Hachiman (LL)

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==Hachiman (intermediate god)==
Hachiman was born Ojin, son of the Empress Jingo. According to legend, Empress Jingo became pregnant while leading a military expedition against Korea. In order to delay the child's birth, she swallowed a rock. It is no wonder that, born of such a woman, Ojin grew up to become a cunning and mighty warrior in his own right. In fact, his victories were so great that the Ama-Tsu-Kami granted him immortal status and made him the god of war. Hachiman always knows the location, strength, and readiness of any army. He also has the power to read the thoughts of any military commander. In his true form, Hachiman is a splendidly armored warrior.
Role-playing Notes: When a battle occurs, Hachiman is always watching. There is a 5% chance that he will send his avatar to rescue any warrior who does not flee when outnumbered by more than four-to-one. Before a battle, any commander who has performed constant devotions to Hachiman stands a 5 % chance of suddenly discovering that he "knows" the enemy's strength, location, and plan of attack. Hachiman hates cowardice in combat and any warrior exhibiting a fear of death suffers a permanent -1 modifier to his THAC0. Hachiman does not send omens.
Statistics: AL In; WAL any; AoC war; SY samurai sword.
==Hachiman's Avatar (fighter 20)==
Hachiman's avatar takes the form of a well-armed samurai. He rides a huge black horse.
: Str 21
: Int 18
: MV 15
: AC -3
: #AT 2	
: Dex 18
: Wis 16
: SZ 7'
: HD 20
: THAC0 1	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 25%
: HP 160
: Dmg 1d8+5 (sword) +9
Special Att/Def: Hachiman's avatar wields a sword of sharpness +5. He is not affected by any spell of 5th level or less and carries a bow that never misses its target and fires up to 1,000 yards.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Hachiman are professional soldiers. They must always be prepared to fight for their lord, can never shirk from battle, and must be in the first rank when battle is joined.
Requirements: AB same as for a warrior; AL any; WP swords, bow and arrows, dagger, polearm; AR a; SP all, combat, divination, healing, weather; PW 1) use THAC0 and saving throw tables of warrior; 10) favorite sword is given a kami, making it a + 3 weapon; TU nil.
==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:
* Hachiman: Major: Travelers, War; Minor: None.