Celtic paganism, also known as Celtic polytheism, is a form of spirituality and religious belief that was practiced by the ancient Celtic people. It encompasses a wide range of cultural practices and beliefs that were prevalent in Celtic societies before the spread of Christianity. At its core, Celtic paganism is characterized by the worship of multiple deities, also known as gods and goddesses. These deities represent various aspects of nature and the human experience, and were believed to have control over different domains such as war, fertility, and wisdom. Nature holds a significant place in Celtic paganism, as it is seen as divine and interconnected with the spiritual realm. Celtic pagans often engage in rituals and practices that honor and celebrate the cycles of nature, such as seasonal festivals and offerings to the land and local spirits.
Aluminum Dragon
Type: Dragon (Earth)
Environment: Warm Forests
Organization: Wyrmling, very young, young, juvenile, and young adult: solitary or clutch (2-5); adult, mature adult, old, very old, ancient, wyrm, or great wyrm: solitary, pair, or family (1-2 and 2-5 offspring)
Challenge Rating: Wyrmling 3; very young 5; young 7; juvenile 9; young adult 11; adult 14; mature adult 16; old 19; very old 20; ancient 22; wyrm 23; great wyrm 25
Alignment: Always Neutral Good
Advancement: Wyrmling 7-8 HD; very young 10-11 HD; young 13-14 HD; juvenile 16-17 HD; young adult 19-20 HD; adult 22-23 HD; mature adult 25-26 HD; old 28-29 HD; very old 31-32 HD; ancient 34-35 HD; wyrm 37-38 HD; great wyrm 40+ HD
Level Adjustment: Wyrmling +4; very young +4; young +6; others —
Once they have disposed of the edible parts, an aluminum dragon values the corpse of an evil creature as a trophy; aluminum dragon hoards are full of skins, horns, and bones of all manner of exotic evil monsters. Cyndor, Keeper of Infinity LN - God of Time, Infinity, Continuity Daern, The Unshakeable LN - Goddess of Defense, Fortifications Stern Alia LN - Goddess of Oeridian Culture, Law, Motherhood Zilchus, The Great Guildmaster LN - God of Power, Prestige, Money, Business, Influence Bleredd, The Iron Mule N - God of Metal, Mines, Smiths Celestian, The Far Wanderer N - God of Stars, Space, Wanderers Fharlanghn, The Dweller on the Horizon N - God of Horizons, Distance, Travel, Roads Velnius, The Rainshroud N - God of Sky, Weather Telchur, Icebrother CN - God of Winter, Cold, North Wind Rudd, The Charm CN - Goddess of Chance, Good Luck, Skill Olidammara, The Laughing Rogue CN - God of Music, Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, Tricks Procan, The Storm Lord CN - God of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, Navigation Kuroth, The Master Thief CN - God of Theft and Treasure-Finding Kurell, The Bitter Hand CN - God of Jealosy, Revenge, Theft.
Celtic pagans often engage in rituals and practices that honor and celebrate the cycles of nature, such as seasonal festivals and offerings to the land and local spirits. There is also a strong emphasis on community and tribal bonds within Celtic paganism. Rituals and gatherings were often conducted in sacred spaces, such as hilltops, groves, and stone circles.
Greyhawk Pantheons
I was trying to divide the human greyhawk dieties into their different pantheons. Bakunish, Suel, Oeridian, and Flan; the Rhenee don't seem to have their own gods, then again I could be wrong hence this post. I'm using the gazeteer. these are the gods that I couldn't place.
Boccob
Berei
Ehlonna
Incabulos
Joramy
Obod-Hai
Olidammara
Ralishaz
Raxivort
St. Cuthbert
Trithereon
Wastri
Xerbo
Ye'cind
An official answer would be great, but any help is appreciated. Thanks
Riptide777 wrote:I was trying to divide the human greyhawk dieties into their different pantheons. Bakunish, Suel, Oeridian, and Flan; the Rhenee don't seem to have their own gods, then again I could be wrong hence this post. I'm using the gazeteer. these are the gods that I couldn't place.
Boccob, Berei, Ehlonna, Incabulos, Joramy, Obod-Hai, Olidammara, Ralishaz, Raxivort, St. Cuthbert, Trithereon, Wastri, Xerbo, Ye'cind
An official answer would be great, but any help is appreciated. Thanks
Berei is Flan, as is Obad-hai. Raxivort and Ye'Cind are associated with non-human pantheons (xvarts and elves, respectively). Ehlonna is a very old deity (see comment below), and may arguably come from the elvish pantheon.
Some deities are not associated with specific ethnic groups, sometimes because they either predate those cultures or became deities after the groups began mixing.
For what it's worth :)
A complete list is available on the Living Greyhawk page (Campaign Documents - Livin Greyhawk Deities)
Lists all gods and has "Origin of worship" which tells what race started the worship.
I hope this helps.
Cylerist wrote:I was trying to divide the human greyhawk dieties into their different pantheons. Bakunish, Suel, Oeridian, and Flan; the Rhenee don't seem to have their own gods, then again I could be wrong hence this post. I'm using the gazeteer. these are the gods that I couldn't place.
Boccob
Berei
Ehlonna
Incabulos
Joramy
Obod-Hai
Olidammara
Ralishaz
Raxivort
St. Cuthbert
Trithereon
Wastri
Xerbo
Ye'cindAn official answer would be great, but any help is appreciated. Thanks
A complete list is available on the Living Greyhawk page (Campaign Documents - Livin Greyhawk Deities)
Lists all gods and has "Origin of worship" which tells what race started the worship.
I hope this helps.http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=lg/welcome
Awesome thanks for the help guys
I. Am. Awesome.
Not only did I recently type all this out, but I sorted it by alignment, too. Good to Evil, Law to Chaos. You'll note that I sorted the chaotic gods by reverse alphabetical, since they'll be easier to find from the bottom up.
Commonly worshipped by all
Heironeous, The Invincible (LG) - God of Chivalry, Justice, Honor, War, Daring, Valor
Mayaheine, The Shield Maiden (LG) - Goddess of Protection, Justice, Valor
Murlynd, The White Paladin (LG) - God of Magical Technology
Pholtus of the Blinding Light (LG) - God of Light, Resolution, Law, Order, Inflexibility, Sun, Moons
Rao, The Mediator (LG) - God of Peace, Reason, Serenity
St. Cuthbert of the Cudgel (LG) - God of Common Sense, Wisdom, Zeal, Honesty, Truth, Discipline
Ulaa, The Stonewife (LG) - Goddess of Hills, Mountains, Gemstones
Ehlonna of the Forests (NG) - Goddess of Forests, Woodlands, Flora & Fauna, Fertility
Heward (NG) - God of Bards, Musicians
Johydee, The Hidden Empress (NG) - Goddess of Deception, Espionage, Protection
Keoghtom, The Pulse of the Living Land (NG) - God of Secret Pursuits, Natural Alchemy, Extraplanar Exploration
Myrhiss, The Thrice-Kissed (NG) - Goddess of Love, Romance, Beauty
Pelor, The Sun Father (NG) - God of Sun, Light, Strength, Healing
Zodal, The Gray Son (NG) - God of Mercy, Hope, Benevolence
Trithereon, The Summoner (CG) - God of Individuality, Liberty, Retribution, Self-Defense
Lirr, Lady Poet (CG) - Goddess of Prose, Poetry, Literature, Art
Cyndor, Keeper of Infinity (LN) - God of Time, Infinity, Continuity*
Daern, The Unshakeable (LN) - Goddess of Defense, Fortifications*
Tsolorandril, The Ethereal Walker (LN) - Diety of Wave Motions*
Zilchus, The Great Guildmaster (LN) - God of Power, Prestige, Money, Business, Influence
Beory, Oerth Mother (N) - Goddess of Oerth, Nature, Rain
Bleredd, The Iron Mule (N) - God of Metal, Mines, Smiths
Boccob, The Uncaring (N) - God of Magic, Arcane Knowledge, Foresight, Balance
Celestian, The Far Wanderer (N) - God of Stars, Space, Wanderers
Charmalaine, The Lucky Ghost (N) - Goddess of Keen Senses and Narrow Escapes
Fharlanghn, The Dweller on the Horizon (N) - God of Horizons, Distance, Travel, Roads
Joramy, The Shrew (N) - Goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, Wrath, Anger, Quarrels
Kelanen, The Prince of Swords (N) - God of Swords, Sword Skills, Balance
Obad-Hai, The Shalm (N) - God of Nature, Woodlands, Freedom, Hunting, Beasts
Xan Yae, Lady of Perfection (N) - Goddess of Twilight, Shadows, Stealth, Mental Power
Zagyg, The Mad Arch-Mage (CN) - God of Humor, Eccentricity, Occult Lore, Unpredictability
Rudd, The Charm (CN) - Goddess of Chance, Good Luck, Skill
Ralishaz, The Unlooked For (CN) - God of Chance, Ill Luck, Misfortune, Insanity
Procan, The Storm Lord (CN) - God of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, Navigation
Olidammara, The Laughing Rogue (CN) - God of Music, Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, Tricks
Kuroth, The Master Thief (CN) - God of Theft and Treasure-Finding
Hextor, Scourge of Battle (LE) - God of War, Discord, Massacres, Conflict, Fitness, Tyranny
Incabulos, The Black Rider (NE) - God of Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Nightmares, Drought, Disasters
Kyuss, The Bone Master (NE) - God of Creation and Mastery of Undead
Nerull, The Reaper (NE) - God of Death, Darkness, Murder, the Underworld
Tharizdun, The Dark God (NE) - God of Eternal Darkness, Decay, Entropy, Malign Knowledge, Insanity
Iuz, The Evil (CE) - God of Deceit, Pain, Oppression, Evil
Erythnul, The Many (CE) - God of Hate, Envy, Malice, Panic, Ugliness, Slaughter
Uncommonly worshipped by all
Allitur (LG) - God of Ethics, Propriety
Bahamut, The Platinum Dragon (LG) - God of Good Dragons, Wind, Wisdom
Atroa, The Sad Maiden (NG) - Goddess of Spring, East Wind, Renewal
Berei, Hearth Mother (NG) - Goddess of Home, Family, Agriculture
Wenta, The Alewife (CG) - Goddess of Autumn, West Wind, Harvest, Brewing
Sotillion, The Summer Queen (CG) - Goddess of Summer, South Wind, Ease, Comfort
Bralm, The Flying Queen (N) - Goddess of Insects, Industriousness
Istus, Lady of Our Fate (N) - Goddess of Fate, Destiny, Divination, Future, Honesty
Nazarn, The Gladiator (N) - God of Formal and Public Combat
Xerbo, The Sea Dragon (N) - God of Sea, Sailing, Money, Business
Zuoken, Master of Da'Shon and Edel (N) - God of Physical and Mental Mastery
Telchur, Icebrother (CN) - God of Winter, Cold, North Wind
Earth Dragon, Wyrm of the Hills (LE) - God of Earth, Weather, Hidden Treasures
Tiamat, The Chromatic Dragon (LE) - Goddess of Evil Dragons, Conquest, Greed
Elder Elemental Eye (NE) - God of Elemental Evil
Falazure, The Night Dragon (NE) - God of Energy Draining, Undeath, Decay, Exhaustion
Vecna, The Arch-Lich (NE) - God of Destructive and Evil Secrets
Commonly worshipped by humans
St. Cuthbert of the Cudgel (LG) - God of Common Sense, Wisdom, Zeal, Honesty, Truth, Discipline
Ehlonna/Ehlenestra of the Forests (NG) - Goddess of Forests, Woodlands, Flora & Fauna, Fertility
Heward (NG) - God of Bards, Musicians
Keoghtom, The Pulse of the Living Land (NG) - God of Secret Pursuits, Natural Alchemy, Extraplanar Exploration
Trithereon, The Summoner (CG) - God of Individuality, Liberty, Retribution, Self-Defense
Tsolorandril, The Ethereal Walker (LN) - Diety of Wave Motions
Wastri, The Hopping Prophet (LN) - God of Amphibians, Bigotry, Self-Deception
Boccob, The Uncaring (N) - God of Magic, Arcane Knowledge, Foresight, Balance
Joramy, The Shrew (N) - Goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, Wrath, Anger, Quarrels
Kelanen, The Prince of Swords (N) - God of Swords, Sword Skills, Balance
Zagyg, The Mad Arch-Mage (CN) - God of Humor, Eccentricity, Occult Lore, Unpredictability
Ralishaz, The Unlooked For (CN) - God of Chance, Ill Luck, Misfortune, Insanity
Earth Dragon, Wyrm of the Hills (LE) - God of Earth, Weather, Hidden Treasures
Elder Elemental Eye (NE) - God of Elemental Evil
Incabulos, The Black Rider (NE) - God of Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Nightmares, Drought, Disasters
Tharizdun, The Dark God (NE) - God of Eternal Darkness, Decay, Entropy, Malign Knowledge, Insanity
Iuz, The Evil (CE) - God of Deceit, Pain, Oppression, Evil
Baklunish pantheon
Al'Akbar, High Cleric (LG) - God of Guardianship, Faithfulness, Dignity, Duty
Azor'alq, Son of Light (NG) - God of Light, Purity, Courage, Strength
Daoud, The Mendicant (N) - God of Humility, Clarity, Immediacy
Geshtai, Daughter of the Oasis (N) - Goddess of Lakes, Rivers, Wells, Streams
Istus, Lady of Our Fate (N) - Goddess of Fate, Destiny, Divination, Future, Honesty
Mouqol, The Merchant (N) - God of Trade, Negotiation, Ventures, Appraisal, Reciprocity
Xan Yae, Lady of Perfection (N) - Goddess of Twilight, Shadows, Stealth, Mental Power
Zuoken, Master of Da'Shon and Edel (N) - God of Physical and Mental Mastery
Flan pantheon
Allitur (LG) - Goddess of Ethics, Propriety
Mayaheine, The Shield Maiden (LG) - Goddess of Protection, Justice, Valor
Rao, The Mediator (LG) - God of Peace, Reason, Serenity
Berei, Hearth Mother (NG) - Goddess of Home, Family, Agriculture
Myrhiss, The Thrice-Kissed (NG) - Goddess of Love, Romance, Beauty
Pelor, The Sun Father (NG) - God of Sun, Light, Strength, Healing
Zodal, The Gray Son (NG) - God of Mercy, Hope, Benevolence
Vathris, The Transfixed (LN) - God of Anguish, Lost Causes, Revenge
Beory, Oerth Mother (N) - Goddess of Oerth, Nature, Rain
Obad-Hai, The Shalm (N) - God of Nature, Woodlands, Freedom, Hunting, Beasts
Kyuss, The Bone Master (NE) - God of Creation and Mastery of Undead
Nerull, The Reaper (NE) - God of Death, Darkness, Murder, the Underworld
Vecna, The Arch-Lich (NE) - God of Destructive and Evil Secrets
Oeridian pantheon
Delleb, The Scholar (LG) - God of Reason, Intellect, Study
Heironeous, The Invincible (LG) - God of Chivalry, Justice, Honor, War, Daring, Valor
Mayaheine, The Shield Maiden (LG) - Goddess of Protection, Justice, Valor
Merikka, Lady of the Calendar (LG) - Goddess of Farming, Agriculture, Home
Murlynd, The White Paladin (LG) - God of Magical Technology
Pholtus of the Blinding Light (LG) - God of Light, Resolution, Law, Order, Inflexibility, Sun, Moons
Ulaa, The Stonewife (LG) - Goddess of Hills, Mountains, Gemstones
Atroa, The Sad Maiden (NG) - Goddess of Spring, East Wind, Renewal
Johydee, The Hidden Empress (NG) - Goddess of Deception, Espionage, Protection
Wenta, The Alewife (CG) - Goddess of Autumn, West Wind, Harvest, Brewing
Sotillion, The Summer Queen (CG) - Goddess of Summer, South Wind, Ease, Comfort
Lirr, Lady Poet (CG) - Goddess of Prose, Poetry, Literature, Art
Cyndor, Keeper of Infinity (LN) - God of Time, Infinity, Continuity
Daern, The Unshakeable (LN) - Goddess of Defense, Fortifications
Stern Alia (LN) - Goddess of Oeridian Culture, Law, Motherhood
Zilchus, The Great Guildmaster (LN) - God of Power, Prestige, Money, Business, Influence
Bleredd, The Iron Mule (N) - God of Metal, Mines, Smiths
Celestian, The Far Wanderer (N) - God of Stars, Space, Wanderers
Fharlanghn, The Dweller on the Horizon (N) - God of Horizons, Distance, Travel, Roads
Velnius, The Rainshroud (N) - God of Sky, Weather
Telchur, Icebrother (CN) - God of Winter, Cold, North Wind
Rudd, The Charm (CN) - Goddess of Chance, Good Luck, Skill
Olidammara, The Laughing Rogue (CN) - God of Music, Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, Tricks
Procan, The Storm Lord (CN) - God of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, Navigation
Kuroth, The Master Thief (CN) - God of Theft and Treasure-Finding
Kurell, The Bitter Hand (CN) - God of Jealosy, Revenge, Theft
Hextor, Scourge of Battle (LE) - God of War, Discord, Massacres, Conflict, Fitness, Tyranny
Erythnul, The Many (CE) - God of Hate, Envy, Malice, Panic, Ugliness, Slaughter
Olman pantheon
Quetzalcoatl (LN) - God of Air, Birds, Snakes
Tlazoteotl, Mother Goddess of the Earth (N) - Goddess of Earth Mother, Agriculture, Nature
Hurakon, God of the Flood (CN) - God of Floods, Unrestrained Fury
Chitza-Atlan, The Guardian of the Gateway to the Underworld (LE) - God of Centaurs, Guarding the Underworld, the Dead
Mictlantecuhtli (LE) - God of Death, Darkness, Murder, the Underworld
Tlaloc (LE) - God of Rain
Tezcatlipoca/Apocatequil (CE) - God of Sun, Moon, Night, Scheming, Betrayals, Lightning (as Apocatequil)
Huhuteotl (CE) - God of Fire, Motion of Time
Camazotz/Zotzilaha/Zotz (CE) - God of Bats, Vampires (as Zotzilaha), the Underworld (as Zotzilaha)
Suel pantheon
Fortubo (LG) - God of Stone, Metals, Mountains, Guardianship
Jascar (LG) - God of Hills, Mountains
Lydia (NG) - Goddess of Music, Knowledge, Daylight
Phyton, The Woodshaper (CG) - God of Nature, Beauty, Farming
Phaulkon (CG) - God of Air, Wind, Clouds, Birds, Archery
Kord, The Brawler (CG) - God of Athletics, Sports, Brawling, Strength, Courage
Dalt (CG) - God of Portals, Doors, Enclosures, Locks, Keys
Lendor, Prince of Time (LN) - God of Time, Tedium, Patience, Study
Osprem (LN) - Goddess of Sea Voyages, Ships, Sailors
Wee Jas, The Witch Goddess (LN) - Goddess of Magic, Death, Vanity, Law
Bralm, The Flying Queen (N) - Goddess of Insects, Industriousness
Nazarn, The Gladiator (N) - God of Formal and Public Combat
Xerbo, The Sea Dragon (N) - God of Sea, Sailing, Money, Business
Vatun, The North God (CN) - God of Northern Barbarians, Cold, Winter, Arctic Beasts
Norebo, God of Gambles (CN) - God of Luck, Gambling, Risks
Llerg, Great Bear (CN) - God of Beasts, Strength
Pyremius, The Blazing Killer (NE) - God of Fire, Poison, Murder
Syrul, The Forked Tongue (NE) - Goddess of Lies, Deceit, Treachery, False Promises
Beltar (CE) - God of Malice, Caves, Pits
Stance Mastery (Ex): A great wyrm martial dragon can have two stances active simultaneously. When it uses a swift action to initiate or change its stance, you can initiate or change one or both stances.
These communal rituals served to strengthen social ties and foster a sense of unity among the people. Celtic paganism also incorporates elements of folklore, myth, and storytelling. Celtic myths and legends provide a foundation for understanding the cosmology and worldview of the ancient Celts. A rich tapestry of myths and stories depict the adventures of gods, heroes, and other mythical beings, offering insights into the spiritual and moral values of the Celtic people. In modern times, many people are embracing Celtic paganism as a way to reconnect with their Celtic heritage and explore alternative spiritual paths. Celtic paganism is often seen as a way to honor the traditions and wisdom of the ancient Celtic people while adapting them to the needs and beliefs of contemporary society. Embracing Celtic paganism can bring a sense of connection to nature and the cycles of life, as well as an appreciation for the power and mystery of the divine. It offers a unique spiritual framework that allows individuals to explore their own personal beliefs and develop a deepened sense of spirituality. Overall, embracing Celtic paganism is about embracing a holistic and nature-based worldview, honoring the gods and goddesses of the ancient Celts, and finding a spiritual path that resonates with one's own beliefs and experiences. It offers a way to connect with the spiritual heritage of the Celtic people and to find meaning and purpose in the modern world..
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