Tản Viên Sơn Thánh is one of The Four Immortals in traditional Vietnamese mythology, specifically associated with the Ba Vì mountain range.
As a god and one of The Four Immortals, Tản Viên Sơn Thánh's powers include control over natural phenomena or the environment, although the source material does not provide specific details on his abilities.
Weaknesses
None recorded.
Wards
- divine
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