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| − | In many [[campaign setting]]s for the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]], '''Luthic''' is the [[Orc (Dungeons & Dragons)|orc]] goddess of Fertility, Medicine, Females, and Servitude. Luthic embodies the orcish feminine ideal, subordinate to male orcs but still protecting the cohesion of orcish society. Her sacred animal is the cave bear. Her symbol is an orcish rune meaning "home." |
+ | In many [[campaign setting]]s for the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [[role-playing game]], '''Luthic''' is the [[Orc (Dungeons & Dragons)|orc]] goddess of Fertility, Medicine, Females, and Servitude. Luthic embodies the orcish feminine ideal, subordinate to male orcs but still protecting the cohesion of orcish society. Her sacred animal is the cave bear. Her symbol is an orcish rune meaning "home." |
In many [[campaign setting]]s, the orcish pantheon of gods consists of the leader [[Gruumsh]], as well as [[Bahgtru]], [[Ilneval]], Luthic, [[Shargaas]], and [[Yurtrus]]. |
In many [[campaign setting]]s, the orcish pantheon of gods consists of the leader [[Gruumsh]], as well as [[Bahgtru]], [[Ilneval]], Luthic, [[Shargaas]], and [[Yurtrus]]. |
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Revision as of 04:18, 23 September 2013
| Dungeons & Dragons Deity | |
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| Luthic | |
| Title(s) | The Healer, Great Mother, the Cave mother, the Blood Moon Witch |
| Home Plane | Infernal Battlefield of Acheron |
| Power Level | Lesser |
| Alignment | Neutral Evil |
| Portfolio | Fertility, medicine, servitude |
| Domains | Earth, Evil, Healing (also Cavern, Family, and Orc in Forgotten Realms) |
| Superior | |
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Luthic is the orc goddess of Fertility, Medicine, Females, and Servitude. Luthic embodies the orcish feminine ideal, subordinate to male orcs but still protecting the cohesion of orcish society. Her sacred animal is the cave bear. Her symbol is an orcish rune meaning "home."
In many campaign settings, the orcish pantheon of gods consists of the leader Gruumsh, as well as Bahgtru, Ilneval, Luthic, Shargaas, and Yurtrus.
Publication history
Luthic was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Half-Orc Point of View," in Dragon #62 (TSR, 1982).[1] In Dragon #92 (December 1984), Gary Gygax indicated this as one of the deities legal for the Greyhawk setting.[2] She also appeared in the original Unearthed Arcana (1985).[3]
Luthic was detailed in the book Monster Mythology (1992), including details about her priesthood.[4] Her role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground (1996).[5]
Luthic's role in the Forgotten Realms is revisited in Faiths and Pantheons (2002).[6]
Description
Luthic is described as a matronly orc with very long claws. She fights bare-handed with her claws because only the males of the community are allowed to wield a weapon. She may also use powerful spells, as such arts are not considered manly in orcish culture.
Relationships
Luthic is the wife of Gruumsh and mother of Bahgtru.
Realm
Luthic lives in the orcish realm of Nishrek, on the plane of Acheron.
Worshippers
Clergy
Luthic's priests wear brown and black leather armor and fur caps.
Temples
Luthic is worshipped in caves.
Rituals and holy days
Luthic's most sacred day is midwinter's day, when treasures are sacrificed in her name.
References
- ↑ Moore, Roger E. "The Half-Orc Point of View." Dragon #62 (TSR, June 1982)
- ↑ Gygax, Gary (December 1984). "From the Sorcerer's Scroll: Clerics live by other rules". Dragon (Lake Geneva WI: TSR) (92): 22.]
- ↑ Gygax, Gary. Unearthed Arcana (TSR, 1985)
- ↑ Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology (TSR, 1992)
- ↑ McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground (TSR, 1996)
- ↑ Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
Additional reading
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- Heinsoo, Rob. The Plane Above. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2010.
- Dragon magazine #342 - “Spellcraft: Alien Blessings”
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