"GODS OF KRYNN"
The Gods of Krynn came from the Beyond to create the world of Krynn
which you stand upon now. As Reorx struck his hammer to create the first
signs of life in Krynn, the sparks became the stars. The Gods then began
to create the worlds around these stars and finally came to one where they
would place their blessing... Krynn. But the Gods needed something to
inhabit the beautiful land which they created, so together they created the
spirits of the races which would inhabit Krynn. Each gave the spirits their
own gift. The Gods of Good gave the spirits life and physical form. The
Gods of Evil made it so these spirits would hunger and thirst, and have to
work for their goals. The Gods of Neutrality gave the spirits the gift of
free will, so that they might choose their own course of life. And so the
world of Krynn was created, and throughout the Ages of it's history,
through war and peace, life and death, it has become the place you dwell
in this day. And now your actions, and those of your brethren will decree
how the next generation stands on Krynn, or if it will stand at all.
"GODS OF GOOD"
The Gods of Good strive to create a world of peace and harmony, where
every creature lives in friendship with their neighbor. Where beings will
never feel and sort of grief or pain. Their followers tend to be people
of kind heart and bright souls. They are usually despised by the followers
of darkness.
Paladine
Paladine is the ancient God of Good, one of the first to come
to Krynn from the beyond. He embodies all that is good. His
teachings include rulership and guardianship, as he is indeed
both the ruler and guardian for the Gods of Good. His clerics
tend to wear pure white robes with silvery embroidery.
Emblazoned on the chest of such robes is the symbol of Paladine,
the silver triangle. The elves have been known to use a pine tree
to symbolize Paladine, and the dwarves using an anvil. Although
he is known as Paladine across Ansalon, several races and cultures
have chosen their own name for him. Some include Draco Paladin
(Ergoth), Skyblade (Goodlund), E'li (Silvanesti), Thak
(Thorbardin) and The Great Dragon (Solamnia). His constellation
is that of a monstrous platinum dragon, and opposes that of
The Dark Queen, Takhisis, in the star filled sky. He is the
founding member of The Triumvirate, the Patron Gods of the Knights
of Solamnia.
Majere
Majere is a solemn and wise God. He is widely followed by monks
and other nature loving people. The faith of Majere includes
meditation, self control and deep thought. Robes of red with
copper embroidery are the norm for his followers. Most monks
prefer to use the symbol of the copper spider, although the
elves have taken liking to using a single rose and Solamnic
the mantis. As is common in such a diverse world as Krynn,
Majere has several names chosen by different followers. In
Ergoth, he is known as Manthus; The Qualinesti prefer to call
him Mantis of the Rose, while their Silvanesti Cousins have
chosen Matheri. His constellation is that of a single rose.
Kiri-Jolith
Kiri-Jolith is the god of honorable combat and war in general,
although not of battle or blood lust. He is the favored God of
Paladins and other warriors of virtue. His clerics tend to wear
white robes with brown trimming, styled with the symbol of the
bison's horns on the chest. The dwarves have come to use the symbol
of a horned battle-axe in its stead. Kiri-Jolith is known under
different names throughout Krynn. Among these are Corij (Ergoth),
Kijo (Thorbardin) and Jolith (Kharolis). His constellation is that
of a bison's head and seems to threaten that of Takhisis, The Dark
Queen. He is a member of The Triumvirate, the Patron Gods of the
Knights of Solamnia.
Mishakal
Mishakal is perhaps the most revered of all the Krynnish Gods and
Goddesses. As the Goddess of Healing, she is well liked and often
worshiped in communities of all sizes across Ansalon. Her faith
also includes fertility and knowledge, and so is also often
revered, though rarely worshiped, by druids and scholars. Her
clerics usually wear Plain Sky Blue robes with a night blue
infinity sign upon its chest. As one of the most worshiped gods,
she has attained many names in the varying lands. Some of these
are Ka-Mel-Sha (Tarsis), Mesalax (Thorbardin), Meshal (Icewall),
Mishas (Ergoth), Quenesti Pah (Silvanesti), Quen (Qualinesti),
Skymistress (Goodlund) and The Blue Lady (Balifor & Highlo).
Her constellation is that of the infinity sign, two twin tear
drops connecting at their tips.
Habbakuk
Habbakuk is the enforcer of natural justice, and the guardian of
all animal life as well as the open sea. He is also a member of
The Triumvirate, the Patron Gods of the Knights of Solamnia.
His priests tend to wear deep blue robes with white trimming.
Centered in the chest of the robes is generally the symbol of
a blue phoenix. Habbakuk is also known as The Blue Phoenix in
Ergoth and the Elven Nations. The people of Balifor and Goodlund
have dubbed him Skylord. Habbakuk's constellation is that of a
large bird in flight.
Branchala
Branchala, The Bard King, is the patron god of entertainers, musicians, bards
and all fun loving creatures and individuals. He has a special liking to elves,
kender and the forest. Some believe that Branchala is also the God of luck.
His followers tend to wear green robes with yellow trim and with the crest
of a harp upon the chest. The elves and people of Goodlund prefer to symbolize
him using a flute. Branchala has numerous names across Ansalon. Some others
are Songmaster (Goodlund), Astarin (Silvanesti) and Bran (Ergoth). Branchala's
constellation is that of a fine and exquisite harp.
Solinari
"GODS OF NEUTRALITY"
The Gods of Neutrality seek to maintain the balance on Krynn,
for they believe that neither a truly good or evil world could be
maintained without either great destruction, or terrible results on
the fabric of nature itself. Their followers tend to be open minded
souls of deep thought, who prefer to ponder a matter rather than jump
into the fray in defense of their beliefs. However, if the balance of
Krynn is at stake, you will always see those of neutrality in the midst
of it all.
Gilean
Gilean is the ancient God of Knowledge and Pure Neutrality.
He is rumored to hold a book called "The Tobril" which is said to
possess all the knowledge of the Gods. Legends state that all
truth is located somewhere in this vast text, although portions
of it are sealed. Clerics of Gilean will usually wear plain
gray robes and a holy symbol bearing the symbol of an open book.
Gilean has many names, some call him Gilean the Book, the Gray
Voyager, the Sage or even the Gate of Souls. Gilean's constellation
is that of an open book which separates the constellations of Paladine
and Takhisis in the heavens thus maintaining the balance.
Reorx
Reorx, The Forge, is the God of Weapons and Technology. He is
the highest revered God by dwarves. It is Reorx who swung hammer
to create the stars and molded the globe which is now known as
Krynn. His followers wear robes of slate gray cloth sometimes
trimmed in red. They wear a holy symbol bearing the symbol of
either a forging hammer or a dwarven hammer. He is represented
in the heavens by a light brown star which astrologers claim to
be another planet.
Sirrion
Sirrion is the God of Fire and Natural Power. His followers focus
on the power of nature, such as the violence of an earthquake or
the subtlety of rejuvenating rain. His followers usually wear
clothing, often robes, of bright red cloth and embroidered with gold
trimming. Sirrion is known as the Flowing Flame and the Alchemist
across Ansalon. He is represent by a bright red star in the heavens
which astronomers claim to be another planet.
Chislev
Chislev is Nature Incarnate. He/She rules the world of nature preferring
the beauty of it's entirety rather than focusing on a single point.
It is rumored that Chislev has legions of animated wooden servants
who carry out her wishes in the world. Her followers tend to wear brown
robes trimmed in yellow and green. Chislev is symbolized by a dull
pink star in the heavens which astrologers claim to be another planet.
Zivilyn
Zivilyn is the God of Infinite Wisdom. It is said that
Zivilyn exists in all times and all lands, and possesses
the combined wisdom of every plane of existence. His followers
tend to be scholars and philosophers, whether by trade or at
heart. They wear deep green robes embroidered with golden
trimming and a holy symbol bearing the symbol of a great golden
tree. Most cultures call him as Zivilyn, but the elves have
dubbed him the World Tree and the Tree of Life. Zivilyn is
represented by a pale blue star in the heavens, which astrologers
claim to be another planet.
Shinare
Shinare is the Goddess of Money, Industry and Wealth in general. She
is a favorite Goddess of dwarves and is the matron of merchants and
commerce. Her followers wear brown robes with heavily embroidered
trimming of intertwining silver and gold. Her holy symbol bears the
symbol of a griffon's wing upon it, and is worn by all priests who
follow her. She is represented by a gray-blue star in the heavens,
which astrologers claim to be another planet.
Lunitari
Lunitari is the goddess of neutral magic. She affects the use of all
illusionary and alteration magic on Krynn. There are no clerics of Lunitari,
although she is still revered in certain cultures and by some individuals.
Mostly her followers are the scholars of magic who seek to use their powers
to further the cause of magic and maintain the balance on Krynn. Followers
of Lunitari generally wear crimson robes, sometimes trimmed with silver or
gold. Occasionally the symbol of a red circle or sphere is embroidered upon
these robes or worn around the neck on a pendant or medallion. Lunitari has
numerous names throughout Ansalon, including Luin (Ergoth), Red-Eye (Goodlund)
and Night Candle (Thorbardin). Lunitari is the crimson moon, and it's waxing
and waning affects the use of all magic upon Krynn, though mostly in her own
dominant spheres.
"GODS OF EVIL"
The Gods of Evil are those wish to inflict strife and terror upon
Krynn to force it's inhabitants to do their will. Their followers
tend to be dark souled men and women, and should be held with great
suspicion by all who follow the paths of goodness and virtue.
Takhisis
Takhisis, The Queen of Darkness, is the supreme Goddess of Evil,
Night, Hatred and Evil Dragons. She constantly uses her resources
to attempt a physical manifestation on Krynn so that she can rule it
for her own. To this point all of her attempts have been thwarted.
Her followers usually wear jet black robes with little or no decoration.
A holy symbol bearing a black crescent is worn around their neck.
Takhisis is perhaps the most infamous Gods of all history, and most
definitely among the most powerful. She has many names across Ansalon
including the Dragonqueen (Silvanesti, Ergoth), She of the Many Faces
(Highlo), Mai-tat (Tarsis), Nilat the Corruptor (Icewall) and Tamex the
False Metal (Thorbardin). Her constellation is that of a massive five
headed dragon and opposes that of Paladine, the Platinum Dragon in the heavens.
Sargonnas
Sargonnas is the God of Vengeance and Dark Combat. He has
a distinct liking for deserts, volcanos and fire. It his
said that he is the consort to the Queen of Darkness and
second in power only to her in the evil pantheon. His
followers generally wear black robes trimmed with red
embroidery, with a holy symbol of a crimson condor. The
dwarves symbolize Sargonnas with a red fist. Sargonnas is
known throughout Krynn under several names. Some of the are
Argon (Ergoth), The Firebringer (Highlo), Misal-Lasim (Tarsis),
Gonnas the Willful (Icewall), Sargonax the Bender (Thorabardin),
Kinthalas (Silvanesti) and Kinis (Qualinesti). Sargonnas is
symbolized by the constellation of a large condor in the heavens.
Sargonnas is unique among the Gods in a certain respect.
The Minotaur society has a God by the name of Sargas, the God of
Conquest, Battle, Strength and Honor. Many humans argue that Sargas
and Sargonnas are one and the same but Minotaurs vehemently state
it as a lie. Indeed the two descriptions sound rather different;
the Minotaurs not even acknowledging Sargas as a God of Evil. But
most humans believe that to be a Minotaur misconception.
Minotaurs do not take such human beliefs lightly. In any case
Sargas and/or Sargonnas has never revealed to his followers the
truth of the matter.
Morgion
Morgion is the God of Disease, Decay and Plague. His followers
are of a secretive cult who privately work to promote the wishes
of Morgion. They wear deep brown or black robes and a holy
symbol of a hood bearing two bright red eyes. It is said that all
who lie on the death bed from plague or disease are confronted by
Morgion, and offered a second chance at life in return for their pledge
of service to him. Morgion is known under several names throughout
Ansalon, among them being H'rar (Ergoth), Gormion (Tarsis) and
Morgax the Rustlord (Thorbardin). His constellation is that of an
empty hood with two eyes.
Chemosh
Chemosh is the Lord of both Death and Undeath. He controls the fates of
all who die and are not claimed by another God. He claims the lost souls
of men and women. He claims the service of all who are cursed into undeath.
His followers are generally either the undead themselves, or cultist who
create and control these undead, as well as those who deal in the art of
death itself. Chemosh's followers wear black robes lined with a sickly
yellow trimming. They wear white skulls masks over their faces and a
holy symbol of a yellow skull. Chemosh is known under several names
throughout Krynn, among there being Aeleth (Ergoth), Dron of the Deep
(Tarsis), Chemos Jolten (Icewall) and Khelmax (Thorbardin). Chemosh's
constellation is that of a ram's skull in the heavens.
Zeboim
Zeboim is the violent Goddess of the Sea and Undead Sea Races.
She is a rather fickle god and extremely vile tempered. Many
sailors of all all alignments worship her simply to be spared of
her wrath, which can be great indeed. Her clergy wear green robes
with red trimming and a holy symbol shaped like a turtle shell.
Zeboim is known as Rann in Ergoth, Zyr in Tarsis, Zebir Jotun
(Icewall) and Bhezomiax in Thorbardin. Her constellation is that
of a giant sea turtle.
Hiddukel
Hiddukel is the God of Demons and Damned Souls. He is called the
Devourer of Souls by some. He is a deal maker who trades in souls,
giving mortals power, wealth, love, virtually anything in exchange
for their very soul. He controls all the ill-gotten wealth in the world,
which he uses to corrupt the greedy and weak willed. His followers wear
blood red robes embroidered with bone white trimming. The constellation
of Hiddukel is that of the broken merchants scales.
Nuitari
Nuitari is the God of Dark magic. He has control over the
destructive and necromantic sorcery. He has no clerics, his
only followers being the dark scholars of magic. These men
and women wear jet black robes, occasionally with the symbol
of a black circle or sphere lined in silver threading. Nuitari
is the black moon, and is known only to astrologers and his
own followers,as it can only be seen when it blots out the stars
and planets. The waxing and waning of the black moon influences
the casting of magic on Krynn.