Lugh, The Shining One

Lugh, the long-armed, is a god of many talents and facets. He is a skilled warrior, master of crafts, and a patron of the arts. Lugh is the son of the Fomorian king Cian and the goddess Ethniu. He was raised by his mother’s brother and trained in the arts of warfare, magic, and craftsmanship.

• Pantheon: Celtic
• Deity Title: Lugh, The Shining One
• Deity Symbol: The Spear of Lugh, a gold ring with two red gemstones
• Home Plane: Feywild
• Deity Level: Intermediate
• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Aliases: Lleu, Lugh Lamfada, Lugh Samildanach, Lugus
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: Dagda, Brigid, Danu, Manannan mac Lir
• Traditional Foes: Balor, Formorians, Morrigan
• Divine Artifact: The Spear of Lugh, The Stone of Fal, The Lia Fáil
• Servants: Fianna, Tuatha Dé Danann
• Servitor Creatures: Sylphs, Faeries,
• Sacred Animal: Ravens, Crows
• Manifestations: Shining aura, unquenchable fire, sudden gusts of wind, shimmering illusions
• Signs of Favor: A bright halo, increased luck, clarity of mind, resistance to magic, successful battles
• Worshipers: Warriors, bards, craftsmen, healers, druids
• Cleric Alignments: NG, LG, CG, N
• Specialty Priests: Druids, Bards
• Holy Days: Lughnasadh, Samhain
• Portfolio: Arts, crafts, poetry, healing, war, prophecy
• Domains: Life, Light, Nature, War
• Favored Weapon: Spear
• Favored Class: Bard
• Favored Race: Humans, Elves
• Duties of the Priesthood: Promote the arts, aid the sick and wounded, defend the innocent, train warriors, interpret omens, honor ancestors
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Lyons Hill
• Benefits: Channel Divinity (Radiant Sun Bolt, Cure Wounds), Aura of Vitality, Improved Critical (Spear), Resistance to Fire, Speak with Animals, Vision of the Future, Divine Blessing (Crafting), Magical Crafting.

Lugh is a charismatic and ambitious figure who seeks to unite the Tuatha Dé Danann and lead them to victory against their enemies, the Fomorians. He is a skilled diplomat and strategist, using his charm and wit to win the loyalty of others. He is also a master of magic, able to call upon the elements and bend them to his will.

Lugh’s greatest desire is to see the Tuatha Dé Danann prosper and flourish, and he will do whatever it takes to make that happen. He is a hero to his people and a feared enemy to his foes.

In his quest for power and influence, he has made many allies and enemies. He is the foster father of the hero Cú Chulainn, and his son with the goddess Brigid is the god of healing, Cian. His enemies include his grandfather, the Fomorian Balor, who seeks to destroy him, and the warrior queen Medb, who opposes his plans for a united Ireland.

Lugh is a tall and handsome man with piercing blue eyes and long, flowing golden hair that shimmers in the sunlight. He has a chiseled jawline and high cheekbones, giving him a regal and noble appearance. He is muscular and athletic, with broad shoulders and a toned physique. Lugh carries himself with confidence and grace, and his movements are fluid and precise. He wears a suit of shining golden armor, adorned with intricate Celtic knotwork, and wields a long spear with deadly proficiency. He exudes an aura of power and authority, befitting his status as a god of great importance.

Despite the challenges he faces, Lugh remains resolute in his pursuit of his goals. He is a complex and fascinating figure, with many talents and flaws, and his legacy endures in the mythologies of Ireland and beyond.

Lugh, The Shining One Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic good

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Armor Class 21 (breastplate, shield) Hit Points 310 (23d10 + 161) Speed 40 ft.

STR 20 (+5) DEX 22 (+6) CON 24 (+7) INT 18 (+4) WIS 20 (+5) CHA 25 (+7)

Saving Throws Dex +14, Con +15, Wis +13, Cha +15

Skills Arcana +11, Athletics +12, Perception +13

Damage Immunities cold, lightning, thunder

Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23

Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan, Draconic

Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)

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

Magic Resistance. He has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Divine Blessing. Once per turn, Lugh can choose to add 1d10 to the damage of an attack or spell that he makes.

Sun Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) radiant damage.

Radiant Burst (Recharge 5-6). Lugh unleashes a burst of radiant energy in a 30-foot radius around him. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d6) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Gae Bolga. Ranged Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d6 + 10) piercing damage plus 20 (5d8) lightning damage. On a critical hit, the target must succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw or be stunned for 1 round.

Magic Weapons. Lugh’s weapon attacks are magical.

Legendary Actions

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

Attack. Lugh makes a melee or ranged attack.

Divine Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Lugh makes a Sun Spear or Gae Bolga attack. If the attack hits, he deals an extra 27 (6d8) radiant or lightning damage (depending on the weapon used).

Radiant Healing (Costs 3 Actions). Lugh channels radiant energy into himself, restoring 75 hit points.