Lycanthrope Gods

[trentonjoe]

Are there any? Somewhere? For the life of me I don't remember any references in any books anywhere?

I am specifically looking for wererats but will take anything.

EDIT: Shar is the good of evil lycanthropes in FR right?

 

[Andrew D. Gable]

Shar's probably the goddess of evil lycanthropes, yeah, but I'd also consider making Mask the god of wererats specifically.

 

[Numion]

Malar is the god of evil lycanthropes in the FR, IIRC. It's got to do with feral hunting.

 

[NiTessine]

Selûne is the goddess of good lycanthropes, incidentally. It's the moon thing. I don't think any deity claims wererats specifically in their portfolio, but Malar, Mask and Shar are all good picks. Of course, wererats are generally lawful evil, which none of the aforementioned deities are... While Malar is the deity of evil lycanthropes, he is chaotic evil. Gargauth might be an interesting choice for a wererat, actually. He's the demigod of political corruption and stuff like that. Lawful evil, too.

 

[trentonjoe]

What about outside the realms?

 

[cignus_pfaccari]

What about outside the realms?

None listed that I know of. Wererats don't seem like Hextor's type, but I could be wrong.

Hrm...maybe give them an Archdevil sponsor? Possibly one fallen out of the hierarchy, but who still skulks in the shadows of Hell...

Brad

 

[NiTessine]

What about outside the realms?

This reminded me of the supplement DMGR4: Monster Mythology. I looked it up, and lo and behold, wererats actually have a god of their own! It's the lesser god, Squerrik. He's the god of wererats, thievery, disguise, and concealment. His symbol is a rat's head with bared, yellow teeth. He dwells in Gehenna.

Balador is the god of werebears, protection, and fraternity. He is a chaotic good lesser power of the Beastlands.

Ferrix is the goddess of play, curiosity, hunting, and weretigers. She is a neutral lesser power of the Beastlands.

Daragor is the god of werewolves, seawolves, marauding beasts, bloodlust, and pain. He is a chaotic evil lesser power of the lower planes.

Eshebala is the goddess of vanity, greed, charm, werefoxes, and cunning. She is a chaotic evil lesser power of the Abyss.

 

[trentonjoe]

This reminded me of the supplement DMGR4: Monster Mythology. .

Your the best! Thanks. Now I have something to read tomorrow!

 

[kuje31]

They are also listed in On Hallowed Ground.

 

[William Ronald]

In general, deities of the moon, night, nature, and hunting would be good matches for lycanthropes. Also, good and evil, depending on the nature of the lycanthrope.

So, in the official PHB Greyhawk deities list, Obad-hai and Ehlonna might be good choices for good and neutral lycanthropes. Erythnul might be a good choice for most evil lycanthropes.

In Greek mythology, Artemis, Pan and Hecate might be good choices for lycanthropes.

The ancient Egyptian moon god Khonsu might be a good choice for lycanthropes in an Egyptian setting.

In the Norse pantheon, Odin, in his aspect as god of beserkers, might be a logical choice for many lycanthropes. As would deities associated with the wilderness, such as Uller or Skadi.