Lesser Goddess, Suel pantheon [Lesser]
Goddess of False Promises, Deceit, Treachery
| Symbol | Forked tongue (preserved, cut from a serpent or devil) | |
| Alignment | Neutral (Lawful) Evil | |
| Priest Alignment | NE, LE, CE | |
| Planes | Hades | |
| Worshippers | Humanoids, members of the Scarlet Brotherhood, politicians, illusionists, con men, spies, hags | |
| Race | Any, including humanoid | |
| Sex | Any (mostly female) | |
| Attributes | Intelligence 12, Wisdom 12 | -1 |
| Proficiency Groups | Rogue, Priest, General | 5 |
| Bonus Proficiency | Fast talk | 3 |
| Preferred Weapon | Mace, dagger | |
| Allowed Weapons | Clubbing weapons, flails, staff, staff sling, maul, mancatcher, lasso, whip, scourge, dagger, knife, stiletto | 3 |
| Armor | Chainmail or lighter armors, any shield | -5 |
| Primary Sphere | Charm | 10 |
| Major Spheres | All, Divination, Healing, Law, Necromantic, Summoning, Thought, Wards | 73 |
| Minor Spheres | Guardian, Protection | 8 |
| Additional Spells | The Black Circle (6th level), Obscurement (2nd level) | 1 |
| Abilities | ||
| Control Undead | 15 | |
| Normal priestly followers | 5 | |
| 3rd level | Obscure Alignment (1/day) 5 (1/day) + 2 (P2) - 1 (3rd level ) - 2 (3 powers) = 5 (minimum) |
5 |
| 7th level | Undetectable Lie (1/day) 5 (1/day) + 4 (P4) - 3 (7th level) - 2 (3 powers) = 5 (minimum) |
5 |
| 9th level | Evil Luck: the priest is granted a Vision spell (once only) for only a token sacrifice of an object of value, and a permanent +1 to hit on weapon attacks 7 (base cost) - 4 (9th level) = 3 |
3 |
| 14th level | Summon a nightmare as a steed (1/month, human sacrifice required, remains for 24 hours) 0 (1/month) + 11 (P7 x 1.5) - 6 (14th level ) - 2 (3 powers) = 3 |
3 |
| Limitations | ||
| Hit points (d6) as thief | -10 | |
| Fanaticism: Priests of Syrul will only willing associate with priests of the other gods of the Brotherhood (Pyremius, Malikon, Tharizdun) | -3 | |
| Raiment | Golden-yellow robes adorned with red forked tongues (in ceremony only), yellow and brown clothing otherwise, shaven head if male | |
| Animal | Venomous snakes | |
| Holy Days | Moonday and full moons of Celene, human sacrifice on Midsummer's night | |
| Notes | ||
| Syrul, along with Pyremius, Malikon, and Tharizdun, is one of the primary gods of the Scarlet Brotherhood The Scarlet Brotherhood was formed by Syrul and Pyremius Syrul is worshipped in the barbarian states (but with no formal churches), Lendore Isle, and in the thieves' quarter of any large city Worship is held outdoors during full moons Any member of the Scarlet Brotherhood who attains 9th level will receive a similar Evil Luck bonus, with monks being granted on +1 to hit with unarmed attacks instead. This bonus is granted in a special ceremony which Syrul herself will attend. |
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| Background | ||
| Syrul, the Mother of the Brotherhood, formed the Scarlet Brotherhood with Pyremius in an effort to halt the decline of the Suel race. She has violent hatred for Rao, Pelor, and other good-aligned deities, and gives special favor to any of her priests who capture their clergy for the altar. Syrul's faithful are expected to work their way into the circles of power in whichever country they may dwell, and turn them towards the cause of evil. As such, worshippers of Syrul can be found in the ruling councils of many great cities, including Greyhawk herself. <BR> The majority of Syrul's priesthood is centered in the Scarlet Brotherhood, although she also has strong followings amongst the lesser humanoids (mostly goblins and orcs). She is also the queen of hags, and is revered by all their kind (even the ancient Iggwilv). Her worshippers outside of the Scarlet Brotherhood and humanoid-controlled areas are mostly thieves, illusionists, and politicians, with very few priests. |
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| Sources | ||
| Dragon #88, Gods of the Suel pantheon Len Lakofka's GreyTalk posts on the Suel Pantheon |
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