Idun (LL)

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==Idun (intermediate god)==
Idun is the goddess of spring. She is married to Bragi, the god of poetry and song. Idun is also the goddess of youth, and the keeper of the golden apples which keep the gods of Asgard young. The body of anyone eating one of these apples becomes 10 years younger. Of course, Idun and her apples are coveted by races other than the Aesir, and the giants are constantly trying to kidnap her. Idun has the power to slow or reverse the aging process in any being, or to awaken any dormant or sleeping thing. In her true form, she is a youthful woman of great beauty.
Role-playing Notes: Idun is a cheerful and friendly goddess who takes great delight in seeing things grow and remain healthy. She is extremely conscientious about making sure that every god eats one of her apples every ten years. Idun is especially protective of young girls, and there is a 10% chance that she will send her avatar to protect one who is in danger.
Statistics: AL eg; WAL any good; AoC youth, spring; SY apples.
==Idun Avatar (druid 14, ranger 14)==
Idun's avatar takes the form of a spry girl in her early teens. She can call upon the all, animal, charm, divination, elemental, healing, necromantic, plant, and weather spheres for her spells. She carries a basket of apples that she can use as missile weapons. Each time she throws one in combat, the DM should determine its effects as per a wand of wonder.
: Str 18/55
: Int 18
: MV 15
: AC 2
: #AT 2	
: Dex 18
: Wis 18
: SZ 5'
: HD 14
: THAC0 7	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 25%
: HP 112
: Dmg 1d6 (staff) +3
Special Att/Def: Anyone struck by the avatar's staff becomes ten years younger (save versus breath weapon to negate). If the victim's age falls below 15, he loses 1 point of Str and Wis for every two years below 15. If the victim's age falls below 8, he can no longer attack physically, and anyone falling below the age of 6 can no longer use magic.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Only girls who dedicate themselves to Idun at a young age may become her priestesses. Their duties revolve around caring for orphans and blessing the spring planting.
Requirements: AB standard; AL any good; WP staff, sling; AR g; SP all, animal, charm, divination, elemental, healing, necromantic, plant, and weather; PW 1) never physically age past 18; 2) natural AC of 5; TU turn.
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #206)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Norse pantheon in Legends & Lore:
: Idun: Major: Time; Minor: Travelers