(the Were-Slayer)
Lesser Power of Elysium, CG/Celestial of Thought, L
| Portfolio | Hunters, revenge, courage, warriors, blacksmiths, those who go to war, glory, conquests against evil |
| Aliases | None |
| Domain | Arborea/Olympus/Isle of the Were-Hunters. |
| Date of Ascension | AC 457 |
| Sponsor | Korotiku |
| Allies | Korotiku (Saimpt Renard), Saimpt Mâtin, Saimpt Ralon |
| Foes | Orcus, Karaash |
| Symbol | Silver sword |
| WAL | Any non-evil |
In life, Malinois was a ranger from the Wendarian Mountains. He belonged to a local variety of lupin, the Flaem Shepherd. Malinois took part in the wars against werecreatures and other shapechanger on the Isle of Dawn, in Sind and along the Savage Coast during the V century AC. As the most prominent lupin hero of his time, he attracted the attention of saimpt Renard, who sponsored him in the Path of the Epic Hero.
| Clergy | Priests, War Priests, Defenders. |
| CAL | Any good |
| Weapons | Lance, spear, swords, daggers and bows |
| Armor | Any |
| Major Spheres | All, Animal, Combat, Healing, Plants,War |
| Minor Spheres | Divination, Protection, Summoning |
| Granted Powers | Detect Evil; Turn Lycanthropes as undead of equal hit dice |
| Bonus Profs | Werecreature Lore |
Dogma: Saimpt Malinois requires that his followers
crusade against Evil, mainly in the form of werewolves. As lycanthropes
are nearly extinct along the Savage Coast, goblinoids are the
main enemies in recent holy wars.
Day-to-Day Activities: Priests of saimpt Malinois lead
their people against evil by both preaching and example, so they
often act as adventuring or wandering priests. They also
supervise the acknowledgement of new heroes. Lay followers attend
religious services every week, but only the bravest can actually
embrace the path of the Were-Hunter.
Important Ceremonies/Holy Days: Felmont 8, Holy Call of
Saimpt Malinois. In this date, ther are major processions in
Rochefort and Louvines. In Rochefort, aspirant members of the
Holy Order of Were-Hunters take their oath today (except those
who have saimpt Mâtin as their patron). Other ceremonies take
place in the anniversary of important military successes of
Renardy.
Major Centers of Worship: Saimpt Malinois is revered by
the lupin folk of Renardy. The major center of worship is
Rochefort, with its Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Cathedral.
Affiliated Orders: Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Holy Order
of Were-Hunters, a knightly order composed by Defenders and War
Priests devoted to one of this saimpts. The Grand Master resides
in the Chapter House in Rochefort, while lesser Preceptories can
be found in most other towns in Renardy.
Priestly Vestments: Priests wear white and black cowls,
but they are not required to do it while adventuring. War Priests
and Defenders of the Holy Order use shields with a white sword on
black field.
Adventuring Garb: Adventuring Priests always arm
themselves with silver or red steel blades, in order to be ready
for were-hunting.
Holy Vigil (Abjuration)
Level: 3
Sphere: Protection
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
Duration: 6 hours / level
Casting Time: 1 turn
Area of Effect: 1 person/3 levels of the priest
Saving Throw: None
This ancient lupin spell, provided by both saimpt Malinois and
saimpt Mâtin bestows the recipients full immunity to the effects
of the Amber Lotus. Material component are a white lily for each
recipient, burning incense (worth 20 gp / recipient) and the
priestís holy symbol.