Sopdet, Goddess of the Stars and Fertility

Sopdet is the ancient Egyptian goddess of the star Sirius, associated with fertility, agriculture, and the annual flooding of the Nile River.

• Pantheon: Egyptian pantheon
• Deity Title: Sopdet, Goddess of the Stars and Fertility
• Deity Symbol: A five-pointed star, a seated woman holding a lotus flower, or a cow with a sun disk between her horns
• Home Plane: Celestia
• Deity Level: Greater Deity
• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Aliases: Sothis, Sepdet, Sopedu, Sopdu
• Superior: None
• Traditional Allies: Osiris, Isis, Horus, Hathor, Thoth, Anubis
• Traditional Foes: Apophis, Set, Apep
• Divine Artifact: The Staff of Sopdet, a magical staff that allows the user to control the stars and the cycles of the moon
• Servants: Celestial Falcons, Divine Eagles, and Nightingales
• Servitor Creatures: Jackals, Ibises, and Falcons
• Sacred Animal: The jackal
• Manifestations: Appearances of shooting stars and falling meteors
• Signs of Favor: The appearance of comets, meteor showers, and auroras
• Worshipers: Farmers, stargazers, astronomers, and astrologers
• Cleric Alignments: NG, CG, N
• Specialty Priests: Astrologers, Farmers, and Stargazers
• Holy Days: The heliacal rising of Sirius (Sopdet’s star) in late July or early August
• Portfolio: Stars, Fertility, Agriculture, Astronomy, and Time
• Domains: Good, Knowledge, Plant, Sun, Time
• Favored Weapon: Sickle
• Favored Class: Druid
• Favored Race: Human Duties of the Priesthood: Study the stars and their movements, oversee the planting and harvesting of crops, offer prayers and sacrifices to ensure fertility and abundance
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: The Temple of Sopdet in Memphis, Egypt, and the Observatory of Sopdet in Alexandria, Egypt
• Benefits: Access to divine spells and blessings related to stars, agriculture, and time. The ability to call upon Sopdet’s servants and use her divine artifact. Increased fertility and abundance in their crops and livestock. Divine protection against the enemies of Sopdet.

Sopdet, also known as the “Lady of Stars”, is a striking figure to behold. She stands tall and proud, with a regal bearing that exudes an air of confidence and authority. Her long, flowing hair is as black as the night sky, and her piercing blue eyes seem to shine with a brilliant light that illuminates her surroundings.

Sopdet’s skin is a deep shade of blue, reminiscent of the vast expanse of the sky. It shimmers and glows as if lit from within, giving her an otherworldly appearance that sets her apart from mortals and lesser beings. She wears a gown of shimmering white, adorned with countless stars that sparkle like diamonds against the dark fabric.

As the goddess of the star Sirius, Sopdet’s main purpose is to oversee the rising of this celestial body each year. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the annual appearance of Sirius coincided with the flooding of the Nile river, which brought life-giving water to the parched land. Thus, Sopdet was revered as a bringer of fertility, abundance, and prosperity.

Beyond her role in the natural world, Sopdet was also associated with fertility and childbirth. Women who hoped to conceive would offer prayers and offerings to her, hoping for her favor and blessings. She was also seen as a protector of the dead, helping to guide their souls safely to the afterlife.

Despite her powerful and awe-inspiring presence, Sopdet was also known for her kind and compassionate nature. She was believed to be a caring and nurturing mother figure, offering guidance and support to those in need. As such, she was greatly revered and celebrated by the ancient Egyptians, who saw her as a vital and benevolent force in their lives.

Sopdet, Goddess of the Stars and Fertility,

Challenge rating: 36

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

Armor Class: 40

Hit Points: 1,000

Speed: 120 ft., fly 240 ft.

Skills: Arcana +30, History +30, Insight +30, Religion +30

Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 40

Languages: all

Legendary Resistance: 5/day

Divine Traits: She is immune to non-magical weapons, spells of 6th level or lower, and all forms of damage except radiant and force. She can’t be charmed, frightened, paralyzed, or stunned.

Spellcasting: She can cast spells from the following domains: Life, Light, Nature, and War. She can cast any spell from these domains without preparing them in advance. Sopdet’s spellcasting ability is Wisdom, and her spell save DC is 30. She can cast spells as a bonus action.

Divine Aura: Her presence is overwhelming, and all creatures within 120 feet of her have disadvantage on saving throws against her spells and abilities.

Divine Artifact:

Starfall Scepter

• Artifact (requires attunement by a deity or celestial)
• This scepter is made of a shining, crystalline material that glows with a soft, celestial light. It is adorned with intricate designs that resemble constellations in the night sky.

Spells:

• The Starfall Scepter allows the attuned wielder to cast the following spells:
  • Meteor Swarm (9th-level evocation)
  • Sunburst (8th-level evocation)
  • Chain Lightning (6th-level evocation)
  • Plane Shift (7th-level conjuration)

Properties:

• While holding the Starfall Scepter, the wielder has resistance to radiant damage.
• The scepter can be used as a melee weapon, dealing 2d8 bludgeoning damage on a hit. It also functions as a +3 magic weapon.
• Once per day, the wielder can use an action to summon a meteor strike from the sky, dealing 40d6 fire damage to all creatures within a 60-foot radius. A successful Dexterity saving throw (DC 25) halves this damage.

Note: This stat block is designed for a deity-level campaign or a high-level boss fight, and may not be appropriate for lower-level games. Please adjust accordingly.

Actions:

Multiattack. Sopdet can use her Divine Bolts twice in one turn.

• Divine Bolts. Ranged Weapon Attack: +25 to hit, range 500 ft., one target. Hit: 60 (10d10 + 10) radiant damage.
• Starfall. Sopdet summons a meteor storm to rain down on a 100-foot-radius area of her choice within 1 mile. All creatures in the area must make a DC 30 Dexterity saving throw, taking 150 (30d10) bludgeoning damage and 150 (30d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Fertile Blessing. Sopdet blesses a creature within 60 feet of her, granting them the ability to reproduce asexually once within the next year. The blessed creature’s offspring will be imbued with the power of Sopdet, gaining a permanent +2 to all ability scores.
• Immortal Form. Sopdet becomes incorporeal and gains resistance to all damage. She can move through creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. She can also enter the Ethereal Plane, and any magical weapon she wields becomes a +5 weapon.
• Summon Starspawn. Sopdet summons a powerful starspawn to aid her in battle. The starspawn remains for 1 hour or until it or Sopdet is destroyed.

Legendary Actions:

Sopdet can take 3 legendary actions per round, 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. Sopdet regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

• Attack: Sopdet makes one attack with her spear or casts a cantrip.
• Teleport: Sopdet teleports up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space she can see.
• Divine Word (Costs 2 Actions): Sopdet speaks a divine word, dealing 100 radiant damage to all non-deities within 60 feet of her who fail a DC 30 Constitution saving throw.

• Divine Inspiration (Costs 2 Actions). Sopdet grants one creature within 120 feet of her advantage on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws for 1 hour.
• Cosmic Power (Costs 3 Actions). Sopdet unleashes a burst of cosmic energy in a 100-foot radius around her. All creatures in the area must make a DC 30 Constitution saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute.
• Celestial Blessing (Costs 3 Actions). Sopdet blesses a creature within 60 feet of her, healing them for 200 hit points and granting them immunity to all damage for 1 round.

Lair Actions:

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

• Astral Gaze. Sopdet’s eyes glow with an otherworldly light, and all creatures within 60 feet of her must make a DC 30 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.
• Meteor Shower. Sopdet calls down a meteor shower to strike a 60-foot-radius area within 1 mile of her. All creatures in the area must make a DC 30 Dexterity saving throw or take 100 (20d10) fire damage and 100 (20d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
• Starburst. Sopdet explodes in a burst of radiant energy, dealing 150 (30d10) radiant damage to all creatures within 100 feet of her. A DC 30 Dexterity saving throw halves this damage.

Regional Effects:

The region where Sopdet is worshiped is imbued with her divine power. The following effects occur in the area:

• The area within 6 miles of Sopdet’s temple or holy site is illuminated by a constant starry night, even during the day
• Starlight fills the area, causing all non-deities within 120 feet of her to make a DC 30 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute.
• Sopdet creates a field of cosmic energy, dealing 50 force damage to all creatures within 60 feet of her.
• The ground shakes and trembles, causing all non-deities within 120 feet of her to make a DC 30 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.

Currently in the World

Sopdet, the ancient goddess of the stars, watches over the world with a vigilant eye. From her creation in the dawn of time, she has always been fascinated with the cosmos and its infinite wonders. She is a creature of the night, her skin dark as the void, and her hair shining like the stars themselves. Her piercing eyes sparkle with the light of a thousand suns, and her voice echoes like the whisper of the wind.

In the early days, Sopdet would soar through the heavens, charting the stars and planets with her divine gaze. She would spin the constellations into being, and breathe life into the cosmos. She was a creator, a mother, and a protector of all things that dwell in the night. However, as time passed, she began to grow weary of her duties. The endless cycle of life and death wore on her, and she longed for something more.

It was then that she met the other gods, and her fate was forever changed. She fell in love with one of them, a god of the sky named Shu, and they became inseparable. They were opposites in many ways, with Sopdet being a creature of the night and Shu a god of the day, but their love was pure and true.

Together, they watched over the world, guiding it through the ages. They watched as civilizations rose and fell, and as mortals worshipped and forgot them. However, as the centuries passed, Sopdet began to see the world in a different light. She saw the pain and suffering that mortals went through, and she began to question the gods’ role in their lives. She saw the rise of evil, and she knew that something needed to be done.

In the present day, Sopdet still watches over the world, but with a new purpose. She is no longer content to simply watch from the heavens. She has become an active force for good, using her powers to combat evil wherever she finds it. She has gathered a following of mortal worshippers, who see her as a beacon of hope in a dark world.

Sopdet’s ultimate goal is to rid the world of evil, and to bring about a new era of peace and prosperity. She knows that this is a lofty goal, but she is determined to achieve it. She has allied herself with other good-aligned gods, such as Shu and Isis, and they work together to combat the forces of darkness.

However, Sopdet is not without her weaknesses. She is a creature of the night, and she can sometimes become too absorbed in her own thoughts and feelings. She can be prone to bouts of melancholy, and she struggles to connect with mortals on a personal level.

Despite these weaknesses, Sopdet remains a powerful force for good. She is a beacon of hope in a dark world, and her light shines brightly for all to see.