Norns (LL)

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==Norns (lesser gods)==
Although lesser goddesses, the Norns possess the most important power in Gladheim: they are the ones who dictate the fate of the newborn—for both men and gods alike. There are three Norns, all of whom are female. Urd embodies the past, Verdandi the present, and Skuld the future. Once they have decreed a being's fate, no force in the universe can alter their decision. Of course, the Norns can see all things in the past, present, and future, but they employ these powers only among themselves or to answer questions of slight import for very large fees. They also have the power to assume any form they wish. In their true forms, Urd is a giantess, Verdandi a beautiful female elf, and Skuld a handsome female dwarf.
Role-playing Notes: When a child is born, the Norns always appear, disguised as some combination of three animals, and pass their judgement on the baby's fate. If the parents recognize them and offer all three great gifts, the Norns will be persuaded to dictate a great future for the child. This is an extremely hazardous undertaking, however. If the parents do not give gifts of equal value to the Norns, or happen to miss one by offering her gift to a mundane animal, the offended Norn will grow jealous and turn the gifts of her peers into a curse.
Statistics: AL n; WAL any; AoC fate; SY a staff with three branches at the top.
==Norns' Avatars (fighter 12, wizard 12, priest 12)==
The Norns' avatars usually take the form of large swans, but they also appear as females of their respective species. Verdandi's avatar can call upon conjuration/summoning, enchantment/charm, greater divination (all spells), and invocation/evocation schools of magic. Skuld's can call upon the all, charm, divination (all spells), necromantic, protection, and summoning spheres.
: Str 20, 17, 17 
: Int 20
: MV 18, 15, 12 
: AC 5, 4, 3 
: #AT 2, 1, 1	
: Dex 18
: Wis 20
: SZ 6', 4', 2'
: HD 12
: THAC0 12	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 15%
: HP 48
: Dmg 1d4 (beak) +8, +1, +1
Special Att/Def: The Norns' avatars can only be hit by magic and magic weapons.
Note: In the above table, the first number applies to Urd, the second to Verdandi, and the third to Skuld. In cases where only a single value is given, it applies to all three.)
==Duties of the Priesthood==
The Norns do not support a clerical order.