Kura Okami (LL)

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==Kura Okami (intermediate god)==
Kura Okami is one of the many rain gods. He dwells in the fertile valleys of Japan, providing a more or less steady supply of rain for the crops grown there. During storms, he can get caught up in Susanoo's fury and send too much rain, causing the streams and rivers to overflow their banks and flood the countryside. He is also somewhat forgetful, as he sometimes allows many weeks to go by without sending his life-giving waters. However, most of the time he is a kind and efficient god, imparting his blessing in beautiful, gentle rainfalls. Kura Okami also has the power to send snow, which he often does in the winter in order to beautify an otherwise drab landscape. In his true form, he is a translucent old man with a kindly (if somewhat vacant) expression. There are several other rain gods, including Taka Okami, who dwells on the mountains, and Taki-Tsu-Hiko, ("Prince Cataract"), who is a rock located to the west of Mount Kaminabi.
Role-playing Notes: Kura Okami is a rather befuddled and absent minded deity, but a kindly and gentle one. He enjoys seeing the sights of Japan as his avatar wanders the land. Sometimes he becomes so caught up in this activity that he neglects his duties. Omens from Kura Okami usually come during a morning or evening mist. Statistics: AL eg; WAL any; AoC rain and snow; SY mist obscuring a tree.
==Kura Okami's Avatar (priest 12)==
Kura Okami's avatar is a befuddled old man. He can draw upon the charm, elemental, and weather spheres for his spells.
: Str 18/76
: Int 9
: MV 15
: AC 4
: #AT 1	
: Dex 18
: Wis 18
: SZ 5'
: HD 12
: THAC0 9	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 25%
: HP 96
: Dmg 1d8 (staff) +4
Special Att/Def: Kura Okami's avatar can call down a 6d10 lightning strike once per round. Upon command, his staff unleashes a torrent of water 10 feet wide, causing creatures caught in its path to save versus petrification or be washed away 2d100 yards.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Kura Okami must constantly remind him of his duty through their worship. They are expected to be patient and kind, especially to old people, and Kura Okami will punish any transgression of this principle severely—often by revoking their spells.
Requirements: AB standard; AL any good; WP javelin, mace; AR a; SP all, charm, divination, elemental, healing, weather; PW 5) create water (five gallons); 15) wraithform; TU turn.
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #204)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Japanese pantheon from Legends & Lore:
* Kura Okami: Major: Time; Minor: None.