Manannan mac Lir (LL)

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==Manannan mac Lir (intermediate god)==
The Celtic god of the sea is a knowledgeable custodian of the oceans. Manannan mac Lir rides over the waves on his chariot, pulled by various creatures of the sea, admiring its beauty and governing its bountiful operation. To Manannan mac Lir, the oceans are a vast plain, the various fishes either cattle or sheep—in his otherworld reality, he lives upon the "land" while others must use boats to visit it. He generally wears armor made of metal and sea shells and carries a giant sword, riding his chariot upon the waves.
Role-playing Notes: Manannan mac Lir's sends his avatars to roam the oceans on their chariots. He has great respect for those mortals who can master the seas, but has no pity for those who fail and drown within them.
Statistics: AL In; WAL any neutral; AoC oceans and the creatures in them; SY a fish.
==Manannan mac Lir's Avatar (fighter 17)==
Manannan mac Lir's avatar is a gigantic man in shell armor.
: Str 25
: Int 18
: MV 15, Sw 21
: AC 0
: #AT 5/2	
: Dex 20
: Wis 18
: SZ 7'
: HD 17
: THAC0 4	
: Con 25
: Cha 18
: MR 40%
: HP 170
: Dmg 1d8 (bastard sword) +14
Special Att/Def: Manannan mac Lir's avatar wields a sword called Retaliator, that will automatically slay his worst enemies, the fire giants, when he hits them with it (no saving throw). He can also call upon up to 100 HD worth of undersea creatures to fight with him. The creatures must be able to get to the scene of the battle under their own power, but once there will follow his commands to the letter.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Manannan mac Lir can be either druids (as per the Player's Handbook) or priests (as described below). They are required to base themselves in coastal villages or regions, but can travel inland on business that might affect the seas. Manannan mac Lir's priests are encouraged to protect the sea and its creatures.
Requirements: AB standard; AL any good; WP mace or trident; AR a; SP all, animal, astral, combat, divination, elemental, guardian, healing, plant, summoning, weather; PW 1) create salt water (as the create water spell); 5) breathe water 1 hour per level per day; 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:
* Manannan mac Lir: Major: Time; Minor: Travelers.