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Creator of the elves, Corellon Larethian oversees the elven pantheon as a whole, providing blessings to those who study art, magic, and nature. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | Creator of the elves, Corellon Larethian oversees the elven pantheon as a whole, providing blessings to those who study art, magic, and nature. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
==Cyric== | |||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}}'' | |||
The god of lies, trickery, and strife, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | |||
Known as the Prince of Lies, Cyric previously held dominion over tyranny, murder, lies, intrigue, and illusion. He has a storied rivalry with Mystra. | |||
==Eilistraee== | ==Eilistraee== | ||
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[[File:Garl Glittergold Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Garl Glittergold]] | [[File:Garl Glittergold Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Garl Glittergold]] | ||
The gnome god of luck, protection and trickery, lawful | 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | The Watchful Protector is the king of gnomish gods - a deity of humour, gemcutting, protection, and trickery. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
==Gond== | ==Gond== | ||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}}'' | ||
The god of craft, smithing, and inventiveness. Neutral (as Gond), Chaotic good (as Nebelun). Associated domain(s): Forge (as Gond), [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]] (as Nebelun) | The god of craft, smithing, and inventiveness. Neutral (as Gond), Chaotic good (as Nebelun). Associated domain(s): Forge (as Gond), [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]] (as Nebelun) | ||
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==Jergal== | ==Jergal== | ||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Jergal]]'' | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Jergal]].'' | ||
The Final Scribe, formerly Lord of Bones, Judge of the Damned. Lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], Death | The Final Scribe, formerly Lord of Bones, Judge of the Damned. Lawful neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], Death. | ||
The original god of death before he willingly ceded his position to [[Bhaal]], [[Bane]], and [[Myrkul]] who usurped some of his portfolios. After stepping down he became the seneschal of first Myrkul, then Cyric (after Myrkul | The original god of death before he willingly ceded his position to [[Bhaal]], [[Bane (God)|Bane]], and [[Myrkul]] who usurped some of his portfolios. After stepping down he became the seneschal of first Myrkul, then Cyric (after Myrkul perished during the Times of Troubles), and eventually [[Kelemvor]] (after Cyric was overthrown by [[Mystra]] and Kelemvor). | ||
Caring for little besides an orderly accounting of the fate of the world, Jergal became known as the Final Scribe who kept the records of the ultimate fate of all the dead. | Caring for little besides an orderly accounting of the fate of the world, Jergal became known as the Final Scribe who kept the records of the ultimate fate of all the dead. | ||
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==Laduguer== | ==Laduguer== | ||
[[File:Laduguer Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Laduguer]] | [[File:Laduguer Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Laduguer]] | ||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} Available only to [[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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==Lathander== | ==Lathander== | ||
[[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lathander]] | [[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lathander]] | ||
Dedicated page [[Lathander]] | ''Dedicated page [[Lathander]].'' | ||
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]]. | ||
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''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}}'' | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|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. [[Abdirak]] is a notable servant of Loviatar. | ||
== Mielikki== | == Mielikki== | ||
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==Selûne== | ==Selûne== | ||
[[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | [[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | ||
''Dedicated page [[Selûne]]'' | ''Dedicated page [[Selûne]].'' | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
== Silvanus == | |||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Silvanus]].'' | |||
The god of nature and wilderness, neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Nature Domain|Nature]]. | |||
Silvanus, known also as the Treefather or Oak Father, presides over nature, specifically wild nature, in both its natural beauty and fierce savagery. He can be wild and unpredictable, much like nature itself, and is wrathful towards those who threaten wild places. He is the patron of [[Druid|Druids]]. | |||
==Talos== | ==Talos== | ||
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[[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | [[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | ||
The dragon | The dragon goddess 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
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==Tyr== | ==Tyr== | ||
[[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tyr]] | [[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tyr]] | ||
''Dedicated page [[Tyr]].'' | |||
The god of law and justice, lawful good. Associated domain(s): Order, [[War Domain|War]]. | The god of law and justice, lawful good. Associated domain(s): Order, [[War Domain|War]]. | ||
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[[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | [[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | ||
'' {{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} Available only to [[Githyanki]] [[Cleric]]s.'' | '' {{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} Available only to [[Githyanki]] [[Cleric]]s. Dedicated page [[Vlaakith]].'' | ||
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. | ||