Serpentor

Charles Anthony Leone (cl2g+@andrew.cmu.edu)

Being fascinated with ancient Egypt, and being a big Doctor Doom fan, when I
needed a "bad guy" religion I chose the priests of Set. I'm told that such
priests have been published in the new Legends and Lore, FR10 Old Empires, and
in Ravenloft's Touch of Death module. I have none of them, just some mythology
books and Conan novels. (Anyone care to inform me of the published versions?)

Deity: Set, or your own god of snakes and vengeance
Requirements: 15 Wisdom, 12 Dexterity and Intelligence
Prime requisites: All 3
Alignment: LE
Armor and Weapons: All leather armor, including studded leather and leather
scale (AC 8, 25 lbs), metal scale but no other metal armor, no shields. Weapons
include staves, daggers, bows (but not crossbows), all one-handed swords, and
spears. Serpentor are notorious for using poison.

Spells: Major access to All, Animal, Astral, Charm, Healing, Necromantic,
Protection, Divination, and Summoning. Minor access to Sun and Creation.

Ethos: Nature is based on survival of the fittest. The weak must be destroyed,
and the strong are rightful rulers. Do not waste your time with worry or fear;
these are for weaklings. Turn your disadvantages into advantages and you shall
have power. You shall be honorable and just, but do not give your sweat or your
word indiscriminately. The end justifies any means necessary to get what you
desire. Everything you get is of your own doing, Set is your guardian and guide.
Scorn those fools who will not stand up for themselves. Where diplomacy fails,
use trickery or force. Torture is distasteful but sometimes necessary. Remember
all that each person does to you and treat them accordingly (Or, do unto others
as they do unto you). Do not turn the other cheek; if a man strikes you, strike
him back. Love your friends and hate your enemies with a whole heart.

Granted Powers: +2 on all saves vs. poison. Serpentor may use the wizard spell
Charm Monster as a 3rd level priest spell (in my world, priests already have it
in the Charm sphere). There are several new (and secret) reptilian spells
available such as Reptile Command (which I submitted to the Net Spellbook a
while back). At 6th level serpentor get +4 on saves vs. poison and +2 on all
saves vs Charm. Serpentor have full ability to command undead.


