Gaia (gaa-yaa)
Mother of the Gods
Gaia is the primordial personification of the material world itself, from the peaks of the mountains to the deepest forests to the very ground upon which mortals tread. As one of the oldest primordial entities, Gaia has the distinction of being the mother who birthed almost the entire order of divine beings.
Suggested Classes: Cleric, druid, ranger
Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Nature
Suggested Backgrounds: Folk hero, hermit, outlander
Mortals who dedicate their lives to Gaia see themselves as her children rather than her servants. Like all good children, they venerate their mother with unconditional love, and defend her fiercely from those who show her disrespect.
Why did Gaia seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
As a devotee of Gaia, you have vowed to serve and defend her in all things. You can cast earth tremor with this trait. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
In addition, you know the mold earth cantrip. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
You can cast lesser restoration with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.
Your service in Gaia's name has made you one of her favored children, and she rewards you with mastery over the natural world. You can cast wrath of nature with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
You can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Gaia’s Champions
Alignment: NeutralSuggested Classes: Cleric, druid, ranger
Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Nature
Suggested Backgrounds: Folk hero, hermit, outlander
Mortals who dedicate their lives to Gaia see themselves as her children rather than her servants. Like all good children, they venerate their mother with unconditional love, and defend her fiercely from those who show her disrespect.
Gaia’s Favor
As a primordial being Gaia does not need tribute or homage in the same way that many of her Olympian children seem to. Instead, she grants her favor unconditionally to those who pledge to protect the natural world she loves so dearly.Why did Gaia seek you out as a champion? The following table offers a few suggestions.
| D6 | Circumstance |
|---|---|
| 1 | You were born in a sacred grove dedicated to Gaia. |
| 2 | You were the only person that stood between an ancient forest and a greedy merchant looking to cut it down. |
| 3 | You have never refused to help a child in need. |
| 4 | You were raised by a community of nymphs. |
| 5 | You once encountered a terrible monster. Instead of killing it, you were able to befriend the creature. |
| 6 | You once drank from a spring sacred to Gaia in order to heal a serious injury. It worked, and now she has your eternal devotion. |
Devotion to Gaia
Following Gaia means being an extension of divine mother's own will, espousing her virtues and defending her good name. As a follower of Gaia, consider the ideals below as alternatives to those suggested for your background.Gaia’s Ideals
| D6 | Ideals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stand for. (Any) |
| 2 | Nature. The natural world is Gaia's home, and I have a duty to protect it. (Any) |
| 3 | Wrath. I will show no mercy to those that violate the serenity of nature. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Kinship. We are all Gaia's children, no matter where we come from. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Peace. I never take the first strike. (Good) |
| 6 | Balance. A kind act exists to balance out a cruel one, and vice versa. (Neutral) |
Earning and Losing Piety
You increase your piety score to Gaia when you expand her influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:- Defending or upholding the natural order
- Proselytizing on behalf of Gaia whenever possible
- Preventing the avarice of civilization from overstepping its bounds
- Interfering with a natural disaster
- Destroying or disrespecting the natural balance
- Worshipping 'lesser' gods such as Titans or Olympians over Gaia herself
Gaia’s Devotee
Piety 3+ Gaia traitAs a devotee of Gaia, you have vowed to serve and defend her in all things. You can cast earth tremor with this trait. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
In addition, you know the mold earth cantrip. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Gaia’s Votary
Piety 10+ Gaia traitYou can cast lesser restoration with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.
Gaia’s Disciple
Piety 25+ Gaia traitYour service in Gaia's name has made you one of her favored children, and she rewards you with mastery over the natural world. You can cast wrath of nature with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.
Gaia’s Champion
Piety 50+ Gaia traitYou can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.
Divine Domains
Creation, Life, Nature
Divine Classification
Primordial
Religions
Alignment
Neutral
Children
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