Deities

Here we will provide brief descriptions of the various deities in the world of the Forbidden Elder. They will be divided by overarching region, and will eventually receive posts dedicated specifically to them.

Green Coast Pantheon

            Goddess of the sun and the Patron of Wizards, Aelma is Neutral Good. Amongst her titles are Lady of Light and Mother of the Gods. Some of her alternate names are Apria, Brelauhines, Kirapeny, Scimeria, and Solnys. She teaches her followers to spread light to the dark places in the world, and to use magic with temperance and respect. Her domains are Charm, Good, Knowledge, Magic, and Sun. Her favored weapon is the heavy mace and her symbol is a stylized sun.

            God of trade and Patron of Civilization, Argovas is Lawful Neutral. Amongst his titles are Count of Coins and Trade Prince. Some of his alternate names are Ceapuna, Civimerc, Kereskizac, Khudirgen, and Maswareid. He teaches his followers to seek wealth and spread the influence of cities and nations. His domains are Artifice, Community, Law, Nobility, and Travel. His favored weapon is the warhammer and his holy symbol is a set of balanced scales.

            God of darkness and Patron of Sorcerers, Erb is Neutral Evil. Amongst his titles are Father of the Gods and Lord of Darkness. Some of his alternate names are Deorc, Kharidet, Tenebris, Thudwyll, and Varetsleg. He teaches his followers to embrace their inner power and to settle for nothing less than their absolute potential. His domains are Darkness, Destruction, Evil, Magic, and Repose. His favored weapon is the scimitar and his holy symbol is a black stylized sun.

            Goddess of nature and Patron of Woodlands, Kyrnash is Neutral. Amongst her titles are Lady of the Forest and Mother of Beasts. Some of her alternate names are Hellededd, Soliturae, Tasagdo, Wegleas, and Zerloi. She teaches her followers to respect the land and to never take more than they need. Her domains are Animal, Earth, Plant, Water, and Weather. Her favored weapon is the longbow and her holy symbol is a deer skull.

            God of chaos and Patron of the Mad, Lyc is Chaotic Evil. Amongst his titles are Chaos Prince and Mad Jester. Some of his alternate names are Dofung, Draowg, Emaas Barzam, Furorem, and Kanosz. He teaches his followers to spread mayhem and bloodshed to everyone in their path. His domains are Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Liberation, and Madness. His favored weapon is the sickle and his symbol is the red full moon.

            Goddess of healing and Patron of Mothers, Maidanaa is Chaotic Good. Amongst her titles are Moon Matron and Silver Healer. Some of her alternate names are Anyold, Eksah, Ileumel, Luna, and Mona. She teachers her followers to protect one another and to care for the sick and weak. Her domains are Chaos, Community, Good, Healing, and Protection. Her favored weapon is the light flail and her holy symbol is a silver crescent moon.

            Goddess of war and Patron of Warriors, Moros is Chaotic Evil. Amongst her titles are Lady of Battle and Mother of Blood. Some of her alternate names are Byrnwiga, Dusnain, Gwaeful, Pugnatas, and Veru. She teaches her followers to test themselves in battle and to slaughter those that cannot match them. Her domains are Chaos, Evil, Liberation, Strength, and War. Her favored weapon is the greatsword and her holy symbol is a bloody sword.

            God of knowledge and Patron of Archaeology, Orlag is Neutral. Amongst his titles are Keeper of Secrets and Archivist of the Gods. Some of his alternate names are Cyfrin, Eruditio, Gealdor, Meduuts, and Tudok. He teaches his followers to seek out lost and forgotten lore. His domains are Air, Artifice, Earth, Knowledge, and Rune. His favored weapon is the whip and his holy symbol is a feather quill.

            God of travel and Patron of Sailors, Tetsuor is Chaotic Neutral. Amongst his titles are Deep One and Undertow. Some of his alternate names are Brimwylm, Dayal Juul, Morethivy, Saevio, and Tenutaz. He teaches his followers to seek new horizons and new sights. His domains are Chaos, Luck, Travel, Water, and Weather. His favored weapon is the trident and his holy symbol is a ship at sea.

            Goddess of justice and Patron of Guardians, Yalma is Lawful Good. Amongst her titles are the Blind Judge and the Shield Maiden. Some of her alternate names are Aequitas, Cyfamd, Dema, Igazvedo, and Khagaal Yol. She teaches her followers to seek justice rather than vengeance and to follow the spirit of the law. Her domains are Glory, Good, Law, Nobility, and Protection. Her favored weapon is the longsword and her holy symbol is a shining sword.

            God of death and Patron of Undead, Zarth is Lawful Evil. Amongst his titles are the Cryptlord and Father of Rot. Some of his alternate names are Cwalu, Hal, Maer, Tab, and Ukh. He teaches his followers that undeath is the best state of being and that life is naught but suffering. His domains are Death, Evil, Fire, Law, and Trickery. His favored weapon is the kukri and his holy symbol is a skull wreathed in flame.

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