Varuna (LL)

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==Varuna (intermediate god)==
Varuna is the guardian of rita (cosmic order) and the lord of the sky. As the upholder of the physical and moral order, he is the protector of oaths and the divine judge. A constant observer of human actions, Varuna is so vigilant and stern in executing his duties that beings violating their dharmas are sure to suffer for their indiscretions, making Varuna the most feared of all gods in the Vedic pantheon. He has the power to see what any being is doing at any time. By looking into a being's heart, Varuna always knows whether the individual is being completely honest and whether or not he is violating his dharma. In his true form, Varuna is the sky.
Role-playing Notes: Varuna sees and hears all, so it is impossible to keep anything secret from him. He especially loathes lawful oath-breakers and never fails to punish them for violating their dharma, but this does not apply to oathbreakers of chaotic or neutral alignments. Omens from Varuna generally take a celestial form, such as the appearance of a comet, ball of fire, or eclipse.
Statistics: AL In; WAL In; AoC cosmic order, dharma; SY clouds.
==Varuna's Avatar (priest 20)==
Varuna's avatar is a stern-faced man carrying an ebony mace. He can call upon the all, charm, combat, divination, guardian, protection, sun, and summoning spheres for his spells.
: Str 19
: Int 19
: MV 18
: AC -2
: #AT 1	
: Dex 18
: Wis 20
: SZ 6'
: HD 20
: THAC0 1	
: Con 18
: Cha 18
: MR 25%
: HP 160
: Dmg 1d10 (mace) + 7
Special Att/Def: Any being struck by this avatar's mace loses 1d4 points of karma (assuming that this optional rule is being used). In addition, any non-lawful creature approaching within 10' of the avatar must save versus spells or flee from the avatar in fear.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Varuna often serve as judges or lawmen. On pain of losing their priestly status, they must always keep their word. They may never participate or condone any sort of rebellion against established authority.
Requirements: AB standard; AL In; WP mace, hammer, flail; AR a; SP all, astral, charm, combat, divination, guardian , healing, protection, sun; PW 5) know alignment; 10) detect lie (no saving throw); TU nil.
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #203)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities of the Indian pantheon in Legends & Lore:
* Varuna: Major: Law; Minor: Thought, Wards.