Goddess, Oshun (Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sweetness)

Oshun is a revered and beloved deity among the Yoruba people of West Africa. She is the goddess of love, fertility, and sensuality. As a powerful entity in the Yoruba pantheon, Oshun is honored and worshiped for her ability to bring abundance, fertility, and life to the world.

• Pantheon: African (Yoruba)
• Deity Title: Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sweetness
• Deity Symbol: River, mirror, yellow flowers, and gold
• Home Plane: Unknown
• Deity Level: Demigoddess
• Alignment: Chaotic Good
• Aliases: Osun, Ochun, Ochum
• Superior: Olodumare (The supreme deity)
• Traditional Allies: Other Orishas such as Shango, Yemaya, Oya, and Ogun
• Traditional Foes: None
• Divine Artifact: Golden bracelets, crown of pearls
• Servants: Mermen, rivers, and fresh water sources
• Servitor Creatures: Fish and other aquatic creatures
• Sacred Animal: Pelican
• Manifestations: Beautiful woman, mermaid, golden light
• Signs of Favor: Increased fertility, good health, prosperity, and love
• Worshipers: Women, artists, lovers, and people in need of fertility and wealth
• Cleric Alignments: Chaotic Good, Neutral Good
• Specialty Priests: Priestesses and Babalawos (Yoruba priests)
• Holy Days: Summer Solstice, Oshun Festival
• Portfolio: Love, beauty, fertility, sweetness, and prosperity
• Domains: Charm, Community, Good, Healing, Protection, and Strength
• Favored Weapon: Not applicable
• Favored Class: Bard, Cleric, Paladin
• Favored Race: Half-Elf, Human
• Duties of the Priesthood: To spread love, happiness, and prosperity in the community and perform fertility rites
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: Osogbo, Nigeria; Havana, Cuba; New Orleans, Louisiana
• Benefits: Increased fertility, good health, love, prosperity, and protection against harm. Oshun is known to grant her blessings to those who honor and worship her with sincere devotion.

Oshun is known for her radiant beauty and her sweet, seductive voice. She is depicted as a beautiful woman adorned in golden jewelry and holding a water gourd, symbolizing her control over the rivers and streams. Her element is water, and she is often associated with the color yellow, which symbolizes joy and happiness.

Oshun is revered for her nurturing and compassionate nature, and she is often called upon to heal and protect those who seek her help. She is the mother figure in the Yoruba pantheon and is considered to be the embodiment of the motherly love and nurturing energy that is present in all women.

Despite her compassionate nature, Oshun is not to be underestimated. She is a powerful deity and will fiercely protect those she loves, using her cunning and seductive ways if necessary. She is also a champion of justice and will not hesitate to right wrongs, even if it means going against the wishes of her fellow gods.

Oshun’s ultimate goal is to bring love, fertility, and life to the world, and she works tirelessly to achieve this. She is the embodiment of life-giving energy and is celebrated and honored for her ability to bring hope and joy to all those who worship her.

Oshun is often depicted as a beautiful, young and vibrant woman, with golden skin and hair as bright as the sun. She is often adorned with exquisite jewelry and brightly colored, flowing robes that shimmer in the light. Her beauty and grace are said to be unmatched and her presence is said to bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all those around her.

In her physical form, Oshun is said to embody the essence of sensuality and femininity. Her movements are fluid and graceful, her voice melodic and soothing, and her smile warm and inviting. Her beauty is said to have the power to enchant and captivate, drawing people to her like moths to a flame.

Despite her delicate appearance, Oshun is a fierce and powerful deity, one not to be trifled with. She is said to have a sharp tongue and a quick wit, and is not afraid to use her powers to defend those she loves. Her strength and determination are matched only by her compassion and kindness, making her a truly beloved and revered deity.

Worshipers of Oshun are typically individuals who seek her guidance in matters of love, fertility, and health. They may be seeking her protection and nurturing energy or they may simply be drawn to her sweet and alluring nature. Regardless of their reasons, those who honor Oshun can expect to receive her blessing, guidance, and protection.

Oshun, Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sweetness

Medium celestial, lawful good

Armor Class: 23 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 450 (30d8 + 300)

Speed: 40 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
26 (+8)	22 (+6)	28 (+9)	20 (+5)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)

Skills: Insight +19, Persuasion +19

Damage Resistances: radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: psychic

Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened, stunned

Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 29

Languages: all, telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge: 24 (70,000 XP)

Amphibious. Oshun can breathe air and water.

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

Magic Weapons. Oshun’s weapon attacks are magical.

Divine Presence. Oshun exudes a calming aura, causing creatures within 30 feet of her to have disadvantage on attack rolls against her and advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with her.

Actions

Multiattack. She makes three attacks: one with her golden fan and two with her spear.

Golden Fan. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (4d6 + 8) radiant damage and the target must make a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by Oshun for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) piercing damage.

Healing Touch (1/day). Oshun touches a creature, restoring 70 hit points to it and ending any one disease or condition afflicting it.

Spells Oshun can cast any spell from the following domains: Life, Light, Nature. She has access to all spells in these domains and can cast them without preparing them in advance.

Legendary Actions

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

Golden Beauty. Oshun creates an aura of golden light that extends 30 feet around her, causing all creatures in the area to make a DC 27 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by her for 1 minute. The affected creatures can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on a success.

Divine Blessing (Costs 2 Actions). Oshun touches a creature, granting it the benefits of the bless spell for 1 minute.

Command Water. Oshun causes water in a 120-foot cube within range to part or surge, potentially capsizing ships or washing away creatures. Creatures in the area must make a DC 27 Strength saving throw or take 45 (10d8) bludgeoning damage and be pushed 20 feet in a direction of Oshun’s choice. Creatures that succeed on the saving throw take half damage and are not pushed.

Regional Effects

The region where Oshun is present is blessed with beauty, fertility, and sweetness. The following effects can be observed in a 6-mile radius around Oshun’s presence:

• The region is lush and green, with abundant flowers, fruits, and vegetables growing all year round.
• Creatures in the region are more likely to reproduce and have healthy offspring.
• The water in the region is sweet and refreshing, providing nourishment and healing to those who drink it.
• The presence of Oshun causes creatures with evil intent to feel uneasy and unwell, giving them disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.

Divine Artifact

Oshun possesses a divine artifact called the Mirror of Beauty. This magical mirror has the ability to show a person’s true self, revealing their innermost desires, fears, and flaws. Oshun can use the mirror to gain insight into a person’s heart and help them overcome their struggles. The mirror also has the power to reflect magical spells and effects, allowing Oshun to protect herself and her allies from harm.