Hero-deity, Common worship
Patron of those who lived by the sword
| Symbol | Nine swords arranged in a starburst | |
| Alignment | Neutral | |
| Crusader Alignment | N, LN, NG, NE, CN | |
| Plane | Unknown (likely an ethereal demi-plane) | |
| Worshippers | Swordmasters, warriors, mercenaries, some thieves and blacksmiths, any who make their living by the sword | |
| Race | Any | |
| Sex | Any | |
| Attributes | Strength 11, Dexterity 13, Constitution 11, Wisdom 13 | -2 |
| Proficiency Groups | Warrior, General (not Priest) | |
| Bonus Proficiency | Sword lore | 3 |
| Preferred Weapon | Any sword (one favored type of sword must be picked at level 1) | |
| Allowed Weapons | Any sword or short blade, quarterstaff | 5 |
| Armor | Studded leather or lighter armors, enchanted or elven chain mail, no shield | -8 |
| Primary Sphere | N/A | |
| Major Spheres | All, Combat, Healing | 25 |
| Minor Spheres | Elemental (earth), Guardian | 6 |
| Additional Spells | Cloak of Bravery/Fear (4th level), Free Action (4th level), Remove/Cause Fear (1st level), Zone of Truth (2nd level) | 2 |
| Abilities | ||
| Pupils: at 9th level, the crusader attracts 1d6 1st level students in the sword (75% fighters, 20% crusaders of Kelanen, 5% rogues). For each level a pupil gains, there is a 5% chance that they strike out on their own. Each time the crusader gains an additional level, 0-2 (1d3 - 1) additional students are gained. | 5 | |
| Multiple attacks, THACO and hit points as fighter | 40 | |
| 1st level | Expertise in chosen sword | 2 |
| 3rd level | Specialization in chosen sword | 4 |
| 5th level | Expertise in all other swords 2 (base) * 3 (broad group) - 2 (5th level) = 4 |
1 |
| 7th level | Mastery in chosen sword | 8 |
| 9th level | Specialization in all other swords 4 (base) * 3 (broad group) - 4 (7 levels after level 3) = 8 |
8 |
| 11th level | High mastery in chosen sword | 8 |
| 14th level | Grand mastery in chosen sword | 8 |
| Limitations | ||
| Reduced spell casting (1 less spell of each spell level, maximum level is still level 4) | -10 | |
| Reduced spell ability: maximum casting ability is reached at level 9 (3 first and second level spells, 2 third level spells, 1 fourth level spell) -2 * 5 (10th-15th level lost) = -10 |
-10 | |
| Observance: two hours of each day must be spent in training (for every two hours missed, one level of specialization is lost. Lost hours may be made up, 2 hours per 1 extra hour of practice) | -5 | |
| +15% experience cost | -10 | |
| Raiment | Gray/blue-gray (preferred), head usually bare or cloaked | |
| Animal | N/A | |
| Holy Days | The first Earthday of any month or festival (spent in meditation and training) | |
| Notes | ||
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Kelanen's crusaders are closer to fighters than to priests, but lay claim to modest spellcasting abilities (up to 4th level spells) Kelanen has a significant temple on Jetsom Isle The sword lore proficiency is similar to ancient history (and uses the same ratings). It consists of knowledge of famous swords, weaponsmiths, and swordsmen, both ancient and contemporary. As a hero-deity, Kelanen's crusaders are based on 80 points, rather than the standard 120 |
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| Background | ||
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Kelanen's origins are cloaked in mystery -- it is nearly certain that he was once mortal, and ascended to the divine by right of his sublime mastery of the blade. Oeridian records hint that Kelanen was once a soldier and armsmaster during the great eastward migration. The Flan also lay claim to him, as a champion against the Oerdian influx. What is certain is that Kelanen fought on both sides of the Flan/Oeridian struggle, and was instrumental in forging a lasting peace in what is now Nyrond. Kelanen then departed from the pages of history -- but not from the affairs of man.
Divine matters now occupy most of Kelanen's attention, though he occasionally sallies forth from his stronghold to train promising mortals and to strike blows for the cause of Balance. He is allied with many of the active powers of Neutrality, including Rexfelis, Mordenkainen, Basiliv, and the Mad Archmage. Kelanen has many worshippers (nearly all who live by the blade pray to him on occasion), but few true priests. His most dedicated worshippers gather in small shrines or monasteries, honing their skills towards unknown ends. These monasteries each have a handful of true crusaders of Kelanen, with the majority of the acolytes being normal fighters. |
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| Sources | ||
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Dragon #71, Greyhawk's World (original source) Glossography of the World of Greyhawk, pp. 36-37 Treasures of Greyhawk, pp. 51-59 |
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