Gaia (Primordial goddess and personification of the Earth)

Gaia is the personification of the Earth in Greek mythology.

• Pantheon: Greek Pantheon
• Deity Title: Goddess of the Earth, Primordial Mother
• Deity Symbol: The earth, fruits, and vegetation
• Home Plane: Earth
• Deity Level: Greater Deity
• Alignment: Neutral
• Aliases: Gaea, Ge
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: Other earth deities, such as Demeter and Persephone
• Traditional Foes: Deities of the sky and the underworld, such as Zeus and Hades
• Divine Artifact: The Omphalos stone
• Servants: Titans and other earth spirits
• Servitor Creatures: Giants and other earth creatures
• Sacred Animal: Serpent
• Manifestations: Earthquakes, landslides, and other natural disasters
• Signs of Favor: Rich harvests, fertile soil, and bountiful nature
• Worshipers: Farmers, gardeners, nature lovers, and those who seek to connect with the natural world
• Cleric Alignments: Neutral, Neutral Good, Neutral Evil
• Specialty Priests: Earth Shamans, Nature Priests
• Holy Days: The solstices and equinoxes, as well as the festival of Anthesteria
• Portfolio: Earth, Nature, Fertility, Agriculture, Growth, Creation
• Domains: Earth, Nature, Plant, Animal, Water
• Favored Weapon: Sickle
• Favored Class: Druid
• Favored Race: Satyr, Dryad, Nymph
• Duties of the Priesthood: To protect and preserve the natural world, to perform rituals and offerings to Gaia, to teach and guide others in understanding and respecting the earth and its creatures
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: Delphi, Olympia, Athens, Eleusis
• Benefits: Access to nature-based magic, protection and guidance from the earth spirits, increased fertility and abundance in agriculture, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Gaia, also known as Mother Earth, is a powerful and ancient being who embodies the essence of the natural world. She is the personification of the earth in Greek mythology, and her presence is felt in every aspect of the natural world. As a character, Gaia is deeply connected to the earth and all of its inhabitants, and she is driven by a deep sense of love and compassion for all living things.

Born out of the primordial chaos of the universe, Gaia was one of the first beings to emerge from the void. From the very beginning, she was imbued with a powerful life force, and her essence has been a driving force behind the growth and evolution of life on earth.

Gaia is a complex and multifaceted character, embodying both the nurturing and destructive aspects of the natural world. While she is deeply committed to protecting and preserving the earth and its inhabitants, she is also capable of unleashing powerful forces of nature when provoked.

Gaia is a towering figure, her body draped in flowing green robes that seem to be made of living vines and leaves. Her hair is a wild tangle of roots and branches, and her eyes shine like orbs of polished stone. She exudes a powerful presence that seems to emanate from every pore of her being, and her movements are graceful and fluid, like the ebb and flow of the tides.

At her core, Gaia wants to achieve a sense of balance and harmony between all living things on earth. She believes that all beings are interconnected and that the health of the planet is intricately tied to the health and well-being of every living creature. Through her tireless efforts to protect and preserve the natural world, Gaia hopes to create a world where all beings can thrive and prosper in harmony.

Gaia, The Earth Mother

Medium celestial (deity), neutral good

Armor Class: 30 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 1,000 (80d10 + 560)

Speed: 60 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
30 (+10)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)	30 (+10)

Saving Throws: Int +30, Wis +30, Cha +30

Skills: Insight +30, Nature +30, Perception +30

Damage Resistances: Cold, Fire, Lightning, Necrotic, Radiant, Thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities: Poison

Condition Immunities: Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned

Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 40

Languages: all

Challenge Rating: 35 (231,000 XP)

Divine Traits:

• Immortality: Gaia cannot die from natural causes.
• Divine Awareness: Gaia can sense the presence and activities of all beings within the plane.
• Divine Radiance: A bright light radiates from Gaia, illuminating a 60-foot radius around her.
• Earthbound: Gaia is tethered to the earth and cannot leave the plane.

Divine Actions:

Multi-Attack: Gaia can use her Multi-Attack action to make four attacks: two with her Slam attack and two with her Fling attack.

• Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +30 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 60 (8d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage.
• Fling: Ranged Weapon Attack: +30 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 60 (8d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage, and the target is thrown up to 60 feet in a direction of Gaia’s choice.

Earthquake: Gaia can cause a massive earthquake that affects a 500-foot radius around her. All creatures in the area must make a DC 30 Dexterity saving throw or take 60 (8d10 + 10) bludgeoning damage and fall prone. The area becomes difficult terrain for 1 minute after the earthquake.

Regeneration: At the start of each of her turns, Gaia regains 100 hit points if she has at least 1 hit point.

Divine Magic:

Gaia can cast spells from the following domains: Nature, Life, and Tempest.

Divine Lair Actions:

• Tremors: The ground shakes and trembles, causing all creatures within 60 feet of Gaia to make a DC 30 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.

Divine Legendary Actions:

Gaia can take three 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. Gaia regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

• Slam: Gaia makes one Slam attack.

Fling: Gaia makes one Fling attack.

Divine Intervention:

As a deity, Gaia can use her Divine Intervention feature to take action on behalf of her followers. Once per week, she can use an action to attempt to intervene in a situation that she is aware of, with a chance of success determined by the DM. If her intervention is successful, the situation is resolved in a way that benefits her followers.

Divine Artifacts:

The Omphalos stone

Artifact (requires attunement by a creature with divine or sorcerous magic)

The Omphalos stone is a small, perfectly round stone with a swirling pattern of colors that seem to shift and change when viewed from different angles. It is said to be the navel of the world, and holds immense power over the earth and all things that live upon it.

Armor Class: – Hit Points: – Speed: –

Abilities:

• Omphalos Connection. When attuned to the Omphalos stone, the user gains a deep connection to the earth and all of its living creatures. They can cast the speak with plants and speak with animals spells at will, and they can also understand all languages spoken by natural creatures.
• Earthquake. As an action, the user can cause a massive earthquake centered on the Omphalos stone. All creatures within a 500-foot radius must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw or take 60 (10d10) bludgeoning damage and fall prone. The area becomes difficult terrain for 1 minute after the earthquake.
• Nature’s Blessing. The user gains proficiency in the Nature and Survival skills, and can add their proficiency bonus to all Wisdom (Nature) checks they make.
• Earth Guardian. The user gains the ability to summon an earth elemental to protect them in times of need. Once per day, they can cast the conjure elemental spell (using the earth elemental stat block) without expending a spell slot. The elemental will remain under their control for up to 1 hour or until it is reduced to 0 hit points.
• World Axis. The Omphalos stone has the power to shift the balance of the world itself. As an action, the user can cause a powerful upheaval in the natural order, causing a random magical effect to occur within a 500-foot radius centered on the stone. Roll a d10 and consult the following table:
  1. A rain of fire falls from the sky, dealing 20 (4d8) fire damage to all creatures in the area.
  2. The ground cracks open, revealing a 10-foot-deep chasm. Any creature that fails a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw falls in and takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage.
  3. All creatures within the area gain the effects of the freedom of movement spell for 1 minute.
  4. A dense fog fills the area, reducing visibility to 10 feet. All creatures within the area gain the effects of the blur spell for 1 minute.
  5. A powerful gust of wind blows through the area, knocking all creatures prone. All creatures within the area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
  6. All plants within the area grow to twice their normal size, granting half-cover to any creature that stands behind them.
  7. A powerful lightning bolt strikes the Omphalos stone, dealing 20 (4d8) lightning damage to all creatures within a 60-foot radius.
  8. All creatures within the area gain the effects of the invisibility spell for 1 minute.
  9. A thick layer of ice forms over the ground, turning the area into difficult terrain. All creatures within the area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone.
  10. All creatures within the area gain the effects of the fly

Currently

Gaia is a revered figure of great importance, known to many as the embodiment of the natural world. She watches as humanity emerges from the Dark Ages, spreading out across the earth and leaving their mark on the world.

As she observes the events unfolding around her, Gaia feels a deep sense of concern for the future of the planet. She sees the greed and ambition of humanity, the way they pillage the earth for their own selfish ends without regard for the long-term consequences. And she knows that if something isn’t done to change their ways, the world will suffer greatly.

So Gaia takes it upon herself to intervene, to guide humanity towards a more harmonious relationship with the natural world. She whispers in the ears of the great thinkers and philosophers of the day, planting seeds of wisdom and insight that will eventually blossom into new ways of thinking about the world.

She also works tirelessly behind the scenes, subtly influencing events to nudge humanity towards a more sustainable future. She inspires artists and poets to create works of beauty that celebrate the natural world, and she encourages scientists and engineers to develop new technologies that will allow humanity to live in harmony with nature.

It is not an easy task, and Gaia faces many setbacks and obstacles along the way. But she remains steadfast in her mission, driven by a deep sense of love and compassion for all living things. And over time, her efforts begin to bear fruit, as humanity slowly awakens to the need for a more sustainable way of life.

In the present day, Gaia continues her work, ever vigilant and always mindful of the delicate balance of the natural world. She works with environmental groups and conservationists around the world, sharing her wisdom and insight to help guide their efforts. She inspires individuals to make small changes in their own lives, to live in a more mindful and sustainable way. And she encourages leaders and policymakers to take bold action to protect the planet and its inhabitants.

Through her tireless efforts, Gaia hopes to create a world where all living things can thrive in harmony, where the natural world is cherished and protected, and where humanity lives in balance with the earth. She knows that it will not be an easy task, but she remains steadfast in her commitment to the planet and all its inhabitants, driven by a deep sense of love and compassion for all living things.