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Deities from Official Pantheons
Over the years, I have used a lot of deities from different versions of the official pantheons - going right back to Deities and Demigods from AD&D I. This list describes my preferred version of those deities, that are significant in my world.
Pelor
NG (domains = Nobility, Good, Healing, Strength, Sun, Community)
Holy Symbol = circle with six points that radiated outwards
Pelor most often appeared as an elderly man with untamed golden hair and a bushy beard, dressed in white garb. Pelor was seen most often as a gentle and sympathetic divine figure that appeared to good-hearted people in their time of need. He and his clergy were not pacifists however, and the Shining One brought down terrible wrath upon the forces of darkness in the multiverse. Pelor's doctrine teaches that strength is best exemplified with generosity and penitence. Those with true power never had to demonstrate it to others.
Abadar
LN (domains = Earth, Law, Nobility, Protection, Travel)
Holy Symbol = golden key
Abadar is often described as a clean, refined and cultured human, with dark hair and wearing a golden breastplate. Dressed in an embroidered cloak and fine clothes, he is often depicted possessing a number of keys. Abadar and his followers wish to bring the light of civilization to the wilderness, to help educate all in the benefits of law and properly regulated commerce. He expects his followers to obey all meaningful laws, but not those which are ridiculous, unenforceable, or self-contradictory. He is also a great proponent of peace, as war inevitably leads to the degradation of trade and the stifling of prosperity for the general public. He advocates cautious, careful consideration in all matters, and frowns on impulsiveness, believing that it leads to the encouragement of primitive needs. Abadar discourages dependence on government or any religious institution, believing that wealth and happiness should be achievable by anyone with keen judgement, discipline, and a healthy respect for all sensible, just laws
Pharasma
The Green
There is no standard method of worship, or one single deity associated with The Green, however the concept of treating nature with respect permeates the whole of the Empire. It might be the priests of Erastil in West Telida, Elhona in the Strongholds, Obad Hai and Jack Butterfly in Galina or The Old Lords spread around the periphery. Each of teaches that nature should be treated with respect – although the specifics of their faith will vary.
