Olanigan, God of War

Olanigan (Greater God): God of War, Commander of the Armies of the Elder Gods.

Symbol: Red Eye
Home Plane: The Outside
Alignment: Unknown, possibly unaligned as mortals view alignment
Portfolio: War, Victory
Worshippers: Fighters, Drychtnothians
Cleric Alignments: Usually LG, LE, or LN
Domains: Death, Destruction, Protection, Strength, Trickery, War
Favored Weapon: Warsword

He often takes the form of a Red Sky with a Red Eye or a powerful warrior. He is the primary god of Drychtnoth. His Holy color is Red. His priests can use swords and other bladed weapons. They must sacrifice to him souls of those slain in battle. He often grants bonuses to hit and/or damage to worshippers he favors. He has also been known to grant additional hit points to worshippers who please him. He is served in the heavens by Lamassus. Although often depicted in the myths of others as a type of stupid brute, he is best understood as the wily king or general from a warrior culture. He sits on his throne pondering warfare and the strengths of worlds, the strengths of nations. While his brother puts faith in the strength of the individual and the power of knowledge, Olanigan believes in the power of many, that true strength lies in unification of societies. Olanigan wishes to see the mortal races unified. The elves, the most resistant to this sort of unification, thus became the enemies of Olanigan's most fervent supporters, the Drychtnothians.

Olanigan is the commander of the armies of the Elder Gods, which means that if anyone is ever foolish enough to bring an army against the gods, Olanigan will stand as the general of its forces. He has a personal retinue of one thousand heroes, all of whom are his children (from his many couplings with mortal women) who became part of the Host of Olanigan upon their death. He is the father to the lamassus and the griffons.

His priests are expected to be strategists and masters of war. His worshippers are expected to be wise, sincere, humane, courageous, and strict. They are also trained to be deceptive.

He is worshiped by soldiers and warriors of all kinds, those who need the protection of physical strength, and those who protect the weak. He is associated with the animals of war, dogs, horses, hawks, lions, and tigers. He is primarily worshipped in Drychtnoth, Lamapacher, and Azrael (where he is called Saud). The Warlords of Drychtnoth are famous for their devotion to this bloody deity. The most famous priest of Olanigan was Khasmanen the High Priest. Olanigan's most infamous champion is Yam ibn Saud of Azrael. Olanigan's most holy text is the "Karatzkraxechaller ty jashat ridoth ta xorsarat OLANIGAN ja battox kaximxler ja kaximaler" (The Philosophies of Olanigan).

Olanigan
Barbarian 10/Fighter 20/Cleric 20
Huge Outsider (Alignment unknown)
Divine Rank 18
Hit Dice: 20d8 + 220 (Outsider) plus 10d12 +110 (Barbarian) plus 20d10 + 220 (Fighter) plus 20d8 + 220 (Cleric)
Initiative: +13, always first (+9 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative, Supreme Initiative)
Speed: 100 ft.
AC: 95 (-2 size, +9 Dex, +18 divine, +31 natural, +9 deflection, +13 armor (+5 heavy fortification full plate), +7 (+5 huge metal shield))
Attacks: +5 Vorpal Warsword +86/+81/+76/+71 melee; or +76 melee touch; or +65 ranged touch
Damage: 2d8 + 41/19-20/x2 or by spell
Face/Reach: 10 feet x 5 feet / 15 feet
Special Attacks: Domain powers, salient divine abilities, spell-like abilities, rebuke undead 12/day, Rage
Special Qualities: Divine Immunities, Damage Reduction 71/+5, Fire Resistance 38, Spell Resistance 50
Saves: Fort +61, Ref +58, Will +57
Abilities: Str 48 Dex 29 Con 32 Int 25 Wis 25 Cha 30

Skills*: Climb +59, Concentration +52, Craft (armorsmithing) +85, Craft (metalworking) +85, Craft (weaponsmithing) +85, Diplomacy +75, Handle Animal +73, Heal +26, Jump +59, Knowledge (Arcana) +71, Knowledge (History) +48, Knowledge (nobility and royalty) +48, Knowledge (religion) +71, Listen +53, Ride (horse) +74, Scry +45, Sense Motive +45, Spellcraft +45, Spot +50. * Always receives a 20 on checks.

Feats: Blind Fight, Blindsight 5 ft radius, Cleave, Combat Reflexes, Divine Might, Dodge, Endurance, Expertise, Eyes in the Back of Your Head, Fleet of Foot, Great Cleave, Hold the Line, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Critical (warsword), Improved Disarm, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Improved Trip, Knock-Down, Mobility, Power Attack, Power Critical (warsword), Quick Draw, Run, Spring Attack, Sunder, Superior Expertise, Weapon Focus (warsword), Weapon Specialization (shortspear), Whirlwind Attack

         Divine Immunities: Ability damage, ability drain, acid, cold, death effects, disease, disintegration, electricity, energy drain, mind-affecting effects, paralysis, poison, sleep, stunning, transmutation, imprisonment, banishment
         Salient Divine Abilities: Alter reality, Alter size, Annihilating Strike, Avatar, Battlesense, Divine Armor Mastery, Divine Battle Mastery, Divine Blast, Divine Inspiration (Rage), Divine Shield, Divine Storm, Divine Weapon Focus (warsword), Divine Splendor, Divine Weapon Specialization (warsword), Extra Domain, Frightful Presence, Increased Damage Reduction, Irresistible Blows, Mass Divine Blast, Master Crafter, Supreme Initiative, Sunder and Disjoin, Wound Enemy
         Domain Powers: Smite (18/day, +20 on attack and damage for one weapon attack); Protective Ward (grants someone a resistance bonus of +20 on their next saving throw, 18/day); Death Touch 18 times per day; Feat of Strength (18/day, +20 strength for one round)
         Spell-like Abilities: Olanigan uses these abilities as a 28th level caster: The save DC's are 37 + spell level. Animate Dead, Antimagic Field, Blade Barrier, Cause Fear, Change Self, Circle of Doom, Confusion, Contagion, Create Greater Undead, Create Undead, Death Knell, Death Ward, Destruction, Disintegrate, Divine Power, Earthquake, False Vision, Flame Strike, Harm, Implosion, Inflict Critical Wounds, Inflict Light Wounds, Invisibility, Magic Vestment, Magic Weapon, Mind Blank, Mislead, Nondetection, Polymorph Any Object, Power Word, Blind, Power Word, Kill, Power Word, Stun, Prismatic Sphere, Protection from Elements, Repulsion, Sanctuary, Screen, Shatter, Shield Other, Slay Living, Spell Immunity, Spell Resistance, Spiritual Weapon, Time Stop, Wail of the Banshee.
         Cleric Spells /Day: 6/10/10/10/8/8/7/7/5/5; Base DC = 17+ spell level

Other Divine Powers
As a greater deity, Olanigan automatically receives the best possible result on any die roll he makes (including attack rolls, damage, checks, and saves). He is immortal.
       Senses: Olanigan can see, hear, touch , and smell at a distance of 18 miles. As a standard action, he can perceive anything within 18 miles of his worshipers, holy sites, objects, or any location where one of his titles or name was spoken in the last hour. He can extend his senses up to twenty locations at once. He block the sensing power of deities of his rank or lower at up to two remote locations at once for 18 hours.
        Portfolio Sense: Olanigan is aware of any war, battle, fight, or act of aggression and retains the sensation for 18 weeks. He can also sense these events up to 18 weeks into the future.
        Automatic Actions: Olanigan can use Craft (armorsmithing), Craft (metalworking), Craft (weaponsmithing), or Knowledge (War) as a free action if the DC for the task is 30 or lower. He can perform up to 20 such free actions per round.
        Create Magic Items: Olanigan can create magic weapons, armor, and destructive items, including artifacts.

Avatars

Olanigan doesn't send out avatars very often at all. Usually they are sent to participate in battles and wars.
    Avatar of Olanigan: As Olanigan except divine rank 9; AC 76 (flat-footed 68); Attack +77/+72/+67/+62 melee (1d10 + 41/19-20/x2 +5 Vorpal Warsword); SQ DR 44/+4, fire resistance 29, SR 41, Divine Aura ( ); SV Fort +52, Ref +49, Will +48; all skill modifiers reduced by 9.
    Salient Divine Abilities: Alter reality, Alter size, Battlesense, Divine Battle Mastery, Divine Blast, Divine Inspiration (Rage), Divine Weapon Focus (warsword), Divine Weapon Specialization (warsword), Frightful Presence, Irresistible Blows, Supreme Initiative
    Spell like Abilities: Caster Level 19, Save DC 28 + Spell Level

Below is the Temple of Olanigan found in Alisander

This Temple is fairly large, with many points of note (click on Temple to see larger view):

1. Hall of the Five Holy Factors of Warfare (one pillar to represent each factor)
2. The Five Dangerous Characteristics of a General (one pillar to represent each characteristic)

The hall (1&2) is 6 stronghold spaces and costs 6,000 gp

3. Luxury Chapel (Three story dome) (348 ss, 2,906,858 gold pieces)
includes A) Pillar of Virtues
B) Pillar of Factors
C) Pillar of Strategy
D) Pillar of Deception
E) Pillar of Grounds
F) Frescoes of the 9 types of ground
G) Altar of War
H) Altar of Strategy
I) Altar of Deception
J) Statue of Wisdom
K) Statue of Sincerity
L) Statue of Humanity
M) Statue of Courage
N) Statue of Strictness
O) Statue of Olanigan
P) Giant Iron Grate

4. High Priest's Bedroom (1 ss, 5,000 gp)
5. Priest Bedroom (1 ss, 4,000 gp)
6. Common Room for Priests and Acolytes (2.5 ss, 7,500 gp)
7. Priest's study, fancy (4 ss, 10,000 gp)
8. Bell Tower (four stories, 4 ss, 4,000 gp)
9. Library (1.5 stories, 7.5 ss, Fancy, 22,500 gp). Includes eleven lots of general knowledge books (33,000 gp) and eleven lots of books on eleven different subjects (11,000 gp). Subjects include War, Strategy, History (War), History (Drychtnoth), Religion, Royalty and Nobility, Architecture, Geography, Legends and Folklore, History (Alisander), and Prophecies.
10. Game Room (4 ss, 10,000 gp)
11. Classroom (4 ss, 10,000 gp)
12. Priest's Throne Room (6 ss (1.5 stories), 72,000 gp, includes 4 servants)
13. Meeting Hall (5 ss, 5,000 gp)
14. Shrine to the Art of Weapons (3 ss, 3,000 gp)
15. Secret Room (2 ss, 2,000 gp)
16. Meditation Room (3 ss, 4,000 gp)
17. Fancy Study/Office (3 ss, 7,500 gp)
18. Privy
19. Training Room, Combat (6 ss, 1.5 stories, 6,000 gp), includes wooden practice weapons
20. Trophy Room, fancy, includes guard, (2 ss, 12,000 gp)
21. Private Library of the Priests (3 ss, 9,000 gp) includes 1 comprehensive book lot (Knowledge (War), giving a +4 circumstance bonus on checks, 5,000 gp)
22. Vault (7.5 ss, 7,500 gp)
23. Armory (4 ss, 8,000 gp, holds enough weapons and armor to outfit 200 men)
24. Storage (includes well) (3 ss, 3,000 gp)
25. Storage (3 ss, 500 gp)
26. Fancy Workplace (for maintenance and other crafts and construction needs) (5 ss, 10,000 gp)
27. Three story tower - includes barracks, common room, and barbican (7 ss per floor, 2,800 + 3,500 + 8,000 = 14,300 gp)
28. Three story tower - includes barracks, common room, and barbican (7 ss per floor, 2,800 + 3,500 + 8,000 = 14,300 gp)
29. Shrine to the Art of Using Troops (3 ss, 3,000 gp)
30. Secret Room (2 ss, 2,000 gp)

Cost of Temple: 3,217,958 gp, not counting walls.
Exterior Walls, Reinforced Masonry: 2 ft thick, paneled with wood 6 in. thick on the inside, 926,100 gp
Interior Walls, Masonry: 1 ft thick, paneled with wood 6 in. thick, 668,000 gp
Total Cost of Olanigan's Temple in Alisander: 4,812,058 gold pieces

Below is a typical, small temple dedicated to Olanigan

Olanigan's Temple (Costs, per the Stronghold Builder's Guidebook) Each square above is 5' x 5'

Lower Floor

A. Chapel, Luxury (65,000 cu. Ft.) 135,417 gp
            Holds 300 people, requires ten acolytes.
B. Bedroom, Basic.. 700 gp
C. Kitchen, Basic.. 700 gp
D. Chapel, Basic 1,000 gp
E. Library, Basic.. 656 gp
            Two Lots of Books (Religion, War)            2,000 gp
F. Trophy Hall, Fancy   7,875 gp
G. Common Area, Fancy            3,938 gp
H. Chapel, Basic    1,000 gp
I. Chapel, Basic    1,000 gp
J. Part of area A. Included in that price.

Upper Floor

Upper Balcony            6,000 gp
Acolyte's Quarters       800 gp
Storage, Basic             250 gp

Total Cost of this basic temple 161,336 gp

Above and below: Images of an altar to Olanigan. The text on the altar is from The Holy Text of Olanigan, God of War, and the eye represents Olanigan. Both images are copyright Vincent N. Darlage, 2001.

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