Aztec
Chalchihuitlicue (Goddess of Running Water; “Goddess of the Jade Petticoat”)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Protection, Water
Symbol: Jade Petticoat
Chalchihuitlicue delights in blessing chaste loves, sheltering children, and protecting mankind in general.
In her true form, she is a beautiful woman wearing a skirt of green jade.
Centeotl (Goddess of Agriculture, Nature, and Corn)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Death, Nature, Trickery
Symbol: Cornstalk
Centeotl watches over food crops, but is also the mistress of pain and illness. She has a habit of using
her physical charms to lure men to their deaths to fertilize her crops.
Huitzilopochtli (God of War, Lightning, and of Fruit and Crops)
AL: NE
Domains: Air, Evil, Earth, Tempest
Symbol: Eagle
His translated name, “Left-Handed Hummingbird,” is deceiving, for he is a fierce, bloodthirsty god. He
resembles a blue-skinned man with hummingbird feathers decorating his head and left leg. Sometimes he
may appear as a serpent.
Ixtlilton (God of Healing and Medicine; “Little Black Face”)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Healing, Law, Life
Symbol: Sumac Branch
Ixtlilton keeps humans healthy and free of disease. His touch cures all disease, no matter how serious.
Metzli (Goddess of the Moon; “Lady of the Night”)
AL: NG
Domains: Animal, Darkness, Good, Moon
Symbol: Crescent Moon
Metzli is the kindly patron of all animal growth, but she is also the goddess who brings the terrible things
of the night—cold damp air, the poisons of the atmosphere, ghosts, and other fearful shapes and
shadows. Metzli is the deity who brought light to the world by throwing a leper into a bonfire, then walking
into the flames herself. As the pair vanished, the night gave way to the day.
Mictlantecuhtli (God of the Afterlife)
AL: N
Domains: Dark, Death, Magic, Moon
Symbol: Skull and Crossbones
Mictlantecuhtli rules over the afterlife from Tlalxicco, the ninth and lowest level of the Aztec underworld.
People unlucky enough no to die during an activity presided over by another god—in combat, as
prisoners, during childbirth, etc.—must undertake the journey across the nine rivers of the underworld.
Ometeotl (“The God Above All”)
AL: N
Domains: Balance, Knowledge, Life, Strength
Symbol: Footprint
He is the progenitor of the gods, who created first himself, and then the other gods. No statue or depiction
of Ometeotl has ever been made, for he he is as invisible as the wind. The only image of Ometeotl that
man can see is of his footprints.
Quetzalcoatl (God of Serpents, Wind, and Wisdom)
AL: CG
Domains: Air, Animal, Chaos, Good
Symbol: Feathered Snake with Wings
Quetzalcoatl makes his home on Venus and takes the form of a flying serpent covered with green
feathers.
Tlaloc (God Rain and Moisture; “He Who Makes Things Grow”)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Death, Law, Nature
Symbol: Serpent Chasing Its Tail
Tlaloc is a cruel deity who delights in the torture of helpless innocents. Tlaloc resembles a man with a
snake-like head with tusk-like teeth and white rings around his eyes.
Tlazolteotl (Goddess of Guilty Loves, Pleasure, and Vice)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Trickery
Symbol: Red Serpent’s Head
Tlazolteotl is an eater of filth and a sinister seductress who tempts virtuous men to their ruin. In her true
form, she appears as a scantily-clad woman of great beauty, though she is a gifted illusionist who can
appear in many guises.
Xochipilli (God of Beauty, Happiness, Music, and Gambling; “Prince of Flowers”)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Luck, Nature
Symbol: Flower
Xochipilli is responsible for much of what men find joyful in life. He is a benevolent but fickle god who
seldom blesses a man with his gifts for long. In his true form, he has the body of a young man with the
face of a decaying corpse.
Xochiquetzal (Goddess of Flowers, Dance, and Proper Love)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Life, Magic, Nature
Symbol: Rose
Xochiquetzal is responsible for much of what men and women find joyful in life. In her true form, she is a
woman of such beauty and gaiety that all men who see her fall in love with her. She has the power to
make any man fall in love with any woman.
Babylonian
Anu (God of the Sky; “Chief of all Babylonian Mythos”)
AL: LN
Domains: Law, Balance, Magic, Strength
Symbol: Gold sun partially blocked by a gray cloud
This god appears as a man. A strong breeze constantly blows in the direction of his gaze. Beings casting
things at this god must make a saving throw against disintegration at -4 for both the being and the thing
cast. His voice is the voice of all leaders, and any being must make a saving throw versus magic at -4 to
resist his commands. He can summon any dragon type (except for the king and queen and any other
types of dragon royalty) to fight for him once a week, per dragon type.
Anu is said to have created the heavens and the earth. All of the other Babylonian gods bow to his
authority.
Anshar (God of Darkness and the Night)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Dark, Earth, Evil
Symbol: Black Sphere
God of darkness and night representing heaven and earth. Capable of doing unspeakable things.
Dahak (3-headed dragon spirit of death)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Death, Evil, Magic
Symbol: None
Patron God of evil dragons.
Druaga (ruler of the devil world)
AL: Lawful Evil
Domains: Devil, Evil, Law, Magic
Symbol: Ruby Mace
This being generally never appears to anyone the some way twice. The creature's real form has 8 arms
ending in talons, is scaled with ruby red hide, and has 4 legs ending in snakey masses, while the head is
that of beautiful boy. The combination is so hideous that it often causes enemies to be paralyzed with
fear.
Druaga will very occasionally send of group of devils out to aid his worshippers, especially those that
have recently sacrificed a virgin to their deity.
Girru (God of Fire)
AL: Lawful Good
Domains: Fire, Good, Law, Strength
Symbol: Axe Wrapped in Fire
Girru usually manifests himself as a man. He hates all things evil and will destroy such whenever he
comes into contact with them.
Ishtar (Goddess of Love and War)
AL: N
Domains: Healing, Magic, Strength, War
Symbol: Female Hand Grasping a Blue Crystal Rod
lshtar never appears to her worshipers in any form other than that of a beautiful woman. She has the
strength of a titan, the ability to shape change at will, and she uses her voice as a constant suggestion
spell. She wears the headdress of love and war.
Marduk (God of the City, Wind, Thunder, Storms and Rain)
AL: LN
Domains: Air, Law, Tempest, Water
Symbol: Silvery Net
This god is one of the few nonhuman-appearing beings in this pantheon. He is always shown with four
eyes. four ears, flames shooting from his mouth when he speaks, and a reddish tinge to his skin. He
occasionally assumes the leadership of the Babylonian gods when Anu is preoccupied.
Marduk is called ”the justice bringer” and ”lord of pure incantations”.
Nergal (God of the Underworld)
AL: NE
Domains: Death, Evil, Protection, War
Symbol: Dark-skinned Man Holding a Jet Black Shield
This deity rules over all things that are dead and never uses any form but a human one. His favorite tactic
is to revive the 5 most powerful dead enemies of his foe or foes and have them fight for him.
His worshipers (those that wish success in evil deeds) sacrifice good creatures on his altar of black basalt
or dedicate the proceeds of evil actions to the church in a type of promised sacrifice.
Ramman (God of Storms and Thunder)
AL: N
Domains: Balance, Life, Tempest, Water
Symbol: Lightning Bolt Through a Storm Cloud
This god appears on the earth in human form, with a massive build and a rather homely face. His neutral
worshipers always perform their services at night, but there are many other beings who wish rain that are
not of his alignment, and they usually sacrifice expensive liquids to the god to bring on rain for their
crops or rust to bring cooler weather.
Celtic
Arawn (God of the Dead; “The Dark One”)
AL: LE
Domains: Death, Evil, Law, Water
Symbol: Black Star on Gray Background
Arawn appears as a normal man and lives upon on island in the sea that only the dead can find.
Belenus (God of Sun and Fire)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Fire, Nature, Sun
Symbol: Solar Disc and Standing Stones
Belenus has the ability to control the heat and light from fires and from the sun. In May, his worshippers
drive cattle through special fires while Belenus watches with favor and raises the overall quality of the
livestock.
Brigantia (God of Rivers and Rural Life)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Life, Protection, Water
Symbol: Bridge
She was raised on the milk of a creature of the otherworld, a white, red-eared cow. She’s the protector of
flocks of geese and herds of cattle.
Daghdha (Custodian of the Gods)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Protection, Nature, Trickery
Symbol: Celtic Shield
A god of Druids, Daghdha’s powers are widely varied. He’s credited with control over the weather and the
crops. He possesses a bottomless cauldron filled with food and drink and the abundance of the other
world from which he comes. He uses his charms and powers to protect and aid his people whenever he
can.
Diancect (God of Healing)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Healing Law, Protection
Symbol: Leaf
Diancect cares for the sick and wounded without regard to their worship. He is so insanely jealous of his
abilities that he slew his own son who might have become a better healer than him. Diancect uses his
powers to enforce the notion that any wound is the responsibility of the inflictor to heal, or at least pay for.
Goibhniu (God of the Smiths)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Earth, Healing, Knowledge
Symbol: Anvil
The smithy for the gods possessing magical powers of charm and healing.
Lugh (God of Excellence)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Knowledge, Magic, Strength
Symbol: Eight-Sided Shining Star
Lugh can best be described as the god of excellence, reputed to be not only the inventor and patron of
the arts, but also an expert in such diverse fields as sorcery, history, craftsmanship of all sorts,
storytelling, and heroism.
Manannan mac Lir (Custodian of the Oceans)
AL: LN
Domains: Law, Life, Protection, Water
Symbol: Fish
Manannan mac Lir rides over the oceans on his chariot, pulled by various creatures of the sea, admiring
its beauty and governing its beautiful bounty.
Math Mathonwy (God of Sorcery)
AL: NE
Domains: Evil, Magic, Nature, Sun
Symbol: Staff
This god of sorcery carries a mighty magical staff and wears a torc given to him by the other gods. He
insists that his feet rest in the lap of a maiden whenever possible. He saves his magic mainly for his own
purposes, keeping his family in check, and seldom casts spells for the good of his followers or priests.
Morrigan (Goddess of War)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Trickery, War
Symbol: Celtic Sword Hilt
The goddess of war is terribly ugly, laughs a maniacal laugh, and has dreadful manners. She expects
here worshippers to fight constantly, and uses her shape change ability and trickery to foster conflict.
Oghma (God of Eloquence and Language)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Strength, Sun
Symbol: Celtic Chalice
Oghma, whose eptihet, Grianainech, means “of the sun-like countenance,” is the god of eloquence and
language. His speeches and words carry great weight with his listeners, and he is often depicted as
having gold chains between his tongue and the ears of his listeners; Celts have great respect for the
powers of persuasive speech that Oghma personifies.
Chinese
Chih-Nii (Goddess of Spinners and Weavers)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Healing, Luck
Symbol: Spinning Loom
Chih-Nii makes clothing for the gods and watches over women who earn their living by making clothes.
She is also interested in helping women who have found love late in their lives. In her true form, she is a
very shy but beautiful woman.
Chung Kuel (God of Knowledge)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Law, Life
Symbol: Ruler and Writing Brush
Chung Kuel is a god that promotes knowledge. His priests are usually scholarly and ugly. Their primary
duties consist of administering examinations, although they are often employed as investigators in cases
of official corruption. Chung Kuel appears as a finely dressed man with a magnificent pot belly, a hairy
nose of grotesque proportions, red-rimmed eyes, and a tiny chin completely lost beneath the folds of his
bulging cheeks.
Fu Hsing (God of Happiness)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Life, Light
Symbol: Bat
Fu Hsing is a jolly deity whose true form is that of a small cheerful man with a ready smile. He takes great
pleasure in executing his duties of spreading joy and happiness.
K’ung Fu-Tzu (God of Wisdom and Proper Government)
AL: LN
Domains: Fire, Law, Knowledge, Sun
Symbol: Scroll and Writing Brush
K’ung Fu-Tzu expects his followers to respect the wisdom of the past, behave courteously and
unselfishly, to be loyal to their family, friends, and countrymen, and to strive to do that which is right.
Kuan-Ti (God of Fortune Telling and War)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Protection, War
Symbot: Black-Winged Chariot
Although the god of fortune telling and war, Kuan-Ti tries to prevent it whenever possible. He is a great
scholar and protector of the people, though he can be merciless and unforgiving in the pursuit of his
duties. When war is unavoidable, between two earthly powers, it is his task to adjudicate the dispute and
determine who is deserving of victory. In his true form, he appears as a large muscular man with green
armor and red skin.
Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Protection, Water
Symbol: Infant Lying on a Lotus Flower
Kuan Yin strives to ease suffering of all kinds, and is especially fond of rescuing shipwrecked sailors,
curing the diseased, and protecting endangered women and children. She also makes sterile women
fertile and brings should to newborn children. Her true form is that of a slim young woman dressed in
white.
Lao Tzu (God of Philosophers)
AL: LN
Domains: Air, Balance, Law, Knowledge
Symbol: Yin-Yang Circle
Lao Tzu is in charge of intuitive knowledge and mystical enlightenment, which he grants sparingly. He
tests his worshippers’ knowledge by drawing them into heated philosophical debates.
Lei Kung (Duke of Thunder)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Dark, Law, Tempest
Symbol: Hammer and Chisel
Lei Kung has the duty of beating the drums hanging from his belt during storms to make rain. His favorite
duty is that of a vengeful punisher of undetected, wicked deed. He also hunts down and destroys evil
spirits that have dominated human bodies. In his true form, he is an ugly, blue-skinned brute with wings
and claws. He is clad only in a belt and loincloth, with drums hanging from his waist. In his hands he
carries a hammer and a chisel.
Liu (God of Crops)
AL: N
Domains: Earth, Life, Nature, Magic
Symbol: One Stalk of Each Of the Five Cereals Bound Together
Liu is charged with interacting with the gods of rain, hail, insects, and other natural phenomena to ensure
an adequate growing season. Liu is a young man who resembles a mortal bureaucrat who might occupy
a similar station on Irith.
Lu Hsing (God of Salaries and Functionaries)
AL: LN
Domains: Balance, Law, Light, Protection
Symbol: Deer
Lu Hsing is worshipped by those who wish to have protection from corruption and enjoy a happy
prosperous life. In his true form, he is an immaculately groomed man with a pleasant countenance and a
long, silky beard.
Shang-Ti (Supreme Ruler of the Universe)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Life, Earth
Symbol: Jade Dragon
Shang-Ti runs the Celestial Bureaucracy. He never gets angry, but will replace any subordinate god who
fails to perform his duty correctly. He usually appears a wizened old man.
Shou Hsing (God of Longevity)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Life, Magic, Nature
Symbol: Peach
Shou Hsing is the arbiter of long life spans and keeps a record of the dates of everyone’s deaths. He is
an aged man with a pure white beard and eyebrows. He has an enormous egg-shaped bald head, and
usually supports himself with a large stick. Shou Hsing carries a P’an T’ao—one of the peaches of
immortality—in his free hand.
Sung Chiang (God of Thieves)
AL: NE
Domains: Evil, Healing, Luck, Trickery
Symbol: Dagger though a Silver Bracelet
Sung Chiang delights in corrupting others and gaining treasure from his followers, expecting half of their
treasure sacrificed to him. In his true form, he appears as a handsome young man with three faces, eight
arms, silvery scales for skin, and red eyes that blaze like fire.
Yen-Wang-Yeh (God of the Dead)
AL: LN
Domains: Balance, Dark, Death, Law
Symbol: Helm Wrapped with Ribbons
When a man’s soul reaches the First Court of the underworld, Yeh-Wang-Yeh determines whether he
should be rewarded and reincarnated, or passed to the lower courts for punishment. In his true form, he
resembles a yellow-robed warrior with ebony skin.
D&D Pantheon
Boccob (God of Mages)
AL: Neutral
Domains: Balance, Knowledge, Magic, Trickery
Symbol: Eye Balanced on a Pedestal Inside a Pentagon
Boccob seeks neutrality and balance among his followers. He appears as a handsome man of
indeterminate age clad in loose purple garments. Shimmering golden runes that move and change cover
his attire.
Corellon Larethian (God of the Elves and Protector/Preserver of Life)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Protection, War
Symbol: Silver Crescent Moon
Corellon Larethian is the creator and protector of the elven race. He governs those things held in highest
esteem among elves, such as magic, music, arts, crafts, poetry, and warfare. He appears as an
androgynous elf clad in a sky-blue cloak and armed with a longbow and longsword. He also wears a large
circular amulet that bears his crescent moon symbol.
Ehlonna (Goddess of the Forests and Woodlands)
AL: NG
Domains: Animal, Good, Plant, Sun
Symbol: Rearing Unicorn
Ehlonna watches over all good people who live in the forest, love the woodlands, or make their livelihood
there. She likewise protects forests and woodlands, from destruction or overuse. Ehlonna sometimes
appears as a raven-haired human and sometimes as an elf with golden tresses.
Erythnul (God of Slaughter)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Trickery, War
Symbol: Half-Demon, Half-Boar Mask
Erythnul is a brutal deity who delights in panic and slaughter. He expects his followers to shed blood for
its own sake, to covet what is not theirs, and to destroy anyone who would deny them anything. He
usually appears as a human with knotted muscles and a blocky frame. His skin is mottled and ruddy,
almost as though blood oozes from his pores.
Fharlanghn (God of Roads)
AL: Neutral
Domains: Balance, Luck, Protection, Travel
Symbol: Disk Bearing a Curved Line
Fharlanghn is the patron of all who travel long distances, no matter what path they follow or how they’re
getting there. He appears as an elderly, weatherbeaten man with deeply wrinkled skin and sparkling
eyes.
Garl Glittergold (God of Gnomes)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Protection, Trickery
Symbol: Nugget of Gold
Garl promotes a doctrine of practicality tempered with humor. Ignorance and complacency are
dangerous, warns Garl, and he urges his people to explore not only the world around them but new ways
of doing things. He promotes brains over brawn. Garl appears as a handsome, golden-skinned gnome
with glittering gemstones for eyes.
Gharan-Dis (God of Balance and Wisdom)
AL: N
Domains: Balance, Good, Evil, Knowledge
Symbol: Head with 3 faces: right face is white, left face is black, and center face is gray
Gharan-Dis promotes balance through intimate understanding of the nature of good and evil. Monks are
the only priests who worship Gharan-Dis. Although the monks have divine-like powers bestowed upon
them by Gharan-Dis, the god does not grant spells to his followers like priests of other deities. Those who
use arcane spells (usually wizards) are looked upon as unscrupulous people looking to bend the powers
that be to their whims, which will invariably cause strife among those around them. Monks of Gharan-Dis
learn about good and then evil before moving into masterhood if deemed worthy.
Gharan-Dis appears as a giant man in simple gray robes. His head is bald and sports three faces: white
to signify good, black to denote evil, and gray to denote balance.
Gruumsh (God of Orcs)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Tempest, War
Symbol: Empty Eyesocket
Gruumsh demands that his followers be strong, that they cull the weak from their numbers, and that they
take all the territory Gruumsh thinks is rightfully theirs (which is almost everything). Unceasing warfare is
his creed, though Gruumsh does not object to simple colonization if that can be arranged. He appears as
a hulking orc in black full plate armor.
Heironeous (God of Valor)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Strength, War
Symbol: Fist Holding a Lightning Bolt
Heironeous expects his followers to uphold the highest ideals of chivalry and justice and to treat adversity
as a challenge to be met and overcome, just as evil should be overcome. He appears as a tall human
male with coppery skin, auburn hair, and amber eyes.
Hextor (God of Tyranny)
AL: Lawful Evil
Domains: Destruction, Evil, Law, War
Symbol: Fist Holding Six Red Arrows
Hextor seeks to conquer or destroy any that oppose him. He tells his followers that the world is a dark
and bloody place where the strong rule the weak, and power is the only reward worth anything. He
sometimes appears as a handsome man with dark hair and light skin (and he is often depicted as such in
his role as a deity if fitness). Other times, he takes the form of a gray-skinned, horrible six-armed humoid.
Kord (God of Strength)
AL: Chaotic Good
Domains: Chaos, Good, Luck, Strength
Symbol: A Star of Spears and Maces
Kord loves physical challenges and contests, and he promotes non-lethal sports as a method for
resolving disputes among his followers. He appears as a hugely muscular man with long red hair and
beard, wearing white dragonhide gauntlets, blue boots, and a fighting girdle of red leather.
Kurtulmak (God of Kobolds)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Law, Luck, Trickery
Symbol: Gnome Skull
Kurtulmak is a savage deity who is always attentive to events on the material plane and eager to secure
any advantage for his people. He teaches kobolds that fair fights are for fools or for the unlucky. He
appears as a particularly large kobold.
Lolth (Demon Queen of Spiders)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Trickery
Symbol: Black Spider With the Head of a Drow Female
Lolth constantly turns one drow against another. She claims to do this to cull out the weak and to make
the race strong, but she is a cruel and capricious deity who enjoys watching others suffer. She appears
as either a tall, beautiful female drow or as a black spider with a female drow’s head.
Moradin (God of Dwarves)
AL: LG
Domains: Earth, Good, Law, Protection
Symbol: Hammer and Anvil
Moradin is an adamant defender of the dwarven people he created and of the principles of law and good.
He teaches the value of making goods that last, of loyalty to clan, leader, and people, and of meeting
adversity with stoicism and tenacity. He appears as a stern-faced male dwarf with a powerful build.
Nerull (God of Death)
AL: Neutral Evil
Domains: Dark, Death, Evil, Trickery
Symbol: Skull and Scythe
Nerull is the patron of those who seek the greatest evil for their own enjoyment or gain. All are equal in
his cold realm. Every living thing is an affront to the reaper, and every death brings a dark spark of joy to
his long-dead heart. He appears as a gaunt, mummified, nearly skeletal corpse with rusty red skin,
blackish-green skin, a cowled cloak of rusty black, and eyes, teeth, and nails like poisonous verdigris.
Obad-Hai (God of Nature)
AL: Neutral
Domains: Balance, Earth, Life, Nature
Symbol: Mask of Oak Leaves and Acorns
Obad-Hai rules nature and the wilderness, and he is a friend to all who live in harmony with the natural
world. He appears as a lean and weathered man of indeterminately old age, dressed in brown and russet
and looking like a hermit, although non-human communities depict him as one of their own race.
Olidammara (God of Rogues)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Life, Luck, Trickery
Symbol: Laughing Mask
Olidammara loves upsetting anyone who seems too attached to an ordered life and a predictable routine.
He urges his followers to bend every effort toward mastering the art of music. He appears as a brownhaired man of rakish appearance, olive skin, and merry eyes, but he often goes incognito.
Pelor (God of the Sun)
AL: Neutral Good
Domains: Good, Healing, Light, Sun
Symbol: Sun Face
Pelor is widely revered as a peaceful and gentle deity who alleviates suffering. He also brings his wrath to
bear on darkness and evil, and he invigorates and heals those who champion the cause of good. He
appears as an older man in white with wild hair and beard of shining gold.
St. Cuthbert (God of Retribution)
AL: Lawful Neutral
Domains: Balance, Law, Protection, Strength
Symbol: Ruby-Studded Starburst
The words of St. Cuthbert are wise, practical, and sensible. Among his followers, the Word of the Cudgel
is law, and his followers take pains to spread the word so that all may benefit from St. Cuthbert’s wisdom.
He often masquerades as a common yokel or white haired, mustached man in plate mail.
Vecna (God of Secrets)
AL: NE
Domains: Dark, Evil, Knowledge, Magic
Symbol: Left Hand Clutching an Eyeball
Vecna plots the destruction of the other deities so that he may take the world for himself. According to
Vecna, there exists a secret that can destroy any being, no matter how powerful that being is. He appears
as a lich who is missing his left hand and left eye.
Wee Jas (God of Death and Magic)
AL: LN
Domains: Dark, Death, Law, Magic
Symbol: Red Skull Wreathed in Flame
Wee Jas promotes using spells and magic items (though many of her followers insist she favors the
creation of such things). She tells her followers that magic is the key to all things. Wee Jas promises that
understanding, personal power, security, order, and control over fate come with the study of magic. She
is most often portrayed as a stunning woman dressed in a beautiful gown, wearing some piece of jewelry
with a skull motif.
Yondalla (God of Halfings)
AL: Lawful Good
Domains: Good, Law, Nature, Protection
Symbol: Shield Bearing a Cornucopia
Yondalla espouses harmony within the halfling race and stalwart defense against its enemies. She urges
people to work with others but to remain true to their halfling heritage. She appears as a strong female
halfling with a proud bearing. She dresses in green, yellow, and brown, and always carries a shield.
Egyptian
Anhur (God of War)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Strength, War
Symbol: Bird of Prey
Anhur is a war god who represents a force of good, fighting against the forces of evil. In his true form, he
is a mighty figure with four arms. He wields a mighty lance that requires both his right arms to wield and
which is tipped with a fragment of the sun.
Bast (Goddess of Pleasure and Cats)
AL: CG
Domains: Animal, Chaos, Good, Trickery
Symbol: Cat
Bast represents cats and pleasure. In her true form, she is a lovely woman with the head of a sleek feline.
Geb (God of Earth)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Earth, Destruction, Magic
Symbol: Mountain
Geb was once a curious and quick-tempered god, but he has mellowed since his birth and now takes a
more even-tempered (and safe) approach to life. Geb’s true form is that of a huge man with dark brown
skin and burning eyes.
Horus (God of War and Hunting)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Animals, War
Symbol: Hawk’s Head
Horus was born to the goddess Isis after she retrieved all the dismembered body parts of her murdered
husband Osiris, except his penis which was thrown into the Nile and eaten by a catfish. Once Isis knew
she was pregnant with Horus, she fled to the Nile Delta marshlands to hide from her brother Set who
jealously killed Osiris and who she knew would want to kill their son. There Isis bore a divine son, Horus.
Isis (Goddess of Motherhood)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Life, Knowledge, Law
Symbol: Eye and a Teardrop
Isis is the goddess of motherhood and the ideal for all her female worshippers. She introduced the
customer of marriage to her people. Her true form is that of a tall and beautiful woman of classical nature.
She has green eyes that dance with mystical highlights, and a soothing voice.
Nephthys (Goddess and Keeper of the Dead)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Moon, Magic
Symbol: Moon and Ankh
Nephthys is the keeper of the dead and the guardian of wealth. In her true form, she appears as a tall and
beautiful woman of grace and dignity.
Nut (Goddess of the Sky)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Dark, Moon, Trickery
Symbol: Stars Against the Night Sky
Nut is very sensitive to the concerns of those who are forbidden to marry the one they love and will often
send her avatar to help out such couples. In her true form, she appears as a tall, slender woman whose
body is the black of the night sky. She sparkles with starlight and is enchanting to behold.
Osiris (God of Nature and Plant Life and Protector of the Dead)
AL: LG
Domains: Death, Good, Law, Nature
Symbol: Flail
Osiris is the god who taught his worshippers the arts of civilization and his very fond of his people. In his
true form, Osiris is a tall, muscular man with a greenish tint to his skin. He can command or destroy any
undead creature at will.
Ptah (God of Artists and Designers)
AL: LN
Domains: Fire, Knowledge, Law, Sun
Symbol: Mummified Hand
Ptah is the god of artists and designers, favoring those who create great works of art and architecture. In
his true form, he appears as a shaven-headed man with jet black skin. The fire of creativity burns in his
eyes.
Ra (God of the Sun and Kings)
AL: LN
Domains: Law, Death, Light, Sun
Symbol: Ankh on a Solar Dic
Ra is the god of kings and the sun. Every day, he rises aboard the great boat Manjet and looks down
upon the world. At night, Manjet transforms itself into Mesektet, a funeral barge, and Ra guides it back
across the waters of the underworld. He appears as a powerful muscualr man with the head of a hawk.
Set (God of Evil)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Law, Trickery, Destruction
Symbol: Coiled Cobra
Set is a jealous and evil god that acts against the interests of mankind and the other gods. Although he
has the body of a human male, his head is that of a jackal.
Shu (God of the Atmosphere)
AL: LG
Domains: Air, Good, Law, Tempest
Symbol: Ostrich Feather
Shu is charged with holding up the sky. In his true form, Shu looks like a normal, if divinely handsome,
man who is constantly surrounded by a swirl of wind.
Tefnut (Goddess of Moisture in the Air)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Magic, Tempest, Water
Symbol: Pyramid and Sun
Tefnut’s power is seen in the wrath of a storm or in the gentle dew found on plants at sunrise. She can be
fierce and angry and at other times loving and gentle. Tefnut’s true form is that of a slender, attractive
woman with the head of a sleek lion.
Thoth (God of Science, Knowledge, and Medicine)
AL: N
Domains: Knowledge, Light, Life, Magic
Symbol: Ibis
Thoth is the god of science, knowledge, and medicine. He maintains a set of three great books in which
all knowledge is recorded. In his true form, he resembles a muscular man with the head of an Ibis.
Greek
Aphrodite (Goddess of Beauty and Love)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Light, Magic
Symbol: Seashell
Aphrodite is an enthusiastic companion to the male gods, having consorted with many of them. She’s
vain and jealous and will not hesitate to exact revenge upon those who wrong her or make unfavorable
comparisons of her beauty. Her true form is that of a woman of astonishing beauty.
Apollo (God of Light, Prophecy, Music, Shepherds, and Medicine
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Light, Protection
Symbol: Lyre
Apollo helps to ripen crops, destroy pests, cure illnesses, and to protect shepherds and their flocks. He is
the master of the lyre and song. In his true form, he is a beardless young man who rarely wears clothes.
Ares (God of Battle, Killing, and Fighting)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Death, War
Symbol: Spear
As the personification of the savage side of war, he is fond of strife, anger, and unrestrained blood-letting.
His true form is that of a large man with burning, hateful eyes and a permanent scowl etched across his
mouth.
Artemis (Goddess of the Hunt)
AL: NG
Domains: Animals, Good, Luck, Moon
Symbol: Bow and Arrow in a Lunar Disc
Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the mistress of beasts and all wild things. She only kills to feed
herself and others, never for sport. In her true form, she is a slim young girl.
Athena (Goddess of Combat, Architecture, Sculpture, Spinning, Weaving, Horses, Oxen, Olives,
Prudence, and Wise Counsel)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Protection, War
Symbol: Owl
Athena is a warrior goddess who is also skilled in the art of peace. In her true form, she is a helmeted
statuesque woman of great beauty.
Cronus (God of Time and Ages)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Law, Trickery, War
Symbol: Sickle
Cronus is best known has having been dethroned by Zeus and imprisoned in Tartarus. He is only able to
influence events in the world through his avatars. His avatars are evil-looking fighters with gleams in their
dark eyes.
Demeter (Goddess of Agriculture)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Earth, Healing, Magic
Symbol: Mare’s Head
Demeter is the queen of the fruitful world. Without her blessing, no crops may grow. She will not hesitate
to use this fact to blackmail men and other gods if the need exists. In her true form, Demeter is a beautiful
woman.
Dionysus (God of Wine)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Nature, Life, Trickery
Symbol: Staff Tipped with Pine Cone and Twined with a Vine
On one hand, Dionysus is the embodiment of joy, pleasure, and camaraderie. On the other, he embodies
brutality, idiocy, and madness. His true form is that of a handsome young man.
Gaea (Goddess of Nature)
AL: N
Domains: Animals, Healing, Life, Nature
Symbol: Basket of Fruit
Gaea is the mother and sustainer of all life. She presides over marriages, nursing the sick, and is
foremost among the oracles. In her true form, Gaea is the world itself.
Hades (God of Death and Wealth)
AL: LN
Domains: Dark, Death, Destruction, Law
Symbol: Black Ram
Hades rarely leaves his kingdom in the underworld. He has the power to bring death or wealth to any
mortal, and he has the right to restore life to the dead. In his true form, he is a large, dark-skinned man
with fiery eyes.
Hecate (Goddess of the Moon, Magic, and Plenty)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Magic, Moon
Symbol: Setting Moon
Hecate is the defender of children and the provider of abundance in food, riches, and other desirable
things. In her true form, she has three female heads and the body of a ravishing woman.
Hephaestus (God of Blacksmithing)
AL: NG
Domains: Earth, Fire, Good, Strength
Symbol: Hammer and Anvil
Hephaestus is a benevolent god that is very touchy about his deformed appearance. He has few
worshippers so treats them well. His true form is that of a giant hunchbacked man with a club foot.
Hera (Goddess of Marriage and Women)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Life, Magic, Tempest
Symbol: Fan of Peacock Feathers
Hera is the jealous wife of Zeus who looks upon married women with favor. She’s constantly spying on
her lecherous husband and will destroy any beautiful women she see him showing attention to. In her true
form, Hera is a tall, noble, and beautiful woman.
Hermes (God of Travelers, Merchants, Thieves, Gamblers, and Eloquent Speech)
AL: CG
Domains: Balance, Chaos, Good, Trickery
Symbol: Caduceus
Hermes serves the gods as a messenger and an arbitrator of disputes. His true form is that of a
handsome youth who carries a white caduceus. He also wears winged sandals and a golden helm.
Poseidon (God of the Seas, Oceans, Rivers, and Earthquakes)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Water, Tempest
Symbol: Trident
Poseidon is a possessive god, his waves constantly lapping at the land belonging to his fellow gods,
breaking off a bit here and a bit there. He vents his terrible temper in the form of storms or earthquakes.
In his true form, he is a man standing 100’ tall.
Rhea (Goddess of Fertility)
AL: NG
Domains: Animal, Good, Life, Protection
Symbol: Female Face
Rhea symbolizes fertility, in which her influence extended over plants, animals, and humans. In her true
form, Rhea is a beautiful woman with a generous figure.
Uranus (God of the Sky and Heavens)
AL: CE
Domains: Air, Destruction, Chaos, Evil
Symbol: Stars
Uranus is a bitter old god in hiding from the others, who do not even realize he’s still alive. In his true
form, Uranus resembles a man with black skin filled with stars.
Zeus (God of the Sky)
AL: N
Domains: Air, Earth, Magic, Tempest
Symbol: Fist Filled with Lightning Bolts
Zeus is the leader of the gods. He rules the sky and is the ruler of all high things, including the clouds,
rain, wind, thunder, and mountain summits. His most common form is that of a powerful, bearded man
with regal bearing.
Indian
Agni (God of Fire)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Fire, Good, Strength
Symbol: Flames
Agni functions as a mediator between men and gods by serving as the altar fire in sacrifices. He takes
many forms, but always has red skin. Sometimes, he has one face, three legs, and seven arms and
tongues.
Brahman (The World Spirit)
AL: N
Domains: Balance, Earth, Life, Magic
Symbol: Four-Faced Head
Brahman is the world spirit that enfolds all of existence and the divine essence that is hidden in all
beings, and of which all beings are a part.
Brihaspati (God of Prayer and Teaching)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Law, Protection
Symbol: Quill and Scroll
Brihaspati is the teacher of the gods, and is wisdom incarnate. In his true form, he has seven mouths, a
set of sharp horns, a hundred wings, and is usually armed with both an axe and bow.
Indra (God of the Atmosphere, Storms, and Battle)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Tempest, War
Symbol: White Elephant
Indra is the embodiment of aggressive action, and a great lover of war. He has the power to raise those
slain in battle, as well as complete control over anything occurring in the air, such as storms, rain, wind,
and especially thunder and lightning. His true form is that of a muscular man with unusually long arms
and red skin.
Kali (Black Mother and Goddess of Energy)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Life, Magic
Symbol: Skull
Kali is the embodiment of energy, both creative and destructive. In that she is a creator of life, she is
similar to the mother goddesses of many cultures. In her true form, she is a four-armed woman with red
eyes, a skeletal face, and a blood-smeared body. She seldom wears any clothing save for a skirt of
severed hands.
Mitra (God of the Sun)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Nature, Sun
Symbol: Plant Inside the Sun
Mitra embodies the beneficial aspects of the sun, providing light and warmth, and making plants grow. In
his true form, Mitra is the warmth and light of the sun.
Puchan (God of Travelers)
AL: NG
Domains: Death, Good, Nature, Protection
Symbol: Golden Lance
Puchan is the god who guides, watching over travelers, ushering the dead to their final realm, leading
men to wealth or away from trouble, and showing herdsmen where to find good pastures for their cattle.
He also brings all things into proper relationship with one another, blessing marriages, protecting men
from those who would exploit them, and determining what shall be food and who shall be the one to eat it.
In his true form, Puchan appears to be a normal man, often carrying a golden lance.
Ratri (Goddess of the Night)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Dark, Knowledge, Trickery
Symbol: Silhouette of a Woman
Ratri is the sovereign of darkness and all things that abide in it. She rules the darkness as a shepherd
rules his herd, by watching over it without being a part of it. In her true form, Ratri is the silhouette of a
voluptuous woman with an uncountable number of eyes.
Rudra (God of Storms and Disease)
AL: NE
Domains: Animal, Death, Evil, Tempest
Symbol: Black Bow
Rudra is the malevolent deity who feeds upon the corpses of those slain in battle. He is also the lord of
animals. In his true form, Rudra is a red-skinned man with a blue neck.
Savatiri (God of the Long Day Sun)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Life, Sun, Water
Symbol: Full Sun
Savatiri causes all things to move and work, and the tides to ebb and flow. In his true form, he is a man
with golden eyes, hands, and tongue.
Siva (God of Storms and Diseases)
AL: NE
Domains: Evil, Death, Destruction, Tempest
Symbol: Cobra Head
Siva repeatedly brings the world to the brink of annihilation by dancing in fire. He is the negative force of
the cosmos, destroying whatever he touches in order that it may be reincorporated into unity with the
spirit of the cosmos. Siva appears as a man with four arms and three eyes, usually wearing a tiger skin
and a snake collar.
Soma (God Soma-Juice and the Moon, and Lord of the Stars and Plants)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Moon, Plants
Symbol: Moon
Soma manifests himself in the soma plant, which provides a powerful juice that causes men to see
hallucinations. In his true form, Soma is the moon, though he also manifests himself in the form of a bull,
giant, or bird.
Surya (God of the Rising and Setting of the Sun)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Luck, Sun
Symbol: Half Sun
Surya is charged with bringing an end to night and regulating the end of the day. He is often called upon
to heal diseases and to bring luck to people. In his true form, he is a man with dark red skin and long
golden hair, a third eye in the middle of his forehead, and four arms on his torso.
Ushas (Goddess of Dawn)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Light, Life
Symbol: Rising Sun
Every morning, Ushas drives away the evil spirits that have gathered in the night, awakens the gods and
all living creatures, and then opens the gates of the sky to allow Surya into the world. In her true form,
Ushas is a beautiful light-skinned woman.
Varuna (Guardian of Cosmic Order and Lord of the Sky)
AL: LN
Domains: Air, Balance, Knowledge, Law
Symbol: Clouds
Varuna is the upholder of the physical and moral order and is the protector of oaths and the divine judge.
By looking into a being’s heard, Varuna always knows whether the individual is being completely honest.
In his true form Varuna is the sky.
Vayu (God of the Winds)
AL: CN
Domains: Air, Chaos, Life, Tempest
Symbol: Sapling Bending in the Wind
Vayu is the god of winds, sometimes gentle and life-giving, sometimes terrible and fierce. His most
notable power is the ability to give life to any item. He has no form and can only be sensed indirectly,
such as when he brushes past one’s skin or whistles through the treetops.
Yama (Lord and Judge of the Dead)
AL: LN
Domains: Dark, Death, Law, Magic
Symbol: Red Mace
After Yama has considered the dead spirit’s deeds in life, he decides what form the spirit’s new body
should take. In his true form, he is a green-skinned man with copper-colored eyes.
Japanese
Ama-Tsu-Mara (God of Blacksmiths and Weapon Forgers)
AL: N
Domains: Earth, Luck, Strength, War
Symbol: Double-Edged Axe
Ama-Tsu-Mar has the power to create raw materials, such as iron ingots, charcoal, and leather, out of thin
air. Any magical weapon forged by Ama-Tsu-Mar is automatically intelligent. In his true form, he’s a huge,
man-like being with one eye located in the center of his forehead.
Amaterasu (Goddess of the Sun and Heavens)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Destruction, Light, Sun
Symbol: Sun
Amaterasu is the weaver of gods’ robes. She has the power to light the world (any part of it), to make
plants grow, to cure disease in men or to destroy anything she wishes with her brilliance. In her true form,
Amaterasu is a beautiful woman.
Amatsu-Mikaboshi (God of Evil)
AL: LE
Domains: Dark, Evil, Law, Trickery
Symbol: Silhouette of a Hook-Nosed Man
Amatsu-Mikaboshi sees and sanctions all things under cover of darkness. He has the power to look into
the hearts of men and women. If he sees too much evil there, Amatsu-Mikaboshi will make them his. In
his true form, he is a dark shadow that can never quite be seen.
Hachiman (God of War)
AL: LN
Domains: Law, Knowledge, Strength, War
Symbol: Samurai Sword
Hachiman always knows the location, strength, and readiness for any army. He also has the power to
read the thoughts of any military commander. In his true form, Hachiman is a splendidly-armored warrior.
Ho Masubi (God of Fire)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Fire, Light
Symbol: Boar
Ho Masubi is one of the most feared gods in the Japanese pantheon, for he is a swift destroying of
houses made from wood and paper. In his true form, he is a yellow and orange man with red hair. Around
his waist, there is a terrible scar where his father cut him in half.
Inari (God of Rice)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Nature, Protection, Water
Symbol: Rice Plant
Inari watches over the sowing and reaping of rice, as well as the preservation of the crop after it has been
harvested. he can control the flow of waters, the growth of plants, and all insect. In his true form, Inari is
an old, bearded man.
Izanagi and Izanami (Gods of Earth and Life)
AL: LN
Domains: Earth, Law, Life, Nature
Symbol: Rainbow
These married gods assume the task of solidifying the earth. Working together, they have the power to
create anything. In their true forms, they appear to be a statuesque man and woman of great beauty
(though Izanami will appear dead and decayed if caught unawares).
Kura Okami (God of Rain)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Tempest, Water
Symbol: Mist Obscuring a tree
Kura Okami is a somewhat forgetful god who is mostly kind and efficient. Aside from providing life-giving
water, he has the power to send snow, which he does often in the winter in order to beautify an otherwise
drab landscape. In his true form, he is a translucent old man with a kindly (if somewhat vacant)
expression.
Nai No Kami (God of Earthquakes)
AL: LN
Domains: Earth, Law, Death, Destruction
Symbol: Fist Smashing a Building
Nai No Kami is the god or earthquakes. Being a touchy god, he won’t hesitate to destroy any community
that fails to maintain an adequate temple to him. In his true form, Nai No Kami is a large, powerfully-built
man.
O-Kuni-Nushi (God of Medicine, Sorcery, Land, and Heroes)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Healing, Magic
Symbol: None
O-Kuni-Nushi has always confronted danger bravely and with a certain amount of cunning. He is able to
cure any living animal of disease or completely heal it of its wounds. As a master of the land, he can
speak with any living animal. In his true form, O-Kuni-Nushi is a samurai with a quiet, gentle manner and
a ready smile.
O-Wata-Tsu-Mi (God of the Sea)
AL: NG
Domains: Animals, Good, Nature, Water
Symbol: Fish
O-Wata-Tsu-Mi has the power to command any creature that swims in the sea (including men while they
are in the water), and to move the waters of the ocean at will. In his true form, he is a tremendous
serpentine dragon green in color, but he is equally comfortable in the form of an old man with gills.
Raiden (God of Thunder and Fletchers)
AL: CE
Domains: Air, Chaos, Evil, Tempest
Symbol: Black Mace with Crossed Lightning Bolts
A petty and jealous god, Raiden is fond of eating human flesh, and receives a meal any time a man is
slain by an arrow. In his true form, he has a horned, grotesque head and long, vicious-looking claws.
Shina-Tsu-Hiko (God of Wind)
AL: CN
Domains: Air, Chaos, Knowledge, Strength
Symbol: Three Curled Lines
Shina-Tsu-Hiko has the power to control the winds anywhere in the world, and can use this capability to
bring hot, dusty conditions, pleasant rains, terrible storms, and so forth. In his true form, he appears to be
a well-appointed lord.
Susanoo (God of Storms)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Tempest, Trickery
Symbol: Lightning Bolt
Susanoo has the power to deprive any being of flight for up to one week. He is a very unpredictable god.
Sometimes, when he creates storms, the result is not so terrible. On other occasions, he savages the
land from one end to the other, ripping up trees, destroying homes, and flooding crops. In his true form,
Susanoo is a beardless man with a fierce aspect and no fingernails.
Tsuki-Yomi (God of the Moon)
AL: NG
Domains: Animal, Good, Light, Moon
Symbol: Hare in the Moon Pounding Rice in a Mortar
Tsuki-Yomi’s function is to count the passing of the months. He has the power to control time, making it
pass more slowly in one place than in another, stopping it altogether, or speeding it up. He also has the
power to light the darkness. In his true form, Tsuki-Yomi is a handsome man.
Native American
Coyote
AL: CN
Domains: Animal, Chaos, Earth, Trickery
Symbol: Coyote
Although Coyote is responsible for teaching arts,crafts and the use of light and fire. He is primarily a
bullying greedy trickster. This chaotic personality makes him difficult to understand. As a trickster he will
usually be accompanied by a giant wolf or sometimes by a giant fox, wildcat, badger, or porcupine. Often
his tricks will backfire on him. His role is primarily that of a cowardly thief. His followers will most often
appeal to him to improve their thieving abilities or to be granted tricks involving illusionist spells of fire,
light or darkness.
Raven
AL: CG
Domains: Air, Animal, Chaos, Good, Trickery
Symbol: Large Raven
The Raven is the great transformer-trickster who is responsible for the creation/transformation of the
world. Because of his great polymorph/shape change abilities he can appear in virtually any form he
chooses. In addition to a raven, he may also appear as a fox, a jay or the moon. He will fight only as a
last resort and then as a giant raven. Although known as the great provider for mankind (including the
giving of fire) the raven loves to play tricks, usually for the purpose of obtaining food to satisfy his
ravenous appetite.
He is most likely to intervene on the behalf of his worshipers when they are in need of necessities. The
most successful way to appeal to him is by offerings of food.
Haststelsi (God of Racing; the “Red Lord”)
AL: Neutral
Domains: Animal, Earth, Strength
Symbol: Running Horse
This god appears as a man, all of whose equipment is red. When he enters a tribal area it is because he
desires to race with any person and in any way. He never shows his godlike abilities (always running just
a little faster than his opponent). His horse is a giant maroon animal and is enchanted so that it will run
faster than anything it is competing against.
Hastsezini (Fire God; “Black Lord”)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Fire, Destruction, Law
Symbol: Torch
This being is jet block and extremely ugly. He always appears wreathed in flames (the heat of which
inflicts 2-20 points of damage to all that are within 10 yards of him). He is aware of anything that happens
in any area that has a fire within 50 yards of it. The god is very fond of destroying villages by fire if they do
not make sacrifices to him. All tribes fearing the god's wroth (especially in the dry season) will sacrifice
food and fresh meat to him by burning there items at high noon.
Heng (Thunder Spirit)
AL: Lawful Good
Domains: Air, Good, Law, Luck, Tempest
Symbol: Lightning Bolt
This god is favored among all the indian tribes because he can sometimes be relied upon to bring rain to
those that suffer, and give luck to those that hurt.
Heng is made aware of the need for rain by his priests, who must sprinkle large quantities of water on the
ground to attract his attention. If he chooses to answer the summons, Heng will appear in a rolling
thunder cloud as a braided warrior of the tribe that summoned him. The warrior that he chooses to copy
for that summoning will have luck in bottle for the whole year (in the form of a +2 to hit enemies).
Hotoru (Wind God)
AL: Chaotic Good
Domains: Air, Chaos, Good, Tempest, Wind
Symbol: Clouds
This being can sometimes be influenced by the needs of humans for certain types of weather or the
growth of crops. On the other side of the coin, he can utterly destroy those same crops and humans for
any slight to his priesthood.
The god takes on the form of the chief of any village that he is near. While Hotoru is in this form, that chief
will have a bonus of +1 added to all of his saving throw rolls.
Pah (God of the Moon and Father of Humans)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Good, Moon, Nature
Symbol: Moon
Atius Tirawa, which means "Father Above" in the Pawnee language, was the Creator god He was
believed to have taught tattooing, fire-building, hunting, agriculture, speech and clothing, religious rituals
(including the use of tobacco and sacred bundles), and sacrifices. He was associated with most natural
phenomena, including stars and planets, wind, lightning, rain, and thunder.
Shakak (Winter Spirit)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Death, Evil, Water
Symbol: Ice Spear
This white-skinned deity is able to bring on any kind of cold weather at will. Those that sacrifice to him
can often lessen the force of winter, but no one prays to this evil being for fear that he will come.
Sacrifices always take the form of burning precious possessions during the dead of winter. While his form
is usually human, his face is demonic with fangs and blazing white eyes.
Snake-Man
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Knowledge, Magic, Protection
Symbol: Snake on Sand
This god appears in the shape of a man with rainbow-colored skin. He always wears 75k gold pieces
worth of jewelry. He ages at will, and often visibly turns younger or older in long conversations with other
beings. He con control all reptiles, and no reptile type will attack him, even if they are magically controlled
in some fashion. This defense extends to fantastic reptilian beings such as certain devils, demons,
dragons, and the like. Instantly, he can summon 5-500 random types of snakes to serve him (once per
day).
Thunder Bird
AL: CG
Domains: Animal, Chaos, Good, Protection, War
Symbol: Eagle’s Head
The Thunder Bird warns of great disaster and is often found fighting evil creatures of great power. that
have been summoned by the enemies of good tribes. This creature is never invoked. It always comes of
its own will and does not leave until the battle is done. It has been known to die in several battles against
powerful beings, only to appear again years later to confront another evil.
Tobadzistsini (war spirit)
AL: Neutral Evil
Domains: Death, Evil, Strength, War
Symbol: Crossed Spear and Shield
This god usually appears as a massively built male, but he can shape change at will. He occasionally, on
a whim, enters into battles between tribes that interest him, either by personally taking a hand in
increasing the abilities of one side or another.
Worshiping warriors promise him kills in battle, which are burned after the victory.
Norse
Aegir (God of the Ocean and the Personification of Strength)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Tempest, Water
Symbol: Rough Ocean Waves
Aegir is sometimes called the “Alebrewer” because he often throws feasts for his friends. Aegir has the
power to create or quell storms at sea. In his true form, he is a giant standing sixty feet tall. He has a long
gray beard, and caries a tree-sized club carved in the shape of a maiden.
Baldur (God of Beauty and Charisma)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Life, War
Symbol: Gem-Encrusted Chalice
The son of Frigga, Baldur is an attractive warrior of considerable skill. He shows his favor upon ugly men
or women who perform selfless deeds by raising their charisma. He takes the form of an incredibly
handsome fighter.
Bragi (God of Poetry and Song)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Nature, Magic
Symbol: Harp
Bragi’s song has the power to make plants grow and bloom, and to charm any animal into doing his will.
In his true form, Bragi resembles an old, white-bearded man with a sparkle in his eye.
Forseti (God of Justine and the Arbiter of Divine Disputes)
AL: LG
Domains: Air, Balance, Good, Law
Symbol: Scales
Forseti knows when a lie is spoken anywhere and has the power to make any moral anywhere speak the
truth, whether the individual wishes to or not. In his true form, Forseti is a handsome man dressed in a
tunic of gold and breeches of silver.
Frey (God of Fertility)
AL: NG
Domains: Good, Nature, Protection, Sun
Symbol: Cloud in the Shape of a Ship
Frey provides men with sunshine, rain, peace, joy, and happiness. He is also the patron of married
couples, horses, and horsemen. In his true form, Frey resembles a handsome young man.
Freya (Goddess of Love, Unbridled Passion, and Human Fertility)
AL: CN
Domains: Chaos, Fire, Healing, Magic
Symbol: Fire in the Shape of a Woman
Freya looks after women in labor. She has the power to kindle passion in any being, to control fires
anywhere in the world, to set the future, to bless any woman with a child, and to alleviate pain and injury.
In her true form, Freya is a voluptuous woman of entrancing beauty.
Frigga (Goddess of the Clouds, Sky, Married Love, and Wives)
AL: LN
Domains: Air, Law, Magic, Protection
Symbol: Spinning Wheel
Frigga is the wife of Odin. She has the power to foretell the future, and can control all forms of weather, to
view any area through it, to assume the form of any flying animal, to spin flax into gold, and to make any
husband fall madly and permanently in love with his wife. In her true form, she is a mature woman of
great beauty.
Heimdall (God of the Dawn Light and Guardians)
AL: LN
Domains: Balance, Law, Protection, War
Symbol: Horn
Heimdall lives in a great castle atop the bridge Bifrost and guards the bridge against anyone crossing
without Odin’s permission. In his true form, he is a strapping warrior in white armor.
Hel: (Goddess of Death)
AL: NE
Domains: Death, Destruction, Evil, Trickery
Symbol: Woman’s Face with One Half Black and the Other White
Hel dwells in the land of mists. She receives the spirits of those who die by disease. She causes plagues
and pestilence upon the world with a wave of her hand. In her true form, Hel is a statuesque woman
completely white on the left side of her body and black on the right side.
Idun (Goddess of Spring)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Life, Nature
Symbol: Apples
Idun has the power to slow or reverse the aging process in any being, or to awaken any dormant or
sleeping thing. In her true form, she is a youthful woman of great beauty usually carrying a basket of
golden apples.
Loki (God of Mischief and Strife)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Magic, Trickery
Symbol: Flame
Loki is the trickster of the gods and is always causing trouble among them. He is only tolerated because
of the great services he’s performed in the past for his people. Loki has the power to change his shape
into anything. In his true form, Loki is a handsome young man who is always dressed in some
combination of red and black.
Odin (God of Battle, Knowledge, Wisdom, Poetry, and Inspiration)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Knowledge, War
Symbol: Blue Eye
Odin the “All Father” is the leader and creator of the Norse Gods. In his true form, Odin appears to be a
man of about fifty with a patch over one eye (he traded his missing eye for a draught from the Well of
Knowledge). He has a bald head and a long gray beard, and usually wears a gray tunic beneath a
hooded cloak of blue. He is often accompanied by two old wolves and two ravens which perch on his
shoulder.
Sif (Goddess of Excellence and Skill)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Knowledge, Strength
Symbol: Upraised Sword
Sif is married to Thor and has hair made of real gold. She also creates many wondrous items like
weapons and other objects. Sif is a slender woman of great beauty and often carries a long sword with
her.
Surtr (God of the Fire Giants)
AL: LE
Domains: Evil, Fire, Law, Strength
Symbol: Flaming Sword
Surtr can control any fire in the world. He hates the Norse gods and will aid any who trouble them. He
appears as an immense fire giant, with crackling flames for hair and eyebrows.
Thor (God of Thunder, Weather and Crops)
AL: CG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Protection, Tempest
Symbol: Hammer
Thor has complete control over the weather, and so is sometimes worshipped by merchants who depend
upon his good graces to make long trading voyages safe. Thor can break any object, and he wields his
magic hammer Mjolnir. Thor is a large, red-bearded man that is usually dressed in chain mail.
Thrym (God of the Frost Giants)
AL: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Magic, Strength
Symbol: White Double-Bladed Axe
Thrym hates the Norse gods and will lend aid to any who trouble them. He appears as a giant blueskinned man with a flowing white beard wielding a white double-bladed axe.
Tyr (God of the Sword and Courage)
AL: LG
Domains: Good, Law, Protection, War
Symbol: Sword
Possessing only one hand, Tyr is the godly law enforcer, using his impressive swordsmanship to uphold
order. In his true form, he is a bearded, fierce-looking warrior missing one hand.