Jancassis (2e)
JANCASSIS
(Goddess of Revenge)
Priests’ Version
Realms of Responsibility
This goddess brings revenge on those who deserve it, rights wrongs that are too controversial or mundane for Alemi to handle, represents the rights of evil beings to have their revenge and avenges those who cannot revenge themselves. She punishes those who forswear themselves. She also punishes those who break their oaths and get away with it.
Appearance
A full-figured woman dressed in black leather. Jancassis carries an opaque whip.
Holy Symbol
Black widow.
Spider’s Alignment
All except good.
Spider’s Requirements
Strength-12, Wisdom-12.
Weapons Allowed
Standard plus any designed to torture: especially the whip.
Armor Allowed
Black leather of any type.
Multiclasses Allowed
All.
Spells Allowed
MAJOR-All, Combat, Guardian, Necromantic.
MINOR-Healing, Protection, Summoning
Granted Powers(all)
Can cast Detect Lies once per day in addition to all other spells.
Immune to spider bites of all kinds.
Perform the different Sanctification of Oath Ceremonies when the proper level is obtained (See Alemi).
+2 saving throw vs. all potions.
Turn undead.
Speak with insects once a day.
Cast Web spell once per day in addition to all other spells.
Non-Weapon Proficiencies
Required-Tracking.
Recommended-Reading/writing, religion.
Duties of the Spider
Guidance.
Marriage: especially those of convenience and swordpoint weddings.
Missions: to achieve justice or revenge when they have been thwarted.
Punish: oathbreakers and those above the law.
Vigilante services to perform secret missions to bring the rich to justice.
Strictures
Cannot refuse to investigate when stories of injustice are brought to them.
Cannot refuse to effect revenge upon those deserving.
Must give 10% to church.
Holy Days
Deliverance Day
Day of Masks
Day of Wishes
Worship Days
“pow-wows” before effecting revenge.
“trials” of the accused.
Execution days.
Consist of Sacrifices
Money.
Ethos
Bring revenge upon those who deserve it, right wrongs, punish the wicked and avenge those who cannot avenge themselves.