Hanuman,”God of strength, loyalty, and devotion”

Hanuman is a Hindu god who is revered for his strength, devotion, and loyalty.

• Pantheon: Hindu pantheon
• Deity Title: God of strength, loyalty, and devotion
• Deity Symbol: A monkey face with a red background, a mace, and a flag
• Home Plane: Arunachala or Vaikuntha
• Deity Level: Intermediate deity
• Alignment: Lawful Good
• Aliases: Anjaneya, Maruti, Pavanputra, Bajrangbali
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Sugriva
• Traditional Foes: Ravana, his demons, and anyone who threatens Rama and his allies
• Divine Artifact: His mace, named Kaumodaki
• Servants: The Vanara, a race of monkey-like creatures
• Servitor Creatures: None in particular
• Sacred Animal: Monkey
• Manifestations: As a giant monkey, or as a small monkey sitting on a devotee’s shoulder, or as a holy flame
• Signs of Favor: Protection from danger, success in endeavors, strength, and courage
• Worshipers: Warriors, athletes, wrestlers, and anyone seeking strength, courage, and loyalty
• Cleric Alignments: Lawful Good, Neutral Good
• Specialty Priests: Monks, Paladins, and those who swear an oath of loyalty
• Holy Days: Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, and Hanuman Vrat, observed on Tuesdays
• Portfolio: Strength, loyalty, devotion, courage, knowledge, and celibacy
• Domains: Life, Nature, Strength, Protection
• Favored Weapon: Mace
• Favored Class: Monk
• Favored Race: Humans, Vanara
• Duties of the Priesthood: To spread the teachings of Hanuman, to train and inspire warriors, to protect the weak and the innocent, and to fight against evil
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: The Hanuman temple in Delhi, India, the Panchmukhi Hanuman temple in Chennai, India, and the Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India
• Benefits: Protection from danger, strength, courage, and loyalty. Priests can call upon Hanuman’s aid in battle, and can gain knowledge and insight from him through meditation and prayer.

Hanuman is a revered figure in Hinduism, known for his strength, intelligence, and devotion to Lord Rama. He is a monkey god, and his story is one of the most famous in Hindu mythology.

Hanuman was born to the monkey queen Anjana and the wind god Vayu. From an early age, he demonstrated incredible strength and intelligence, and he quickly became known for his bravery and loyalty. He grew up in the forest, surrounded by other monkeys, and he spent his days playing and exploring with his friends.

As he grew older, His loyalty to Lord Rama became his defining characteristic. When Rama’s wife, Sita, was kidnapped by the demon king Ravana, Hanuman was one of the first to volunteer to help rescue her. He crossed the ocean, fought demons, and ultimately helped Rama to defeat Ravana and rescue Sita.

Hanuman is a large, muscular humanoid figure with the head of a monkey, standing at a height of 8 feet. His fur is reddish-brown and his eyes are bright and piercing. He has a long, prehensile tail and powerful arms and legs, capable of incredible feats of strength and agility. He wears a simple loincloth and a string of beads around his neck, and carries a mighty mace in his hand. His face is often wreathed in a mischievous grin, reflecting his playful nature.

Throughout his life, Hanuman’s devotion to Lord Rama remained unshakable. He is often depicted as a symbol of selfless service and devotion, and his story is an inspiration to many Hindus. He is revered as a powerful protector and a source of strength and courage, and his story continues to inspire people to this day.

Hanuman, the Monkey God

Large celestial, chaotic good

Armor Class 20 (natural armor)

Hit Points 300 (24d10 + 144)

Speed 50 ft., climb 50 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
28 (+9)	22 (+6)	22 (+6)	18 (+4)	24 (+7)	20 (+5)

Skills Perception +15, Stealth +12

Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 25

Languages all, telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge 25 (75,000 XP)

Divine Magic Hanuman has access to all spells in the Life, Nature, Strength and Protection domains.

Actions

Multiattack. Hanuman makes four attacks: two with his mace and two with his fists.

Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage.

Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d6 + 9) bludgeoning damage.

Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) piercing damage.

Legendary Actions

Hanuman 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. Hanuman regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Mace Attack. He makes one mace attack.
• Fist Attack. He makes one fist attack.
• Invisibility. He magically turns invisible until his concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell).

Divine Artifact

Hanuman’s divine artifact is the Gada, a powerful mace that grants him immense strength and the ability to channel his divine power.

Regional Effects

The region around a temple or holy site dedicated to Hanuman is imbued with divine energy. These effects last for 1 mile in every direction from the temple.

• The region is considered difficult terrain for any creature hostile to Hanuman or his followers.
• The region is covered in a thick mist that grants Hanuman and his followers advantage on Stealth checks.
• Any creature hostile to Hanuman or his followers must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw when entering the region. On a failed save, the creature is frightened for 1 minute.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Hanuman takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:

• He summons a swarm of celestial monkeys to fight for him. The swarm appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of Hanuman and acts immediately, rolling its own initiative. The swarm disappears after 1 minute or when reduced to 0 hit points.
• He causes the ground to shake, creating difficult terrain in a 20-foot radius around him. Each creature on the ground within the area must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.
• Hanuman roars loudly, inspiring his allies. Until the start of his next turn, all friendly creatures within 60 feet of Him have advantage on attack rolls and saving throws.

Benefits

• Clerics who follow him gain proficiency with maces and javelins.
• His followers gain advantage on Stealth checks made while in forests or jungles.
• Temples dedicated to Hanuman are protected from natural disasters and receive bountiful harvests.