Here are the Luminary Codices, each including a unique scroll that summons a distinct celestial tied to the god or goddess of that volume. Each celestial embodies the divine power and values of the deity, and their names reflect the divine heritage of the pantheon.
Book I: The Radiant Chronicles of Asura
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (3rd Level), CR 2
This tome is dedicated to Asura, the Goddess of Dawn and Flame. It teaches mortals to embrace hope, inspiration, and the fire of renewal, warding off the creeping darkness of eldritch forces. Inside the book lies a powerful scroll to summon one of Asura's radiant messengers, a being of light who brings clarity in times of darkness.
- Summoned Celestial: Zuryal, Herald of the First Light
- CR 2
- Zuryal appears as a winged figure cloaked in dawn's golden light, carrying a radiant staff. This celestial is tasked with guiding the lost and banishing shadows. When summoned, Zuryal casts Bless and Healing Word, bolstering allies and bringing warmth to even the darkest situations.
- Appearance: A tall, slender being wrapped in robes of soft gold, with wings that shine like the morning sun. Zuryal’s eyes burn with the fire of renewal.
Price: 7,000gp
Book II: The Grains of Life: Kishar's Redemption
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (4th Level), CR 5
This tome is filled with the wisdom of Kishar, the Mother Goddess of fertility, nurturing, and creation. Its teachings encourage mortals to embrace the cycles of life, ensuring that the forces of creation always triumph over chaos and destruction. The book includes a scroll that can summon one of Kishar’s guardians, a celestial protector of nature and life.
- Summoned Celestial: Ilios, Guardian of the Verdant Fields
- CR 5
- Ilios is a powerful celestial who appears as a glowing figure of earth and light, crowned with wreaths of leaves and flowers. He fights to protect life and the natural world from aberrant forces. When summoned, Ilios uses Cure Wounds, Spike Growth, and Moonbeam to defend and heal those in need.
- Appearance: A majestic, armored figure made from living stone and glowing vines, with moss-green eyes that reflect the wisdom of the earth.
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Book III: Ishtar’s Eternal Flame
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (5th Level), CR 6
This book embodies the dual nature of Ishtar, the Goddess of Love and War, and teaches mortals to channel their passions into righteous battle. Inside lies a scroll to summon a celestial warrior of Ishtar, a fierce embodiment of love, beauty, and battle.
- Summoned Celestial: Nalahara, Blade of Passion
- CR 6
- Nalahara is a celestial warrior with dual swords of light, representing Ishtar's duality. She inspires allies with her presence and destroys enemies with her radiant fury. When summoned, Nalahara can cast Haste, Divine Smite, and Aura of Vitality, ensuring that those she fights alongside burn with passion and determination.
- Appearance: A stunning figure wrapped in flowing crimson and gold robes, her eyes glow with the intensity of stars, and her twin blades hum with divine energy.
Book IV: The Codex of Celestial Law
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (6th Level), CR 7
This tome is dedicated to Mitra, the God of Justice and the Sun. It contains his divine rulings and commandments, showing mortals how to maintain order in the face of chaos. The scroll within this book summons a celestial enforcer, a being tasked with upholding justice and vanquishing those who bring corruption.
- Summoned Celestial: Valkhariel, Sentinel of the Sun
- CR 7
- Valkhariel is a winged celestial clad in gleaming golden armor, bearing a sun-shaped shield and spear. She is an embodiment of Mitra’s justice, using Banishment, Sunbeam, and Shield of Faith to defend the righteous and smite aberrant forces.
- Appearance: A radiant being of stern, noble visage, with wings that seem to be made of pure sunlight. Her golden armor shines like the sun at noon, and her voice commands authority.
Book V: The Scroll of Thunderous Oaths
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (7th Level), CR 8
Written by the faithful of Tarhun, this book reflects the storm god’s power and loyalty. Its teachings encourage warriors to embrace the strength of storms and the bonds of camaraderie. The scroll within calls upon one of Tarhun’s storm celestials, a warrior who fights with the fury of the skies.
- Summoned Celestial: Zephyros, Lord of the Tempest
- CR 8
- Zephyros is a storm-wielding celestial who commands the thunder and lightning, appearing at the height of a battle to decimate evil forces. When summoned, Zephyros casts Chain Lightning, Thunderwave, and Wind Wall, striking fear into enemies and rallying allies with his mighty presence.
- Appearance: A towering figure with stormy gray wings and armor crackling with lightning. His eyes glow with the storm’s fury, and his voice booms like rolling thunder.
Book VI: The Sacred Flame of Creation
Includes a Scroll of Summon Celestial (8th Level), CR 9
This final tome represents the unity of the gods and their power to banish eldritch forces. It teaches that only through cooperation and the combined might of the divine can mortals stand against the Great Old Ones. The scroll within summons one of the most powerful celestials, a being imbued with the sacred flame of creation, destined to lead the charge against cosmic horrors.
- Summoned Celestial: Elyndros, Bringer of the Sacred Flame
- CR 9
- Elyndros is a radiant, flame-wreathed celestial who carries the combined light of the gods. His very presence inspires hope, and his powers—Flame Strike, Holy Aura, and Fire Storm—are used to cleanse the battlefield of darkness. When summoned, Elyndros leads the charge in the final stand against eldritch forces, burning away corruption with divine fire.
- Appearance: A towering celestial clad in armor of pure flame and light. His wings blaze with divine fire, and his sword burns with the power of creation itself.
These six Luminary Codices contain not only the teachings of the gods but also a powerful scroll in each volume, allowing the reader to summon a celestial being uniquely tied to the patron deity of that book. Each celestial represents a force of good in the battle against the cosmic horrors of the Great Old Ones, providing divine aid in the form of powerful allies.