Lahar, “God of Fashion”

Lahar was a Mesopotamian deity associated with sheep, wool and clothing. Over time he has become the fabulous God of fashion.

• Pantheon: Babylonian/Sumerian Pantheon
• Deity Title: Lahar, God of Fashion
• Deity Symbol: A stylized needle and thread
• Home Plane: Unknown
• Deity Level: Intermediate
• Alignment: Chaotic Good
• Aliases: None
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: None
• Traditional Foes: None
• Divine Artifact: The Fashion Eye, a magical lens that allows its user to see the true potential of any piece of clothing or accessory.
• Servants: The Fashionable Fates, three fairy godmothers who weave the threads of fate into fashionable designs.
• Servitor Creatures: Construct Mannequins,
• Sacred Animal: The peacock, a symbol of beauty and flamboyance.
• Manifestations: Lahar sometimes appears as a tailor or fashion designer, offering advice and inspiration to those in need.
• Signs of Favor: Those favored by Lahar may receive visions of new fashion trends or find themselves particularly inspired in their own fashion choices.
• Worshipers: Artists, designers, fashionistas, and anyone who values self-expression through fashion.
• Cleric Alignments: Chaotic Good, Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Good
• Specialty Priests: The Tailor of Fate, whose unique abilities allow them to see and alter the threads of fate in clothing and fashion accessories.
• Holy Days: The Day of the Peacock, a celebration of beauty and flamboyance held on the first day of spring.
• Portfolio: Fashion, self-expression, individuality
• Domains: Charm, Fashion, Trickery
• Favored Weapon: The rapier
• Favored Class: Bard
• Favored Race: None
• Duties of the Priesthood: Priests of Lahar are tasked with spreading the gospel of fashion and encouraging self-expression through clothing and accessories. They may also offer their skills as tailors or designers to those in need.
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: The Temple of the Fashionable Fates in Babylon
• Benefits: Blessed with a natural sense of fashion and style, able to craft unique and innovative garments and accessories, granted visions of new fashion trends and styles, able to call upon divine tailors and seamstresses for assistance..

Initially Lahar was a deity associated with domestic animals, particularly sheep, and creating wool clothing. However over millennia as mankind’s passion for fashion has grown from clothing and stitching to survive the elements to a symbol of status and importance. He has become the God of fashion, with an innate sense of style and creativity that has made him an icon in the divine world. His passion for fashion was evident from a young age, as he would spend hours observing the way different fabrics and colors complemented one another.

As he grew older, Lahar honed his skills and became the foremost authority on all things fashion, inspiring other gods and mortals alike with his impeccable taste and flair for design. His workshops were always buzzing with activity, as he and his team of divine tailors and seamstresses worked tirelessly to create breathtaking garments that would dazzle the eyes and capture the imagination.

But Lahar’s passion for fashion is not just about creating beautiful things; it is also about helping others to express themselves and feel confident in their own skin. He believes that everyone should have access to the power of fashion, regardless of their background or status.

To achieve this goal, Lahar has traveled far and wide, sharing his knowledge and expertise with anyone who would listen. He has inspired countless mortal designers, helping them to develop their own unique styles and techniques. And he has also worked tirelessly to promote sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry, believing that true beauty must also be responsible and respectful of the world around us.

Lahar is a stunning deity, standing tall at 7 feet with an athletic build. They have long, wavy hair that cascades down their back in shades of silver and gold. Their piercing, almond-shaped eyes sparkle in shades of blue and green, and their skin glows with a radiant aura. Lahar’s fashion sense is always on point, with a new outfit that wows every time they make an appearance.

They are known for their daring fashion choices and ability to effortlessly pull off any style, from edgy to elegant. Their wardrobe consists of an endless array of fabrics and accessories, and they are often seen wearing intricate jewelry and headpieces. Overall, Lahar is a true fashion icon, always turning heads with their stunning looks.

As the God of fashion, Lahar’s ultimate goal is to create a world where everyone has access to beautiful, meaningful clothing that helps them feel confident and empowered. And with his unparalleled talent and passion, there is no doubt that he will continue to inspire and dazzle for many years to come.

Lahar, God of Fashion

Intermediate Deity

Armor Class 26 (natural armor)
Hit Points 900 (60d20 + 300)
Speed 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
30 (+10)	30 (+10)	28 (+9)	30 (+10)	28 (+9)	30 (+10)

Saving Throws Str +20, Dex +20, Con +19, Int +20, Wis +19, Cha +20
Skills Acrobatics +20, Insight +19, Perception +19, Performance +20, Persuasion +20
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning, thunder
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 29
Languages all
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)

Divine Aura. Lahar exudes an aura of fashion, beauty, and grace that extends out to 120 feet. Creatures within the aura have advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws, and they are immune to being frightened or charmed.

Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Lahar fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Actions.

• Fashion Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +20 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 45 (10d8) radiant damage and the target is blinded until the end of Lahar’s next turn.
• Runway Strut. Lahar moves up to his speed and can move through creatures’ spaces as if they were difficult terrain. Any creature within 5 feet of Lahar at the end of his movement must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

• Fashion Sense (Recharge 5-6). Lahar casts one of the following spells at will: Disguise Self, Alter Self, Invisibility, Fly, or Dimension Door.
• Fashionable Charm: Lahar charms a creature within 60 feet of him, causing it to regard him as a trusted friend and fashion consultant. The creature is willing to do Lahar’s bidding and obeys his requests to the best of its ability. Lahar can use this ability once per day.
• Divine Tailor: Lahar creates an outfit or accessory from thin air, using his divine power to imbue it with magical properties. Lahar can create any non-living clothing or accessory, such as a cloak, hat, boots, or gloves. The item has a market value of up to 50,000 gold pieces, and can have up to three magical properties of uncommon, rare, or very rare rarity. The item lasts for 24 hours before it disappears. Lahar can use this ability once per day.
• Fashion Sense: Lahar gains insight into a creature’s personality and preferences, instantly knowing what style of clothing and accessories would suit it best. Lahar can use this ability as a bonus action.

Legendary Actions.

Lahar can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time, and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Lahar regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Fashion Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +20 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 35 (8d8) radiant damage.

Fashion Wardrobe. He summons a group of (1D6) mannequins, each dressed in a different outfit. Each mannequin has AC 26, 150 hit points, and is immune to all damage except for radiant damage. The mannequins last for 1 minute or until they are destroyed.

Fashion Inspiration (Costs 2 Actions). Lahar gives one creature within 30 feet of him inspiration. The creature gains advantage on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws for the next minute.

Lair Actions.

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Lahar takes a lair action. Lahar can’t use the same lair action two rounds in a row.

• Fashion Show. Lahar creates a runway within 60 feet of him. Any creature that moves along the runway gains 10 feet of movement and advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws until the end of their next turn.
• Fashion Trap. Lahar creates an illusionary trap on the ground within 120 feet of him. Any creature that enters the area must make a DC 27 Intelligence saving throw or become restrained as the trap holds them in a stylish and fashionable manner. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
• Fashion Polymorph. Lahar can polymorph up to three creatures within 60 feet of him into fashionable outfits for 1 minute. While polymorphed, the creatures have an AC of 26 and are immune to all damage except for radiant damage. They also gain a fly speed of 60 feet and can use their action to inspire one creature within 30 feet of them, granting that creature advantage on its next ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.
• Haute Couture. Lahar summons a group of fashionable outfits within 60 feet of him. Each outfit has AC 20 and 100 hit points. The outfits last for 1 minute or until they are destroyed. Any creature wearing one of these outfits gains resistance to all damage and advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws.
• Cinderella: Lahar creates an outfit from thin air and bestows it upon a creature within his lair. The creature gains advantage on Charisma-based ability checks until 12pm while wearing the outfit. Lahar can use this ability once per day.
• Fashion Statement: Lahar rearranges the surroundings of his lair, decorating it with fabrics and ornaments to his liking. All creatures within 120 feet of Lahar must succeed on a DC 24 Charisma saving throw or be charmed by Lahar for 1 minute as they are awestruck by the fashionable environment.
• Tailor’s Eye: Lahar scrutinizes the clothing of a creature within his lair, instantly determining its quality, style, and value. Lahar can also discern any enchantments or magical properties of the clothing. Lahar can use this ability at will.

Divine Intervention (Costs 3 Actions). Lahar uses his divine power to intervene in a fashion emergency. He can cast any spell from the cleric spell list or the spell list of a domain he has access to.

Regional Effects.

The region around Lahar’s lair is affected by his divine presence, which creates the following effects:

• Creatures within 1 mile of Lahar’s lair have a heightened sense of fashion, and they gain proficiency in the Performance skill.
• Any building or structure within 1 mile of Lahar’s lair gains a +2 bonus to its AC and is resistant to fire damage.
• Any creature that dies within 1 mile of Lahar’s lair is transformed into a fashionable outfit, which lasts for 24 hours or until it is destroyed.
• Any creature that wears a fashion item created by Lahar gains advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws for 24 hours.
• Lahar’s lair is a luxurious fashion house, filled with the finest fabrics, jewelry, and accessories. Any creature that spends at least 8 hours within the lair gains inspiration, which they can use to gain advantage on any ability check, attack roll, or saving throw within the next 24 hours.

Fashion Domain

Deity: Lahar, God of Fashion

Bonus Cantrip: Friends

Bonus Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in one artisan’s tool of your choice related to fashion, such as weaver’s tools or jeweler’s tools. You also gain proficiency in the Performance skill.

Divine Domain Spells:

Level	Spells
1st	Disguise Self, Identify
3rd	Alter Self, Enhance Ability
5th	Clairvoyance, Major Image
7th	Fabricate, Hallucinatory Terrain
9th	Creation, Modify Memory

Channel Divinity: Fashionable Charm

Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to charm a creature with your fashion sense. As an action, choose one creature that you can see within 30 feet of you. The creature must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier) or be charmed by you for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is friendly to you and will follow your fashion advice.

Glamorous Wardrobe

At 6th level, you can create a set of clothing that imbues the wearer with a touch of your fashion sense. As an action, you can create a set of clothing that lasts for 8 hours. The clothing can be worn by one creature of your choice, and while wearing the clothing, the creature gains a +2 bonus to Charisma checks and saving throws. Additionally, the clothing can be used as a focus for your spells, allowing you to cast spells that require a material component with a cost of up to 100 gp without actually needing the component.

Potent Spellcasting

Starting at 8th level, you add your Wisdom modifier to the damage you deal with any cleric cantrip.

Fashionable Presence

At 17th level, your presence on the battlefield is as much a weapon as any sword or spell. You gain the following benefits:

• Your movement speed increases by 10 feet.
• Whenever you move at least 10 feet in a straight line towards a creature, you can use your bonus action to make a melee spell attack against that creature. On a hit, the creature takes radiant damage equal to your Wisdom modifier.
• You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. Additionally, creatures that can see you within 60 feet must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC equal to your spell save DC) or be frightened of you until the end of their next turn. This effect ends early if the creature takes any damage.

Currently

Lahar, the God of fashion, has always been ahead of his time. He has seen fashion evolve over centuries, and he knows that it is time for a new era in fashion. He has decided to visit Earth in the year 1453, a time when fashion was just starting to take off in Europe. As he descended to Earth, Lahar noticed that the people were wearing drab and dull clothing. He knew that he had to change this.

He made his way to Italy, the heart of fashion in Europe, and started to work his magic. Lahar began by observing the fashion of the time. He watched the locals as they went about their daily lives, taking note of their clothing and accessories. He then started to make subtle changes, introducing new fabrics, colors, and patterns to the fashion world.

Slowly but surely, Lahar’s influence started to spread throughout Italy. The people started to take notice of his unique sense of style, and soon enough, they were flocking to him for advice on what to wear. Lahar was over joyed to see the impact he was having on the fashion scene. He continued to experiment with new designs, fabrics, and accessories, constantly pushing the boundaries of what was considered fashionable.

Word of Lahar’s talent soon spread beyond Italy, and people from all over Europe started to seek his expertise. He became known as the God of fashion, and his influence continued to grow.

Over the years, Lahar witnessed the evolution of fashion as it went through different eras and trends. He continued to adapt and innovate, always staying ahead of the curve.

Today, Lahar’s influence can still be seen in the world of fashion. His legacy lives on through the designers, stylists, and fashionistas who continue to draw inspiration from his visionary approach to style.