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In Forgotten Realms, deities are worshiped by almost everyone, from regular people to monsters. The complete list of {{FRWiki|Deity|deities}} in the setting is long. The following deities are either mentioned in the game or available to worship as a [[Cleric]]. | In Forgotten Realms, deities are worshiped by almost everyone, from regular people to monsters. The complete list of {{FRWiki|Deity|deities}} in the setting is long. The following deities are either mentioned in the game or available to worship as a [[Cleric]]. | ||
==Bahamut== | == Bahamut == | ||
[[File:Bahamut Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bahamut]] | [[File:Bahamut Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bahamut]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The dragon god of justice, lawful good, Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[War Domain|War]]. | The dragon god of justice, lawful good, Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
The Angel of the Seven Heavens is the dragon god of justice. His ideal of mercy and just authority keep him locked in an inexorable rivalry with his sister, [[Deities#Tiamat|Tiamat | The Angel of the Seven Heavens is the dragon god of justice. His ideal of mercy and just authority keep him locked in an inexorable rivalry with his sister, [[Deities#Tiamat|Tiamat]]. | ||
==Bane== | == Bane == | ||
[[File:Bane Deity Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bane]] | [[File:Bane Deity Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bane]] | ||
'' | ''Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The god of tyranny, terror and hate, lawful evil. Associated domain(s): Order, [[War Domain|War]]. | The god of tyranny, terror and hate, lawful evil. Associated domain(s): Order, [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
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Bane is a dark paragon of hate, fear, and tyranny. He ascended to godhood alongside Bhaal and Myrkul, but loathes them both for taking power he believes is rightfully his. | Bane is a dark paragon of hate, fear, and tyranny. He ascended to godhood alongside Bhaal and Myrkul, but loathes them both for taking power he believes is rightfully his. | ||
==Bhaal== | == Bhaal == | ||
[[File:Bhaal Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bhaal]] | [[File:Bhaal Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bhaal]] | ||
'' | ''Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | ||
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Bhaal is the notorious god of murder, reborn after each of his descendants were viciously slain. He has a tenous alliance with Myrkul and Bane, the three having attained divinity in a bargain with the fallen god [[Jergal]]. | Bhaal is the notorious god of murder, reborn after each of his descendants were viciously slain. He has a tenous alliance with Myrkul and Bane, the three having attained divinity in a bargain with the fallen god [[Jergal]]. | ||
==Corellon Larethian== | == Corellon Larethian == | ||
[[File:Corellon Larethian Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Corellon Larethian]] | [[File:Corellon Larethian Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Corellon Larethian]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The elf god of art and magic, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): Arcana, [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]] and [[War Domain|War]]. | The elf god of art and magic, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): Arcana, [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]] and [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
Creator of the elves, Corellon Larethian oversees the elven pantheon as a whole, providing blessings to those who study art, magic, and nature | Creator of the elves, Corellon Larethian oversees the elven pantheon as a whole, providing blessings to those who study art, magic, and nature. | ||
== Eilistraee == | |||
==Eilistraee== | |||
[[File:Eilistraee Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Eilistraee]] | [[File:Eilistraee Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Eilistraee]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The drow goddess of beauty and freedom, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Light Domain|Light]], [[Nature Domain|Nature]], [[Life Domain|Life]]. | The drow goddess of beauty and freedom, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Light Domain|Light]], [[Nature Domain|Nature]], [[Life Domain|Life]]. | ||
Eilistraee is the goddess of good-aligned drow, beauty, song, and freedom. The Dark Maiden desires balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims | Eilistraee is the goddess of good-aligned drow, beauty, song, and freedom. The Dark Maiden desires balance between all races, and struggles against her mother Lolth's corrupt aims. | ||
==Garl Glittergold== | == Garl Glittergold == | ||
[[File:Garl Glittergold Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Garl Glittergold]] | [[File:Garl Glittergold Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Garl Glittergold]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The gnome god of luck, protection and trickery, lawful good. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | The gnome god of luck, protection and trickery, lawful good. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | ||
The Watchful Protector is the king of gnomish gods - a deity of humour, gemcutting, protection, and trickery | The Watchful Protector is the king of gnomish gods - a deity of humour, gemcutting, protection, and trickery. | ||
==Gruumsh== | == Gruumsh == | ||
[[File:Gruumsh Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Gruumsh]] | [[File:Gruumsh Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Gruumsh]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The patron deity of orcs and head of the orc pantheon, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]], [[War Domain|War]]. | The patron deity of orcs and head of the orc pantheon, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]], [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
The One-Eye is the orcs' patron deity - a god of war, conquest, and victory at all costs. He has led an ancient and immutable grudge against the elven pantheon since Corellon Larethian took his eye | The One-Eye is the orcs' patron deity - a god of war, conquest, and victory at all costs. He has led an ancient and immutable grudge against the elven pantheon since Corellon Larethian took his eye. | ||
==Helm== | == Helm == | ||
[[File:Helm Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Helm]] | [[File:Helm Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Helm]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of protection and guardians, lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]], Twilight. | The god of protection and guardians, lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]], Twilight. | ||
The Watcher is an eternal sentry among the gods, representing guardians across the planes. After more than a century of fading worship, Helm's power was restored with the Second Sundering | The Watcher is an eternal sentry among the gods, representing guardians across the planes. After more than a century of fading worship, Helm's power was restored with the Second Sundering. | ||
==Ilmater== | == Ilmater == | ||
[[File:Ilmater Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Ilmater]] | [[File:Ilmater Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Ilmater]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of endurance and suffering, lawful good. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | The god of endurance and suffering, lawful good. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | ||
The Crying God protects the oppressed and persecuted. His clergy is sworn to alleviate suffering, even if that means taking on that pain personally | The Crying God protects the oppressed and persecuted. His clergy is sworn to alleviate suffering, even if that means taking on that pain personally. | ||
== Kelemvor== | == Kelemvor == | ||
[[File:Kelemvor Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Kelemvor]] | [[File:Kelemvor Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Kelemvor]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of the dead, lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): Death, Grave. | The god of the dead, lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): Death, Grave. | ||
Fair but distant, Kelemvor guides the dead to their appropriate plane in the afterlife. His clergy provides last rites across Faerûn, but also destroy undead that have escaped Kelemvor's judgement | Fair but distant, Kelemvor guides the dead to their appropriate plane in the afterlife. His clergy provides last rites across Faerûn, but also destroy undead that have escaped Kelemvor's judgement. | ||
==Laduguer== | ==Laduguer== | ||
[[File:Laduguer Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Laduguer]] | [[File:Laduguer Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Laduguer]] | ||
'' | ''Can be selected only for [[Duergar]] [[Cleric|Clerics]]. | ||
Laduguer 'The Exile' is the tyrannical patron of the Duergar, Lawful Evil. Associated domain(s): Arcana, Death. | Laduguer 'The Exile' is the tyrannical patron of the Duergar, Lawful Evil. Associated domain(s): Arcana, Death. | ||
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His clerics are the unquestioned rulers of duergar society, enforcing cold and callous behaviour among his worshippers. | His clerics are the unquestioned rulers of duergar society, enforcing cold and callous behaviour among his worshippers. | ||
==Lathander== | == Lathander == | ||
[[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lathander]] | [[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lathander]] | ||
'' | ''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The god of birth, dawn and renewal, neutral good. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]]. | The god of birth, dawn and renewal, neutral good. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], [[Light Domain|Light]]. | ||
The Morninglord is the god of the dawn and spring, of birth and beginnings. He is invoked to christen both new ventures and new life. His followers embrace growth and renewal, and despise the undead | The Morninglord is the god of the dawn and spring, of birth and beginnings. He is invoked to christen both new ventures and new life. His followers embrace growth and renewal, and despise the undead. | ||
==Lolth== | == Lolth == | ||
[[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | [[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | ||
'' | ''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. Lolth-Sworn [[Drow]] Clerics must pick Lolth as their deity, while Seladrine Drow are unable to pick her.'' | ||
The drow goddess of spiders, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]], [[War Domain|War]]. | The drow goddess of spiders, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]], [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
The much-reviled matriarch of the drow pantheon, | The much-reviled matriarch of the drow pantheon, Lolth holds sway over spiders, the Underdark, and the wicked creatures of the Demonweb Pits. Her primary goal is to corrupt all drow, transforming them into heartless cultists. | ||
==Loviatar== | == Loviatar == | ||
'' | ''Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].'' | ||
Loviatar the evil goddess of agony, Lawful Evil. Associated domain(s): Death | Loviatar the evil goddess of agony, Lawful Evil. Associated domain(s): Death | ||
Queen and servant to the greater god Bane, the Maiden of Pain is the master of inflicting physical and psychological suffering, her portfolio encompassing hurt and torture | Queen and servant to the greater god Bane, the Maiden of Pain is the master of inflicting physical and psychological suffering, her portfolio encompassing hurt and torture. | ||
== Mielikki== | == Mielikki == | ||
[[File:Mielikki Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mielikki]] | [[File:Mielikki Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mielikki]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The goddess of forests, neutral good. Associated domain(s): [[Nature Domain|Nature]]. | The goddess of forests, neutral good. Associated domain(s): [[Nature Domain|Nature]]. | ||
Mielikki is the goddess of forests and the creatures that live within them. She is a remote and spiritual deity, often spoken of in but the quietest of forests | Mielikki is the goddess of forests and the creatures that live within them. She is a remote and spiritual deity, often spoken of in but the quietest of forests. | ||
==Moradin== | == Moradin == | ||
[[File:Moradin Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Moradin]] | [[File:Moradin Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Moradin]] | ||
''Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The dwarf god of creation, lawful good. Associated domain(s): Forge, [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | The dwarf god of creation, lawful good. Associated domain(s): Forge, [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | ||
The All-Hammer is a dwarven god worshipped by smiths, artisans, and miners alike. He and Laduguer are constantly at odds | The All-Hammer is a dwarven god worshipped by smiths, artisans, and miners alike. He and Laduguer are constantly at odds. | ||
==Myrkul== | == Myrkul == | ||
[[File:Myrkul Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Myrkul]] | [[File:Myrkul Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Myrkul]] | ||
'' | '' Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The god of death and decay, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | The god of death and decay, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | ||
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A member of the Dead Three with Bhaal and Bane, Myrkul is a cruel necromancer turned god, inspiring the fear of death in mortals. He often clashes with Kelemvor, the even-handed judge of fallen souls. | A member of the Dead Three with Bhaal and Bane, Myrkul is a cruel necromancer turned god, inspiring the fear of death in mortals. He often clashes with Kelemvor, the even-handed judge of fallen souls. | ||
==Mystra== | == Mystra == | ||
[[File:Mystra Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mystra]] | [[File:Mystra Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mystra]] | ||
'' | '' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The goddess of magic, neutral good. Associated domain(s): Arcana, [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | The goddess of magic, neutral good. Associated domain(s): Arcana, [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | ||
As the mother of all magic, Mystra oversees the Weave and spreads arcane knowledge to mortal spellcasters. Her clerics preserve ancient lore and protect bastions of magical energy | As the mother of all magic, Mystra oversees the Weave and spreads arcane knowledge to mortal spellcasters. Her clerics preserve ancient lore and protect bastions of magical energy. | ||
==Oghma== | == Oghma == | ||
[[File:Oghma Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Oghma]] | [[File:Oghma Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Oghma]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of knowledge, neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | The god of knowledge, neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]]. | ||
Oghma is the god of inspiration and invention, sharing knowledge with the world through his bards and clerics. Unlike many other deities, Oghma accepts all moral alignments into his clergy | Oghma is the god of inspiration and invention, sharing knowledge with the world through his bards and clerics. Unlike many other deities, Oghma accepts all moral alignments into his clergy. | ||
==Selûne== | == Selûne == | ||
[[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | [[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | ||
'' | '' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
The goddess of the moon, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | The goddess of the moon, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | ||
The Lady of Silver presides over the moon, stars, and navigation. Her power over the heavens is constantly challenged by her sister Shar, who seeks to plunge the world into eternal shadow | The Lady of Silver presides over the moon, stars, and navigation. Her power over the heavens is constantly challenged by her sister Shar, who seeks to plunge the world into eternal shadow. | ||
==Shar== | == Shar == | ||
[[File:Shar Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Shar]] | [[File:Shar Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Shar]] | ||
'' | '' Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]], available only to [[Shadowheart]]. | ||
The goddess of darkness and loss, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death, [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | The goddess of darkness and loss, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death, [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | ||
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As the greater deity of darkness, Shar is feared for her power over the night, secrets, and loss. She is locked in eternal conflict with her twin sister Selûne, goddess of the moon. | As the greater deity of darkness, Shar is feared for her power over the night, secrets, and loss. She is locked in eternal conflict with her twin sister Selûne, goddess of the moon. | ||
== Talos == | |||
==Talos== | |||
[[File:Talos Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Talos]] | [[File:Talos Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Talos]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of storms and destruction, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]]. | The god of storms and destruction, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]]. | ||
Talos represents the uncaring and destructive force of nature. His followers see life as a set of random effects in a sea of chaos, and take what they can - for who can say when Talos will strike next? | Talos represents the uncaring and destructive force of nature. His followers see life as a set of random effects in a sea of chaos, and take what they can - for who can say when Talos will strike next? | ||
==Tempus== | == Tempus == | ||
[[File:Tempus Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tempus]] | [[File:Tempus Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tempus]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of war, neutral. Associated domain(s): [[War Domain|War]]. | The god of war, neutral. Associated domain(s): [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
Tempus is the Lord of Battles, overseeing war and its soldiers. He is the embodiment of honorable combat, and condemns needless bloodlust | Tempus is the Lord of Battles, overseeing war and its soldiers. He is the embodiment of honorable combat, and condemns needless bloodlust. | ||
==Tiamat== | == Tiamat == | ||
[[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | [[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The dragon | The dragon god of greed, Lawful Evil and Chaotic Evil. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | ||
Tiamat the Many-Mawed is a roiling mass of avarice and hate currently trapped within the Nine Hells. The dragon god of greed eternally plots her escape, as do her many fanatics in the world of Toril | Tiamat the Many-Mawed is a roiling mass of avarice and hate currently trapped within the Nine Hells. The dragon god of greed eternally plots her escape, as do her many fanatics in the world of Toril. | ||
==Tymora== | == Tymora == | ||
[[File:Tymora Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tymora]] | [[File:Tymora Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tymora]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The goddess of good fortune, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | The goddess of good fortune, chaotic good. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | ||
Tymora is the bright-faced goddess of fortune, who favours those who gamble - and set out on adventure - with the utmost skill and daring | Tymora is the bright-faced goddess of fortune, who favours those who gamble - and set out on adventure - with the utmost skill and daring. | ||
==Tyr== | == Tyr == | ||
[[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tyr]] | [[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tyr]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The god of law and justice, lawful good. Associated domain(s): [[War Domain|War]]. | |||
The god of law and justice, lawful good. Associated domain(s): | |||
The Blind God rules over law and justice, encouraging valiant acts from his followers and relentlessly pursuing oathbreakers. | |||
== Vlaakith== | == Vlaakith == | ||
[[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | [[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | ||
'' | '' Available only to [[Githyanki]] [[Cleric]]s.'' | ||
While not a god in the traditional sense, the Lich Queen is the sole respected leader of the githyanki. She encourages their worship and unquestioning devotion, essentially acting as a deity. | While not a god in the traditional sense, the Lich Queen is the sole respected leader of the githyanki. She encourages their worship and unquestioning devotion, essentially acting as a deity. | ||
== Yondalla== | == Yondalla == | ||
[[File:Yondalla Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Yondalla]] | [[File:Yondalla Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Yondalla]] | ||
'' Can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | |||
The halfling goddess of fertility and protection. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]] | The halfling goddess of fertility and protection. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]]. | ||
As the mother of the halfling pantheon, Yondalla is known for her kindness and open mind, encouraging her followers to protect the home, hearth, and nature | As the mother of the halfling pantheon, Yondalla is known for her kindness and open mind, encouraging her followers to protect the home, hearth, and nature. | ||