Hiatea
| Game background | |
|---|---|
| Home plane | Blessed Fields of Elysium |
| Power level | Greater |
| Alignment | Neutral (NG tendencies) |
| Portfolio | Nature, agriculture, hunting, females, children |
| Domains | Animal, Good, Plant, Sun |
| Design details | |
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Hiatea (hee-AH-tee-uh) is the giant deity of nature, agriculture, hunting, females, and children. Her symbol is a flaming spear.
Hiatea was first detailed in the book Monster Mythology (1992), including details about her priesthood. Her role in the giant pantheon of the Forgotten Realms setting is detailed in Giantcraft (1995).
Hiatea appears in 3rd edition in Defenders of the Faith (2000). Her priesthood is detailed for this edition in Complete Divine (2004).
Hiatea takes the form of a tanned, lithe giantess with long legs, wearing leather armor and carrying a spear that flames on her command, a bow, and a quiver of arrows. Her hair is red-golden, and her large eyes are hazel-brown. She is sometimes said to have used her spear to slay an enormous hydra, preventing its heads from regenerating by cauterizing them with fire. She is strong, confident, and an exceptional hunter.
Hiatea has two aspects. From her firbolg upbringing, she has an affinity for community, agriculture, and family. Once she discovered her true patrimony (another myth said it was due to Stronmaus' teasing), she reinvented herself as a mighty hunter and protector.
In many campaign settings, the giantish pantheon of gods consists of the leader Annam, as well as Grolantor, Hiatea, Iallanis, Karontor, Memnor, Skoraeus Stonebones, and Stronmaus. Other powers worshipped by giants or giant-type creatures include Baphomet, Kostchtchie, and Vaprak.
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