God, Afallach

“Afallach: The Enigmatic Deity of Welsh Mythology, Father of Modron and Guardian of the Otherworld’s Secrets!”

• Pantheon: Welsh Mythology (Celtic Pantheon)
• Deity Title: The Arboreal Sovereign
• Deity Symbol: An apple tree with golden apples
• Home Plane: The Feywild, particularly associated with Avalon
• Deity Level: Major deity
• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Aliases: Aballac
• Superior: None; he stands as a prominent deity within the Welsh pantheon.
• Traditional Allies: Modron, the goddess of fertility and motherhood, other deities associated with nature and fertility
• Traditional Foes: Forces of chaos and destruction, Deities associated with death and decay
• Divine Artifact: The Scepter of Verdant Dominion, a staff made of enchanted oak that symbolizes Afallach’s control over nature and life.
• Servants: Elder Treants beings aligned with the forces of life and growth, Nymphs, dryads, and other nature spirits
• Servitor Creatures: Treants, Faeries and sprites, Animal companions such as deer or songbirds
• Sacred Animal: The deer, symbolizing grace, vitality, and the cycle of life
• Manifestations:
  • Gentle breezes carrying the scent of blooming flowers
  • A spectral figure appearing amidst a grove of apple trees
  • Dreams infused with visions of lush landscapes and bountiful harvests
• Signs of Favor:
  • Abundant harvests and flourishing wildlife
  • A sense of peace and serenity within nature
  • Fortuitous encounters with woodland creatures
• Worshipers:
  • Farmers and agricultural communities
  • Druids and followers of nature-based religions
  • Those seeking healing or fertility blessings
• Cleric Alignments: Neutral Good, True Neutral
• Specialty Priests: Druids devoted to Afallach’s teachings, specializing in nurturing the land and fostering harmony between mortals and nature.
• Holy Days:
  • The Festival of Blossoms: Celebrated in the spring, this festival honors Afallach’s role in bringing forth new life and growth.
  • The Harvest Feast: Held in the autumn, this feast celebrates the bounty of the land and gives thanks for Afallach’s blessings.
• Portfolio: Fertility, Agriculture, Nature, Life
• Domains: Plant, Life, Nature
• Favored Weapon: Sickle
• Favored Class: Druid
• Favored Race: Treants and Elves, due to their affinity with nature and the Feywild
• Duties of the Priesthood:
  • Tending to sacred groves and orchards
  • Offering prayers and rituals to ensure bountiful harvests
  • Healing the sick and injured
  • Protecting wildlife and natural habitats
• Major Cult/Temple Sites:
  • The Sacred Grove of Avalon
  • The Temple of the Verdant Throne
• Benefits:
  • Clerics and druids gain access to powerful nature-based spells and abilities.
  • Followers receive blessings of fertility and abundance, ensuring prosperous harvests and healthy livestock.
• Significant Others:
  • Modron, his daughter and fellow deity of fertility and motherhood,
  • Gwyn, King of the Otherworld and a potential ally or rival depending on interpretations of Welsh mythology

Afallach, a figure of timeless majesty, stands tall and resplendent, his presence commanding attention and reverence. His form is adorned with regal garments woven from the fabric of nature itself, dyed in hues of deep emerald and gold that shimmer with ethereal light. Robes crafted from the finest silks of the cosmos drape elegantly around his frame, billowing softly with each movement as if stirred by unseen breezes.

His visage is a testament to ancient wisdom and otherworldly grace. Piercing eyes, the color of storm-tossed seas, gleam with an inner fire, reflecting the boundless depths of his knowledge and insight. Long, flowing locks of silver and gold cascade down his broad shoulders, framing a face sculpted by celestial hands, where lines of age are softened by an aura of divine serenity.

In his hand, he holds a scepter of carved oak, crowned with leaves of verdant green and blossoms of purest white, symbolizing his dominion over the cycles of life and the bounty of the earth. Each step he takes resonates with the steady rhythm of the cosmos, as if he is attuned to the heartbeat of the universe itself.

Bio:

Afallach, the enigmatic deity of Welsh lore, occupies a place of reverence and awe within the pantheon of gods. Born from the union of Beli Mawr, he embodies the timeless connection between the Feywild and the mortal realm. As the father of Modron, he holds a pivotal role in the tapestry of creation, guiding the fates of fey creatures and mortals alike with a steady hand and a compassionate heart.

His purpose as a deity is multifaceted, rooted in a deep sense of duty and stewardship for both the Feywild and the mortal world. Afallach serves as a guardian of the Feywild, a realm of mystery and magic beyond mortal comprehension. Here, amidst the vibrant landscapes and enchanted forests, he reigns as a benevolent sovereign, nurturing the spirits of the fey and tending to the sacred glades that dot the landscape.

Driven by a desire to maintain balance and harmony within both realms, Afallach weaves the threads of fate with skill and precision, ensuring that the cycles of life continue unabated. His actions are guided by a profound love for all creation, a desire to see both the Feywild and the mortal world flourish in harmony with the cosmic order.

Through his teachings and guidance, Afallach seeks to inspire fey creatures and mortals alike to embrace their own divinity, to recognize the magic that dwells within each and every soul. He offers solace to the weary, wisdom to the lost, and hope to those who dare to dream of a brighter tomorrow. For in the heart of Afallach lies the eternal promise of renewal, the belief that even in the darkest of times, the light of divine grace shall always shine through.

Afallach, the Arboreal Sovereign

Greater Deity, Neutral Good

Armor Class: 25 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 750 (40d20 + 320)

Speed: 60 ft., fly 120 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
30 (+10)	24 (+7)	28 (+9)	25 (+7)	30 (+10)	28 (+9)

Saving Throws: Str +18, Dex +15, Con +17, Int +15, Wis +20, Cha +17

Skills: Perception +20, Insight +20, Nature +15

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

Damage Immunities: necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities: charmed, frightened, poisoned

Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 30

Languages: All, Telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge Rating: 40 (200,000 XP)

Legendary Resistance (5/Day): If Afallach fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Divine Awareness: Afallach knows if he hears a lie.

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

Regeneration: Afallach regains 50 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point.

Actions:

Multiattack: Afallach can make three attacks: one with his Scepter of Verdant Dominion and two with his Slam.

• Scepter of Verdant Dominion (Melee Weapon Attack): +20 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage plus 20 (4d10) radiant damage.
• Slam (Melee Weapon Attack): +20 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (3d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.
• Entangling Roots (Recharge 5-6): Afallach causes roots to erupt from the ground in a 60-foot radius centered on a point he can see within 120 feet. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Strength saving throw, taking 30 (6d10) bludgeoning damage and becoming restrained on a failed save, or half as much damage and not restrained on a successful one. A restrained creature can use its action to make a DC 25 Strength check, freeing itself on a success.

Legendary Actions: Afallach 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. Afallach regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Sylvan Blast (Costs 2 Actions): Afallach unleashes a blast of primal energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (8d8) radiant damage and 40 (8d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Summon Treant (Costs 3 Actions): Afallach summons a Treant to aid him in battle. The Treant acts immediately after Afallach’s turn and remains for 1 hour or until it is reduced to 0 hit points.
• Healing Touch (Costs 2 Actions): Afallach touches a creature within 5 feet, restoring 50 hit points.

Lair Actions: On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Afallach takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; Afallach can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

• Roots of Renewal: Roots burst from the ground in a 30-foot radius centered on a point Afallach chooses within 120 feet. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 25 Strength saving throw or be restrained. A creature can use its action to make a DC 25 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach on a success.
• Arboreal Blessing: Afallach blesses a friendly creature he can see within 60 feet. The creature gains advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the start of Afallach’s next turn.

Regional Effects: The region containing Afallach’s presence is changed by his divine aura, which creates the following effects:

• Bountiful Growth: Plant life within 1 mile of Afallach’s presence flourishes and grows at an accelerated rate. Crops yield twice their normal harvest, and forests become denser and more vibrant.
• Divine Protection: Creatures of Good alignment within 1 mile of Afallach have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Additionally, they gain resistance to necrotic and poison damage.
• Sanctuary of the Fey: The Feywild begins to bleed into the surrounding area, causing the landscape to take on an otherworldly appearance. Creatures with fey ancestry feel a sense of comfort and familiarity, while those with malicious intent find their powers weakened.

Afallach, the Arboreal Sovereign, casts a watchful eye over the land, ensuring that balance and harmony prevail in the natural world. His presence brings renewal and vitality to all living things, while his wrath is swift and unforgiving to those who would desecrate the sanctity of nature. Only those who approach with reverence and respect may bask in his divine blessings and receive his guidance in times of need.

Currently in the World

In the depths of the Feywild, where time dances to a different rhythm and magic weaves through the very fabric of reality, Afallach reigns as a beacon of wisdom and guidance. His realm, lush with verdant forests and shimmering glades, pulses with the vibrant energy of life. From his throne of woven vines and blooming blossoms, he watches over the delicate balance between the Feywild and the mortal plane, a duty that weighs heavily upon his broad shoulders.

As the eons unfurl, Afallach’s actions ripple through the tapestry of existence, shaping the destinies of fey creatures and mortals alike. With each subtle manipulation of fate, he seeks to maintain harmony between the realms, ensuring that neither side tips too far into chaos or stagnation.

In the 12th century, as tales of King Arthur and his knights echo across the lands, Afallach’s influence can be felt in the whispering winds and rustling leaves. From the depths of Avalon, his domain within the mortal realm, he watches over the legendary king and his companions, guiding them on their quest for honor and glory.

But Afallach’s goals extend far beyond the mortal realm. With each passing century, he seeks to foster a deeper understanding between fey creatures and mortals, bridging the gap between their worlds with threads of empathy and compassion. Through tales spun by bards and whispers carried on the wind, he plants the seeds of unity and cooperation, envisioning a future where both realms can coexist in harmony.

Yet, as the years march on and the mortal world plunges into turmoil and strife, Afallach’s resolve is tested. In the midst of wars and conflicts, his voice grows fainter, drowned out by the clamor of battle and the cries of the oppressed. But still, he perseveres, weaving his magic into the very fabric of reality, hoping to guide humanity towards a brighter tomorrow.

In the year 1450, as the Renaissance begins to dawn and the world teeters on the brink of a new era, Afallach watches with bated breath. From his throne in the heart of the Feywild, he sees the promise of change on the horizon, a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. With a silent prayer on his lips, he reaches out across the realms, seeking to inspire mortals and fey alike to embrace the boundless potential of the future.

For Afallach, the journey is far from over. With each passing moment, he remains steadfast in his purpose, a guardian of balance and harmony, a beacon of light in a world shrouded in shadow. And though the road ahead may be fraught with challenges and obstacles, he knows that as long as hope burns bright, the flame of his divine purpose will never be extinguished.