Usually depicted as a drow elven woman of indeterminate years shrouded in
a cloak of darkness, the Dark Lady is the patron of the Drow. Her
provinces and realms of influence include
. Her clergy are always female, and competition
between ranks is fierce. The Dark Lady is known in other lands, and feared
and respected if not widely worshipped. Her services are available to
those wishing to inflict dream curses, for a price.
Mormothyr is the patron God of Dwarves, and is most widely worshipped
among them, although craftsmen all over the world revere his image. Some
of his associations and realms of influence are
Dwarven honor,
craftsmanship, bravery in battle, and "the Dwarven way". He is
typically depicted as a robust and noble dwarf with a venerable beard,
wielding an axe in one hand and a hammer in the other, while standing on a
great anvil. He embodies many characteristics treasured by Dwarven people
the world over. His priests are gifted with healing powers, and often have
a close and personal connection with the God, so that they can better
serve his will among the people.
Thorbard - God of War
Thorbard, most often called "the Jackal God", is patron of
destruction,
blood, senseless brutality, and battle rage. His followers emulate the
god by reveling in wanton destruction and triumph by any means, and are
not welcomed in most lands. There is a definite rank and structure to his
cult, with worshipping Soldiers at the bottom, Priests above them,
Crusaders and Blood Paladins next, and the Warlord of Thorbard at the
pinnacle. His most devoted followers practice death magic, necromancy and
other dark arts, and are granted lycanthropic powers by the god.
