These are the gods available to PC Clerics in Nordland.

The Allfather
The Allfather is the all-seeing and all-knowing Head of the pantheon. He is married to Worldmother, but not known for fidelity. mighty in battle, he is revered for his wisdom and insight. He is a traveler and teacher. He has only one eye.

His clerics are patient instructors and thoughtful teachers, frequently chosen as ambassadors for their love of travel, languages, insight, and persuasiveness.

Alignment: NG
Suggested Domains: Knowledge, War

The Deathkeeper
The Deathkeeper rules the afterlife and she judges those that die to make sure they receive the proper reward. Her focus is justice, not compassion or mercy.

Her clerics are dispassionate and view reward and punishment as something people earn through their choices and actions. They often serve as judges, executioners, gravediggers, and morticians.

Alignment: LN
Suggested Domain: Death

The Fates
The Fates are three goddesses and they are worshiped together, they know the past, present, and future of all creatures, are the keepers of the World Tree, and arbiters of destiny. They can be capricious, but grants blessings to those they deem worthy.

Their clerics want to differentiate between the immutable and changeable parts of a creature’s destiny. And may seem inconsistent, indifferent, or fickle. Their mood can change quickly and wildly depending on their view of the immutability of a given event.

Alignment: N
Suggested Domains: Knowledge, Life

The Lawgiver
The Lawgiver is not only the god of law and justice, but fair play, self-sacrifice, and honorable warfare is also under his purview. He was once the Head of the pantheon, but he stepped down so that the wiser Allfather could take the reins, as that was the right thing to do.

Nobles who heed the Lawgiver treat their people fairly and manage their lands responsibly.

Their clerics respect the law and its role in upholding what is just. They often enjoy games with clear rules, lots of sweat, and occasional risk of spilling blood. They often have a more martial bent than other clerics.

Alignment: LN
Suggested Domains: Life, War

The Lifebringer
The Lifebringer is the goddess of healing, renewal, springtime, and youth. Expecting parents, young children, healers, and those that raise crops or animals pay particular interest to her.

Her clerics are among the least warlike in Nordland and focus more on healing and preservation, even on the battlefield. They can be found in most farming villages, sometimes tending both physical and spiritual flocks.

Alignment: NG
Suggested Domains: Life, Light

The Seaking
The Seaking is the god of the seas and commerce. He used to be married to Snowqueen and the breakup was bitter. She causes deadly colds that freezes ships on the open water to torment him. He strongly disapproves of dishonest business dealings.

Explorers, sailors, fishermen, and traveling merchants pay particular attention to him.

His clerics are determined and shrewd risk-takers and they work to ensure fair weather, gentle seas, and fair and just profits. Many of them are wanderers.

Alignment: NG
Suggested Domains: Nature, Tempest

The Shieldmaster
The Shieldmaster is vigilantly protecting both gods and men from all who would harm them.

Protectors and messengers pay particular interest to him. His followers maintain a reliable postal service in Nordland and may even accept commissions to deliver messages to locations off the beaten path.

His clerics can be found in any group that protects and serves others, such as guardsmen, masons, and criminal investigators.

Alignment: LG
Suggested Domains: Light, War

The Snowqueen
The Snowqueen holds domain over winter, vengeance, retribution, and anger. Fair or just are pointless concepts to her.

Her clerics have a strict hierarchy and they regularly judge transgressors. Her brutal, but firm, punishments bring absolution. Until next time. False accusations or imagined slights brought to them may draw the Snowqueens wrath upon the complainer.

Alignment: N
Suggested Domains: Nature, Tempest

The Stormlord
The Stormlord is the personification of the thunderstorm. He is strong and bound by no rules except his own sense of honor. He values bravery and self-reliance. Like his parents, he frequently visits the world, most frequently as a warrior or a bard.

Warriors, sailors, and coast dwellers pay especial attention to him.

His clerics are powerful warriors, but rarely commanders.

Alignment: CG
Suggested Domains: Tempest, War

The Trickster
The Trickster is chaotic, ever-changing, and responsible for some of the greatest good and evil to ever befall the world. They have taken many forms, both male and female of several races. They have both sired and birthed children.

Followers delight in changeability, deception, subverting expectations, and opposing prejudice. Actors, stage magicians, thieves, betrayers, pranksters, outcasts, and misfits pay special attention to them.

Their clerics believe that nothing is permanent and they often butt heads, literally or figuratively, with the clerics of the Fates who represent immutability. Trechery, falsehood, adaptability, and egalitarianism are all common among them.

Alignment: CN
Suggested Domains: Trickery

The Worldmother
The Worldmother is the Queen of love, beauty, transcendence, and magic. She is the Commander in Chief of the Valkyries. She is married to Allfather and her infidelity is not as frequent as her husband’s.

She has a disparate group of followers including, wizards, warriors, rogues, and bards. Valor is very important to them; how else would they get the attention of the Valkyries?

Her clerics often preside over marriage ceremonies and mediate disputes between quarreling lovers

Alignment: N
Suggested Domains: Life, Light
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