Xochipilli, the "Prince of Flowers", is a god of beauty, happiness, music, and gambling from the Aztec pantheon.[1]
Overview[]
Xochipilli, along with his twin sister Xochiquetzal, is the patron of all things that bring humanity joy and pleasure. He is a benevolent but fickle god who seldom blesses a worshipper with his gifts for long.
Xochipilli has a mercurial disposition. Sometimes he takes great pleasure in helping his worshipers, other times he inflicts great hardships on them for little reason. Anyone sacrificing an important magic item to him by throwing it into the street and walking away stands a small chance of attracting his attention. If the person is about to take an impressively large gamble, this chance increases significantly. If he responds to the sacrifice, Xochipilli will aid the worshiper by improving his chances at a critical moment. Omens from Xochipilli include unexplained music, a run of good or bad luck, and the sudden urge to sing.[1]
Description[]
Xochipilli appears as a well-proportioned young man with the head of a decaying corpse.[1]
Abilities[]
Xochipilli always gets a second chance to succeed when he has failed at a task. Anyone who attempts to strike him has a proportionately smaller chance of succeeding in their attack.[1]
Holy symbol[]
Xochipilli’s holy symbol is a flower.[1] Alternatively, a monkey totem, known as an ozomahtli, can serve as his holy symbol.[2]
Favored weapon[]
Xochipilli wields either a large axe[1], or a handaxe[2], with an obsidian blade that never grows dull or chips.
Realm[]
Unlike other deities, the gods of the Aztecs do not maintain realms on the outer planes. Instead, many choose to live in wildspace, and it is quite possible for spelljammers to visit their homes. Whether it is wise to do so uninvited is another matter entirely.[3]
Worship[]
Xochipilli’s clerics must be extremely handsome or beautiful, always cheerful, and willing to take chances. They are expected to wager all they own on some trivial event at least once a year.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 James M Ward, Troy Denning, Legends and Lore, 1990, TSR 2108, Aztec Mythology chapter, Xochipilli section, page 52
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 James M Ward, Robert J Kuntz, Deities and Demigods, 1980, TSR 2013, Central American Mythos chapter, Xochipilli section, page 36
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 James M Ward, Troy Denning, Legends and Lore, 1990, TSR 2108, Aztec Mythology chapter, Aztec Religion section, page 47