RELIGION:
Though the GODS no longer have the influence they once had, they are still a part of many people’s lives. The GODS are organized into three “branches” Good, Neutral and Evil. The Good and Evil GODS are always at war with each other, with the Neutral GODS in the middle trying to keep the peace. Twice in the past, the Neutral GODS aligned with the Good, to keep ATROPOS and his Evil GODS from upsetting the balance and destroying all.
TANELORN
“THE JUST”
TANELORN, God of Law, Honor and Nobility, is Lawful Good. He is the patron of Knights and Paladins. Worshipers do their best to uphold the Law and remain Good. They try to be sterling examples to the rest of the community. The Domains associated with him are Good, Law and War. His favored weapon is the Longsword.
AREK
“THE BRIGHT”
AREK, God of the Sun, Humans and Renewal, is Neutral Good. He is the most popular of the Known World Deities with at least a minor shrine in most Human settlements. He is the sworn enemy of ATROPOS. AREK’S priests hold the most political power of any of the churches. The Domains associated with him are Good, Healing, and Sun. His favored weapon is the Heavy Mace.
ARILYN
“LADY LUCK”
ARILYN, Goddess of Luck, Adventure, and Beginnings, is Chaotic Good. She is the patron of Gamblers and Adventures. While there are few Temples in her name, her symbol rests above most gambling halls. She is often invoked before the start of a journey and roadside shrines dedicated to her dot the Known World. Domains associated with her are Luck, Protection and Trickery. Her favored weapon is the Rapier.
CORAN
“THE MAGI”
CORAN, God of Knowledge, Magic and Prophesy, is Lawful Neutral. CORAN remains one of the most active of the GODS since the Dark War. He is the Patron of the Order of Magi, and the creator of The Oracle. All Clerics of CORAN are Multiclassed Magi. The Domains normally associated to him are Knowledge, Law and Magic. His favored weapon is the Quarterstaff.
GAI
“THE EARTHMOTHER”
GAI, Goddess of Nature, the Elements, and Elves, is Neutral. She is the patron of Rangers and Woodsman. “The Earthmother” is the protector of the wilds. The Elves are her creations so they hold a special place in her heart, though she accepts Human worship readily. All of her priests are Druids and have all the abilities granted that class. Her favored weapon is the Longbow and it becomes a Class weapon for Druids.
BASTION
“THE BATTLELORD”
BASTION, God of War, Courage, and Dwarves is Chaotic Neutral. With the disappearance of the Dwarves, BASTION has moved into the position of Patron of the Clansmen. Since the Clansmen try to emulate the Dwarves in every way, this seems to suit “The Battlelord” fine. The Domains normally associated to him are Protection, Strength and War. His favored weapon is the Warhammer.
ATROPOS
“THE TYRANT”
ATROPOS, God of Strife, Tyranny and Oppression, is Lawful Evil. He is the most powerful and ambitious of the Evil GODS. He seeks to destroy the Known World and re-shape it to his own liking. He is believed to be the father of the Dark King. Despite his hatred of the children of AREK, he does have a handful of Human Clerics. These followers do their best to cause havoc amongst the Nations of the Known World. The Domains normally associated with him are Evil, Law and Trickery. His favored weapon is the Heavy Flail.
NECROS
“DEATH”
NECROS, God/Goddess of Death, Disease and the Underworld, is Neutral Evil. It is interesting to note that no one knows for certain whether NECROS has a male or female aspect, although most refer to her as female. She is the Patron of Necromancers and the Undead. The Domains normally associated to her are Death, Destruction, and Evil. Her favored weapon is the Scythe.
KARSH
“THE STORMLORD”
KARSH, God of Storms, Destruction and Goblinoids, is Chaotic Evil. Along with being the Patron of the Goblinoid tribes, he is also given homage by sailors who want to avoid bad weather. “The Stormlord” rarely answers their prayers though. All of his priests are Adepts and they posses all abilities of that class. His favored weapon is the Morningstar. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on Adepts.
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