Amazons vs Valkyries: The Cult of Heracles

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The Daughters of Ares and the Daughters of Odin...
A Mythic World of Chaos and War...
Amazons vs Valkyries: The Cult of Heracles
Pages: 7
Game System: OGL 5E
Genre: Classical Age (Greek/Norse Mythology)
Mystery cults are secret societies that exist within religious institutions. Like other secret societies¸ their existence is well known¸ but their rituals¸ lore¸ and objectives are concealed. Only the initiated are allowed access to these secrets.
This file provides an overview of mystery cults and specific details about the Cult of Heracles¸ the legendary Greek hero.
Features:
Sample cult secrets The location of Heracles' major temples and adventuring halls The Heracleia¸ a great festival held in his honor A New Magic Item¸ enchanted lion skin cloak A new spell¸ Mighty Endurance The Oath of Strength A new artifact¸ the Shield of Heracles If you are playing an Amazons vs Valkyries campaign¸ this cult is essential. If you are playing another fantasy campaign with a Strength god¸ you should still check this out! And if your fantasy campaign setting doesn't have a heroic deity of might¸ fertility¸ and endurance it should!
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Arms and Armor
Complete guide to all weapons¸ armor¸ and equipment in the AvV setting
Backgrounds and Homelands Six new backgrounds including: Athlete¸ Farmer¸ Huntress¸ and Exile. Homelands and Starting Languages Bloodline Feats
Campaign lore
Heroic Bloodlines
92 feats
The Priestess
A core class for divine spellcasters who do not use weapons or armor
Divine Domains
9 new domains including:
Death
Fertility
Fire
The Sea
Prophecy
The Moon
Druid Circles
2 new druid Circles!
Circle of Abundance Circle of Arcana
Races
Gray Dwarves
Giant kin
Light Elves
Nymphs
Fauns
Reptoids
Cult of Apollo Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore New Magic Item: Golden Bow New Spell: Fate's Favored Oath of the Light-bringer Cult of Artemis Temples¸ Festivals Forest Domain Oath of the Wild Cult of Athena Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore New Magic Item: Aegis of Athena (lesser) New Artifact: aegis of Athena Oath of the Strategist
Cult of Dionysus
Temples¸ festivals¸ and lore
The Madness domain
Cult of Freyja Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Paladin's Oath of the Perfect Companion Paladin's Oath of the Warrior's Resolve
Cult of the Great Mother 14 new spells 2 new monsters 5 new artifacts Earth Domain The Oath of Earth and Stone Cult of Isis Temples¸ Festivals¸ Celebrations The Osiris Tale 3 new legendary Magic Items (book of breathing¸ knot of isis¸ veil of Isis) Oath of the Great Lady Cult of Moloch Temples¸ Celebrations¸ History¸ Methods Oath of Immolated Souls Fire Domain New Spells (Eruption and Wildfire) New Undead Monster: Maliku Sample NPC: Izabella¸ Herald of Moloch Cult of Sekhmet
Temples¸ festivals¸ lore
A new spell
The paladin Oath of Blood and War
Cult of Sobek 1 new spell 1 new magic item the Oath of Taking Fighter Archetypes The Guard The Mercenary The Raider
Barbarian Paths The Beast Rider The Mighty Heroine The True Berserker Cult of Skadi Temples¸ Festivals¸ and lore A new spell: Arctic Essence The Oath of Mountain's Calling
Cult of Heracles 1 new magic item 1 new spell 1 new artifact: Shield of Heracles the Oath of Heroes Cult of Caturix Temples and lore A new figurine of wondrous power The Oath of the headhunter Cult of Demeter Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Two new Cleric Domains Paladin's Oath of the Moon and Magic
Cult of Enyo Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Four new magic items (three legendary¸ one rare) Paladin's Oath of Destruction
Cult of Eris Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore New Monster: Cacodemons Rogue Archetype: Influencer Cleric's Domain of Strife Paladin's Oath of Mayhem & Misery
Cult of Hecate Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Two new Cleric Domains Paladin's Oath of the Moon and Magic
Cult of Heimdall Sacred places Rites New Spell: Night Watch Oath of the Watcher Cult of Ninkilim Places of worship Rites New Spells: (breath of locust¸ cicada swarm) Paladin's Oath of the Outcast Cult of Poseidon Temples Festivals New Spells: (earthshaker¸ trident of disaster) Paladin's Oath of the Thorn Cult of Ran Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Druid's Circle of the Surf and Storm Paladin's Oath of Plunder and Pleasure
Cult of Sol Temples¸ festivals¸ cult lore Cleric's Domain: Voyages Paladin's Oath of the Dawn-bringer Cult of Tanit
Temple locations¸ celebrations¸ and methods
Oath of the Moon's Bond New Magic Item: Tanit's Shield New Spell: Necromantic Surge Rogue Archetypes Investigator Outlaw Scout Trickster The Sorceress
4 New Origins!
Arcane Ancestor Divine Ancestor Elemental Ancestor Fey Ancestor Warrior Cults Elite units Specialized troops Mercenary bands Brigands Character Spotlight: Amastris of Heraclea Background and personality Adventure ideas Campaign lore Ally¸ Patron¸ or Enemy Character Spotlight: Arsinoe II Background and personality Adventure ideas Campaign lore Ally¸ Patron¸ or Enemy Character Spotlight: Kara Character background and personality Campaign lore Game stats at 4th¸ 9th¸ and 20th level Use as as Ally¸ Enemy¸ or Patron Character Spotlight: Padia Background and personality Adventure ideas Campaign lore Ally¸ Patron¸ or Enemy Optional Rules Intelligence (Engineering) proficiency Intelligence (War) proficiency Interrogating NPCs New Conditions Flying Mounts Pre-generated Characters I Six pre-generated 1st level characters for the upcoming adventure Prelude to War. Campaign Primer
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The Manticore's Den
The Manticore's Den is a Fifth Edition adventure for four to five characters of 1st to 4th level¸ and is optimized for a party of four characters with an average party level (APL) of 2. This adventure is designed for the Amazons vs Valkyries setting¸ but can be easily adapted to any other fantasy setting.
Pre-generated Characters II Six pre-generated 1st level characters for the upcoming adventure Prelude to War.
Trinakria Gazetteer Cities History Ruins Maps
Prelude to War
Prelude to War is the first episode of the sixth book in the Amazons vs Valkyries saga¸ but the first one to be released. It takes the characters from 1st to 3rd level. Set in Trinakria (Sicily) on the eve of the First Punic War¸ the PCs are mercenaries conducting scouting¸ espionage¸ and commando raids behind Roman lines.
Quest for the Yulania Tree
Quest for the Yulania Tree is a Fifth Edition adventure for four to five characters of 2nd to 4th level¸ and is optimized for a party of four characters with an average party level (APL) of 3. This adventure is designed for the Amazons vs Valkyries setting¸ but can be easily adapted to any other fantasy setting.
Encounter Map Pack I
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The Cult of Odin
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The Storm Crystal
This squad-level military mission sends the PCs on a quest to save king Seuthes' army from an artifact-wielding wizard and his three-headed dragon. The Storm Crystal is a Fifth Edition adventure for four to five characters of 16th to 18th level¸ and is optimized for a party of four characters with an average party level (APL) of 16. This adventure is designed for the Amazons vs Valkyries setting¸ but can be easily adapted to any other fantasy setting.
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A squad level combat mission for four to five characters of 5th-8th level.
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Poisonous Plants
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This beautifully illustrated PDF features 5th edition D20 rules for 67 deadly plants from our own world including hemlock¸ nightshade¸ and hellebore.
Each plant is presented with a stat-block outlining its habitat¸ size¸ frequency¸ medical uses¸ damage¸ saving throws¸ and challenge rating. Most entries feature additional rules for creating herbal¸ alchemical¸ and magical substances.
With this supplement you can:
Craft insecticide from white cedar.
Brew healing balm from nightshade.
Extract weapon poison from bush rope.
Empower your necromancy with baneberry.
Fight oozes with myoporum.
Enhance your protection spells with oleander.
Use jimsonweed to target objects with fly spells.
Use bay laurel to enhance your augury spells.
Brew a sleep potion from black locust.
Create dozens of other herbal and alchemical concoctions!
Heavily researched¸ the effects of these poisons mirror reality. Some cause paralysis¸ blindness¸ or terrifying hallucinations. Some cause psychic damage. A few contain acid. A couple cause creatures to take radiant damage from the sun.
Some plants are only toxic under certain conditions. Others are only toxic to certain creatures. Many can be mistaken for something else. A few are consumed deliberately. Those that affect herd animals can precipitate a famine. When famine strikes¸ characters are even more likely to eat toxic plants.
All types of poisons exist in the plant kingdom; ingested¸ inhaled¸ injury¸ and touch. Most weapon poisons are easily extracted.
Druids and characters proficient with alchemy kits¸ herbalism kits¸ or cook's utensils will find this information extremely useful. All other characters will find these rules make the wilderness much more dangerous.
To help DMs use these plants¸ each is presented with a challenge rating. There are also suggestions for challenging high level characters with these plants.
Beware the fireweed that grows in damp soil!
Shun the sweet redoul!
Avoid the sandbox tree and its exploding fruit!
Fear the orcs with monkshood on their blades!
Never touch the gimp-gimpy!
Enhance the verisimilitude of your games with this collection of poisons¸ herbal remedies¸ foods¸ alchemical substances¸ magical creations¸ and DM inspiration.
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