Malar (MAY-larr)			The Beastlord

	General Information:	CE

		Portfolio: Hunters, beasts, blood

		Realm:	Major Spheres: All, Animal, Combat, Healing,  Plant, Summoninng,
				Sun, Weather
			Minor Spheres: Divination, Elemental, Protection

		Worshipers:
		Symbols: A talloned, bestial claw
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Description: Described as being a black beast, covered with wet dripping blood, and having
	the fangs and clawed forelimbs of a great cat.

	Malar is related to Silvanus and the other "nature" gods. Hunters (both for game and
	in sport) make offerings to him before setting forth in the chase, and he is said to
	manifest himself in berserkers, enraged beasts, and in that type of frenzied beasts,
	and in that type of frenzied human killer that men deem "mad". Bhaal is overlord to
	those who view killing as an art to be coldly perfected; Malar is the patron of those
	who exult in it endlessly, sensually; and it prefered by adventurers over professional
	warriors.


Clerical Information:

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	Clericy Description: The "church" of Malar has no real organization. Rather it is
		built around the concept of the hunt. The most powerful individual in the
		group is the huntmaster and he rules the followers. It is the huntmaster
		who decides the time of the ceremmonial hunts, the type of prey, and the
		location of the ceremonial hunt. The huntmaster may be a priest, cleric,
		or even a fighter, wizard, or rogue. The huntmaster may be challennged at
		any time by others. He may resign to the challenger or (more likely) battle
		to the death.

		Priests of Malar are normally dressed in woodland gear, usually red and brown
		in color. The headpiece is always that of a great bear, cat wolf, or other
		predator, preferably one that the priest slew himself with either his bare
		hands or his claws.

		The weapon known as the claws of Malar is considered the sole property of the
		followers of Malar. Nonbelievers use the claws at their own risk, as the
		followers of Malar will target that individual as the subject for their next
		hunt.

		Malar is not a popular god with many devoted followers. Like Umberlee, he is
		invoked usually to prevent his intercession (usually heralded by wild beasts)
		as opposed to beseeching it. There do exist groups devoted to following him
		and these bands terrorize civilized areas, poaching for	what they need.

		Priests of Malar will seek out and attempt to destroy druids, regardless of
		the faith that the druid professes. Because druids fight to maintain a balance,
		they are the antithesis of the single-minded Malarites. Druid organizations,
		including the Harpers, also try to seek out and destroy Malar strongholds.

	Requirements: Strength 13,  Wisdom 12

	Weapons Allowed: Same as clerics plus "the claws of Malar" . No missile weapons.

	Armor  Allowed: Any

	Magical Items Allowed: Same as clerics

	Clerical Extras:
		Priests of Malar automaticaly have the hunting proficiency with a +2 bonus.
		Additional slots alloted to this prificiency increase it normaly.

		Priests of Malar may use the Claws of Malar. These are acquired through the
		church and are not normally for sale on the open market. They are claw-like
		devices similar to brass knuckles, but with sharp, jagged edges along the top
		like lion's claws. The claws weigh 1 lb each, are size S, do type S damage,
		with a speed factor of 2. They inflict 1d6 damage to S/M targets and 1d4 to
		larger targets. The priest must a locate a weapon proficiency for these
		weapons in order to use them. Other individuals can try to use the claws, but
		a nonbeliever or nonpriest of Malar will suffer the wrath of the church if he
		does so. (Said wrath translates to the priests hunting down and slaying the
		individual as a warning to others.)

		At 3rd level, priests of Malar can identify plants, animals, and pure water
		with 98% accuracy.

		At 7th level, priests of Malar are immune to the effects of Charm spells cast
		by woodland creatures, in a fashon similar to druids.

	Clerical Limitations:
		Priests of Malar cannot command or turn undead.