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The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | The god of murder, neutral evil. Associated domain(s): Death. | ||
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 [ | 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== | ||
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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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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== | |||
''{{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 Lord of All Smiths had many forms and names, and under all of them pushed for innovation and imaginativeness, sometimes to a dangerous degree, as a result of his short-sighted desire to create. | |||
Gond was also known as Nebelun among [[Gnome|Gnomes]] of the Realms, who venerated him alongside the other Lords of the Golden Hills (the Gnome pantheon). | |||
==Gruumsh== | ==Gruumsh== | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==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 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. | |||
== Kelemvor== | == Kelemvor== | ||
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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]].'' | |||
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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[[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | [[File:Lolth Icon.png|100px|right|alt=Lolth]] | ||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}[[Lolth-sworn drow]] Clerics '''must''' pick Lolth as their deity, while [[Seldarine Drow]] are unable to pick her.'' | ''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}[[Lolth-sworn drow]] Clerics '''must''' pick Lolth as their deity, while [[Seldarine Drow]] are unable to pick her. Dedicated page [[Lolth]]'' | ||
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. This deity can be selected by player [[Cleric]], except for [[Seldarine Drow]]. | 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== | ||
''{{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]].'' | |||
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]]. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==Umberlee== | |||
''{{icon|Prerequisite_Icon.png|24px}}{{color|#c9b500|Cannot be selected by player [[Cleric]].}} Dedicated page [[Umberlee]].'' | |||
The Bitch Queen, Umberlee, is the sea goddess, chaotic evil. Associated domain(s): [[Tempest Domain|Tempest]]. | |||
She is most often worshipped by sailors or people travelling by sea, out of fear of her destructive powers. The Queen of the Depths was known as a particularly malicious, petty, greedy, and vain deity who controlled the harshness of the sea while revelling in her own power and was not hesitant to drown people if she so pleased. | |||
== Vlaakith== | == Vlaakith== | ||
[[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. | ||