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Below is more information on each of the major gods worshipped in the known lands.
Accuris
The god of vengeance, Accuris, is lawful evil.
His followers seek to undermine good
society wherever possible, preferring to use scheming and secrecy to
carry out their foul plans. His most fervent devotees are known as the
Cloaks of Obsidian. The domains he is associated with are Corruption,
Death, Domination, Evil, and Tyranny. His unholy symbol is an inverted
black ankh. His favored weapon is the krisknife.
Aelor
The god of knowledge, Aelor, is lawful neutral. Said to
be the eldest and wisest of the gods, he dwells within the mysterious
Astrum, and any who desire knowledge and truth pay the All-Seeing respect.
The domains associated with Aelor include Divination, Knowledge, Law,
Magic, Mind, and Planning. His holy symbol is an open book. He has no
favored weapon.
Aluvia
Aluvia, the goddess of darkness, is neutral evil. Her most
devoted followers are known as the Nightbringers, and are ever battling
the forces of Lyr. The domains that she is associated with include Darkness,
Evil, Hatred, Spider, Suffering, and Trickery. Dark elves may choose
the Dark Elf domain as well. Her holy symbol is a black disc surrounded by
a midnight blue ring. Her favored weapon is the chakram.
Ashtor
The god of the suffering, Ashtor, is lawful good. He cares
for those in great pain, and his following is always strongest in wartime,
famine, and instances of plague. He is also the champion of the oppressed,
and is often looked up to by slaves, as well as revolutionaries and rebels.
His most devoted paladins are members of the Holy Caste of the Broken
Chain. The domains he is associated with include Good, Healing, Law, Liberation,
Mercy, and Suffering. His holy symbol is a chain circle. His favored weapon
is the spiked chain.
Aurel
The goddess of winter, Aurel, is neutral evil. Eternally seeking
to cover all the lands with an everlasting freeze, she is as bitter as
winter on the Lower Plains of Pel. The followers of the Frostmaiden seethe
with hate for the priests of Rillifane the most, and silently curse the
druids of Gaea. Her most devoted patrons are known as the Shards of Winter.
The domains that she is associated with include Air, Chaos, Storm, and
Winter. Her holy symbol is a white wolf. Her favored weapon is the spear.
Bael
The god of chaos and destruction, Bael, is chaotic evil.
xxx. Known as the Destroyer, his most devoted patrons are called the xxx. The
domains that he is associated with include Chaos, xxx, xxx, and xxx.
His holy symbol is a xxx. His favored weapon is xxx.
Enki
Enki, the god of luck, is chaotic good. Universally invoked
by all but the most adamant believers in Fate, Enki is the patron of
those who seek wealth and fame by adventure. The domains he is associated
with are Chaos, Good, Luck, Protection, and Travel. Also, halflings may
choose the Halfling domain. His holy symbol is a two-headed coin. His
favored weapon is the throwing dagger.
Eos
The god of time, Eos, is true neutral. Endless is the Keeper's
reach and his sight. He dwells in his garden, amongst plants, flowers
and statues both ancient and not yet made. He is forever wandering and
tending, and watching and listening to the River of Time, the Evernesse,
which flows through it. The domains he is associated with are Knowledge,
Magic, Protection, Renewal, and Time. His most devoted followers are the
Watchers of Evernesse, often called the Chronokeepers. His holy symbol
is an hourglass. His favored weapon is the quarterstaff.
Gaea
Gaea, the goddess of nature, is true neutral. Known as the
Earthmother, she is seen as the older sister of Rillifane, and watches
over all of nature, not just the forest, as her younger, more energetic
brother does. Her devoted followers are the Druids, although other lovers
of nature pay her homage. The domains she is associated with are Animal,
Earth, Plant, Protection, and Renewal. Her holy symbol is mistletoe. Her
favored weapon is the scimitar.
Jond
The god of artifice and craft, Jond, is lawful neutral. His
worshippers include gnomes and dwarves, as well as other builders and
inventors. His devotees are known as the Wonderworkers. His domains
include Artifice, Craft, Earth, Knowledge, Metal, and Planning. Also,
gnomes may choose the Gnome domain, and dwarves may choose the Dwarf
domain. His holy symbol is two interlocking cogs. His favored weapon
is the hammer.
Hel
The goddess of death and the undead, Hel, is lawful evil. Her most fanatic
followers are known as The Faceless, and are exclusively female. Hel
is associated with the domains of Death, Evil, Repose, and Undeath. Her
unholy symbol is a circle, split into black and white halves. Her favored
weapon is the scythe.
Iberis
The god of trade and money, Iberis, is lawful neutral. Often
called the Dealmaker, his worshippers include merchants and bureaucrats
of all types. His domains include Knowledge, Law, Protection, Trade, and
Travel. His symbol is a platinum coin with two hands shaking on the face.
His favored weapon is the longsword.
Ikkesh
The god of the sea and storms, Ikkesh, is chaotic neutral.
All those who travel the oceans know his power and fear his wrath. Though
most sailors are not devoted to him, they all placate him with prayers,
and the occasional ritual before important journeys. The domains he is
associated with are Chaos, Ocean, Storm, and Thunder. His symbol is a
silver cresting wave on a deep blue background. His favored weapon is
the harpoon.
Illorin
The god of music, poetry, and storytelling, Illorin, is neutral
good. Called the Weaver by his faithful, he is the muse of writers, poets
and musicians. There is not much of an organized church, per se, although
the Caste of the Enlightened Verse spreads his word in earnest. His domains
include Charm, Divination, Mind, and Song. His holy symbol is a lute.
His favored weapon is the rapier. Paladins of Illorin may freely multiclass
as Bards.
Isara
The goddess of pain and agony, Isara, is neutral evil. Unlike
the followers of Ashtor, her faithful wish to inflict suffering, rather
than protect those who endure it. Worshippers include sadists and masochists
alike, and various pain cults have formed in her name. Also called the
Birdmaiden, she is always associated with evil birds, and most harpies
call her their mistress. The domains she is associated with are Avian,
Blood, Evil, Pain, and Suffering. Her unholy symbol is a black raven.
Bladed gauntlets are her favored weapon.
Khos
Khos, the god of strength and war, is chaotic neutral. Called
the Red God by some, his worshipers include mercenaries, warriors, most
sea minotaurs, and soldiers. In the ancient days of Lus, Khos was the
Empire's patron diety. His paladins are known to all as the Caste of
the Bloody Hand. The domains he is associated with are Chaos, Force,
Rage, Strength, and War. His holy symbol is a red fist. His favored
weapon is the battleaxe.
Lorelei
The goddess of love, beauty, and the arts, Lorelei, is chaotic
good. Many pay passing homage to her, including suitors and diplomats,
while artists view her as their muse. Her dedicated faithful are few,
but they are among the most beautiful creatures upon Aelor. Her paladins,
the Daughters of the Endless Rose, are entirely female. The domains she
is associated with are Chaos, Charm, Good, Mysticism, and Protection.
Her holy symbol is a diamond encased rose petal. Her favored weapon is
the short bow.
Lyr
The goddess of the moon and stars, Lyr, is chaotic good.
Known also as Silverhair, she is worshipped by sailors and rangers to
guide them as she looks over the world at night. Her paladins, the Caste
of the Silver Stars, are always at odds with her sister, and endlessly
maintain their vigil against the minions of Aluvia. The domains she
is associated with are Chaos, Good, Moon, Protection, and Travel. Also,
Wind Elves may choose the Elf domain. Her holy symbol is a silver disc
with three stars. Her favored weapon is the silver dagger.
Maai
Maai, the goddess of magic, is neutral. Her influence touches
and shapes the movement and workings of the Ether. The Ethernauts are
her servants, ever watchful of all things magical. The domains that she
is associated with include Divination, Knowledge, Magic, Protection, and
Rune. Her holy symbol is a silver triangle. Her favored weapon is the
quarterstaff.
Mot
Mot, the god of deceit, lies, and trickery, is chaotic evil.
Ever the opponent of Enki, he seeks to make trouble wherever possible,
and to bring bad luck to his followers. The Tricksters are the most
devout of his faithful. The domains he is associated with are Chaos,
Corruption, Evil, Illusion, and Trickery. His unholy symbol matches
that of Enki, and is a two-headed coin. His favored weapon is the throwing
dagger.
Nergal
Nergal, the god of disease and decay, is chaotic evil. He
is known as the Rotting One, and his sole aim is to bring pestilence and
chaos to all living beings. Many cultists worship him in the depths of
city sewers and fetid swamps. The domains he is associated with are Chaos,
Decay, Evil, Plague, Rot, and Slime. His unholy symbol is the head of
a rat. His favored weapon is the flail.
Norns
The Norns, goddesses of fate, are true neutral. Also known
as the Fates, these three sisters are often worshipped by witches, old
wives, and gypsies. Their followers have no love for the reckless patrons
of Enkili, though they know in the end their fates are the whim of the
Norns, so they are treated as little more than an annoyance. The domains
they are associated with are Fate, Knowledge, Magic, and Rune. Their holy
symbol is three female faces, one young, one middle aged, and one old.
The quarterstaff is their favored weapon.
Ranna
The goddess of joy, happiness, travel, and rainstorms, Ranna, is chaotic good.
A favorite of halflings, most look upon her fondly as their Mother. She
also has many faithful among former slaves, and those struck with wanderlust
are often referred to as ‘touched by Ranna’. Her worshipers, as well as
her churches’ coffers, swell in times of festival, as her faithful are
almost always heavily involved in such celebrations. Her paladins are
known as the Children of Wandering Laughter. The domains that she is associated
with are Chaos, Charm, Family, Good, and Travel. Also, halflings may choose
the Halfling domain. Her holy symbol is the face of a laughing woman.
Her favored weapon is the sling.
Rillifane
The god of forests, Rillifane, is neutral good. Known to the
wood elves as the Leaflord, he reigns supreme amongst the branches of
the wild woods. His worshipers include, most importantly, the wood elves,
as well as rangers and those who make woodlands their homes. His most
famous paladins are the Leaves of the Whispering Elm. Rillifane is associated
with the domains of Plant, Protection, Renewal, Water, and World. Also,
wood elves may choose the Elf domain. His holy symbol is a branching tree.
The shortbow is his favored weapon.
Tyr
The god of justice, Tyr, is lawful good. He is called Grimjaws
by those who respect or fear him. The paladins who comprise the Holy
Caste of the Clenched Jaw are his best known devotees. Many monks, however,
also follow his righteous path. The domains he is associated with include
Good, Inquistion, Law, Knowledge, Protection, Retribution, and War.
His holy symbol is a hammer and scales. His favored weapon is the warhammer.
She Who Is Unseen
The goddess of thieves and shadows, She Who is Unseen, is
chaotic neutral. Her true name unknown by any, she watches over those
who move in silence and secrecy. Her followers are a mystery, and it is
not known whether any organized church even exists. Rumors of the Caste
of the Hidden Triad have been around since the days of old, but no evidence
has ever been found to substantiate them. The domains she is associated
with are Darkness, Illusion, Luck, and Trickery. Her holy symbol is a
black triangle. The stiletto is her favored weapon.
Ur
The god of animals and the wilderness, Ur, is chaotic neutral.
Also known as the Beastlord, his followers include barbarians, orcs, centaurs,
animal cultists, and even some rangers. His devoted paladins are known
as the Caste of the Raging Wild. He is associated with the domains of
Animal, Beastmaster, Chaos, Moon, and Rage. Orcs that worship Ur may choose
the Orc domain. His holy symbol is a black claw on a forest green field.
His favored weapon is the short spear.
Vesta
The goddess of the sun, dawn, healing, renewal, Vesta, is lawful good.
Sometimes known as the Dawnbringer, she is also worshipped to assure newborns
a healthy beginning. Vesta is universally portrayed as a beautiful, blind
woman in white robes. Her worshippers include healers, midwives, pacifists,
and pilgrims. The Heralds of the Radiant Dawn are her most well known
paladins. The domains she is associated with are Good, Healing,
Protection, Renewal, and Sun. Her holy symbol is a rising sun. Her favored
weapon is the spiked mace.