The Gods of Kal Tarathorn

All the god's names end in -zon (pronounced - thon). This is an honorific term which means lord and god and can also be applied to very powerful individual such as the kings of the Seven Cities and the emperor. It is considered a great insult (especially to a priest) to refer to a god without the -zon.

Collectively the gods are referred to as The Thirteen. Legend has it that before the rise of the intelligent races the world was a paradise. Then, out of the east a mighty dragon came, attempting to devour all the creatures of the world. A huge lion came out of the north to battle the dragon and in the resulting combat tore each other apart. The lion's head became the moon and the dragon's tail, the mountain range to the north. Their blood mingled and created the Tar'an Nor (the desert to the south) and the pieces of their flesh rose up as the gods and the intelligent races.

The Thirteen

Knerlizon	LG	Valour / Defender of Lost Souls
Peldizon	LN	Guardians / Protector
Umatuzon	LN	Truth / Justice
Iskelizon	LE	Repression / Torment / Hate
Cylizon	NG	Life / Vitality
Ormizon	NG	Knowledge / Song
Derizon	N	Nature
Azazon	NE	Destruction / Rage / Battle
Myrzon	NE	Deception / Intrigue / Night
Tselizon	CG	Love / Beauty
Brazon	CN	Mischief / Thieves
Harzon	CN	Death / Bad Luck
Bastazon	CE	Assassins / Murder

Knerlizon the Brave

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Knerlizon gain +2 to all saving throws. When in combat protecting weaker individuals, priests of Knerlizon regenerate 1 hit per round. If a combat is going badly, and it appears as if the priest and his companions are doomed, the priest can call upon Knerlizon for aid. The chance of this working is 1% per level of the priest and it may only be attempted once per week. If successful, the result is normally the appearance of 24 15th level Paladins of renown who rally against the foe in question. They fight to the death and depart at the end of the combat. At 4th level, in addition to their normal healing abilities, speciality priests of Knerlizon can transfer their hit points into others. At 9th level, the speciality priest will automatically be Healed should his hits drop below zero. This only happens once per day. Priests of Knerlizon can turn undead as normal.

Other Notes : Priests of Knerlizon are honour bound to help the poor and unfortunate and will go out of their way to do such. The holy symbol of Knerlizon is a silver hand, palm out, containing a golden sword, blade down. Highly proficient warriors who follow Knerlizon's ideals are known as Paladins.

Peldizon the Watchful

Granted Powers : +2 bonus on surprise roll, increased by an additional +1 for each additional speciality priest of Peldizon. This is in addition to any other bonus's or penalties which may apply. At 5th level, speciality priests of Peldizon gain the ability to protect an area against entry as per the first level Magic-User spell Alarm. This can only be used once per day, but a turn must be spent preparing the area. At 9th level, the speciality priest can place any one ally within 60' in stasis for his level in turns duration. Whilst in stasis, the character cannot act in any way but does not age and cannot be effected by any external force. Likewise, wounds sustained before entering the stasis will not deteriorate. The priest can end the stasis at any time. This ability can only be used once per day. At 13th level, the priest can protect an area up to 30' radius from entry by all those opposed to the ideals of Peldizon. This takes one day per 10' radius to prepare but the duration is permanent. Non or animal intelligent monsters will actively avoid the area, intelligent foes will simply ignore it unless a saving throw vs. spells is successful. If the area protected is a dwelling it will also be immune to the effects of natural weather and plant damage. Speciality priests may only turn undead, i.e. they may neither control nor destroy undead.

Other Notes : Peldizon is often referred to as the Watchman. His symbol is a mailed fist grasping a candle. All priests of Peldizon have a strong dislike for worshippers of Brazon and Azazon. Most hostelries will provide a priest Peldizon with free lodging.

Umatuzon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Umatuzon may, once per day, give a decision that (provided a wisdom check is made) is the most favourable. After 3rd level, priests of Umatuzon gain the ability to detect lies once per day for every 3 levels of experience. From 6th level, the priest can force an individual to reveal the truth once per day for every 3 levels of experience. The individual in question receives a saving throw vs. spells to avoid telling the truth but if successful the priest still knows he is lying. At 9th level, the speciality priest can perform a Divination 3 times a day, at will. This is addition to his normal ability and requires no sacrifice to be made. Speciality priests of Umatuzon turn undead as normal.

Other Notes : Priests of Umatuzon are respected by most and are often used in trials. The holy symbol of Umatuzon is a pair of scales.

Iskelizon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Iskelizon are unaffected by Fear spells, although other emotion altering spells function normally. In addition the priest may, once per day, inflict a Touch of Pain upon an opponent. If the target fails a saving throw vs. spells, they suffer a -4 penalty to attack rolls and -2 to any Dex based checks for as many rounds as the priests level. The priest must roll a successful attack against AC 10 and if the save is successful, the victim suffers no ill effects. The priest may effect 1 person for every 3 levels gained. At 5th level, speciality priests may generate an Aura of Fear stretching 10' radius per level of the priest. Everything within the area which fails it's saving throw will either, try to escape the area (70%) or will try to attack the priest (30%). Those who save are still effected by a general feeling of ill ease and suffer a -2 penalty to all dice rolls (including damage, attack, saves and spell effects). This aura can be created once per day and lasts for as many rounds as the priests level. Followers of Iskelizon are immune to the aura and it can be negated with Remove Fear or various items. At 9th level, the speciality priest can create a steel orb capable of absorbing 1d10 levels of spells before being destroyed. It takes the priest one week to create this and they may only have one active at any one time. It only functions with the priest who made it and if taken by anyone else it explodes for 3-30 points of damage. The priest may touch another with the orb destroying the others memorised spells, this does not drain the orb, and does 1d6 points of damage per level of spell memorised (i.e. 2d6 if two first level spells, 3d6 if one first and one second). Speciality priests of Iskelizon cannot turn or command undead.

Other Notes : Priests of Iskelizon are hated by most, which unfortunately only advance Iskelizon's cause all priest undergo ritual scarring by fire, reducing their charisma by 3 points. The holy symbol of Iskelizon is a piece of jade sculpted to resemble a blazing fire.

Cylizon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Cylizon turn undead as if they were two levels higher. When attempting to Raise Dead, the speciality priest has a percentage chance equal to their level of preventing the associated Con loss. At 5th level, speciality priests gain a +2 bonus to saves against poison. At 9th level, the speciality priest can brew a gruel that imbues the recipient with a +2 save vs. poison for 1d6 turns, cures them of any non-magical diseases and sustains them against hunger for 1 whole day. This takes one hour to brew and produces 2d6 doses which last for 3days.

Other Notes : Priests of Cylizon are required to wear white robes at all times and must spend 1 turn at sunset and sunrise praising the glory of the forthcoming day and warding off any evil spirits that may come at night. The holy symbol of Cylizon is a silver ankh.

Ormizon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Ormizon gain an extra non-proficiency slot every three levels which they must spend in either a language or a musical instrument. The priest may, once per day, Enthral an audience with either song or oration. This takes 3 turns and the audience must be willing to listen. The priest cannot effect creatures with a wisdom greater than his. At 3rd level, speciality priests gain the ability to cast an Identify once per day. This may only be cast in an area sanctified to Ormizon or within the radius of a Protection from Evil spell. At 7th level, the speciality priest can create a song or poem of Suggestion that functions the same as the wizard spell of the same name. At 11th level, the priest gains the ability to cast a Legend Lore spell once per day. However, this can only be performed in a temple or other area that is sanctified to Ormizon. The priest does not need to expend a magical item during the casting of the spell. Speciality priests of Ormizon turn undead as normal. When attempting to turn creatures from the outer planes, the priest is treated as being 4 levels higher.

Other Notes : Priests of Ormizon commonly ally themselves to bards and most bards worship Ormizon in a similar way. If a priest of Ormizon is willing to entertain at an inn they will always be given the best room available for the night. The holy symbol of Ormizon is an iron rune of knowledge.

Derizon

Granted Powers : +2 bonus on saving throws versus elemental attacks. This is in addition to any other bonus's or penalties which may apply. At 3rd level, speciality priests of Derizon gain the ability to identify plants, animals and pure water with perfect accuracy. Additionally the priest can pass through overgrown regions without leaving a trial, at his normal movement rate. At 7th level, the speciality priest can learn the language of any woodland creature by just spending one hour with them. At 11th level, the priest can shapechange into a reptile, bird or mammal up to 3 times per day. Each animal form (reptile, bird or mammal) can only be used once per day. The size can vary from that of a hummingbird to as large as a black bear. Upon assuming a new form the priest immediately gains 10-60% of all damage he has suffered (round down). The priest can only assume the form of a real world creature, but by doing so, does gain all the physical abilities of that creature. Speciality priests can not turn undead.

Other Notes : Priests of Derizon are often known as druids. Their symbol is an acorn. All priests of Derizon Must undergo a ritual of cleansing every full moon. During the week leading up to this ritual, the priest may not wash, shave or eat prepared food or drink.

Azazon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Azazon gain an additional hit point per level. At 3rd level the priest gets to choose one weapon type as his preferred, with this he is at +1 to hit and +2 damage. At 7th level, the preferred weapon damage increase to +4 with +2 to hit. At 11th level, the speciality priest can call a Death Strike, this must be called before the roll to hit and can only be used 3 times a day. If the to hit roll is a natural 18, 19 or 20 the blow does triple maximum damage. At 15th level, the priest can go frenzied for 1-6 rounds in which time his attacks are doubled and he is impervious to physical damage (although spells still affect him as normal). Priests of Azazon can turn undead as normal.

Other Notes : Priests of Azazon are usually tolerated by the majority, and can quite often be found as generals of city armies. Azazon is worshipped by the majority of warriors and all warriors slain in battle are rewarded in his palace for eternity. The holy symbol consists of a sword crossed by a lightning bolt.

Myrzon

Granted Powers : At 1st level speciality priests of Myrzon may cast one Darkness spell per day, for every two additional levels gained (i.e. 3rd , 5th , etc.) the priest gains an additional Darkness. The priest may combine two uses to create a Continual Darkness 15' radius. At 5th level, speciality priests can cast a Forget spell (as the wizard spell) once per day. At 9th level, the speciality priest can disguise themselves for a period of 1-6 hours. This ability mimics that of the Hat of Disguise magical item. In total darkness (magical or natural) the priest gains a +1 bonus to hit, damage and saving throws. However, in bright light, such as a full moon, daylight or a well lit room, the priest suffers a -1 penalty to hit, damage and saving throws. Speciality priests of Myrzon command undead at +1 per die (for numbers and for turning).

Other Notes : Priests of Myrzon normally dress in very dark colours and act at night. They are rarely seen outside in the daytime and are generally avoided. The holy symbol of Myrzon is a simple cracked mirror.

Tselizon

Granted Powers : At 1st level speciality priests of Tselizon may cast one Charm spell per day. The saving throw is reduced by 1 for every point of charisma above 15. At 5th level, speciality priests gain the ability to make one individual to believe that the priest's charisma is actually 1d6 points higher. Only a straight saving throw vs. spells is allowed with the only modifier being based on the intelligence of the victim (+1 for every point of intelligence above 15 - if the victim's intelligence is greater than the priests, the bonus is doubled). This effect lasts for 1d10 days. At 9th level, the speciality priest can influence the decisions of large groups of NPCs, up to 100 at any one time. This takes the form of either rallying the crowd to the support of the priest or calming down tense situations. It must be conducted by the priest orating in a prominent position for a period of no less than one turn. A single save vs. spells is made for the entire crowd modified by -1 per 10 individuals (round down). If the save is made the crowd will either ignore the priest or attack him, dependent on the situation. Speciality priests of Tselizon turn undead at +1 per die (for numbers and for turning).

Other Notes : Priests of Tselizon are normally accomplished musicians and dress in a variety of bright colours. The holy symbol of Tselizon is a golden heart with a ruby at its centre.

Brazon the Unseen

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Brazon have all the standard thieving abilities but advance only as fast as do bards (i.e. 20 points at first level, an additional 15 points for each level above that). All priests can communicate in thieves' cant. At 5th level, speciality priests gain the ability to backstab as a thief of 4 levels lower. At 7th level, the speciality priest can appraise the value of any gem or amount of coinage by studying it for one round. The priest also gains the ability to detect magic 3 times a day. Speciality priests cannot turn undead.

Other Notes : Priests of Brazon commonly disguise themselves as followers of other gods to avoid public stigma. The holy symbol of Brazon is a pair of inter-linked rings.

Harzon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Harzon may, once per day, lower the dice roll of one other by 1-3 points. This modification must be announced before the die roll is made. In addition, priests of Harzon are unaffected by natural diseases or parasites but may still transmit them as if they were. Priests of Harzon gain a +2 for saves against death magic. After 3rd level, priests of Harzon gain a +1 to attack rolls and +2 to damage when attacking undead. He also gains the ability to detect undead within a 60' radius. From 6th level, the priest upon reaching negative Con, has a further period of grace equal to their level in rounds. If after this time they die, they can only be raised by a Resurrection performed by a priest of Harzon or a Wish spell. At 9th level, the speciality priest may call a Death Blow once per day for every 4 levels of experience. This must be called before the attack roll but if successful, the victim must make a saving throw vs. death magic or take 50% of their initial hits in damage. Speciality priests of Harzon gain +2 to turning undead, they may not command undead.

Other Notes : Priests of Harzon are respected by most people (although his name is often called out when bad luck strikes), and can be of any alignment. The holy symbol of Harzon is a charred platinum coin.

Bastazon

Granted Powers : Speciality priests of Bastazon have an in depth knowledge of poisons and their application. As such they save at +2. Should a speciality priest deliver the killing blow to an opponent his Cha is raised to 18 for the following round and his current hit point total is doubled. The hit points are real but any excess hits are lost after 12 hours. From 3rd level, priests of Bastazon can construct poisons capable of doing 1d10 damage, plus an additional 2 points per level of experience, save for half. It takes 1d3 days to construct one application. At 7th level, the speciality priest can construct a +5 dagger of venom which does short sword damage. This is accomplished by a week long ritual and the expenditure of 1 point of Con (permanent). The priests may only possess one such dagger at any one time. He cannot give them away and should the dagger fall into the hands of another he loses 1d6 hits per round until recovered. If the dagger is destroyed the priest is slain. At 11th level the priest gains the ability to either be in two places at once or gain first strike. This is only possible 3 times a day and can only be used for combative purposes. Priests of Bastazon can turn undead as normal.

Other Notes : Priests of Bastazon are despised by most other classes, although they can sometimes be found allied to priests of Harzon and Iskelizon. The holy symbol of Bastazon is a skull on a blood red circle.