Vanished Lands
Gods of the Vanished Lands
Pantheons of the “Vanished Lands,” as of summer 2015:
- Barbari (Gusorin and Gokuri)
- Fey (Elven, Halfling)
- Hifalendorin/Saganim (western human)
- Sea Lords
- Shengtese (eastern)
- Suthern (Halmed Desert)
- Zarendo Islander
- Zeda (Dwarven, Gnomish)
- Zuromm (Underdark, humanoids)
- Worshipped by: tribes of Skaevingol (proto-Scandinavian/Slavic) and Tsucharim (Mongol-like) humans, Bakemono (eastern Goblins), Changelings, chromatic dragons, Draconians/Dragonborn, Minotaurs, Nannuattan (eastern Dark Elves), Nezumi (rat kin), Oni (Ogre Magi), Tieflings (demon-touched), Wolven
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Gusorin Confederation on the central Plains of Sathendo, Gokuri Empire in the Bamor Mountains, the Abyss, Asgard/Valhalla
- Influences/style: Babylonian, Finnish, Norse
Deities | by title | sex/stature | alignment | spheres/domains | symbol |
Wotan | king of Asgard | m/G | NGc | the heavens, knowledge, rulership, trickery, mages, Wednesdays | single blue eye, ravens |
Frigh-ka | matron of the gods | f/G | LNg | the hearth, life, motherhood, weather, Fridays | cat |
Angkir | lord of tempests | m/G | LNe | storms, tempest, water, sailors | waves |
Mordra | lord of the void | m/G | CEn | chaos, destruction, Nannuattan | spiked wheel |
Vulkan | lord of smiths | m/G | TN | , craft, knowledge, Sundays, Dwarves | hammer and tongs |
Yurdanthis | leader of “the Tribe” | m/G | NEc | chaos, Aberrations, “Tribe pets” | chaos sphere |
Feiah | goddess of love | f/L | NGc | fertility, life, light, skalds, spring, Grugach, Mondays | falcon, the moon |
Hendlir | guardian of the ways | m/L | LNg | knowledge, skalds, travel, Tsucharim, Saturdays | white and gold horn |
Herl | lady of the night | f/L | NEc | assassins, death, winter | gaunt female face |
Krypt | mistress of illness | f/L | CEn | disease, autumn, Goblinoids | copper bowl |
Lotir | the flickering flames | m/L | CNe | light, summer, trickery, Sorcerers | fire |
Shif | battle maiden | f/L | LGn | honorable combat, knowledge, warcraft, Tuesdays | upraised sword |
Tiamat/Takhisis | mother of chromatic dragons | f/L | LEn | domination, war, reptile folk, some Nannuattan, Sei (Sorcerers) | multi-headed dragon |
Torr (Kord) | lord of thunder | m/L | CGn | freedom, might, weather/tempest, Thursdays | mallet |
Yeenoghu | lord of the wastes | m/L | CEn | robbery, Gnolls/Flinds, some Wolven, Lycanthropes | red claw |
- Worshipped by: Elves, some Gnomes, Halflings, Beast-kin (Centaurs, Fauns/Satyrs), metallic dragons
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Waletku Kingdom, Wisalef Forest, Bytopia/Feywild
- Influences/style: Celtic, Finnish, traditional Dungeons & Dragons
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Corellan Larethian | lord of Alfheim | m/G | CGn | art, light, magic, Elves (especially Quelanthi) | quarter moon |
Aerdary Solandra (Mystra) | lady of birds | f/G | NGc | flight, knowledge, magic, Aarakocra, Avariel, Valley Elves | swan |
Bahamut/Paladine | father of metallic dragons | m/G | LGn | air, life, justice, war | platinum dragon |
Labelas Aenarith (Ioun/Gilean) | master of lore | m/G | NGl | craft, knowledge, longevity, Grey Elves | setting sun |
Arawn | master of the chase | m/L | CNg | hunters, winter, Frost Elves | white bow |
Arbos/Pan (Silvanus) | patron of trees | m/L | CNg | nature, Treants, Satyrs/Fauns | oak, pipes |
Arvorain | the defender | m/L | LNg | protection, Woldan Halflings | short sword |
Barandorbis | master of stealth | m/L | CGn | Faldine Halflings, Rogues | feathered cap |
Shelloralee | the hospitable | f/L | NGl | agriculture, Harfoot Halflings | cornucopia |
Skerrit | of the thundering hooves | m/L | TNc | nature, plains, Centaurs | sapling |
Yondalla | the provider | f/L | LGn | the hearth, life, motherhood, Halflings | shield |
Archanos | the elder god | m/G | LNg | order | Greater Orbs |
- Worshipped by: Hifalendorin (proto-Western European) and Saganim (proto-Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) humans, Harfoot Halflings
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): western Plains of Sathendo
- Influences/style: Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Celtic, and Finnish
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Urda/Edillon | lord of the sky | m/G | NGl | air, birds, rulership | winged sword, pickaxe |
Ismiltar/Gherra | matron of magic | f/G | LGn | life, magic, motherhood, Wizards | silver ankh, ivory wand |
Addoh/Ghanki | lord of the waters | m/G | LNg | still waters, rivers, the sea, Thalassaquendi | green sickle, mountain goat |
Mekkil (Gaia) | forest mistress | f/G | NGc | nature, wilderness, Druids, Fey | evergreen boughs |
Nersago/Gobnihr | strength of the mountains | m/G | TNl | craft, knowledge, earth, metals, Dwarves | blue diamond |
Otih (Pelor/Tyr) | lord of justice | m/G | LGn | battle, the sun, law, light, justice, war, Paladins | sword over gold disc |
Brijitt (Sune) | muse of love | f/L | CGn | fire, light, poetry, Bards | flames, harp |
Ennenah/Libitoh | dark mistress | f/L | NEc | disease, pain | crooked staff, dagger |
Grulla | the hunter | m/L | CNg | winter | long bow |
Nidonn | herald of spring | f/L | CGn | fertility, life, spring | apples |
Sherma/Gheket (Raven Queen) | lady of shades | f/L | NEl | death, Assassins, Necromancers | withered oak, crescent moon |
Ulandt/Nenashen (Sehanine) | lady of rest | f/L | TNg | dreams, rest, sleep, trickery, Rogues | black axe, closed eyes, full moon |
- Worshipped by: Aboleth, Dephines (cetaceans), Dimernesti (Sea Spirit Folk), Kuo Toa (fish folk), Merfolk, Merrows (aquatic Ogres), Otter-kin, Sahuagin/Samebito (shark folk), Scrags (Trolls), Sea Hags, Shal’verin (gill folk), Thalassaquendi (western Sea Elves), Tritons
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Sea of Nagendwa, Zarendo Islands, elemental Plane of Water, Astral Sea
- Influences/style: see other pantheons, traditional D&D
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Addoh/Ghanki | lord of the waters | m/G | LNg | still waters, the sea, Thalassaquendi | green sickle, mountain goat |
Angkir | lord of tempests | m/G | LNe | storms, tempest, water, Barbari | waves |
Ano Wasu | sea master | m/G | CGn | tempest, whirlpools, Dimernesti | blue katana |
Krakas | lord of the maelstrom | m/G | NEc | chaos, tempest, trickery | spiral |
Vendrah | cloud chief | m/G | CNg | leadership, Djinn, Suthern corsairs | white elephant |
Blibdoolpoolp | mistress of scales | f/L | NEl | death, Kuo Toa | lobster head or black pearl |
Eadro | wave rider | m/L | TNg | life, nature, tempest, Merfolk | waterspout |
Markianth | master of the depths | m/L | LEn | Dubwana (Goblinoids) | iron fist |
Neshbon | lord of earthquakes | m/L | CNg | the sea, Marid | white horse |
Nlanfula (Melora) | lady of rivers | f/L | CGn | life, nature, prosperity, Zarendo Islanders | antelope |
Sashelas | rider of the deeps | m/L | CGn | life, nature, Thalassaquendi | conch |
Sekolah | mistress of the chase | f/L | LEn | nature, tempest, Sahuagin/Samebito | shark |
- Worshipped by: Shengtese (East Asian) and Tsucharim (Mongol-style) humans, Dimernesti (Sea Spirit Folk), Hengeyokai, Kenku/Tengu (raven folk), Kitsune, Korobokuru (eastern Dwarves) Shan Sao (eastern Halflings), Bamboo/River Spirit Folk, Vanara (monkey folk)
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Tong Sheng/Principality of Silado on the eastern Plains of Sathendo, Zedu Kingdom in the Therud Forest
- Influences/style: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Shang-ti | emperor of the heavens | m/G | LNg | agriculture, leadership, metallic dragons, Samurai | gold fist |
Kuan Yin | matron of mercy | f/G | LGn | healing, the hearth, life, motherhood, Shan Sao, Kensai | mother and child |
Ami Koshi | forest matron | f/G | NGc | nature, wilderness, Beast-kin, Spirit Folk, Yamabushi | red sword |
Ano Wasu | sea master | m/G | CGn | storms, tempest, Dimernesti | blue katana |
Tsu Komi | lord of the moon | m/G | NGl | craft, knowledge, light, Korobokuru | silver disc |
Yen Yuang | the sleeping god | m/G | LNg | death, judgment | yellow helm and white robes |
Hotse Mar | duke of battle | m/L | CGn | glory, strife, war, Bushi | wakizashi (dagger) |
Lo Yech | sower of disease | f/L | CEn | aberrations, epidemics, humanoids | three demon heads |
Na Chow | master of guile | m/L | CNe | stealth, Yakuza | silver bracelet |
Shebsen (Avandra) | lady luck | f/L | CNg | fortune, gamblers, Hengeyokai | white staff |
Also, note that many people in the eastern “Vanished Lands” follow the belief systems below; they are not mutually exclusive:
- Animism: The belief that there are spirits in all things, especially living ones, often practiced by Spirit Folk and Wu (Druids). Similar to later Buddhism.
- In Our Father’s Steps: Revering one’s ancestors and being aware of the power of the dead and Outsiders, often followed by Mahotsukai and Shamans (Summoners and Warlocks). Similar to later Shinto.
- The Path of Order: More a philosophy than a religion, emphasizes social stability and mutual respect, practiced by many Korobokuru (Dwarves). Similar to later Confucianism.
- The Way of Harmony: The quest for balance in all things and the perfection of the body and mind, often followed by Sami (Monks). Similar to later Daoism.
- Worshipped by: Suthern (proto-Arabic) humans, Anpur (Jackal folk), Djinn/Efreet/Marid, Dubwana (Goblinoids), Leonines (Lamassu, Shedu, Sphinx, Wemics), Rakshasa, Vanaka (Dune Dwarves)
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Ebir Sheikdom and the Garku Nasit, in the Halmed Desert
- Influences/style: Sumerian/Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Hindu
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Vendrah | cloud chief | m/G | CNg | leadership, Djinn, corsairs | white elephant |
Ishmas | sky queen | f/G | LGn | life, magic, motherhood, Djinn, Ghazi (Paladins) | green ankh |
Aghos | lady of love | f/G | CGn | beauty, fertility, life | sea shell, silver bow |
Amun | the rising sun | m/G | LGn | justice, light, the sun, Ghazi (Paladins) | gold disc |
Neshbon | lord of earthquakes | m/G | CNg | the sea, Marid | white horse |
Set (Zehir) | lord of the wastes | m/G | NEc | knowledge, poison, schemes | serpent dagger |
Tvorst | master of craft | m/G | TNg | craft, knowledge, Vanaka | jade pinwheel |
Arvorse | master of the wilds | m/L | CNg | nature, plants, Beast-kin | pipes |
Bastet | queen of cats | f/L | CGn | life, war, Leonines | cat |
Lagsmir | lady luck | f/L | CNg | fortune, trickery, Rogues | lotus blossom |
Redra | god of plagues | m/L | LNe | death, disease, humanoids | black bow |
Traati | lady of shadows | f/L | NEc | evening, trickery, Rogues | dark robes |
- Worshipped by: Zarendo (East African) humans, reptile folk
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Zarendo Archipelago in the Sea of Nagendwa
- Influences/style: Ashanti, Bantu, Shilluk, Yao, Yoruba, Zulu
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Buwalgo (Semuanya) | mother earth | f/G | LNg | birth, life/death, nature, rulership, swamps, Bedoul (Druids), Wakyambi (Elves) | lizard |
Mokaret | he who walks among the stars | m/G | NGl | light, the sun, Kitunusi (Gnomes), N’anga (Clerics) | great bird |
Cherasu | the lady moon | f/G | LGn | light, the sea, spring, Mganga (Paladins) | manta ray |
Wainisi | the outcast | m/G | NEc | fire, light, mischief | python |
Harrase | the wanderer | m/L | LGn | justice, plains, travel, Dembe (Rangers), Ngoma (Bards) | lion |
Hikikele | jungle spirit | f/L | CNg | rain | chameleon |
Ilokar | the loud | m/L | NEl | war, Ngoloko (Orcs), Gamba (Fighters) | vulture |
Nkumba | the weaver | m/L | LNg | craft, knowledge, metalwork, Utuchekulu (Dwarves), Engolo (Monks), Mchawi (Wizards) | spider |
Nlanfula | lady of rivers | f/L | CGn | agriculture, autumn, prosperity, Agogwe (Halflings), Nanala (Rogues) | antelope |
Urbinali | the hungry | f/L | CEn | disease, winter | mosquito |
- Worshipped by: Dwarves, Gnomes, Woldan Halflings
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): Zeda Kingdom in the Ivory Mountains
- Influences/style: Norse, traditional D&D
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Moradin (Vulkan) | the soul forger | m/G | LGn | craft, knowledge, metalwork, mountains, Dwarves | anvil |
Berranar | mother of truth | f/G | NGl | justice, safety | silver rings |
Clangodain | father of battle | m/G | LNg | war | crossed axes |
Karl Sejian | master miner | m/G | NGl | earth, trickery, Rock Gnomes | gold nugget |
Annather | the greedy | m/L | NEl | avarice, theft, Duergar (Gray Dwarves) | jeweled dagger |
Barvar | the trapper | m/L | CGn | hunting, illusions, Forest Gnomes | gray cloak |
Dugmora | the scholar | f/L | LNg | knowledge, lore, Dwarves | tablets |
Flaervanis (Erathis) | the artificer | m/L | NGc | invention, Minoi (Tinker Gnomes), Svirfneblin (Deep Gnomes) | silver drill |
Hanseth | the boisterous | m/L | CNe | carousing, trickery | flagon |
Hergaddin | the lucky | f/L | CNg | fortune, trickery | dice |
Kronlas | keeper of oaths | f/L | LEn | bondage, order | chains |
Margleb | the warden | m/L | LNe | afterlife, death | keys |
Morglendir | the exile | f/L | TNc | wanderers | staff |
Urdlana | the hoarder | f/L | CEn | avarice, insanity, Mad Gnomes, Kobolds | false gems |
- Worshipped by: Drow, Giants, Goblinoids (Goblins, Hobgoblins, Bugbears, Kobolds), Ogre-kin (Orcs, Ogres, Trolls)
- Locations (“Vanished Lands”/Multiverse): the kingdom of Zuromm in the Ivory Mountains, the Underdark, the Abyss, the Nine Hells
- Influences/style: Babylonian, traditional D&D
Deities | by title | sex/stature | align. | spheres/domains | symbol |
Asmodeus | lord of the hells | m/G | LEn | trickery, tyranny | three triangles |
Gruumsh | the vigilant | m/G | CEn | destruction, fear, war, Orcs, Ogres | fringed eyepatch |
Lolth | queen of spiders | f/G | NEc | intrigue, trickery, Drow, Driders | web amulets |
Orcus | the demon lord | m/G | NEl | death, war | Undead |
Demogorgon | swimmer in darkness | m/L | NEc | chaos, poison, trickery | tentacles |
Grolantor | the heavy mace | m/L | CEn | war, Giants | club |
Jubilex (Tharzidun) | the insane | m/L | NEc | aberrations, trickery | eyes |
Kurtugek | god of the bloody mine | m/L | NEc | war, Bugbears, Kobolds | morningstar |
Laogzed | lord of hunger | m/L | CEn | death, reptile folk, Troglodytes | lizard/toad head |
Lorthanc | cave matron | f/L | NEl | fertility, life, Ogre-kin | fur cap |
Markianth (Bane/Maglubiyet) | the clawed fist | m/L | LEn | depths, Goblinoids | fist |
Surthyr | the burning brand | m/L | NEc | fire, war, Giants | flaming blade |
Torog | lurker below the earth | m/L | NEc | death, the Underdark, Ogre-kin, Trolls | shackles |
Vecna | keeper of secrets | m/L | NEc | death, knowledge, the underdark | shattered skull |