Thoth (Apath)

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Lord of Divine Words

All knowledge and wisdom comes from Thoth, the god of science, mathematics, history, philosophy, religion, and wisdom. He is also god of the moon and magic, particularly arcane magic. Thoth is also the patron of language, literature, and writing, and is said to have invented the hieroglyphs first used by Ancient O sirian scribes and that are still used, in modified form, in the modern Osiriani language. He is the reckoner of years, recording the passage of time and details of all the events of life, from the honorable reigns of kings to the simple daily lives of peasants.

Thoth normally takes the form of a man with the head of an ibis, though occasionally his form is that of a seated baboon or even a man with the head of a baboon. He is the husband of Maat, the goddess of order and truth, and he serves as secretary and counselor to Ra. It was Thoth who gave Isis the magic words she used to resurrect her dead husband Osiris. He is the scribe of the gods, and mediates between them fairly in their disputes.

Thoth taught us the sacred letters reveal the secrets of the universe.

Thoth is the patron of archivists, scribes, researchers, and scholars, and alchemists, witches, and wizards all worship him as the god of magic and spells. His temples usually include well-stocked libraries and archives , a n d often include orders of monks who venerate him for his knowledge and wisdom.

Alignment: LN god of magic, the moon, wisdom, and writing.

Weapon: Sickle.

Symbol: Staff with lunar disk and crescent.

Animal: Ibis, baboon.

Pathfinder Domains

Darkness (Moon), Knowledge (Memory), Law (Inevitable), Magic (Arcane), Rune (Language, Wards).

Pathfinder Traits

Focused Disciple When weaker wills falter, you keep a clear mind. You gain a +2 trait bonus on saving throws against charm and compulsion effects.

Arcane Depth You have studied the great masters of spellcraft, and your knowledge is exceptional. You gain a trait bonus of either +2 on Spellcraft checks or Knowledge (arcana) checks. Which bonus you receive is chosen when you take the trait and may not be changed.

Pathfinder Obedience

Write the names of 12 different gods on a slate or in sand. Wipe the slate and write it again ad again for a full hour. Gain a +4 bonus on Concentration checks.

Boons

1. Calligrapher's Talent (Sp) comprehend languages 3/day, share language 2/day, or glyph of warding 1/day
2. Divine Inscription (Su) Three times per day, when using a scroll to cast a spell that deals hit point damage, you can change half the spell’s damage to holy damage. If you lack the ability to cast a particular spell from a scroll, you may attempt a Use Magic Device check with a bonus equal to your HD plus your Charisma modifier (or your regular Use Magic Device bonus, whichever is better).
3. Warding Sigils (Su) Once per day, you can summon 2d6 shimmering sigils that trail in your wake. The cards dart around you during combat, intercepting deadly attacks. At your discretion, each card can absorb a single damage die from either a sneak attack or a critical hit that would normally hit you. For example, if you would be hit by a sneak attack dealing an extra 3d6 points of damage and you had two cards remaining, you could reduce the sneak attack damage to 1d6 (these dice are removed before being rolled). Once a card absorbs a damage die, it disappears. Unused cards disappear at the end of each day.

External Links

• Thoth at Pathfinder Wiki.