Living Greyhawk Gazetteer Chapter 7

Alright, this will finish off this volume, which took much longer than I had originally expected. And there's still a lot of stuff left to do, and only half a month left to cover it. So, let's go through the Greyhawk gods.

One of the first things I noticed is that the gods are all listed alphabetically, full stop. It goes from Al'Akbar all the way to Zuoken. Why is this worth noticing? Because there's no separate pantheons; everyone is just lumped together. In the 1983 Greyhawk boxed set, the gods were listed with their racial affiliation so you could know that, for example, Kord and Wee Jas are Suel gods, while Heironeous and Pholtus are Oeridian. Some gods were held in common throughout the Flanaess, but you generally knew which racial group the gods focused their attention on.

The way it's done here would be like if the Deities & Demigods book lumped Horus, Kali, Thor and Zeus together without differentiating their cultural and racial backgrounds. I'm not really a fan of it. With 192 pages, they could easily have fit in a table to split the gods up like they did in the original boxed set or the 2nd edition From the Ashes set. But there is no table, just a quick note in each deity's description as to which pantheon they belong to.

So, what I've decided to do is simply list the gods in their racial groupings to give a better feel for how the religions of the Flanaess would be split up. Some of the gods are held in common, and I'll list them at the end. But for now, we'll do it this way. The deities that appear in the Player's Handbook will be bolded; those that are common throughout the Flanaess will be italicized; some will be both.

BAKLUNISH PANTHEON
Al'Akbar (High Cleric, Restorer of Righteousness), LG demigod of Guardianship, Faithfulness, Dignity and Duty
Geshtai (Daughter of the Oasis), N lesser goddess of Lakes, Rivers, Wells, and Streams
Istus (Lady of Our Fate, The Colorless and All-Colored), N greater goddess of Fate, Destiny, Divination, Future, and Honesty
Mouqol (The Merchant), N lesser god of Trade, Negotiation, Ventures, Appraisal, and Reciprocity
Xan Yae (Lady of Perfection), N lesser goddess of Twilight, Shadows, Stealth, and Mental Power
Zuoken (Master of Da'Shon and Edel, Servant of the Lady), N demigod of Physical and Mental Mastery

FLAN PANTHEON
Allitur, LG (LN) lesser god of Ethics and Propriety
Beory (Oerth Mother), N (NG) greater goddess of the Oerth, Nature and Rain
Berei (Hearth Mother), NG lesser goddess of Home, Family, and Agriculture
Iuz (The Evil, the Old One), CE demigod of Deceit, Pain, Oppression, and Evil
Nerull (The Reaper, Foe of all Good, Hater of Life, Bringer of Darkness), NE greater god of Death, Darkness, Murder, and the Underworld)
Obad-Hai (The Shalm), N intermediate god of Nature, Woodlands, Freedom, Hunting, and Beasts
Pelor (The Sun Father, the Shining One), NG greater god of Sun, Light, Strength, and Healing
Rao (The Mediator, the Calm God), LG greater god of Peace, Rason, and Serenity
Vecna (The Arch-Lich, Master of the Spider Throne, the Whispered One), NE lesser god of Destructive and Evil Secrets
Zodal (The Gray Son, the Gentle Hand), NG lesser god of Mercy, Hope, and Benevolence

OERIDIAN PANTHEON
Atroa (The Sad Maiden), NG lesser goddess of Spring, East Wind, and Renewal
Celestian (The Far Wanderer), N (NG) intermediate god of Stars, Space, and Wanderers
Delleb (The Scholar, the Scribe), LG lesser god of Reason, Intellect, and Study
Erythnul (The Many), CE (CN) intermediate god of Hate, Envy, Malice, Panic, Ugliness, and Slaughter
Fharlanghn (The Dweller on the Horizon), N (NG) intermediate god of Horizons, Distance, Travel, and Roads
Heironeous (The Invincible, the Valorous Knight, the Archpaladin), LG intermediate god of Chivalry, Justice, Honor, War, Daring, and Valor
Hextor (Scourge of Battle, Champion of Evil, Herald of Hell), LE intermediate god of War, Discord, Massacres, Conflict, Fitness, and Tyranny
Kurell (The Bitter Hand, the Scorned Heart, the Vengeful Knave), CN lesser god of Jealousy, Revenge, and Theft
Merikka (Lady of the Calendar), LG demigoddess of Farming, Agriculture, and Home
Pholtus (of the Blinding Light), LG (LN) intermediate god of Light, Resolution, Law, Order, Inflexibility, Sun, and Moons
Procan (The Storm Lord, Sailor of Sea and Sky), CN intermediate god of Seas, Sea Life, Salt, Sea Weather, and Navigation
Raxivort (Lord of Xvartkind, Master of Rats, Night Flutterer), CE lesser god of Xvarts, Rats, Wererats, and Bats
Rudd (The Charm, the Duelist), CN (CG) demigoddess of Chance, Good Luck, and Skill
Sotillion (The Summer Queen), CG (CN) lesser goddess of Summer, South Wind, East, and Comfort
Telchur (Icebrother), CN lesser god of Winter, Cold, and North Wind
Velnius (The Rainshroud, the Elder Breeze), N (NG) lesser god of Sky and Weather
Wenta (The Alewife, Harvest Daughter), CG lesser goddess of Autumn, West Wind, Harvest, and Brewing
Zilchus (The Great Guildmaster, the Money Counter), LN intermediate god of Power, Prestige, Money, Business, and Influence

SUEL PANTHEON
Beltar, CE (CN) lesser goddess of Malice, Caves, and Pits
Bralm (The Flying Queen, the Hive Goddess, the Toiling Lady), N (LN) lesser goddess of Insects and Industriousness
Dalt, CG lesser god of Portals, Doors, Enclosures, Locks, and Keys
Fortubo, LG (LN) lesser god of Stone, Metals, Mountains, and Guardianship
Jascar, LG lesser god of Hills and Mountains
Kord (The Brawler), CG intermediate god of Athletics, Sport, Brawling, Strength, and Courage
Lendor (Prince of Time, Master of Tedium), LN intermediate god of Time, Tedium, Patience, and Study
Llerg (Great Bear, Animal Fang, Strongest Serpent, God of Force), CN lesser god of Beasts and Strength
Lydia NG lesser goddess of Music, Knowledge, and Daylight
Norebo (God of Gambles), CN lesser god of Luck, Gambling, and Risks
Osprem, LN lesser goddess of Sea Voyages, Ships, and Sailors
Phaulkon, CG lesser god of Air, Wind, Clouds, Birds, and Archery
Phyton (The Woodshaper), CG lesser god of Nature, Beauty, and Farming
Pyremius (The Blazing Killer, Demon of Venom, Hideous Assassin), NE lesser god of Fire, Poison, and Murder
Syrul (The Forked Tongue, Night Hag, Oathbreaker), NE lesser god of Lies, Deceit, Treachery, and False Promises
Vatun (The North God), CN lesser god of Northern Barbarians, Cold, Winter, and Arctic Beasts
Wee Jas (The Witch Goddess, Ruby Sorcereress, Stern Lady, Death's Guardian), LN (LE) intermediate goddess of Magic, Death, Vanity, and Law
Xerbo (The Sea Dragon), N lesser god of the Sea, Sailing, Money, and Business

COMMON IN THE FLANAESS
Bleredd (The Iron Mule), N lesser god of Metal, Mines, and Smiths
Boccob (The Uncaring, Lord of All Magic, Archmage of the Deities), N greater god of Magic, Arcane Knowledge, Foresight, and Balance
Cyndor (Keeper of Infinity, the Illimitable One), LN lesser god of Time, Infinity, and Continuity
Ehlonna (of the Forests), NG intermediate goddess of Forests, Woodlands, Flora and Fauna, and Fertility
Incabulos (The Black Rider), NE greater god of Plagues, Sickness, Famine, Nightmares, Drought, and Disasters
Joramy (The Shrew), N (NG) lesser goddess of Fire, Volcanoes, Wrath, Anger, and Quarrels
Lirr (Lady Poet, the Lorekeeper), CG lesser goddess of Poetry, Prose, Literature, and Art
Mayaheine (The Shield Maiden), LG demigod of Protection, Justice, and Valor
Myhriss (The Thrice-Kissed, Maid of Light and Dark), NG lesser goddess of Love, Romance, and Beauty
Olidammara (The Laughing Rogue), CN intermediate god of Music, Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, and Tricks
Ralishaz (The Unlooked For), CN (CE) intermediate god of Chance, Ill Luck, Misfortune, and Insanity
St. Cuthbert (of the Cudgel), LN (LG) intermediate god of Common Sense, Wisdom, Zeal, Honesty, Truth, and Discipline
Trithereon (The Summoner), CG intermediate god of Individuality, Liberty, Retribution, and Self-Defense
Ulaa (The Stonewife), LG intermediate goddess of Hills, Mountains, and Gemstones
Zagyg (The Mad Archmage), CN (CG) demigod of Humor, Eccentricity, Occult Lore, and Unpredictability

There are a few oddballs here that don't categorize into any of the above lists. Sehanine Moonbow, an elven deity and the wife of Corellon Larethian, also gets mentioned here, although none of the other Seldarine deities make an appearance. An odd inclusion, but there it is. And Tharizdun, the Cthulhu-like god of Eternal Darkness, Decay, Entropy, and Insanity is here as well; he is so obscure that he isn't even categorized in the earlier boxes. There's also Wastri, the demigod of Amphibians, Bigotry, and Self-Deception. He's also the god of bullywugs, which haven't appeared in any 3rd edition material as of yet. Finally, there's Ye'Cind, another elven demigod of Music and Magical Songs, part of the Seldarine.

Alright, so what do we see here? First of all, obviously there are a lot more gods to choose from in this book. I'll note that none of the demihuman deities listed in the Player's Handbook are included here. But there are a lot of gods that have cross-pollinated into the common pantheon for all of the Flanaess. All of the Flan gods but one are common, most of the Oeridian and Baklunish pantheons...but only two from the Suel. The Suel gods keep to themselves, and haven't become commonly worshiped. One could argue that the inclusion of Kord and Wee Jas into the Player's Handbook list makes them common, and I could be persuaded by that.

What else? The Flan have three very evil gods in what is otherwise a pretty small grouping. Iuz, Nerull and Vecna all come from the Flan mythos. All of the Baklunish gods except Al'Akbar are of neutral alignment; they truly don't care about good or evil.

There are no new domains or spells here, which saves some time. This book is designed to work with the core rules, rather than adding a whole bunch of crunch. Unlike some settings that may or may not be coming out in 2001...

Alright, that about wraps this up. If you see anything interesting in these lists that I missed, let me know your thoughts in the comments. The last couple of pages are just a rehashing of the rules for creating and playing a Living Greyhawk character, including the regional breakdowns which I may or may not have mentioned that I don't particularly like.