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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Archade" data-source="post: 4044302" data-attributes="member: 7654">I would appreciate some input on my 80% finished pantheon for my homebrew campaign.Religion of the MarchlandsAanyar – god of storms, lightning, and the sea, and all manner of poor weather and disasters that come from weather, such as forest fires, floods, famine, drought, earthquakes, and other calamities.  He is worshipped, or his name is invoked to avoid his wrath, by farmers, sailors, foresters.  He is depicted either as a giant kraken or a windswept old man with one eye.     Alignment: CN     Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Water, Weather     Favored Wearpon: FalchionAarden 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.     Alignment: LG     Domains: Air, Good, Law, Knowledge     Favored Weapon: QuarterstaffAarishem (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.  Many still worship his son, AardenAmarel 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 luck.     Alignment: NG     Domains: Luck, Good, Fate, Charm     Favored Weapon: 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 MaceAstaroth – 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 ChainChaldan 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.     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.     Alignment: N     Domains: Dream, Celerity, Mind, Oracle     Favored Weapon: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.     Alignment: LE     Domains: Nobility, Tyranny, War, Evil, Summoner     Favored Weapon: Heavy MaceGillandine 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 CrossbowHirax – 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 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: GreatswordMadrael: 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: ScytheMalacai – 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.     Alignment: N     Domains: Knowledge, Travel, Darkness, Celerity     Favored Weapon: DaggerProthus (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.     Alignment: N     Domains: Artifice, Magic, Fire, Rune     Favored Weapon: WarhammerSolistay (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: MorningstarVerri 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.     Alignment: CG     Domains: Chaos, Oracle, Good, Strength     Favored Weapon: GauntletThe Elven CourtAmon (the Red Archer) is the fey spirit that embodies war.  He wears burnished gold armor and bears a burning longbow into battle.  His spirit is mercurial and hot-tempered.     Alignment: CG     Domains: Celerity, Fire, Sun, War     Favored Weapon: LongbowChurcainn (the Green Rider) leads the wild hunt, wearing leaf armor and a helmet adorned with great horns of a stag.  He often attempts to make bargains with mortals, that never end to their benefit.     Alignment: CN     Domains: Water, Chaos, Animal, Travel, Trickery     Favored Weapon: LongswordMaglaura (the Raven Witch) lives deep in the forests, calling all sorts of dark spirits and unnatural creatures to do her bidding.  It is even said that she can raise the corpses of the dead and bend them to her will.     Alignment: CE     Domains: Earth, Plant, Darkness, Corruption, DeathMaelbine (the White King) is the father of the giants, and holds the secrets of the mountains.  His followers cannot be moved by snow or weather, and they command the strength of the giants.     Alignment: CN     Domains: Air, Strength, Cold, Strength, Weather     Favored Weapon: Any spearLaerith (the Silver Queen) dwells in a silver-spired city called at the center of the Empyrean Wood, and the moon itself is named after her realm.  She rules over the Elven Court.     Alignment: CG     Domains: Magic, Healing, (Moon?), (Light?)</blockquote>

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