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       Religious Items 
   
   
  One of the things that should be obvious in a 
  fantasy world brimming with deities would be the 
  abundance of religious items, mundane and magical.  
  Every god has their holy symbol, used by the clergy 
  as well as displayed in the homes of the devout.  
  Therefore, it is surprising the dearth of religious 
  items found when out adventuring in the world of 
  Dungeons and Dragons. 
   
   
  Below you will find a list of items that can 
  be incorporated into any treasure hoard or booty list 
  to increase the flavor of your fantasy world and the 
  important role your pantheon plays in it. 
   
   
  Roll on the first table, using a d6 minus 1 to 
  give you a result of 0-5, and a d10, to complete the 
  range between 01 and 50, then roll d100 on the 
  religious hierarchy table to find who the item 
  belongs to or was made for.  Next roll on the bonus 
  table, magic table, and spell table as appropriate. 
   
   
  If a spell is indicated, either choose a 
  suitable spell from the spell lists or roll randomly. 
   
   
  The final thing to do is generate a list of all 
  the deities in your game world, including all 
  demons, devils, and non-human deities that may 
  have followers.  Create a table to roll randomly 
  thereon so the items you generate from the above 
  tables can be applied to a specific god. 
   
   
  A sample deity list follows, based on the 
  greek mythos.  Thanks and I hope you find some 
  value in these tables.  Good gaming everyone! 
   
   
   
   
   
  Steve Wachs 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  1. Zeus 
  2. Aphrodite 
  3. Apollo 
  4. Ares 
  5. Artemis 
  6. Athena 
  7. Demeter 
  8. Dionysus 
  9. Hades 
  10. Hecate 
  11. Hephaestus 
  12. Hera 
  13. Hermes 
  14. Nike 
  15. Pan 
  16. Poseidon 
  17. Tyche 
  18. Cupid 
  19. Gaia 
  20. The Furies 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
          Religious Artifacts (d6-1 & d10)  
   
  1. 
  Robes*    
   
   
   
   
                                                               
  2. 
  Headdress* 
  3. 
  Mask* 
  4. 
  Holy Water Sprinkler 
  5. 
  Belt, Cilise belt 
  6. 
  Sandals, boots, slippers, etc. 
  7. 
  Ceremonial Coin 
  8. 
  Sash* 
  9. 
  Ceremonial Vestments* 
  10. 
  Wax Tablet 
  11. 
  Weapon/Shield 
  12. 
  Ceremonial Food/Wine 
  13. 
  Chalice 
  14. 
  Severed and mummified body part of 
   
  saint/prophet/etc. 
  15. 
  Sacred fragment from historic item 
  16. 
  Statuette of deity or prophet, etc. 
  17. 
  Burial shroud from saint/prophet/etc. 
  18. 
  Reliquary w/1d6 contents 
  19. 
  Tears of a deity/saint/prophet/ demon/etc. in vial. 
  20.  
  Veil* 
  21. 
  Stela 
  22. 
  Terracotta figurine 
  23. 
  Ceremonial vessel (pot, dish, cup, paten  (plate), etc.) 
  24. 
  Scepter* 
  25. 
  Miniature coffin with effigy or mummified remains 
  26. 
  Amphora* 
  27. 
  Palette* 
  28. 
  Amulet* 
  29. 
  Religious artwork on canvas or tapestry 
  30. 
  Instrument 
  31. 
  Sacred Brazier 
  32. 
  Incense Burner (cup, bowl, jar, etc.) 
  33. 
  Ceremonial Chair, Divan, Altar, etc. 
  34. 
  Sarcophagus of saint/prophet/etc. 
  35. 
  Uraeus - sacred figurine for headdress of supreme 
   
  leader  
  36. 
  Tiara* 
  37. 
  Necklace* 
  38. 
  Earrings* 
  39. 
  Bracelet* 
  40. 
  Arm Band 
  41. 
  Belt Buckle 
  42. 
  Beard Clasp* 
  43. 
  Diadem* 
  44. 
  Ring (80%); Signet Ring (20%)* 
  45. 
  Pendant* 
  46. 
  Brooch* 
  47. 
  Scroll or book of Heretical writings 
  48. 
  Scroll of book of Apocryphal writings 
  49. 
  Book of Ceremonies, prayers, psalms, 
   
   
   
   
   
  or hymns   
  50. 
  Scroll or book of Canonical /Sacred  Writings 
   
  * - roll on Religious Hierarchy Table 
   
   
  Religious Hierarchy (d100) 
   
  1. 
  Primate/Pontiff 
  2. 
  Cardinal 
  3. 
  Archbishop 
  4. 
  Bishop 
  5-20 
  Mendicant Priest 
  21-25 
  High Priest 
  26-30 
  Master of Acolytes (1), Archives (2), Healing (3), 
   
  Discipline (4), Secular Affairs (5), Fighting Order 
   
  (6), Treasures (7), Propagation (8)  
  37-39 
  Lieutenant 
  40-42 
  Temple Priest 
  43-50 
  Mendicant 
  51-64 
  Warrior 
  65-79 
  Acolyte 
  80-00 
  Follower 
   
   
  Bonus Table (d20) 
   
  1-10 
  Normal 
  11-14 
  +1 
  15-17 
  +2 
  18-19 
  +3 
    20 
  +4 
   
   
  Magic Table (d20) 
   
  1-10 
  Ceremonial (non-magical) 
  11-14 
  Skill/Function/Attack bonus (non-magical) 
  15-17 
  Spell 0-19 charges - roll on Spell Table 
  18-19 
  Spell Daily - roll on Spell Table 
    20 
  Artifact/Relic 
   
   
  Spell Table (d100) 
   
    1-13 
  Level 0, cantrip 
  14-31 
  Level 1 
  32-47 
  Level 2 
  48-61   Level 3 
  62-73 
  Level 4 
  74-83 
  Level 5 
  84-90 
  Level 6 
  91-96  Level 7 
  97-99 
  Level 8 
    100 
  Level 9 
  
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