Naciens (LL)

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==Naciens==
Also known as the Holy Hermit, Naciens is nearly six hundred years old—though his longevity is no gift. He was cursed by Joseph of Arimathea, who brought the Holy Grail to Britain, for an offense which he will not reveal to anyone. He has been doing penance for this offense for the last six-hundred years, and cannot die until he has completely atoned for his misdeed.
Spell: 1) detect evil, command, remove fear, detect poison, cure light wounds, endure cold/endure heat, protection from evil, light; 2) charm person or mammal, enthrall, hold person, find traps, slow poison, barkskin, resist fire/resist cold; 3) hold animal, create food & water, cure blindness or deafness, cure disease, dispel magic, protection from fire, remove curse; 4) cloak of bravery, free action, imbue with spell ability, detect lie, protection from evil 10' radius, neutralize poison; 5) quest, cure critical wounds, dispel evil, moonbeam; 6) heroes' feast, find the path, heal; 7) exaction.
Naciens will sometimes seek out worthy adventurers to lend help in the pursuit of a perilous quest. Under no circumstances will Naciens ever kill or bring harm to any living creature. If forced to defend himself, he uses his spells to protect himself from his attacker, but never inflicts damage himself. He does not look kindly on would-be heroes who kill without good reason.
Should Naciens' hit points fall below zero, he collapses into a state resembling death. One day later, however, he awakens fully restored.