Saimpt Malinois
by Giampaolo Agosta(The Were-Slayer)
Lesser Power of Arborea, CG/Celestial of Thought, L
PORTFOLIO: Hunters, revenge, courage, warriors, blacksmiths, those
who go to war, glory, conquests against evil
ALIASES: None
DOMAIN: Arborea/Olympus/Isle of the Were-Slayers
DATE OF ASCENSION: 457 AC
SPONSOR: Korotiku
ALLIES: Korotiku, Saimpt Mâtin, Saimpt Ralon
FOES: Orcus, Karaash
SYMBOL: Silver sword
WAL: Any non-evil
In life, Malinois was a ranger from the Wendarian Mountains. He
belonged to a local variety of lupin, the Flaem Shepherd. Malinois
took part in the wars against werecreatures and other shapechangers
on the Isle of Dawn, in Sind and along the Savage Coast during the
5th century AC. As the most prominent lupin hero of his time, he
attracted the attention of Saimpt Renard, who sponsored him on the
Path of the Epic Hero.
The Church
CLERGY: Priests, war priests, defenders
CAL: Any good
WEAPONS: Lances, spears, swords, daggers and bows
ARMOUR: Any
MAJOR SPHERES: All, Animal, Combat, Healing, Plants, War
MINOR SPHERES: Divination, Protection, Summoning
GRANTED POWERS: Detect Evil; Turn Lycanthropes as undead of equal
hit dice
BONUS PROFS: Werecreature Lore
DOGMA: Saimpt Malinois requires that his followers crusade against
evil, mainly in the form of werewolves. As lycanthropes are nearly
extinct along the Savage Coast, goblinoids are the main enemies in
recent holy wars.
DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES: Priests of Saimpt Malinois lead their people
against evil by both preaching and example, so they often act as
adventuring or wandering priests. They also supervise the
acknowledgment of new heroes. Lay followers attend religious
services every week, but only the bravest can actually embrace the
path of the Were-Hunter.
IMPORTANT CEREMONIES/HOLY DAYS: Felmont 8, Holy Call of Saimpt
Malinois. In this date, there are major processions in Rochefort
and Louvines. In Rochefort, aspirant members of the Holy Order of
Were-Hunters take their oath today (except those who have Saimpt
Mâtin as their patron). Other ceremonies take place on
anniversaries of important military successes of Renardy.
MAJOR CENTRES OF WORSHIP: Saimpt Malinois is revered by the lupin
folk of Renardy. The major centre of worship is Rochefort, with its
Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Cathedral.
AFFILIATED ORDERS: Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Holy Order of
Were-Hunters, a knightly order composed by Defenders and War
Priests devoted to one of this saimpts. The Grand Master resides in
the Chapter House in Rochefort, while lesser Preceptories can be
found in most other towns in Renardy.
PRIESTLY VESTMENTS: Priests wear white and black cowls, but they
are not required to do it while adventuring. War Priests and
Defenders of the Holy Order use shields with a white sword on black
field.
ADVENTURING GARB: Adventuring Priests always arm themselves with
silver or red steel blades, in order to be ready for
were-hunting.
Malinoise Spells
Holy Vigil (Abjuration)
Level: 3
Sphere: Protection
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 6 hours/level
Casting Time: 1 turn
Area of Effect: 1 person/3 levels of the priest
Saving Throw: None
This ancient lupin spell, provided by both Saimpt Malinois and
Saimpt Mâtin bestows the recipients full immunity to the
effects of the Amber Lotus. Material component are a white lily for
each recipient, burning incense (worth 20 gp/recipient) and the
priest's holy symbol.