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The High Gods rule the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars; they represent law, authority, and sovereignty.
Iressan Skyfather, Windlord
Gilthoniel Star-kindler, Star-Flaming Queen
Rho King of Kings
Initar Queen of Queens, Silver Lady
Urizen Ancient of Days, Great Old One
Wotan Greybeard, One-Eye, Lord of Hosts, Father of Wolves
Helm Warden, Watchman
The Bright Gods represent wisdom and knowledge, and rule the arts, crafts,
and sciences; of all the pantheons, the Bright Gods (as a whole) are the
most approachable and the most benevolent towards mortals.
Athene Goddess of the City
Baviaan Teacher
Libera The Merciful, the Compassionate, Mother of All
Children
Ryll Shipmistress, Sundown
Tho-Haaivah Eldest Magician, Father of Invention
Wayland Forgefather, Maker, Goldenhand, Armorer of the Gods
Hermes Widefarer
The Gods of Strife represent violence and chaos, but not necessarily evil.
Dormammu the Dread One
Ithaqua Windwalker, the North Wind
Nike Victrix, Vanquisher
Rintrah Firechild
Thunor Thunderer, Earthshaker, Redbeard
Vashtar Avenger
Phoenix Thunderbird, Firebird, Darkwing
The Gods of the World rule the land and sea; they represent naure,
fertility, and prosperity.
Ardra Mother Earth
Cerunnos Wild Huntsman, Horned Lord, Shepherd of the Trees
Mielikki Huntress
Olorin Friend of Man, Giver of Gifts, Grandfather of Gods,
Father-in-law of the Gods
Poseidon Shipbearer
Wereint Boatsman
Pan Lord of the Dance, Piper, Goat-God
The Dark Gods represent death, darkness, and evil. They are feared by all
except their own peoples (and often by them as well).
Bane Lord Death, Dark Lord, Lord of the Underworld
Hark Mask, Queen of the Night
C'thulhu the Nameless
Druaga Mother of Vipers, Pourer of Poisons
Kali Dragon Lady, Black Goddess, Drinker of Blood
Mord Skull-Face, Lord of the Tomb
Set Destroyer, Ancient Serpent
Nyarlathotep Blind Watcher, Eyeless Face
The High Gods
God of the sky, the wind, birds (especially birds of prey); king of the
gods
Goddess of stars and the night sky, of night as a time of peace and
tranquility, and of poetry
God of the sun, of kingship and rule
Goddess of the moon, and of queens
God of reason, of the rule of Law, of the creation of Order out of Chaos
God of war, command, and the enforcement of oaths; commander of the army of
Heaven
God of watchfulness, steadfastness, and guardianship; of sentries, guards,
and the city watch; Herald of the High Gods
Bright Gods
Goddess of arts, crafts, and sciences; of the city-state, politics, and war
God of wisdom, learning, knowledge, and writing; patron of sages and of
libraries
Goddess of marriage and child-rearing, of mercy and healing
Goddess of the sea, of ships and sailors, and of separated lovers
God of magic; created mortal races, and defined the relationship between
mortals and gods
God of smiths and armorers, of the forge and fire
God of heralds, messengers, merchants, and travelers; of wit, speech, and
travel; of sports and games; Herald of the Bright Gods
Gods of Strife
God of Chaos and magic, of fire and volcanoes
God of cold and wind
Goddess of victory and war, and especially of victory in war;
goddess of virginity
God of rebellion, fire, and riot
God of storms, of thunder and lightning, and of earthquakes
God of revenge and retribution, of trial by combat and blood-feud; to some,
the god of justice
God of immortality and prophecy, of passion and inspiration, and of
lightning; Herald of the Gods of Strife
Gods of the World
Goddess of agriculture and fertility; earth-mother figure
God of forests and wilderness, of wild and untamed nature; leader of the
Wild Hunt; consort of Ardra
Goddess of hunting, hunters, and animals; of forests and woods
God of good luck, prosperity, and happiness
God of the sea, and life in the sea; of Water as an element
God of rivers and freshwater, of trade and commerce
God of pastoral nature and natural beauty; of dance, music, games, and sex;
of shepherds; Herald of the Gods of the World
Dark Gods
God of death and evil; ruler of the Dark Gods
Goddess of the dark and of night as a dark and sinister time, of secrets
and thieves
God of nightmares and insanity, of the sea and sea-monsters
Goddess of monsters, pestilence, and poison
Goddess of blood and violence, of murder and destruction
God of tombs and funeral rites, of undertakers and embalmers; judge of the
dead
God of war as destruction, commander of the Legion of the Dead and the
Armies of the Night; god of serpents and other reptiles
God of evil knowledge and black magic; of Secrets That Drive Men Mad, and
Things Man Was Not Meant To Know; Herald of the Dark Gods
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