Apollo (LL)

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==Apollo (intermediate god)==
Apollo is the god of light, prophecy, music, shepherds, and medicine. He helps ripen crops, destroys pests, cures illnesses, and protects shepherds and their flocks. There are many oracular shrines dedicated to Apollo, the chief one being at Delphi (taken over from Gaea). The master of the lyre and song, Apollo is especially vain about his musical prowess and keeps the Muses as part of his retinue. Apollo is not entirely beneficent, however. He carries a bow with terrible arrows that visit plague and disease upon the targets he fires them at. In his true form, Apollo is a beardless young man who rarely wears clothes.
Role-playing Notes: Apollo is a tolerant, if not forgiving, god. He disdains vengeance, especially killing for vengeance. On the other hand, he encourages strict laws with harsh penalties in order to keep unscrupulous criminals in check. Generally speaking, he is a beneficent god, and there is a 5% chance that he will send his avatar to aid any beseecher of good alignment who truly needs divine help. On the other hand, he will not hesitate to fire his arrows of plague and disease at any polis that has fallen into evil and lawless ways. Omens from Apollo are generally delivered through his oracles.
Statistics: AL eg; WAL any good; AoC light, prophecy, music, healing; SY lyre.
==Apollo's Avatar (bard 17, priest 15)==
Apollo's avatar is well-muscled, handsome youth. He can draw upon any school of magic for his spells.
: Str 18/27
: Int 18
: MV 18
: AC 1
: #AT1	
: Dex 19
: Wis 18
: SZ 6'
: HD 17
: THAC0 3	
: Con 18
: Cha 19
: MR 25%
: HP 136
: Dmg 1d8 (arrow)
Special Att/Def: Anyone struck by an arrow of Apollo's avatar must save versus death or become instantly ill and suffer a loss of 1d10 points per round until a cure disease is cast upon them.
==Duties of the Priesthood:==
Priests of Apollo generally serve as oracles and healers. They are also expected to promote the lawful administration of their polis, and to serve as teachers of music and song.
Requirements: AB standard; AL any good; WP staff, net, bow and arrow; SP all, charm , divination, healing, sun; PW 5) cure disease; 10) heal; TU turn.
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #202)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Greek pantheon in Legends & Lore:
* Apollo: Major: None; Minor: Thought, Time.