Wastri

The Hopping Prophet

God of Amphibians, Bigotry, and Self-Deception

Wastri, known as the Hopping Prophet and the Hammer of False Humans, is a demigod devoted to the superiority of humankind, intolerance of demi-humans, and the veneration of amphibians. From his swampy lair in the Vast Swamp, he preaches his doctrine of human dominance and orchestrates a brutal campaign against demi-humans such as elves, dwarves, halflings, and gnomes. His symbol, a gray toad, reflects his obsession with amphibious creatures and his dogma of resourcefulness and adaptation.

Wastri Description

Wastri appears as a grotesque fusion of man and frog. His froglike features include bulging eyes, moist greenish-gray skin, and an elongated, lolling tongue. Despite his monstrous appearance, Wastri dresses in formal gray and yellow robes, blending the dignity of his self-proclaimed divine status with his primal amphibious nature.

Relationships

Allies and Enemies

• Zagyg: Wastri despises Zagyg for his imprisonment.
• Demi-Human Gods: The Hopping Prophet harbors hatred for any deity aligned with elves, dwarves, halflings, or gnomes.

Temples and Rituals

Temple Features

• Design: Dim, cold, and damp.
• Iconography: Decorated with toad-like imagery and symbols of human dominance.

Rituals

• Croaking Chants: Hymns sung in low, guttural tones.
• Sacrifices: Offerings of demi-humans and animals.

Game Applications for Dungeon Masters

Plot Hooks

Characters hear rumors of humans disappearing into the Sacred Polystery, only to reemerge with unnatural, amphibian traits.

• Wastri’s followers are inciting violence against demi-humans in a nearby village.
• A powerful artifact tied to Wastri’s dogma is hidden within the Vast Swamp.

Encounters

• Wastri’s clergy and bullywug servants ambush adventurers in a swamp.
• Amphibious monstrosities roam the ruins of an abandoned temple.
• Wastri himself appears as a formidable foe, wielding the Skewer of the Impure.

Secret Agenda

Wastri is experimenting with blending human and amphibian traits to create an army of hybrid warriors. He seeks to extend his dominion into drier lands by using swamps as a staging ground for his growing forces.

Wastri: God of Amphibians, Bigotry, and Self-Deception

Titles: The Hopping Prophet, Hammer of False Humans
Home Plane: Prime Material Plane (The Vast Swamp)
Alignment: Lawful Neutral (with Lawful Evil tendencies)
Domains: Animal, Law, Purification, War
Portfolio: Amphibians, Bigotry, Self-Deception
Symbol: A gray toad
Signature Weapon: Skewer of the Impure, a glaive-guisarme

Wastri Clerics and Monks

Wastri’s followers often combine martial prowess with divine magic, adopting his dogma into their violent practices. Ranks and Roles

• Immaculate Image: Wastri’s monk/high priest.
• Greater Servants: Elite clerics serving directly under Wastri.
• Lesser Servants: Low-ranking clerics and monks.
• Hopefuls: Acolytes striving to join the clergy.

Key Individuals

• Baranabas: Current high priest who guards the Sacred Polystery in Wastri’s absence.

Divine Classification

Demigod

Alignment

Lawful Neutral (with Lawful Evil tendencies)

Wastri Unholy Symbol by 3orcs