).

The god uses a +4 sword in battle that does 5-30 points of damage per strike.

                                                              Clerics             Raiment                                                             Sacrifice/Propitiation

Sphere of Control	Animal	M	F	N-H	Head	Body	Color(s)	Holy Days	Frequency	Form	Place of Worship
underworld	nightmare	X	X	X	helm	armor	black	n/a	at death	valuables	grave

 

Greek Mythos

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