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In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the fictional draconic pantheon of gods consists of the leader Io, as well as Aasterinian, Astilabor, Bahamut, Chronepsis, Faluzure, Garyx, Hlal, Lendys, Sardior, Tamara, and Tiamat. Other draconic gods may be present in different campaign settings.
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Aasterinian
Main article: AasterinianAasterinian is the dragon deity that serves as Io's messenger. She appears as a huge brass dragon who is always grinning. She is quick-witted, with a sharp tongue. She also has talons and breathes fire. Aasternian is on good relations with Garl Glittergold, Fharlanghn, Olidammara and similar deities.
Astilabor
Astilabor Game background Title(s) Acquisitor[1], Hoardmistress[1] Power level Greater Power[1] or Lesser Deity[2] Alignment Chaotic Neutral[1] or Neutral[2] Portfolio Acquisitiveness, status, wealth[2] Domains Dragon, Protection, Wealth (Cavern and Metal)[2] Superior Io Design details In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Astilabor (As-TIL-uh-bore[1]) is the dragon deity of hoards[2].
In the game, Astilabor represents the desire in all dragons to acquire wealth and power. However, she dislikes greed. She cannot abide thievery unless such an act is done in the name of building one's hoard. All of her followers are neutral in some aspect of their alignment[2]. She discourages her clerics from becoming involved in draconic politics and seeks to reward dragons with unusually impressive hoards.
Bahamut
Further information: Bahamut (Dungeons & Dragons)Chronepsis
Main article: ChronepsisChronepsis is the dragon deity of Fate, Death, and Judgment. His symbol is an unblinking draconic eye. Chronepsis is truly neutral in all things, dispassionate and unconcerned with the unfolding of events. He observes, but does not act except to guide the spirits of dragons into the afterlife. While he is a god of "eternal law," he cares nothing for justice, as Lendys does. Chronepsis never speaks or communicates. Chronepsis is said to know the future and how all things will end, but he will not reveal this knowledge to others.
Faluzure
Main article: FaluzureFaluzure is the dragon deity of Energy Draining, Undeath, Decay, and Exhaustion. "Faluzure" is also sometimes spelled "Falazure". His symbol is a draconic skull. Faluzure is a wretched, creeping thing no longer able to fly, but he has a gravely terrible beauty nonetheless. He is vast and sleek, with silver-edged scales of midnight blue and vestigial wings; he may also appear as a handsome human or comely elf. He is a brilliant, gifted master of disguise, and lacks his sister Tiamat's recklessness. He requires a continuous stream of death to maintain his beauty and perfection; if he goes without death for too long, he becomes gaunt and skeletal.
Garyx
Garyx Game background Title(s) Firelord, All-Destroyer, Cleanser of Worlds Home plane Pandemonium Power level Intermediate Deity Alignment Chaotic Evil Portfolio Fire, Destruction, Renewal Domains Chaos, Destruction, Dragon, Evil, Fire (Renewal) Design details Garyx is the dragon god of fire, destruction, and renewal.[2] The deity was introduced in the Draconomicon supplement released in 1990 by TSR.
Garyx symbolizes the sheer power and destructive force of dragonkind. Some argue that Garyx is actually insane.[2]
Worshipers
Garyx pays little or no attention to his clerics and worshipers, but they do not care.[2] Some druids revere the renewing aspect of Garyx, knowing that devastation is necessary for rejuvenation to occur.[2]
Hlal
Hlal Game background Title(s) The Jester, The Keeper of Tales Home plane Arborea Power level Lesser Deity Alignment Chaotic Good Portfolio Humor, storytelling, inspiration Domains Chaos, Dragon, Good, Trickery (Rune) Superior Io Design details Hlal is the dragon deity of humor and storytelling. Her symbol is an open book, and her favored weapon is the short sword or claw.
Hlal enjoys sharing stories and songs with those who appreciate such things, regardless of the listener's race or background. She has little use for tyrants, and even less patience for cruelty or bullying. She teaches that one must be free of restraint, whether real or psychological, in order to freely express one's opinions.
Worshipers
Hlal's priests are often multiclassed cleric/bards, using music and poetry to spread their faith. Places of worship are usually simple shrines, which can be packed up and moved to the next town at a moment's notice. The followers of Hlal share much in common with those of Olidammara, and many pay homage to both deities simultaneously. Both Hextor and Vecna are among her chief enemies, because of their portfolios.
Io
Further information: Io (Dungeons & Dragons)Lendys
Lendys Game background Title(s) Scale of Justice, The Balancer, Weigher of Lives Home plane Mechanus Power level Lesser Deity Alignment Lawful Neutral Portfolio Balance, Justice Domains Destruction, Dragon, Law, Protection, Retribution Design details Lendys is the dragon god of balance and justice. Unlike Chronepsis, who judges dragons after they die, Lendys metes out justice during a dragon's life.
Worshipers
The clerics and paladins of Lendys are justice-bringers, often serving as judges and arbiters for local communities.
Lendys's clergy get along well with worshippers of St. Cuthbert, and poorly with the followers of chaotic gods such as Kord, Olidammara, and Erythnul.
Sardior
Main article: SardiorSardior /ˈsɑrdi.ɔr/ is the dragon deity of gem dragons and psionics. His symbol is a ruby with an inner glow.[3]
Tamara
Tamara Game background Title(s) Her Beneficence, Her Mercy Home plane The Blessed Fields of Elysium Power level Lesser Alignment Neutral Good Portfolio Life, light, mercy Domains Dragon, Good, Healing, Strength, Sun (Family) Design details Tamara is the dragon goddess of life, light, and mercy.
Tamara is the kindest and most benevolent of the draconic deities. Some mistake this quality for weakness, but such beings never make this mistake twice.
Tamara's clerics are healers, but also deliverers of death to those who try to escape it. They destroy all undead creatures they encounter, especially draconic undead.
Tamara is described as being an ally of Pelor and an enemy of Falazure, Hextor, Nerull, and Erythnul.
Tiamat
Further information: Tiamat (Dungeons & Dragons)References
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- ^ Brocius, Scott; Mark A. Jindra. "The Legend of Sardior". Wizards of the Coast. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20030124a. Retrieved 2003-01-24.
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