GURPS Tékumel character -- Hlígar hiSsátu, Scholar-priest of Vimúhla

History and campaign notes:

Hlígar was born in Béy Sü, the capitol of Tsolyánu. Because of Tsolyánu's clan structure and the practice of polygyny and polyandry, he has three fathers and ten mothers. The father's brothers are considered fathers, and the mother's sisters are considered mothers.

His brilliance was quickly identified, and he found himself in the best temple schools. His knack for languages drew much attention and he has become a leading Engsvanyáli scholar. Hlígar has worked on several research projects involving material brought back from the Underworld. He finally got a chance to go on a couple of expeditions. He survived and amassed considerable wealth and some ancient devices. He has contributed handsomely to his clan and temple.

He has temporarily been transferred by his temple to Fasiltum for research purposes. Rumors of his adventure have started circulating.

Hlígar hiSsátu

170 points

6^th Circle Scholar-priest of Vimúhla, 4'11", 165 lbs., Age: 43.

Appearance: short brown hair, brown eyes, beard.

Clan:
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Occupation:

Golden Bough
Very High
hiSsátu
Medium
Béy Sü
Vimúhla

Scholar-priest of Vimúhla

Quote: "Now there's an interesting passage. It's in Llyái. It says, 'Those who pass here will meet death for certain.'"

ST:
DX:
IQ:
HT:

11
11
15
11

Speed:
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Dodge:
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Block:
Thrust:
Swing:
Will:
Fright Check:
Vision:
Hearing:
Taste/Smell:

5.5
3
3
4
—
1d-1
1d+1
15
15
15
15
15

Advantages:

Magery 2
Status/3 (VH clan, M lineage)
Language Talent +2
Very Wealthy
Clerical Investment/2
Literacy
(Handsome)

Disadvantages:

Honesty
Absent-mindedness
Duty to Temple (12-)
Fat (+50%)

Quirks:

Reliable
pick four more

Skills:

(* = +2 Language Talent, † = +1 Linguistics) Astronomy(TL 3)/13
Linguistics/16*
Occultism/13,
History (Engsvanyáli)/16
Research/15
Calligraphy/11
Short Sword/9
Tsolyáni*†/18
Livyáni*†/17
Mu'ugalavyáni*†/16
Bednálljan Salarvyáni*†/16
Engsvanyáli*†/18
Llyáni*†/16

Magical Skills:

Spell Throwing (fireball)/12

Spells:

Ignite Fire/15
Shape Fire/15
Create Fire/15
Fireball/15
Hide Thoughts/15
Sense Foes/15
Sense Emotion/15
Mind-Reading/15
Mind-Sending/15
Telepathy/15
Dispel Magic/15
Counterspell/15
Ward/15
Wall of Fire/15
Haste/15
Great Haste/15
Lend ST/15
Lend HT/15
Restore ST/15
Minor Healing/15
Major Healing/15

Equipment:

chlen-hide short sword
pouch ($200 in Káitars, $300 in small gems)
upper-class wardrobe
leather backpack containing:

lantern
5 oil jars
1 wine skin
5 water bottles
flint, steel and tinder
personal basics
personal toilet articles
5 meals of food

pouch at belt containing:

Abominable Eye of Detestation (counter showing 40 charges)
Eye of Incomparable Understanding (counter showing 53 charges)
Amulet of Perceiving the Scintillation of Metals
Amulet of Peace Amonst the Servitors of Ksarul
Amulet against the Iniquitous Nshe

At the Temple:

compass (at temple)
astrolabe (at temple)
scroll of Revivification
scrolls of all Animal Control spells
strange device that looks like a Shen pistol crossbow without the cross piece (stun pistol)
15,000 Kaitars in personal wealth

Abominable Eye of Detestation: This Eye causes all targets, including undead, to flee, as per the Panic spell. This effect can be resisted by a IQ roll. Since this Eye is especially effective against undead, they must roll against IQ-2. A 2-yard radius may be affected. The effect lasts 1 minute.
Eye on Incomparable Understanding: This Eye translates any language spoken within range to the user's native language telepathically. It also translates the user's speech into the listener's language. The effect lasts 30 minutes and has a range of 3 yards from the user. A person who does not want to be understood by the user can make an IQ roll to resist.
Amulet of Perceiving the Scintillation of Metals: Directs the user to the nearest large amount of metal.
Amulet of Peace Amonst the Servitors of Ksarul: Stops attacks from Qol, ... etc.
Amulet against the Iniquitous Nshe: Calms this deadly underworld creature.
Stun pistol: treats as standard GURPS TL/12 stun pistol

Hand Weapons

Weapon	Type	Amount	Reach	ST	Notes	Parry	Pt. Cost	Level
Short Sword	cut	1d	1	10		3		9
(thrust)	imp	1d-2	1

Ranged Weapons

Weapon	Type	Amount	SS	Acc	1/2 Dam	Max	ROF	Shots	ST	Level
Fireball	fire	1d-3d	13	+1	25	50	1			13
Abominable Eye of Detestation	special		12	+2	-	10	1			9