Archade
Azer Paladin
Okay, here's my pantheon (version 2.0)
Aanyar: god of storms, lightning, and the sea. He is worshipped, or his name is invoked to avoid poor weather, by farmers, sailors, foresters. As well, he is seen as a healer and a giver of life by brining rains and rivers to the land, and wells often are capped with a small shrine-roof depicting his image to keep them from drying out. He is depicted either as a giant kraken or a windswept old man with one eye.
Alignment: N
Domains: Destruction, Healing, Water, Weather
Favored Weapon: Falchion
Symbol: An eye
Aarden is the son of Aarishem. He was the archivist of all the records of the celestial realms, and was scribe to the heavenly hosts, recording all deeds and actions. He is worshipped in open-air monasteries by gray-robed priests who raise their voices in chants and songs to his name, and the glory of the Court of Voices, the deeds of Aarishem, and the recorded events of history are still sung in his monasteries.
Alignment: LG
Domains: Air, Good, Law, Knowledge
Favored Weapon: Quarterstaff
Symbol: Crossed Quills
Aarishem (the Allfather) was the sole deity of the Malacisti, with a host of angels under his dominion. However, he died 100 years ago, and now his angels are worshipped as gods or devils, and the worship of the Malacisti is hopelessly fractured. When Aarishem died, his Court of Voices was fractured, and his followers follow other gods now, but many still worship his son, Aarden
Asmodai: originally an angel of Aarishem, Asmodai is the god of vengeance, retribution, and contracts. He is often represented as a devil who tricks people into signing contracts to steal mortal souls, and is the favored patron of lawyers, judges, and those who have been wronged.
Alignment: LN
Domains: Law, Domination, Pact, Planning
Favored Weapon: Light Mace
Symbol: Three drops of blood
Astaroth: the ruler of the Nine Hells, he is depicted as a winged handsome man with a snake wrapped around his one hand, and his ornate robes smolder with the burning sulfur of Baator. He commands the secret of hellfire, and is the patron of many a warlock.
Alignment: LE
Domains: Evil, Fire, Destruction, Magic
Favored Weapon: Spiked Chain
Symbol: A snake
Chaldan is the goddess of hearth & home, protection, fertility, prosperity, and community. Her priests speak of peace and well-being, but will stand to protect the helpless. Chaldan also represents farming, agriculture, and things built from stone and clay. Her religious ceremonies often involve the sharing of water from a jug. Often Chaldan and Aanyar are shown in murals and statuary together, representing the water and earth, and are worshipped jointly by rural folk.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Community, Protection, Good, Earth
Favored Weapon: Sickle
Symbol: A doorway, door or lintel.
Darut is the god of sleep and dreams. He is often depicted with a small harp that lulls people to sleep. He is a former angel of Aarishem. His worshippers often pursue purity of the mind. Many priests of Darut show their devotion to the principals of dreams and introspection by binding their eyes.
Alignment: N
Domains: Dream, Celerity, Mind, Oracle
Favored Weapon: ???
Symbol: A harp
Dispater is a former angel of Aarishem, and is depicted as a devil with cloven hooves who serves as an Archduke of Hell. He is the patron of those who wish to rule by force, or bind creatures to do their bidding. He dwells within a great iron tower, which is used as his holy symbol.
Alignment: LE
Domains: Nobility, Tyranny, War, Evil, Summoner
Favored Weapon: Heavy Mace
Symbol: An iron tower
Gillandine is the god of trade, merchants, cities, gold, and fair dealing. He is most often worshipped in large communities, and his church is heavily involved in merchanting, moneylending, and trade. It is said that his priests can pluck knowledge from the minds of passers-by, so their church is not well trusted.
Alignment: LN
Domains: Law, Travel, Planning, Mind
Favored Weapon: Light Crossbow
Hirax – The Lion of Battle, he is depicted as a glowing man in golden armor wielding a flaming sword. He is frequently invoked by those seeking his protection. His worshippers reflect a great guilt for the death of Aarishem. He is a former angel of Aarishem.
Alignment: LG
Domains: War, Protection, Good, Law
Favored Weapon: Longsword
Symbol: A lion
Khaastratha is symbolized as a woman wielding a vicious greatsword and surrounded by ravens. She represents fury and destruction of the barbarian culture, and she is worshipped by those who wish to conquer, overthrow, or rule another. She is frequently worshipped by the gith.
Alignment: CN
Domains: Animal, Destruction, War, Strength
Favored Weapon: Greatsword
Symbol: A raven
Madrael: The god of death, unclaimed or restless souls, he and his servants in his likeness harvest souls to be sped to their final resting place. He dwells within the ethereal plane and is also the god of fear, nightmares, and things unseen. He was formerly an angel of Arishem’s host, and is often depicted having black feathered wings.
Alignment: N
Domains: Death, Destruction, Fate, Darkness
Favored Weapon: Scythe
Symbol: A black skull
Malacai – originally the Herald of Aarishem, he is now the god of secrets whispered in shadows, and messengers. He is known as a silver-tongued angel who never lies but bends the truth to his own needs. Priests of malacai are often called upon to be confessors and witnesses. Churches of Malacai are repositories of knowledge and events, that are not shared with outsiders, but kept for the church itself.
Alignment: N
Domains: Knowledge, Travel, Darkness, Celerity
Favored Weapon: Dagger
Symbol: ???
Ramael is the goddess of love, good fortune, formerly an angel of Aarishem. She is called on by many who do not worship her formally for good luck. The luck she brings is not capricious or random, but her followers believe that living a good and pure life will cause Amarel to smile upon them, and reward such efforts with good fortune.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Luck, Good, Fate, Charm
Favored Weapon: ???
Symbol: ???
Solistay (the Dawnsinger) is the goddess of morning, renewal, healing and light.. Her symbol is either a sun or a thrush. Solistay brings warmth and radiance to all worshippers who allow her into their souls. Those with compassionate hearts and kind intentions turn to Solistay as both the source and protector of all things good.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Good, Healing, Sun, Purification
Favored Weapon: Morningstar
Symbol: A sun
Tallea is the temptress of the gods. She is the goddess of lust, desire, and greed. Her church is known as the Red Temple, and they believe in acquiring as much wealth as they can. Their temples are dens of iniquity and accumulated treasure. Priests and priestesses of Tallea, who is also known as the Dragon Goddess mask their faces behind swaths of red cloth while performing religious duties to hide their real identities. Many pirates, thieves, and rogues worship Tallea, and in fact, many a Red Temple has served to fence goods. Courtesans frequent the front steps and hallways of the Red Temple, and for the right price, anyone can seek admittance to enjoy the decadent debauchery within.
Alignment: NE
Domains: Charm, (Greed?), (Love?), Trickery
Favored Weapon: Kukri
Symbol: ???
Thandarum (the Iron God) this god is worshipped by all those who make things, from simple blacksmiths to powerful wizards. All things made by the hands and minds of men are the domain of Prothus. It is said this deity handed down the secrets of fire, runes, and numbers to mankind. His priests often wear red robes and iron masks. It is said that Prothus was a dwarven god that gained acceptance amongst humans. In any case, Dwarves most often worship Prothus.
Alignment: N
Domains: Artifice, Magic, Fire, Rune
Favored Weapon: Warhammer
Symbol: A black anvil marked by a rune of magic
Verri is the goddess of wine, song, and merriment. As well, she represents inspiration of art, poetry, and artistic creativity. Her priesthood are known for their revels, and their sumptuous feasts and potent wines, but are also known for their ability to divine the future. Worshippers of Verri also express their faith through contests of strength, races, and wrestling.
Amongst the Theldane, she is worshipped as Vara of the Jug, a voluptuous woman who brings men pleasure.
Alignment: CG
Domains: Chaos, Oracle, Good, Strength
Favored Weapon: Gauntlet
Symbol: ???
Aanyar: god of storms, lightning, and the sea. He is worshipped, or his name is invoked to avoid poor weather, by farmers, sailors, foresters. As well, he is seen as a healer and a giver of life by brining rains and rivers to the land, and wells often are capped with a small shrine-roof depicting his image to keep them from drying out. He is depicted either as a giant kraken or a windswept old man with one eye.
Alignment: N
Domains: Destruction, Healing, Water, Weather
Favored Weapon: Falchion
Symbol: An eye
Aarden is the son of Aarishem. He was the archivist of all the records of the celestial realms, and was scribe to the heavenly hosts, recording all deeds and actions. He is worshipped in open-air monasteries by gray-robed priests who raise their voices in chants and songs to his name, and the glory of the Court of Voices, the deeds of Aarishem, and the recorded events of history are still sung in his monasteries.
Alignment: LG
Domains: Air, Good, Law, Knowledge
Favored Weapon: Quarterstaff
Symbol: Crossed Quills
Aarishem (the Allfather) was the sole deity of the Malacisti, with a host of angels under his dominion. However, he died 100 years ago, and now his angels are worshipped as gods or devils, and the worship of the Malacisti is hopelessly fractured. When Aarishem died, his Court of Voices was fractured, and his followers follow other gods now, but many still worship his son, Aarden
Asmodai: originally an angel of Aarishem, Asmodai is the god of vengeance, retribution, and contracts. He is often represented as a devil who tricks people into signing contracts to steal mortal souls, and is the favored patron of lawyers, judges, and those who have been wronged.
Alignment: LN
Domains: Law, Domination, Pact, Planning
Favored Weapon: Light Mace
Symbol: Three drops of blood
Astaroth: the ruler of the Nine Hells, he is depicted as a winged handsome man with a snake wrapped around his one hand, and his ornate robes smolder with the burning sulfur of Baator. He commands the secret of hellfire, and is the patron of many a warlock.
Alignment: LE
Domains: Evil, Fire, Destruction, Magic
Favored Weapon: Spiked Chain
Symbol: A snake
Chaldan is the goddess of hearth & home, protection, fertility, prosperity, and community. Her priests speak of peace and well-being, but will stand to protect the helpless. Chaldan also represents farming, agriculture, and things built from stone and clay. Her religious ceremonies often involve the sharing of water from a jug. Often Chaldan and Aanyar are shown in murals and statuary together, representing the water and earth, and are worshipped jointly by rural folk.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Community, Protection, Good, Earth
Favored Weapon: Sickle
Symbol: A doorway, door or lintel.
Darut is the god of sleep and dreams. He is often depicted with a small harp that lulls people to sleep. He is a former angel of Aarishem. His worshippers often pursue purity of the mind. Many priests of Darut show their devotion to the principals of dreams and introspection by binding their eyes.
Alignment: N
Domains: Dream, Celerity, Mind, Oracle
Favored Weapon: ???
Symbol: A harp
Dispater is a former angel of Aarishem, and is depicted as a devil with cloven hooves who serves as an Archduke of Hell. He is the patron of those who wish to rule by force, or bind creatures to do their bidding. He dwells within a great iron tower, which is used as his holy symbol.
Alignment: LE
Domains: Nobility, Tyranny, War, Evil, Summoner
Favored Weapon: Heavy Mace
Symbol: An iron tower
Gillandine is the god of trade, merchants, cities, gold, and fair dealing. He is most often worshipped in large communities, and his church is heavily involved in merchanting, moneylending, and trade. It is said that his priests can pluck knowledge from the minds of passers-by, so their church is not well trusted.
Alignment: LN
Domains: Law, Travel, Planning, Mind
Favored Weapon: Light Crossbow
Hirax – The Lion of Battle, he is depicted as a glowing man in golden armor wielding a flaming sword. He is frequently invoked by those seeking his protection. His worshippers reflect a great guilt for the death of Aarishem. He is a former angel of Aarishem.
Alignment: LG
Domains: War, Protection, Good, Law
Favored Weapon: Longsword
Symbol: A lion
Khaastratha is symbolized as a woman wielding a vicious greatsword and surrounded by ravens. She represents fury and destruction of the barbarian culture, and she is worshipped by those who wish to conquer, overthrow, or rule another. She is frequently worshipped by the gith.
Alignment: CN
Domains: Animal, Destruction, War, Strength
Favored Weapon: Greatsword
Symbol: A raven
Madrael: The god of death, unclaimed or restless souls, he and his servants in his likeness harvest souls to be sped to their final resting place. He dwells within the ethereal plane and is also the god of fear, nightmares, and things unseen. He was formerly an angel of Arishem’s host, and is often depicted having black feathered wings.
Alignment: N
Domains: Death, Destruction, Fate, Darkness
Favored Weapon: Scythe
Symbol: A black skull
Malacai – originally the Herald of Aarishem, he is now the god of secrets whispered in shadows, and messengers. He is known as a silver-tongued angel who never lies but bends the truth to his own needs. Priests of malacai are often called upon to be confessors and witnesses. Churches of Malacai are repositories of knowledge and events, that are not shared with outsiders, but kept for the church itself.
Alignment: N
Domains: Knowledge, Travel, Darkness, Celerity
Favored Weapon: Dagger
Symbol: ???
Ramael is the goddess of love, good fortune, formerly an angel of Aarishem. She is called on by many who do not worship her formally for good luck. The luck she brings is not capricious or random, but her followers believe that living a good and pure life will cause Amarel to smile upon them, and reward such efforts with good fortune.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Luck, Good, Fate, Charm
Favored Weapon: ???
Symbol: ???
Solistay (the Dawnsinger) is the goddess of morning, renewal, healing and light.. Her symbol is either a sun or a thrush. Solistay brings warmth and radiance to all worshippers who allow her into their souls. Those with compassionate hearts and kind intentions turn to Solistay as both the source and protector of all things good.
Alignment: NG
Domains: Good, Healing, Sun, Purification
Favored Weapon: Morningstar
Symbol: A sun
Tallea is the temptress of the gods. She is the goddess of lust, desire, and greed. Her church is known as the Red Temple, and they believe in acquiring as much wealth as they can. Their temples are dens of iniquity and accumulated treasure. Priests and priestesses of Tallea, who is also known as the Dragon Goddess mask their faces behind swaths of red cloth while performing religious duties to hide their real identities. Many pirates, thieves, and rogues worship Tallea, and in fact, many a Red Temple has served to fence goods. Courtesans frequent the front steps and hallways of the Red Temple, and for the right price, anyone can seek admittance to enjoy the decadent debauchery within.
Alignment: NE
Domains: Charm, (Greed?), (Love?), Trickery
Favored Weapon: Kukri
Symbol: ???
Thandarum (the Iron God) this god is worshipped by all those who make things, from simple blacksmiths to powerful wizards. All things made by the hands and minds of men are the domain of Prothus. It is said this deity handed down the secrets of fire, runes, and numbers to mankind. His priests often wear red robes and iron masks. It is said that Prothus was a dwarven god that gained acceptance amongst humans. In any case, Dwarves most often worship Prothus.
Alignment: N
Domains: Artifice, Magic, Fire, Rune
Favored Weapon: Warhammer
Symbol: A black anvil marked by a rune of magic
Verri is the goddess of wine, song, and merriment. As well, she represents inspiration of art, poetry, and artistic creativity. Her priesthood are known for their revels, and their sumptuous feasts and potent wines, but are also known for their ability to divine the future. Worshippers of Verri also express their faith through contests of strength, races, and wrestling.
Amongst the Theldane, she is worshipped as Vara of the Jug, a voluptuous woman who brings men pleasure.
Alignment: CG
Domains: Chaos, Oracle, Good, Strength
Favored Weapon: Gauntlet
Symbol: ???
