Math Mathonwy (LL)

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==Math Mathonwy (intermediate god)==
Math Mathonwy is the Celtic god of sorcery. He carries a mighty magical staff and wears a tore given to him by the other gods. As master of his household, Math insists that his feet rest in the lap of a maiden whenever possible. He does not tolerate mistreatment of his maiden foot warmers, nor does he abide treachery on their part, and has vented his wrath upon many who have violated his trust. He saves his magic mainly for his own purposes, keeping his family in check, and seldom casts spells for the good of his followers or priests.
Role-playing Notes: Math Mathonwy seldom sends his avatar into the world of men without some mission. It is rare that his avatar will become embroiled in the affairs of humans unless there is some magical experimentation involved. Math Mathonwy is always in search of new magics and humans knowing this can trick his avatar into action, but they might suffer his wrath at a later time.
Statistics: AL ne; WAL any neutral; AoC magic; SY the staff.
==Math Mathonwy's Avatar (wizard 20)==
Math Mathonwy's avatar appears as an elderly man in heavy tunic and robes.
: Str 12
: Int 18
: MV 15
: AC 4
: #AT 1	
: Dex 15
: Wis 17
: SZ 6'
: HD 20
: THAC0 14	
: Con 15
: Cha 12
: MR 40%
: HP 80
: Dmg 1d4 (dagger)
Special Att/Def: Math Mathonwy's avatar will avoid combat whenever possible. If cornered, he will use his magical staff to attack; when it hits, it turns his opponent into a pool of water, permanently (although a save versus wands is allowed to avoid this transformation). Math Mathonwy also uses his magical powers to polymorph his enemies into animals, often leaving them as such for years at a time as punishment for some wrong they did to him or his family.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Math Mathonwy may be either clerics or druids. At higher levels, they also have many standard magical abilities which make them very powerful evokers of magical force. His priests often take parkin group rituals to stir up magic involved in other ceremonies. However, all priests must perform an entire month of prayer in solitude every year—those who did not achieve enough experience to gain a level in that year must start over at first level after the month is through.
Requirements: AB standard, but Int must be 15; AL any neutral; WP dagger; AR g; SP all, animal, astral, charm, combat, creation, divination , elemental, guardian, healing , necromantic, plant, protection, summoning, sun, weather; PW 6) cast wizard spells as if they were five levels lower in experience; TU nil
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #200)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Celtic pantheon in Legends & Lore:
* Math Mathonwy: Major: Thought; Minor: Time.