NORSE PANTHEON

Norse mythology has been called the most noble religion of all; it is a tenant of the faith that the evil giants will rise up and destroy the gods in the end (the battle is called Ragnorak), but the gods are good, and should be worshipped and served. Many of these gods do not permit their clerics the power to heal battle wounds, and cowardice is the most horrid crime a worshipper can commit.

ODIN

Odin All Father, Supreme Ruler of the Gods
This chaotic good greater god is worshipped by all who are not evil. He cannot raise the dead, and will not heal mortals, but is a potent warrior god who sends his Valkyries to bring the souls of the valiant dead to his council hall, Valhalla.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Knowledge, Magic, Travel, War
Symbol: Watching blue eye, eagle
Appearance: Odin is often depicted as a wise old man and a wanderer.
Favored Weapon: Spear
Worshipers: Fighters, wizards, philosophers, sages, nobility, dwarves

AEGIR

Aegir is God of Storms and the Sea. This lesser god and his worshippers are chaotic neutral. He swamps ships that have not sacrificed to him, but calms storms for his friends. His wife is Ran.

Alignment: CN
Domains: Air, Chaos, Luck, Water
Symbol: Rough waves
Appearance: Angry old man
Favored Weapon: Club
Worshipers: Sailors, merchants, pirates

BALDER

Balder is the God of Beauty, known to some as "Charisma". This lesser god may grant a two-point increase to the charisma of select mortals, and sometimes invites females of charisma 15 or more to serve him in his home. He and his followers are neutral good.

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Domains: Death, Good, Luck, Protection
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BRAGI

Bragi is a lesser god, God of Poetry, Eloquence, and Song. He and his worshippers are neutral good, but many bards of other alignments also worship him. He sometimes rewards bards with knowledge of a legendary treasure.

Alignment: NG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Plant, Travel
Symbol: Harp
Appearance: Bearded man with harp
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Worshipers: Bards, travelers

FORSETI

Forseti, the Peacemaker, is God of Justice. A greater god, he and his worshippers are lawful good. He is the son of Balder. He never lies.

Alignment: LG
Domains: Good, Knowledge, Law, Protection
Symbol: Scales
Appearance: Forseti is a handsome man dressed in a tunic of gold and breeches of silver.
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FREY

Frey is God of Sunshine and the Elves. This greater god also controls all storms and calms as a weather god. He and his followers are neutral good.

Alignment: NG
Domains: Air, Magic, Plant, Water
Symbol: Ship shaped cloud
Appearance: Handsome man with a sword and a boar
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Worshipers: All, elves, horsemen

FREYA

Freya is the twin sister of Frey, Goddess of Love and Fertility and leader of the Valkyries. A greater goddess, she and her followers are neutral good, and she is also worshipped by lovers.

Alignment: NG
Domains: Fire, Healing, Protection, War
Symbol: Fire in shape of a woman
Appearance: Beautiful red-haired woman
Favored Weapon: Dagger
Worshipers: Any, women, dwarves, elves

FRIGGA

Frigga is the wife of Odin, Goddess of the Atmosphere, and a greater goddess. She is worshipped by housewives and those seeking marriage in addition to those who share her lawful neutral alignment. She also controls the weather. On rare occasions she saves worshippers who call on her when in mortal danger.

Alignment: LN
Domains: Air, Healing, Law, Water
Symbol: Spindle
Appearance: Woman spinning yarn
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Worshipers: Women, healers

HEIMDALL

Heimdall the Bright God is Guardian of the Bifrost Bridge. This greater god is lawful good, and is worshipped by magic-users in addition to those who share his alignment. He is sworn enemy of Loki.

Alignment: LG
Domains: Law, Protection, Magic, Strength
Symbol: Golden horn
Appearance: Strapping white warrior with sword and golden horn
Favored Weapon: Sword
Worshipers: Any, soldiers

HEL

Hel, a greater goddess, is the Goddess of Death. Although neutral evil herself, she is worshipped by all alignments. She causes diseases of all sorts.

Alignment: NE
Domains: Death (evil), Destruction, Earth, Evil
Symbol: Womans head rotting on left side
Appearance: A statuesque woman completely flesh-colored on the left side of her body and blue-black on the right side.
Favored Weapon: "Frigid Grasp of the Grave" (unarmed strike)
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IDUN

Idun is Goddess of Spring and Eternal Youth. This lesser goddess is chaotic good, but is worshipped by farmers in addition to those who share her alignment. She is the wife of Bragi.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Healing, Plant, Protection
Symbol: Golden apple
Appearance: Youthful woman of great beauty
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Worshipers: Any, poets, farmers

LOKI

Loki is the God of Mischief, Strife, and Fire. This chaotic evil greater god is worshipped by those who share his alignment. He is tolerated by the other gods because he is Odin's brother and has saved the gods in the distant past, but is considered most likely to betray the gods to the giants.

Alignment: CE
Domains: Chaos, Evil, Magic, Trickery
Symbol: Mask
Appearance: Youthful red-haired man
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MAGNI

Magni, God of Strength, is a chaotic good lesser god. He is the son of Thor, worshipped by those who share his alignment.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Protection, Strength, War
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Favored Weapon: Warhammer
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SIF

Sif is Goddess of Excellence and Skill in Battle, a lesser goddess. She occasionally blesses young warriors dedicated to her when they enter battle. Wife of Thor, she and her worshippers are chaotic good.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Knowledge, Law, Magic, Protection
Symbol: Upraised sword
Appearance: Sif is slender woman of great beauty with locks of pure gold
Favored Weapon: Sword
Worshipers: Any

SURTYR

Surtyr is the Lord of the Fire Giants; he is described with the gods of the giants.

Alignment: LE
Domains: Destruction, Evil, Fire, War
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Appearance: Surtyr resembles an immense fire giant, with crackling flames for hair and eyebrows.
Favored Weapon: Sword
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THOR

Thor is God of Thunder, a greater god. Chaotic good himself, he is worshipped by all alignments, especially warriors, those wishing specific weather, and those wanting fair play. His clerics always fight with hammers.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Air, Chaos, Good, Strength, War
Symbol: Lightning bolt
Appearance: Strong red-haired warrior
Favored Weapon: Warhammer
Worshipers: Any, warriors

THYRM

Thrym, Lord of the Frost Giants, is described with the gods of the giants.

Alignment: CE
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil, War
Symbol: White, double-bladed greataxe
Appearance: Angry frost giant
Favored Weapon: Greataxe
Worshipers: Frost giants

TYR

Tyr is a greater god, God of War and Law. Worshipped by warriors of all alignments, he is lawful good himself.

Alignment: LG
Domains: Law, Protection, Strength, War
Symbol: Sword
Appearance: A bearded, fierce-looking warrior missing one hand.
Favored Weapon: Sword
Worshipers: Any, guards, warriors

ULL

Ull is the God of Hunting, Archery, and Winter. This chaotic neutral is worshipped by those of like alignment as a lesser god, but he was once greater, and is still respected by the others, reigning in Odin's stead when needed. He has been known to help some to survive the winter.

Alignment: CN
Domains: Knowledge, Magic, Plant, Protection, Travel
Symbol: Archer
Appearance: Handsome archer
Favored Weapon: Longbow
Worshipers: Any, elves, hunters

VIDAR

Vidar, a lesser god, is the chaotic good God of Strength and Silence. This son of Odin is worshipped by those sharing his alignment, and is known for his silence and his opposition to evil.

Alignment: CG
Domains: Animal, Earth, Magic, Plant
Symbol: Man killing a wolf
Appearance: Handsome bearded hermit
Favored Weapon: Staff
Worshipers: Rangers, elves