(the Great Watcher)
Lesser Power of Arborea, LG/Temporal of Thought, L
| Portfolio | Fortresses, guards, those who died on the battlefield protecting their kin, safety and happiness at home |
| Aliases | Brother Shell (tortles) |
| Domain | Arborea/Olympus/Everwatching Keep |
| Date of Ascension | 507 AC |
| Sponsor | Korotiku |
| Allies | Korotiku, Saimpt Malinois, Saimpt Ralon, Ka, Calitha |
| Foes | Yazak goblinoid pantheon |
| Symbol | White tower |
| WAL | Any |
A native of Renardy, Saimpt Mâtin was the most powerful priest of Saimpt Renard, and the first to devise a way to protect the lupins from the sleep-inducing amber lotus. After the destruction of these plants, the lupins were attacked by the Yazak goblinoids. Saimpt Mâtin guided lupin armies in many battles, dying in the decisive battle fought on the banks of the Dream River. His mortal body was buried in Château-Roan, and later moved to the crypt of Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Cathedral in Rochefort.
| Clergy | Priests and Defenders in Renardy, Shamans in Tortle Tribelands |
| CAL | LG, LN, LE, NG, CG |
| Weapons | Any bludgeon |
| Armor | Any |
| Major Spheres | All, Combat, Guardian, Law, Protection, Wards |
| Minor Spheres | Divination, Healing |
| Granted Powers | Save at +2 vs mind attacks; Cast Wards spells as if they were 1 level lower |
| Bonus Profs | Alertness |
Dogma: Saimpt Mâtin's dogma stresses the defense of
family and land. Followers must be ready to defend their nation
from external aggressions.
Day-to-Day Activities: Most priests of Saimpt Mâtin
(Sanmâtinites) remain in their home city or village, striving to
protect their flock from dangers as goblinoids or the Red Curse.
Important Ceremonies/Holy Days: Followers of Saimpt Mâtin
celebrate their patron on the first week of spring. During this
week, members of the clergy cast most Ward and Protection spells
for the next year, using devotional energy. Lay followers and
Defenders take part in the ceremonies, but they also train to be
effective militiamen. New members of the Holy Order of
Were-Hunters devoted to saimpt Mâtin undergo their initiation
rites in the last day of the week.
Major Centers of Worship: Saimpt Mâtin is revered in
Renardy, especially in the frontier regions. His most important
temple, which he shares with saimpt Malinois, is in Rochefort.
Saimpt Mâtin is also worshipped in the Tortle Tribelands as
Brother Shell.
Affiliated Orders: Saimpts Mâtin and Malinois Holy Order
of Were-Hunters (Cf. Saimpt Malinois).
Priestly Vestments: Sanmâtinites wear dark brown habits,
with a white rope as belt. They also hold the symbol of their
office, a club-like staff.
Adventuring Garb: When adventuring, most Sanmâtinites
keep their staves, which they use as both weapon and holy symbol.
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 components are a white lily for each
recipient, burning incense (worth 20 gp / recipient) and the
priest's holy symbol.