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== Bahamut == | == Bahamut == | ||
[[File:Bahamut Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bahamut]] | [[File:Bahamut Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bahamut]] | ||
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]]. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== 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]]. | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Bane (God)]]. | ||
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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== Bhaal == | == Bhaal == | ||
[[File:Bhaal Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bhaal]] | [[File:Bhaal Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Bhaal]] | ||
''Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Bhaal]]. | ||
The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | ||
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== Corellon Larethian == | == Corellon Larethian == | ||
[[File:Corellon Larethian Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Corellon Larethian]] | [[File:Corellon Larethian Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Corellon Larethian]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Eilistraee == | == Eilistraee == | ||
[[File:Eilistraee Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Eilistraee]] | [[File:Eilistraee Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Eilistraee]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Garl Glittergold == | == Garl Glittergold == | ||
[[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 neutral. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | The gnome god of luck, protection and trickery, lawful neutral. 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Gruumsh == | == Gruumsh == | ||
[[File:Gruumsh Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Gruumsh]] | [[File:Gruumsh Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Gruumsh]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Helm == | == Helm == | ||
[[File:Helm Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Helm]] | [[File:Helm Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Helm]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Ilmater == | == Ilmater == | ||
[[File:Ilmater Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Ilmater]] | [[File:Ilmater Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Ilmater]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Kelemvor == | == Kelemvor == | ||
[[File:Kelemvor Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Kelemvor]] | [[File:Kelemvor Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Kelemvor]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
==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]]. | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} 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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== Lathander == | == Lathander == | ||
[[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lathander]] | [[File:Lathander Icon.png|100px|right|alt=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]]. | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Lolth == | == Lolth == | ||
[[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | [[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | ||
'' | ''[[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, 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. | 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]], except for [[Seldarine Drow]]. | ||
== Loviatar == | == Loviatar == | ||
''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 | ||
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== Mielikki == | == Mielikki == | ||
[[File:Mielikki Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mielikki]] | [[File:Mielikki Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mielikki]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Moradin == | == Moradin == | ||
[[File:Moradin Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Moradin]] | [[File:Moradin Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Moradin]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Myrkul == | == Myrkul == | ||
[[File:Myrkul Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Myrkul]] | [[File:Myrkul Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Myrkul]] | ||
'' Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Myrkul]]. | ||
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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== Mystra == | == Mystra == | ||
[[File:Mystra Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mystra]] | [[File:Mystra Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Mystra]] | ||
'' | '' Dedicated page [[Mystra]]. | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Oghma == | == Oghma == | ||
[[File:Oghma Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Oghma]] | [[File:Oghma Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Oghma]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Selûne == | == Selûne == | ||
[[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | [[File:Selune Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Selune]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Shar == | == Shar == | ||
[[File:Shar Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Shar]] | [[File:Shar Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Shar]] | ||
'' Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]] | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Available only to [[Shadowheart]]. Dedicated page [[Shar]]. | ||
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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== Talos == | == Talos == | ||
[[File:Talos Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Talos]] | [[File:Talos Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Talos]] | ||
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? This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Tempus == | == Tempus == | ||
[[File:Tempus Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tempus]] | [[File:Tempus Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tempus]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Tiamat == | == Tiamat == | ||
[[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | [[File:Tiamat Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tiamat]] | ||
The dragon god of greed, Lawful Evil and Chaotic Evil. Associated domain(s): [[Trickery Domain|Trickery]]. | 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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Tymora == | == Tymora == | ||
[[File:Tymora Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tymora]] | [[File:Tymora Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tymora]] | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Tyr == | == Tyr == | ||
[[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Tyr]] | [[File:Tyr Icon.png|100px|right|alt=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]]. | ||
The Blind God rules over law and justice, encouraging valiant acts from his followers and relentlessly pursuing oathbreakers. | The Blind God rules over law and justice, encouraging valiant acts from his followers and relentlessly pursuing oathbreakers. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||
== Vlaakith == | == Vlaakith == | ||
[[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | [[File:Vlaakith Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Vlaakith]] | ||
'' Available only to [[Githyanki]] [[Cleric]]s.'' | '' {{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}} 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. | ||
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== Yondalla == | == Yondalla == | ||
[[File:Yondalla Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Yondalla]] | [[File:Yondalla Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Yondalla]] | ||
The halfling goddess of fertility and protection. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | The halfling goddess of fertility and protection. Associated domain(s): [[Life Domain|Life]], Twilight. | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]]. | ||