Xochiquetzal (LL)

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==Xochiquetzal (intermediate god)==
Xochiquetzal is the goddess of flowers, dance, and proper love. Along with her twin brother, Xochipilli, she is responsible for much of what men and women find joyful in life. However, as the goddess of love, she is somewhat less fickle than her twin—though that is not to say that she is entirely constant, either.
In her true form, Xochiquetzal is a woman of such beauty and gaiety that all men who see her fall in love with her. She has the power to make any man fall in love with any woman.
Role-playing Notes: Though not intimately involved in human affairs, Xochiquetzal occasionally answers (10% chance) the joint plea of a man and woman in love, though their relationship cannot be hidden or illicit in any manner. She is especially concerned with countering the efforts of Tlazolteotl to lure good men into guilty loves.
Omens from Xochiquetzal include the unexpected appearance of a blooming flower, the sudden withering of a flower already in bloom, and the uncontrollable urge to dance.
Statistics: AL ng; WAL any; AoC love, flowers, celebrations; SY rose.
==Xochiquetzal Avatar (bard 18)==
Xochiquetzal's avatar takes the form of a woman of tender countenance and incomparable beauty. She can cast her bard spells from any school of wizardry.
: Str 12
: Int 18
: MV 20
: AC 1
: #AT 1	
: Dex 17
: Wis 18
: SZ 5'
: HD 18
: THAC0 3	
: Con 15
: Cha 20
: MR 20%
: HP 144
: Dmg 1-4 (dagger)
Special Att/Def: Any man who looks upon Xochiquetzal's avatar must make a saving throw versus spells or find himself forever determined to defend her from all harm. Her silver dagger causes only 1d4 points of damage, but anyone hit by it must save versus paralyzation or fall into a state of euphoria and stand stunned for 1d4 rounds.
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Only men and women in love may be priests of Xochiquetzal and both individuals must become priests. Their primary duty consists of keeping their love alive. Above all, they must never deceive their spouse or be unfaithful. The man-wife priest teams are expected to keep lavish flower gardens in their homes.
Requirements: AB standard, but at least 16 charisma; AL any good; WP club, net, quarterstaff, sling, whip; AR b; SP all, charm, creation, divination , guardian , healing, protection; PW 3) cure serious wounds; 6) cure disease-, 9) neutralize poison; 12) heal; 15) raise dead; TU nil
==Sage Advice (Dragon Issue #198)==
These are unofficial suggestions for using the optional spheres of priest spells from the Tome of Magic with the deities in Legends & Lore. I will work through one such pantheon a month until they are all done. Here is the list for the Aztec pantheon:
* Xochiquetzal: Major: Time; Minor: Chaos.