Last 3 Edits
21st March, 2019
- Added the Gone (Dragon) Gods.
July 4th, 2018
- Added more details to elven gods (that I found in Dragon #236).
15th June, 2018
- Added many more elven deities & refs.
- Some refs to the halfling deities.
COSMOLOGY
Iomandra follows the World Axis cosmology (4E D&D Manual of the Planes p6), where the world has echoes called the Shadowfell and Feywild, and two large outer planar regions: the Elemental Chaos (home to individual planes and locations such as The City of Brass and The Abyss) and the Astral Sea (Pandemonium, The Nine Hells, Arvandor, etc).
DEITIES (CORE PANTHEON)
Here is an outline of the core deities of Iomandra. These deities are usually known throughout the world. The number of worshipers varies considerably. Also note that some races follow other entities that lie outside the core pantheon, but most worship other beings alongside these deities.
There is very little rules information below. That is because this page is more for use and easy reference within play and is more reflective of the campaign setting than the rules of the game. Also this means the charts remain relevant no matter what system we use and even if adding things like cleric domains, they constantly evolve and are added to, so the charts quickly become outdated anyway. It should become pretty obvious which domains would be associated with each deity given the information that is presented below.
Furthermore, there were several other known gods sacred to the dragons. Most perished during Io's Wrath, but it is also believed many of Io's progency lived and are just biding their time. (See 3E D&D Draconomicon p32 and 2E D&D Monster Mythology p1053 for a comprehensive look at the dragon pantheon).
OTHER RELIGIONS
ELVEN & BAEL NERATH DEITIES
These gods are 'added' to the Core Pantheon for the people of Bael Nerath that worship the core deities and elven deities as one.
Deity Name | Al' | Spheres of Influence | Favoured By | Symbol(s) & Weapon | Home | (Sources/References) |
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Trishina | LG | Sea, love, fidelity, the young, play, dolphins | Explorers, sailors | Dolphin with calf | ? | (2E D&D Monster Mythology p94) |
Kirith Sotheril - The Magess | NG | Divination, illusion, enchantment | Diviners, illusionists | Rainbow sphere | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Naralis Analor- The Healer | NG | Healing, suffering, death | Healers, priests of funerary rites | White dove | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Rellavar Danuvien - The Frost King | NG | Winter, harsh weather | Farmers, commoners, those that live in cold regions | Spear between two circles | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Tehtrin Veralde - The Shining One | NG | Battle, sword fighting | Sword wielders, fighters, bladesingers | Crossed swords beneath a quarter moon and above a full moon | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Aerdrie Faenya | CG | Air, weather, avians, rain, fertility, freedom, wind instruments | Bards, hermits, farmers, rural folk | Cloud with bird silhouette, longsword 'Thunderblade' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p23) |
Alobal Lorfiril - The Reveler | CG | Hedonism, mirth, magic, revelry | Rogues, bards, pleasure seekers, brewers and drinkers | Wine glass | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 3E D&D Races of the Wild p20) |
Araleth Letheranil- The Twilight Rider | CG | Light, stars, revelations | Sages, deep thinkers | Shaft of light | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Deep Sashelas | CG | Oceans, knowledge, creativity, beauty, magic | Those with an affinity for the sea or seek its secrets | Dolphin, trident 'Trifork of the Deeps' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 3E D&D Races of the Wild p21; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p87) |
Elebrin Liothiel - The Celestial Gardner | CG | Nature, gardens, orchards, harvest, abundance | Wine makers, farmers, gardeners, druids | Oak leaf, acorn, woven circlet | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 3E D&D Races of the Wild p21) |
Hanali Celanil | CG | Love, romance, beauty, enchantments, magic item artistry, fine arts | Artists, bards, magic item creators, half-elves | Golden heart, dagger 'Shining Heart' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 3E D&D Races of the Wild p20; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p24) |
Melira Taralen - The Songstress | CG | Poetry, songs | Bards | Golden lute | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Mythrien Sarath | CN | Abjuration, mythals, protection | Abjurers, sentinels | Row of three entwined rings | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; Dragon Magazine #251) |
Labelas Enoreth | CG | Time, longevity, the moment of choice, history, memory | Teachers, instructors, sages, bards | Setting sun, quarterstaff 'The Timestave' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p25) |
Solonor Thelandira | CG | Archery, hunting, wilderness survival | Rangers, woodsmen, hunters, archers | Silver arrow with green fletching, longbow 'Longshot' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p25) |
Rillifane Rallathil - Leaflord | CG | Nature, woodlands, beasts, the seasons | Rangers, elves, druids, beast masters | Oak tree, quarterstaff 'The Oakstaff' | ? | 5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; Forgotten Realms wiki |
Sarula Iliene | CG | Lakes, streams, fresh water | Water travellers | Three lines symbolising waves | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2); Dragon Magazine #251 |
Ye'Cind | CG | Music, enchantment | Bards, enchanters | Recorder | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2) |
Darahl Tilvenar - Firecloak | LN | Fire, earth, metalwork | Smiths | Flame between hands | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2); Dragon Magazine #251 |
Vandria Gilmadrith - Steelheart | LN | War, guardianship, justice, grief, vigilance, decision, strategy, co-operation | Soldiers, warlords, commanders, tacticians, guards | Eye with teardrop (sometimes of blood), longbow, greatsword | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 3E D&D Races of the Wild p23) |
Alathrien Druanna | N | Runes, writing, spellcasting | Scribes, wizards, sages | Quill, glyph | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2); Dragon Magazine #251 |
Erevan Ilesere | CN | Mischief, change, shapechanging, wine | Rogues, fey, tricksters, protectors of the weak | Starburst with asymmetrical rays, shortsword 'Quickstrike' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p23) |
Fenmarel Mestarine | CN | Solitude, wilderness, survival | Outcasts, scapegoats, hermits, exiles | Pair of elven eyes in darkness, dagger 'Thornbite' | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p24) |
Gadhelyn | CN | Independence | Outlaws | Leaf-shaped arrowhead | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2) |
Shevarash | CN | Vengeance, loss, hatred | Those seeking vengeance | Broken arrow over a tear | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2) |
Tarsellis Meunniduin | CN | Mountains, rivers, wild places | Explorers, hermits, ex-patriots | Mountain with river | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2; 2E D&D Dragon Magazine #236) |
Zandilar | CN | Romance, lust, dance | Revelers, performers | Lips | ? | (5E D&D Mordenkainien's Tome of Foes chapter2) |
INDIVIDUAL DEITIES
This list is for the races that worship a singular deity, such as a dvati and shadovar..
DWARVEN ELEMENTAL PRIESTS
Most dwarves with divine powers draw their power straight from the elements. A few clerics of core deities exist (mainly worshiping Moradin) and some even venerate both.
Dwarven elemental clerics typically adhere to the following domains:
HALFLING DEITIES
Many clans of halflings worship the standard deities whilst others still adhere to their old golds. Other clans and free-thinking individual halflings honor both equally. As such, halflings can add these deities to the core pantheon above or choose to venerate one or the other. (The old deities of the halflings are based on Eastern European gods and goddesses worshiped by the Slavic people, but also Finns and the people of the Baltic).
Many of these gods have influence over similar concepts. This is because they are very old gods and were likely venerated by halfling clans that lived in separate parts of the world. Some deities have been merged as different aspects of the same being and some would argue several of the different deities below are also aspects of same deity. The relationships between several of the deities also varies. Halflings don't tend to get too distressed over exactly who a deity is related to, as long as a deity is venerated for important occasions.
These old halfling deities all share influence over concepts very important to early halfling life, that is why there are several fertility/harvest deities for example. The clannish nature of halfling life ensured the continued importance of such deities. Early halflings travelled by chariot a lot, but modern adaptations of these gods have often replaced chariots with longboats.
Another thing people may find odd with these old gods is that several of them are more human or even dwarven looking. Halflings simply believe their gods are larger than they are. Some even speculate they were also early human and dwarf deities but the other races have forgotten them. It is also believed halflings used to be able to grow full beards but this trait was taken away from them by one of the main gods. Some say as punishment, but others simply imply it was to separate the gods from the mortals.
For more information on these deities (where role-playing references aren't listed in the table) head to Wikipedia or God Checker - Slavic Mythology.
THE GONE GODS (OLD DRAGON PANTHEON)
These are the deities worshipped by early dragons and dragonborn. The are nicknamed the Gone Gods as most perished during Io's Wrath. If they did not die, they retreated and have not been heard from since. Many still venerate these deities, but their prayers are never answered with power.
Bahamut & Tiamat were a part of this pantheon, but as they still answer worshippers, they are considered part of the Core Pantheon.
More information on the D&D dragon deities can be found at: http://ryuoshi.tripod.com/society/religion.htm
Deity Name | Al' | Spheres of Influence | Favoured By | Symbol(s) & Weapon | Home | (Sources/References) |
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Vivexkepesk - Bahamut's General | LG | Ferocity, war, single-mindedness | Soldiers, warriors, leaders | ? | ? | 4E D&D Draconomicon - Metal Dragons |
Tamara - Her Beneficence, Her Mercy | NG | Life, light, mercy | Healers, those seeking mercy, good leaders | Seven-pointed star on black, scimitar | Elysium | 3E D&D Draconomicon |
Hlal - The Jester, Keeper of Tales | CG | Humour, story-telling, inspiration, music | Bards, performers | An open book, shortsword | Arborea | 3E D&D Draconomicon |
Edarmirrik | LN | Commerce, power, civilisation | Government officials, nobles, leaders | ? | Iomandra | 4E D&D Draconomicon - Metal Dragons |
Lendys - Scale of Justice, The Balance, Weigher of Lives | LN | Justice, balance | Judges, law-keepers, paladins | Sword balanced on point, longsword | Mechanus | 3E D&D Draconomicon |
Astibalor - The Acquisitor, Hoardmistress | N | Status, wealth, treasure, hoarding | Seekers of wealth | Twelve-faceted gem, scimitar | Outlands | 3E D&D Draconomicon |
Athearsauriv - The Eye of Heaven | N | Foresight, fate | Oracles, seers | ? | ? | 4E D&D Draconomicon - Metal Dragons |
Chronepsis - The Silent, The Watcher | N | Fate, death, judgement | Those tasked with being vigilant | Unblinking dragon eye, scythe | Outlands | 3E D&D Draconomicon; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p106 |
Io - The Creator, The Ninefold Dragon, Swallower of Shades | N | Dragonkind, creation, Iomandra | Leaders, all dragons and dragonborn | Multi-coloured metal disc, scimitar | Outlands | 3E D&D Draconomicon; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p104 |
Aasterinian - Messenger of Io | CN | Learning, invention, pleasure, travel | Chaotic dragons/dragonborn, free thinkers | Grinning dragon head, scimitar | Outlands | 3E D&D Draconomicon; 2E D&D Monster Mythology p105 |
Thurkearvaeri - The Night Dancer | LE | Deception, subterfuge, intrigue, manipulation | Politicians, charlatans | ? | ? | 4E D&D Draconomicon - Metal Dragons |
Garyx - Firelord, All-Destroyer, Cleaner of Worlds | CE | Fire, destruction, renewal | Those that use fire magic, warlords, druids | Reptilian eye superimposed over a flame, sickle | Pandemonium | 3E D&D Draconomicon |