Oizys, Goddess of Misery and Suffering

Oizys is a Greek goddess of misery, anxiety, and depression.

• Pantheon: Greek Pantheon
• Deity Title: Oizys, Goddess of Misery and Suffering
• Deity Symbol: A woman holding a cup and a serpent entwined around her arm
• Home Plane: The underworld
• Deity Level: Intermediate
• Alignment: Neutral Evil
• Aliases: Oëtis, Kertios, Nux, Poena, and Rixa
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: Hades, Thanatos, and other underworld deities
• Traditional Foes: Eirene, the goddess of peace, and other deities associated with happiness and well-being
• Divine Artifact: The Cup of Sorrow, a magical goblet that induces misery and despair in those who drink from it.
• Servants: Demons, imps, and other evil spirits.
• Servitor Creatures: None in particular.
• Sacred Animal: The serpent, which symbolizes suffering and deception.
• Manifestations: Oizys may appear as a woman dressed in black, weeping uncontrollably. She may also send dark dreams and nightmares to mortals.
• Signs of Favor: Suffering and misery are usually the signs of Oizys’ favor, as she delights in the pain of mortals.
• Worshipers: Those who seek to inflict pain and misery on others, or those who have fallen into despair and hopelessness.
• Cleric Alignments : Lawful Evil, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Evil
• Specialty Priests: Those who specialize in the arts of torture, pain, and suffering.
• Holy Days: The Feast of Wailing, held on the winter solstice, is the most important holy day of Oizys’ worshipers. Other smaller festivals are held throughout the year.
• Portfolio: Misery, suffering, despair, hopelessness, and sorrow.
• Domains: Death, Evil, Trickery, and War.
• Favored Weapon: The scourge, a whip with multiple tails.
• Favored Class: Cleric
• Favored Race: Humans, especially those who have experienced great suffering.
• Duties of the Priesthood: To spread misery and suffering wherever they go, and to offer sacrifices and prayers to Oizys in exchange for her favor.
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: There are no major cult or temple sites dedicated to Oizys, as her worship is often conducted in secret.
• Benefits: Priests of Oizys are granted the power to inflict pain and misery on their enemies, as well as the ability to induce despair and hopelessness in those around them. They are also granted the power to call upon demons and other evil spirits to aid them in their dark work.

Oizys is a primordial Greek goddess of misery and suffering, and is one of the oldest and most powerful deities in existence. Despite her immense power, Oizys is a deeply unhappy and melancholic being, always mired in a constant state of depression and despair.

She spends her time wandering the earth, visiting people in moments of sadness and misfortune, bringing them comfort in their times of need. Despite her sympathetic nature, Oizys is not a force for good, but rather a necessary evil that serves to remind mortals of the harsh realities of life.

Oizys is a tall and slender figure with a pale complexion and long, flowing black hair. Her eyes are a deep shade of crimson and seem to glow in the darkness. She wears a black cloak that drapes over her thin frame and covers most of her body, leaving only her hands and face exposed. Her hands are adorned with sharp black claws that glint menacingly in the light, and she moves with a graceful yet deadly elegance. There is a sense of foreboding and unease that seems to emanate from her very presence, as if she is always on the cusp of unleashing some terrible power.

She has no particular agenda or goal in mind, other than to simply exist and continue her eternal cycle of sorrow and despair. To some, Oizys is seen as a harbinger of doom, a bringer of misfortune and sorrow, but to others she is a necessary and even comforting presence, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, one is never truly alone.

Oizys, Goddess of Misery and Suffering

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
30 (+10)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)	28 (+9)	28 (+9)	28 (+9)

Armor Class: 40 (Divine Armor)

Hit Points: 700 (40d20+400)

Speed: 60 ft., Fly 120 ft.

Skills: Insight +19, Perception +19, Intimidation +19

Senses: Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 29

Damage Resistances: Cold, Necrotic, Psychic

Damage Immunities: Fire, Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned

Languages: All

Divine Aura: All creatures within 120 feet of Oizys have disadvantage on all saving throws.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day): If Oizys fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.

Divine Weapon: Oizys wields the Whip of Torment, a powerful magical weapon that deals 4d10+10 slashing damage on a hit. The Whip of Torment also has the ability to deal additional psychic damage and impose various conditions on its targets.

Divine Magic: Oizys has access to all spells in the domains of Death, Destruction, and Trickery. She can cast spells at will and does not require components to cast them.

Divine Artifacts: Oizys possesses several powerful artifacts, including the Crown of Sorrow, the Tears of Anguish, and the Scepter of Agony. Each artifact grants her unique abilities and powers, including the ability to control and manipulate emotions, inflict suffering and pain, and cause despair and hopelessness.

Actions

• Whip of Torment: She can use her divine weapon, the Whip of Torment, to make a melee attack that deals 4d10+10 slashing damage on a hit. The Whip of Torment also has the ability to deal additional psychic damage and impose various conditions on its targets.
• Divine Magic: She has access to all spells in the domains of Death, Destruction, and Trickery. She can cast spells at will and does not require components to cast them.
• Divine Smite: Oizys can expend a spell slot to deal additional radiant damage on a weapon attack.
• Divine Presence: Oizys can use her divine aura to impose disadvantage on a creature’s saving throw.

Lair Actions: Oizys can take lair actions on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), causing various effects such as summoning undead minions, inflicting conditions on creatures, or causing areas of the battlefield to become shrouded in darkness and despair.

• Aura of Misery: All creatures within 120 feet of Oizys must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 30) or suffer from the effects of the Bane spell for 1 minute.
• Miasmic Fog: Oizys conjures a cloud of thick, noxious fog that obscures vision and fills the air with the stench of decay. All creatures within the lair must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 30) or suffer from the effects of the Poisoned condition for 1 minute.
• Waves of Pain: Oizys unleashes a wave of psychic energy that inflicts terrible agony on all creatures within 60 feet of her. All creatures within range must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 30) or take 20d10 psychic damage and become Stunned for 1 round.
• Dissonant Chant: Oizys begins a discordant chant that fills the air with a dreadful, cacophonous noise. All creatures within 120 feet of Oizys must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 30) or suffer from the effects of the Confusion spell for 1 minute.

Legendary Actions (3/round): Oizys can take 3 legendary actions per round, choosing from the options below:

• Attack: Oizys makes a weapon attack with the Whip of Torment.
• Cast Spell: Oizys casts a spell from her divine magic repertoire.
• Divine Smite: Oizys expends a spell slot to deal additional radiant damage on a weapon attack.
• Divine Presence: Oizys uses her divine aura to impose disadvantage on a creature’s saving throw.
• Summon Undead: Oizys summons a horde of undead minions to aid her in battle.

Oizys’ Regional Effects:

The region around Oizys’ domain is imbued with a sense of despair and hopelessness. The following effects occur within 6 miles of her presence:

1. Emotion Drain: All creatures within the area have disadvantage on Wisdom and Charisma saving throws.
2. Necrotic Energy: All healing spells and abilities are halved within the area.
3. Undead Presence: Undead creatures within the area gain temporary hit points equal to their hit dice at the start of their turn.
4. Aura of Misery: The area is dimly lit and shrouded in a haze of misery, causing creatures to have disadvantage on all attack rolls and ability checks.
5. Domain of Death: Death magic spells are more potent in the area, gaining a +2 bonus to their spell save DCs and damage rolls.

Currently in the World

In the year 1450, Oizys is living in Europe, specifically in the Kingdom of France. She spends much of her time in the shadows, watching and observing the world around her. Her long black hair is usually tied back in a braid, and her piercing green eyes are always scanning her surroundings, taking in every detail.

As a being of darkness and chaos, Oizys is drawn to the events unfolding in Europe at this time. The Hundred Years’ War between England and France is still ongoing, and tensions are high. Oizys sees this as an opportunity to spread more chaos and destruction, and she does what she can to subtly manipulate the war behind the scenes.

She has taken to visiting both French and English camps in disguise, whispering dark thoughts and planting seeds of doubt in the minds of soldiers and leaders alike. She enjoys watching the chaos she causes unfold, and takes pleasure in the suffering of others.

Oizys also has her own agenda, however. She seeks to gain more power and influence in the mortal world, and hopes to eventually become a ruler in her own right. She believes that by spreading chaos and destruction, she can weaken the power of the Church and other mortal institutions, making it easier for her to rise to power.

Despite her dark nature, Oizys is not without a sense of humor. She enjoys playing pranks on mortals and causing chaos in small, harmless ways. She also has a certain admiration for those who are able to resist her influence, and takes pleasure in watching them struggle against her.

Overall, Oizys is a complex being, driven by a desire for power and a love of chaos. She sees the mortal world as her playground, and delights in causing destruction and suffering wherever she goes.