Pantheon

The Pantheon of Caldera is made up of a number of gods, whose influence hasn't been strongly felt for a 1000 years in the present day Dawnbringers era of Age of Stillness 1744, although it is still present in more subtle ways and the gods are still heavily worshipped throughout the world.

## The Bright Pantheon

**Avandra** - Goddess of Change, Luck and Travel. Avandra is Chaotic Good and Trickery is her main cleric domain. Her symbol is rolling waves inside a pearl.

#### **Bahamut**

God of Justice and Nobility. Bahamut, the platinum dragon, is a Lawful Good deity and his main cleric domains are Order, Life and War. His symbol is a dragon's head facing left.

The aasimar Vanden du Argentfort is a devout worshipper of Bahamut, although his ancestors have always worshipped Sehanine.

"*Lawful deity of justice and nobility, embodies all that is right and true within the world. Devotees sworn to Bahamut often clad themselves in illustrious armour and set out to do good deeds in their name, vanquishing evil and helping those in need. The order of Bahamut is seen in many major cities and often are tied in with judicial systems and lawgivers. Many courthouses bear the symbol of Bahamut, a dragons head in profile, above their doors. Bahamut directly opposes Tiamat and his followers are sworn to keep Tiamat at bay in any way they can. The Platinum Dragon shares the domain of justice with the god Sune, between them governing over all mortal and divine affairs within their reach."* (From JD's sourcebook - note, not everything contained in that document is canon to the Caldera seen on screen in Life of the Party)

**Corellon** - God of Magic and the Arts. Corellon is a Chaotic Good deity and their main cleric domains are Peace, Light and Arcana. His symbol is an Ouroboros.

**Erathis** - Goddess of Civilization and Invention, Erathis is Lawful Neutral and her main cleric domain is Knowledge. Her symbol is the upper half of a clockwork gear with a star inside it.

**Ioun** - Goddess of Knowledge. True Neutral, Ioun's cleric domain is Knowledge and her symbol is an eye.

#### **Kord**

Goddess of Storms and Strength. Kord is Chaotic Neutral and she is a Tempest domain deity. Her symbol is a swirling tempest or a bolt of lightning.

Icarus Pelayo is a Tempest Cleric of Kord. He claims he owes his life to Kord after he was saved from a shipwreck on the Inomitic Sea. Kord spoke to Icarus directly through the Oracle Helena, giving him a message and showing him a vision of the Green Flash: 'Chase the sun. Freedom awaits you.'

"*Kord is the patron deity of stormy seas, honourable battle and goliaths. She is noble and unrelenting like the storm, but can be fickle and tempestuous. Often portrayed as a huge, grey blue woman with four arms, enormous muscles and a wreath of lightning around her. Sailors pray to her for good luck and she is seen favourably by goliaths as their patron. She values strength, acting on instinct and not backing down from a challenge.*

*Sailors on a dangerous voyage will hold feats of strength and friendly combat between each other to appease Kord and bless their journey. In the wider world, priests of Kord are highly valued in both nautical and airships as Storm wardens, keeping safe passage for the ships through what would be deadly tempests.*" (From JD's sourcebook)

#### **Maglubiyet**

God of Conquest and Order. A Lawful Neutral deity, Maglubiyet's domains are War and Order. His symbol is a double-bladed battleaxe dripping blood.

Hobgoblin gladiator Damianos Thalasse is a Paladin of Conquest who made his oath to Maglubiyet whilst imprisoned in the Maw, and he claims he owes his freedom to his oath. Lord Roman Pešek is a High Cleric of Maglubiyet and was born on his holy day of Esso 1st. Maglubiyet is the primary deity worshipped in Erran.

#### **Melora**

Goddess of Nature and the Sea. Melora is also known as the Wildmother and is True Neutral. Her cleric domains are Nature, Tempest and Life and her symbol is one or three wave-like swirls.

One of Melora's champions is referred to as The Green Knight. This title is passed down through the ages and when the previous Green Knight's reign comes to an end, they move on to live with Melora in the celestial realm of Arborea. Astra is the current Green Knight, chosen at a small grove of trees outside of Shadebourne during the Origin of the Dawnbringers storyline.

"*Depicted as a fierce, bold looking woman, with patches of leather armour hidden under travelling clothes in muted greens and purples. Her hair is long and black, unattended to but not unkempt or dirty, with many greys. Occasional silver beads, flowers and feathers are tied in. Her skin is a deep brown, and looks like it’s seen many years of the sun, there are deep set smile lines around her eyes and mouth. With the grey hair and smile lines, you’d assume she come across as older, but it’s very hard to pin down an age for her, at time she seems more youthful and energetic, at times she seems more wise and serene, like someone who has seen more years. Usually depicted with a large cat or a wolf. Wields a travelling staff in her hand, a thick, gnarled piece of wood useful for support on long hikes or giving folks a whack should they need it. Sun seems to shine on her wherever she is, and many depictions show her travelling or hunting with Sehanine, Goddess of the Moon and Hunt.*

*Melora watches over the natural world, her domains being nature, travel and the open sea. Many travellers will pray to her before they leave on a long journey, and shrines to Melora are not uncommon at crossroads, deep in woods or along the coast. Shrines to Melora often appear as a low stone ring, suitable to sit at and build a fire within. Curiously, berries and fruit seem to grow well around these shrines, and wild animals are often drawn to their presence.*" (From JD's sourcebook)

**Moradin** - God of Creation and the Forge. He is a Lawful Good deity and his cleric domains are Knowledge, War and Forge. His symbol is a flaming anvil.

"*Commonly depicted as a mighty smith in an enormous burning forge, with black skin in fine jewellery, long red hair and wreathed in flames. Features are indistinct due to the shifting mirage of heat. Occasionally the ringing of an anvil being hammered can be heard from the depths of volcanoes, which means that Moradin is working at their forge. Fire Giants revere Moradin and believe they are made in that image.*" (From JD's sourcebook)

#### **Pelor**

God of Light and Agriculture. Pelor is a Neutral Good deity and his cleric domains are Life and Light. His symbol is a circle with six outwardly radiating points. He is the most commonly worshipped god in Caldera.

The rogue Mayes Hasegawa is a new follower of Pelor, and the god is widely worshipped in their home country of Vishima. Satyr Anathia Rashul is a Way of the Sun Soul monk who worships Pelor.

"*Pelor is most commonly depicted as a burning dragon, of titanic proportions and gold of scale. Each sun of this plane is thought to be one of Pelor's scales, bringing light to wherever the mighty form encompasses. The symbol of Pelor is simple, a shining star of eight points, usually fashioned in gold or burnished brass. When Pelor wishes to walk amongst the mortal world, a form of an older man is commonly taken, although not exclusively as the God of Light is occasionally painted as a woman in shining yellow robes, dripping sunlight behind her.*

*Pelor's influence is felt throughout this world every day, with the rising of the sun, encircling the world and mimicking the initial flight of Creation which imbued the plane with Divine Light. Every morning is a blessing and a celebration to Pelor, that we are gifted with the most essential of tools, to see.*" (From JD's sourcebook)

**Raven Queen** - Goddess of Death. The Raven Queen is Lawful Neutral and her domains are Life, Grave and Death. Her symbol is a raven silhouette with its wings raised.

#### **Sehanine**

Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt, also referred to as Selune, the Moon Mother, the Moonweaver and Guardian of the Hunt. She is a Chaotic Good deity and her cleric domains are Trickery and Twilight. Her symbol is phases of the moon.

The druid Sariel of Sehanine is a devout follower of the Moon Mother, as are the Argentfort family in Riven, which is a Sehanine-worshipping theocracy.

Depicted in statue form in the lost city of Velathra, Sehanine is described as being 'a 5 foot tall ageless, female elf clad in a delicate gown that gives the impression of water touched by the moon. In her hand is a long and elegant staff carved to look like wood and ice twisted together.'

In Velathra's ancient language, Sehanine is referred to as 'Isilmé Amil' which roughly translates to Moon Mother.

The Arcane Harp in Velathra's *Lindelé-Mar* hall of music played a song that spoke of Sehanine:

'Another sings of the beauty of Sehanine, how she left drops of moonlight in her footsteps as she walked, and how those too gave the Velathrans their magic. It talks of Sehanine’s love for Corellon, and the melancholy and tenderness with which the Lady of the Night Skies looked upon the God of the Arts. It talks of how when the moon has a moonbow, Corellon and Sehanine are together because the Lunar Lady is happy.'

Velathra is a sacred city supposedly blessed by Sehanine herself, where she channelled her magic into the Galad'uk winter tree and bestowed upon the Eladrin three staffs of great power. Eldír of Velathra was one of her champions.

Supposedly she bathed in the Evergold, a pool of blue and gold attached to the realm of the Court of Stars.

"*Sehanine watches over hunters and nomads, these being her favoured people. She blesses those who hunt in her name and rewards them with bounty on the full moon. Sehanine knows that the hunt and kill are part of the natural order of the world, as long as undue cruelty is not performed and the death of the prey is respected.*

*Sehanine is strongest during the full moon, and blesses those who fight against cruelty in her name during this time. She is worshipped in many places, but especially in smaller, nomadic communities. The exception to this being the sprawling city of Riven, dedicated to her service, as they do not forget their roots and how she smiled on them during their early years as a clan hunting in the copper hills. Additionally, creatures such as lycanthropes find familiarity and solace with Sehanine, seeking out her temples as a place of respite when they become afflicted with the curse.*" (From JD's sourcebook)

**Sune** - Goddess of Love and Beauty. Sune is a Neutral Good deity and her cleric domains are Peace and Justice. Her symbol is an olive branch.

## The Dark Pantheon

**Asmodeus** - God of Tyranny. Asmodeus is a Lawful Evil archdevil and his domain is Trickery. His symbol is three triangles in tight formation.

**Bane** - God of War. Bane is a Lawful Evil deity and his domain is War. His symbol is three talons pointing down.

**Gruumsh** - God of Destruction. He is a Chaotic Evil deity and his domains are War and Tempest. His symbol is a triangular eye with bony protrusions.

#### **Lolth**

Goddess of Lies and Spiders. Lolth is a Chaotic Evil deity and her domain is Trickery. Her symbol is an eight-pointed star on a spider's web.

Lolth is mentioned in the undercommon book about the Covenant of Twilight that Vanden found in the Zauviir's library in Shadebourne.

**Tharizdun** - God of Madness. He is a Chaotic Evil deity and his domain is Trickery. His symbol is a jagged counter-clockwise spiral.

**Tiamat** - Goddess of Greed and Vengeance. She is Lawful Evil and her domains are Trickery and War. Her symbol is a five-pointed star with curved points.

**Torog** - God of the Underdark. He is a Neutral Evil deity and his domain is Death. His symbol is a chain twisted into an eternal loop.

Torog is mentioned in the undercommon book about the Covenant of Twilight that Vanden found in the Zauviir's library in Shadebourne.

**Vecna** - God of Evil Secrets. He is Neutral Evil and his domains are Death and Knowledge. His symbol is a partially shattered skull.

**Zehir** - God of Darkness and Poison. He is a Chaotic Evil deity in the Trickery and Death domains. His symbol is a snake in the shape of a dagger.

Zehir is mentioned in the undercommon book about the Covenant of Twilight that Vanden found in the Zauviir's library in Shadebourne.

## Old Gods

#### **Sharess**

Goddess of War and Hedonism. Sharess was a True Neutral deity in the prehistory era of Caldera. She appears as a cat-headed woman or a woman with cat motifs and her domains are War and Arcana. Her symbol is a kiss mark.

Some members of The Typhon Assembly appear to worship Sharess in 740 Age of Myths, and archaically did so in prehistory.

#### **Baphomet**

More a demon lord than a god, Baphomet was worshipped in prehistory in Caldera by at least one group, who built the Labyrinth of Erran in worship of the Minotaur demon.