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BACCHUS

Traditionally known as Dionysus in his aspect as the god of wine, Bacchus has always revelled in his darker side, that of a bestial blood-drinker. His demeanour is that of a smiling rake who has decided he likes the one he is talking to.
   He has numerous cave-systems in Greece that he uses for parties and orgies. When he feels like it, he tidies one of them up somewhat and lets his more naïve worshippers perform more serene rites there.
   True creation is beyond him, but he has learned to transform young women to bacchae by just using a drop of blood.
   The politics of Mount Olympus are mostly beyond him. He is content to be a god among mortals at his parties. Consequently, the other gods normally have little to do with him, unless they want to party.

Dogma
Grow wine and drink it. Everything done while intoxicated is sacred. You can’t have a good party without some evil in it. It’s good to let go of all restraints now and then. Follow your instincts, even if they scare you.
   But many of his priests stress his aspect as nurturer of plants, downplaying the violence.

Clergy and Temples
Human priests are nearly always female, though there are lots of male satyr priests. Clerics are rare. Those of his worshipers who deserve supernatural gifts are usually turned into bacchae.
   Bacchus has few permanent temples. Instead, a cave, a grove, a barn, a hill, or just about anything where you can party can become a holy place for a time. These temporary shrines don’t count as temples for the purposes of the Temples feat, but they can serve as places of worship nevertheless.
   As hinted at, the worship of Bacchus in civilized lands focus mainly on the agricultural and festive aspects of the cult. The more violent themes are played out in the countryside by clandestine cults, though sometimes joined by frustrated people from many places.
 
 

10th-level Druid, 15th-level Aristocrat, 5th-level God (Greco-Roman)
 

Strength	20	+5	Fort. Save	+17	Armour Class	16
Dexterity	13	+1	Ref. Save	+9	Flat-footed AC	15
Constitution	20	+5	Will. Save	+18	Touch AC	11
Intelligence	13	+1	Alignment	chaotic evil	Initiative	+5
Wisdom	15	+2	Speed	30	Mêlée Damage	1d6+5
Charisma	18	+4	Size	M
Hit Points	238	Mêlée Attack	+22/+17/+12	Ranged Attack	+18/+13/+8

Special: Proficient with all simple and martial weapons, all armour (but can't wear metal armour) and shields, and all natural weapons of any form he assumes with wild shape. Animal companion (presently has none), nature sense, wild empathy, woodland stride, trackless step, resist nature's lure, wild shape (4/d), venom immunity. Name sense, immortal traits, damage reduction deicide/30.
Drinking the blood of Bacchus transforms the drinker into a bacchae permanently. This requires at least 1 hp from Bacchus, but this heals normally over time.

Druid Spells:

Spell level	Spells/day	Typical spells
0	6	Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Guidance, Know Direction, 2 Light
1	5	Entangle, Magic Fang, Hide from Animals, Obscuring Mist, Speak with Animals
2	5	Gust of Wind, Hold Animal, Lesser Restoration, Resist Energy, Tree Shape
3	3	Dominate Animal, Plant Growth, Quench
4	3	Dispel Magic, Rusting Grasp, Scrying
5	2	Commune with Nature, Control Winds

God Spells:

Spells/hour	Spells
15	Binding, Confusion, Dimension Door, Heroes Feast, Word of Recall

Skills: Bluff +14, Craft (alchemy) +25, Diplomacy +16, Handle Animal +17, Hide +25, Intimidate +10, Jump +9, Knowledge (nature) +14, Knowledge (religion) +4, Listen +10, Move Silently +27, Perform (dance) +10, Profession (farmer) +18, Profession (winemaker) +58, Sense Motive +9, Sleight of Hand +7.
Feats: Brew Potion, Coming Home, Disturbing Intensity, I Have Many Feats (2), Improved Bull Rush, Improved Initiative, Majesty of Zeus, Poisoned Words, Power Attack, Rhythm Rage, Stamina of Aphrodite, Unique Talent (Con).
Cosmic Feats: Madness, Omens, Praise Me, Sacrifice, Temples (5).
Possessions: Robes, nearly always a costly chalice filled with wine. Note that his attack is a bite, but he can certainly use his fists too.