Mitra (LL)

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==Mitra (intermediate god)==
Like Surya and Savitri, Mitra is one of several Vedic solar deities. He embodies the beneficial aspects of the sun, providing light and warmth, and making plants grow. Mitra also helps Varuna safeguard the rita (cosmic order) by shining his light on all that occurs on earth, and by presiding over friendships and ratifying contracts. He has the power to shine his light anywhere on earth, to provide warmth when it is cold, and to make plants grow. In his true form, Mitra is the warmth and light of the sun.
Role-playing Notes: Like Varuna, Mitra's primary concern is with rita, the cosmic order of the universe. During the daylight hours, he is constantly watching for any dharma violation which will upset the order. He is especially concerned with contractual promises and the duty owed by friends to each other, and will often cast a white hot light on any person committing an act which violates these duties.
Statistics: AL lg; WAL lg; AoC friendship, contracts, warmth, light, growth; SY plant inside the sun.
==Mitra's Avatar (warrior 16, wizard 14)==
Mitra's avatar takes the form of a three-armed man made of heavenly light (thus his resistance to normal weapons). The avatar can call upon the abjuration, conjuration/ summoning, and invocation/evocation schools of magic for his spells.
: Str 19
: Int 19
: MV 15
: AC 0
: #AT 2	
: Dex 18
: Wis 18
: SZ 6'
: HD 16
: THAC0 5	
: Con 18
: Cha 17
: MR 25%
: HP 128
: Dmg 1d10 (sword) +7
Special Att/Def: The avatar's sword of light cuts through any armor as if the wearer's AC were no better than 5. He cannot be hit by anything but magic or magical weapons. From his eyes, the avatar can shoot two beams of intense heat doing 3d12 fire damage (save versus breath weapon for half-damage).
==Duties of the Priesthood==
Priests of Mitra are expected to cultivate large gardens and to keep a lamp or candle lit in their homes at all times. They must be loyal friends, and are often called upon to serve as judges in contractual disputes.
Requirements: AB standard; AL lg; WP any fire, club, staff; AR a; SP all, charm, creation, divination , elemental, healing, plant, protection, sun; PW 1) light; 10) detect lie (always active); TU turn.
==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:
* Mitra: Major: Law; Minor: Thought, Travelers.