Goddess, Pele (The Volcano Goddess, The Fire Goddess, The Creator of Life)

Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, dance, wind, and volcanoes, is revered as one of the most powerful and influential deities in the Hawaiian pantheon. Born from the union of Haumea, the goddess of fertility, and Kane, the god of creation, Pele embodies the raw, untamed energy of the natural world, symbolizing the destructive and creative forces that shape the earth.

• Pantheon: Hawaiian mythology
• Deity Title: The Volcano Goddess, The Fire Goddess, The Creator of Life
• Deity Symbol: A volcano, a fiery sun
• Home Plane: The Elemental Plane of Fire
• Deity Level: Intermediate deity
• Alignment: Chaotic neutral
• Aliases: Pele-honua-mea (earth-maker), Pele-i-ka-pahoehoe (pele of the smooth flowing lava)
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: None
• Traditional Foes: Kamapua’a, Lono
• Divine Artifact: Heart of Pele
• Servants: Volcanic spirits, lava elementals
• Servitor Creatures: Fire elementals, salamanders
• Sacred Animal: A white dove
• Manifestations: A beautiful woman with fiery hair, a whirlwind of flame, a cloud of smoke and ash, a column of fire
• Signs of Favor: Increased volcanic activity, rain of fire, spontaneous fires
• Worshipers: Fire worshipers, volcanic islanders, shamans, elemental benders, nature lovers
• Cleric Alignments: Chaotic neutral, chaotic good, chaotic evil
• Specialty Priests: Kahuna-pō-mauna (priests of the volcano)
• Holy Days: Every time a volcano erupts
• Portfolio: Fire, creation, life, fertility, destruction
• Domains: Fire, creation, life, fertility, destruction
• Favored Weapon: Spear
• Favored Class: Sorcerer, druid
• Favored Race: Humans, half-elves, half-orcs
• Duties of the Priesthood: Worshipping Pele, maintaining the balance between creation and destruction, providing guidance and comfort to those affected by volcanic activity
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: Hawaii, Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mount Etna
• Benefits: Increased resistance to fire, improved control over fire spells and abilities, increased fertility and luck.

Pele is depicted as a passionate and tempestuous goddess, capable of both tremendous beauty and terrible fury. She is said to dance across the land, spreading fire and creation with every step, leaving behind fiery craters, geysers, and hot springs. Her fiery personality is said to reflect her volatile nature, as she can quickly switch from joy and laughter to anger and rage, leaving destruction in her wake.

Despite her volatile nature, she is revered and worshiped by many Hawaiians as a goddess of strength and renewal. She is seen as a symbol of hope and renewal, as she brings life to the land through the fire and ash of her volcanoes. Her followers believe that by channeling her energy and emulating her strength, they can overcome adversity and find renewal in their own lives.

As a deity of fire, Pele is also associated with the power of transformation and change. She represents the force that transforms the world, breaking down old structures and paving the way for new growth. Her followers believe that by embracing her energy and harnessing her power, they can bring about positive change in their own lives and the world around them.

Pele’s divine artifact is a powerful volcanic rock known as the Heart of Pele. It is said to contain the essence of Pele’s power and her connection to the fiery depths of the earth. The Heart of Pele is a bright red orb that radiates intense heat and has the ability to control and manipulate volcanic activity. With this artifact, she can create massive eruptions, shape the land with flowing lava, and even call forth creatures of fire and ash to do her bidding. The Heart of Pele is considered sacred among the Hawaiian people and is said to be kept in a hidden location, protected by Pele’s loyal followers and powerful elemental guardians.

She is often depicted as a beautiful and powerful woman, with flowing dark hair and piercing dark eyes. Her skin is said to glow with the intensity of molten lava, and her body is toned and muscular, a testament to her strength and power. She is usually depicted wearing a crown of fiery red and orange feathers, and a long flowing skirt of fiery red, representing the powerful and destructive forces of her element. Despite her imposing appearance, Pele is often described as having a warm and welcoming smile, and a compassionate heart that beats for all those who seek her help and guidance.

Ultimately, Pele’s ultimate goal is to maintain balance in the world, and to keep the forces of nature in check. By doing so, she ensures that the cycle of life, death, and rebirth can continue, and that the world will remain a place of vibrant, transformative energy.

Pele, The Goddess of Fire and Volcanoes

Medium celestial, chaotic neutral

Armor Class: 23 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 450 (36d8 + 288)
Speed: 50 ft., burrow 30 ft., fly 90 ft.

Ability Scores	STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
Scores	30	22	26	18	28	24
Modifiers	+10	+6	+8	+4	+9	+7

Damage Resistances: cold, fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities: lightning, poison
Condition Immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned
Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 29
Languages: all, telepathy 120 ft.

Divine Spellcasting. Pele is a 20th-level spellcaster that uses Wisdom as her spellcasting ability (spell save DC 27; +19 to hit with spell attacks). Pele has the following spells prepared:

• Cantrips (at will): control flames, produce flame, resistance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
• 1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, burning hands, cure wounds, detect evil and good, guiding bolt, shield of faith
• 2nd level (3 slots): flame blade, heat metal, hold person, lesser restoration, spiritual weapon
• 3rd level (3 slots): erupting earth, fireball, mass healing word, meld into stone, protection from energy
• 4th level (3 slots): banishment, blinding smite, death ward, freedom of movement
• 5th level (3 slots): commune, geas, hallow, mass cure wounds, wall of fire
• 6th level (2 slots): heal, move earth, sunbeam, word of recall
• 7th level (2 slots): divine word, fire storm, plane shift
• 8th level (1 slot): earthquake, holy aura, sunburst
• 9th level (1 slot): foresight, meteor swarm, true resurrection

Actions

• Multiattack. Pele can use her Fists of Fire and Fire Breath attacks.
• Fists of Fire. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9) fire damage plus 22 (3d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage.
• Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). Pele exhales fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Lava Pool (1/day). Pele creates a pool of lava on the ground within 120 feet of her that fills a 60-foot radius. Creatures within the area must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw, taking 110 (20d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The lava pool remains in place for 1 minute, creating difficult terrain that lasts until it cools. Pele can’t use this action again until she finishes a long rest.

Legendary Actions

Pele 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. Pele regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

Flaming Strike. Pele makes a Fists of Fire attack. Fire Shield (2 Actions). Pele wreathes herself in flames, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Until the end of her next turn, Pele takes no damage from nonmagical attacks, and any creature that hits her with a melee attack within 5 feet of her takes 22 (4d10) fire damage. Earthquake (3 Actions). Pele stomps the ground, causing an earthquake in a 50-foot radius centered on her. Each creature on the ground within the area must make a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw, taking 33 (6d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The ground in the area becomes difficult terrain until cleared.

Divine Artifact

Pele wields the sacred ‘Ohi’a Lehua staff, which can be used as a magical quarterstaff that deals an additional 2d8 fire damage on a hit. The staff can also be used to cast the spell Wall of Fire (6th level) once per day.

Regional Effects

The region within 6 miles of Pele’s presence is subject to the following effects:

1. The temperature in the region is 20 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than usual, and fires are more likely to start.
2. All creatures that are immune to fire have their fire resistance doubled while within the region.
3. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis are more common and severe within the region.
4. The ground is littered with obsidian shards, which can be used as improvised weapons that deal 1d8 slashing damage.

Heart of Pele

Artifact (requires attunement by a creature with divine power)

Description: The Heart of Pele is a bright red orb, approximately the size of a human fist, that radiates intense heat and pulses with fiery energy. It is said to contain the essence of Pele’s power and her connection to the fiery depths of the earth.

Properties:

• Volcanic Control: The bearer of the Heart of Pele can control and manipulate volcanic activity within a 1-mile radius, causing earthquakes, shaping the land with flowing lava, and creating massive eruptions. This requires an action to activate and lasts for 1 hour.
• Summon Fire Creatures: The bearer of the Heart of Pele can call forth creatures of fire and ash to do their bidding. This requires an action to activate and lasts for 1 hour. The creatures summoned must have a combined challenge rating equal to or less than the bearer’s level.
• Heat Aura: The Heart of Pele radiates intense heat in a 30-foot radius, causing 5d10 fire damage to any creature that starts its turn within the area. The bearer and creatures they designate are immune to this damage.
• Protective Ward: The Heart of Pele provides the bearer with resistance to fire damage and advantage on saving throws against effects that cause exhaustion or being restrained.

Notes: The Heart of Pele is considered sacred among the Hawaiian people and is said to be kept in a hidden location, protected by Pele’s loyal followers and powerful elemental guardians. It is incredibly difficult to obtain, and attempting to take it without Pele’s blessing will likely result in a fiery and explosive demise.

Pele’s Lava Elementals

Pele’s Lava Elementals are fierce creatures of living flame and molten rock, summoned forth from the heart of a volcano. They stand at 10 feet tall and are wreathed in searing flames and glowing embers.

Lava Elemental

Large elemental, neutral

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 127 (17d10 + 34)

Speed 40 ft.

STR 22 (+6) DEX 12 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 4 (-3) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 6 (-2)

Damage Immunities fire, poison

Condition Immunities exhaustion, paralyzed, poisoned, unconscious

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages understands the languages of its summoner but doesn’t speak

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Fire Form. The elemental can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. A creature that touches the elemental or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6) fire damage.

Illumination. The elemental sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet.

Magma Bludgeon. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage plus 21 (6d6) fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object, it ignites. Until a creature takes an action to douse the fire, the target takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the start of each of its turns.

Molten Body. The elemental can squeeze through gaps and spaces as small as 1 inch wide. While in contact with lava, the elemental can take the form of a puddle or flowing stream of magma.

Igneous Aura. The elemental heats up the surrounding area with intense heat. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the elemental takes 5 (1d10) fire damage.

Flame Shield. The elemental surrounds itself with flames, causing any creature that hits it with a melee attack to take 10 (3d6) fire damage.

Lava Form (1/day). The elemental transforms into a pool of lava with a 20-foot radius centered on its space. Creatures within the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 49 (14d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The lava form lasts for 1 minute or until the elemental uses this ability again. While in lava form, the elemental can move through narrow spaces and objects as if it were liquid.

These elementals are completely immune to fire and have the ability to shoot streams of lava at their enemies, causing devastating burns and fiery explosions. Their mere presence can ignite flammable objects and surfaces, and they leave a trail of scorched earth wherever they go. They are fiercely loyal to Pele and will obey her every command without question.