Finished Orcs and Tengu.

Coming Soon: The Gods and their followers.

More questions. While I pretty much understand the way Vitality and Health works.

Vitality
Max Hp at level 1+(Constitution modifier x hit die number)+ Hit Die Modifier

Health
Racial Modifiers+Consitution Score + (Hit Die modifier x (refer to Table given))

What about the Favored Class option? Which can give you either 1 more skill point or 1 more hp? How do we fit that in?

Skill point or Vitality Point, unless you're a Dwarf with the Iron Heart Campaign Trait.

I have a consolidated word doc file listing all the rules/traits/racial information posted so far if anyone wants it.

I'll be working on a my character this weekend myself, trying to finish a couple of others for in person/f2f games this weekend.

The Gods and their Followers

The Nordye (nOr-dE-A) Pantheon

Alhayndro (al-hAn-drO) The Archer, God of War and the Hunt
Borimyr (bOr-i-mEr) The Keeper, God of Valor and the Heavens
Fregyrd (frA-gErd) The Spoiler, God of Monsters and Corruption
Frery (frA-rE) The Devourer, Goddess of Dragons and Destruction
Gyldor (gEl-dOr) The Lord of the Sun, God of Light and Life
Juryam (jUr-E-am) The Maker, God of the Forge and Invention
Lodeys (lO-dAs) The Trickster, God of Treachery and the Underworld (Formerly Magic and Knowledge)
Lunya (lUn-E-a) The Lady of the Moon, Goddess of Mysteries and Secrets
Morygan (mOr-E-gan) The Claimer, Goddess of Nature and Death
Portya (pOr-tE-a) Mother of All, Goddess of Dreams and Visions
Sygurd (sE-gird) The Peacemaker, God of Beauty and Love
Wodeyn (wO-dAn) Father of All, God of Wisdom and Nobility



Wodeyn and Portya, Father and Mother to the Gods and all of creation, came from Beyond. Wodeyn sought someplace new to build his Kingdom. What he found was Portya’s realm, an ever-shifting maelstrom of ideas, thoughts, dreams, visions, imagination. Over millennia, he wooed the Goddess of this realm, eventually making her his bride. Together, they brought Gyldor, Juryam, Lodeys, Lunya, Morygen, and Sygurd into being.

Juryam immediately set to work creating the world and its wonders. Gyldor gave light to the creation and breathed life into the world’s creatures. Morygan filled the world with plants to nourish and shelter the creatures. Sygurd touched the world, adding beauty and encouraging the creatures to thrive and multiply.

Lodeys brought knowledge to some of the creatures, and used his magics to elevate them above and apart from the rest of the creatures of the world. Thus were the first sentients, the Elves, created.

Lunya, favored by her mother, shown down upon the world while her brother Gyldor rested. Her light was not as bright, and shadows were cast across the world. The Elves began to sleep, and with sleep came dreams. The Elves began to understand the Gods through these visions, and began to venerate them, as is the proper order.

The Elves prized Sygurd above all, creating vast works of beauty, dedicated to love of all life around them. Lodeys became enraged at this. Did he not give them all that made them what they were? Did he not teach them magic, give them knowledge that made them more than simple animals?

Lodyes knew that change must come to the world. But he also knew that Wodeyn and Portya would stand in his way should he overtly challenge Sygurd, for they too loved him beyond all reason. So he began by using his magics to seduce Lunya. Under the cover of her shadows, he was able to move without being seen by Wodeyn. His magics twisting her mind, he convinced her to hide his actions and protect his secrets from the Father of All.

With this protection, he began further seductions; Morygan he convinced that the world needed more structure, that a cycle of life and death should occur, that decay should follow life; Juryam he ridiculed into believing the Father and Mother had no further use for, and using this lie convinced to help him bring new Gods into being, using Lodyes’ seed within Lunya. This was the ultimate act of heresy; it was Known that only the Mother and Father could birth new Gods.

Lunya was able to hide her pregnancy, waking Gyldor from his rest and moving away from the world while she awaited the birth of her children. Childbirth broke Lodyes’ enchantment over Lunya, and too late she recognized her twin children for what they were, monstrous creations of magic and invention, rather than the products of love. Fregyrd and Frery immediately set to work on their father’s plan, using the afterbirth to unleash horrors on the world.

In Gyldor’s light, the truth was obvious to Wodeyn. He seized Lodyes and demanded an explanation. When Lodyes explained that the Elves needed to be punished for their betrayal, Wodyean became enraged and the world shook. Sygurd came forward to defend his brother. Speaking eloquently on behalf of Lodyes, he agreed that the Elves should not have turned their love away from one who had given them so much. He spoke of his love for his brothers and sisters and begged for leniency. He reminded Wodyen that it was also Known that Gods cannot die.

Wodeyn said “And so it shall be. Both the Elves and Lodyes will be punished for their betrayals. But we shall strip neither of their lives.” Wodeyn and Portya stripped Lodyes of his Magic so it could never again threaten their rule. In doing so, they stripped much of the Magic from the world as well, to prevent any mortal from claiming the power of the Gods.

Portya, seeing the ways the world had been altered by Lodyes, convinced Wodeyn to set aside a place apart from the Gods for Lodeys and his children. Wodeyn countered that with the cycle of death and decay Morygan had laid under Lodeys’ influence, there must be a counterpart to Lodyes’ realm for the other Gods to live outside of the corrupt world, and decided that the Heavens would also be created.

Juryam begged his parents for forgiveness for his part in Lodyes’ betrayal. Wodeyn and Portya knew that it was part magic and part jealousy that had spurred Juryam’s actions. In order to convince him that he would always be needed, they set him to create both the Heavens and the Underworld, and then Portya showed him a vision of a future filled with new creations, and of Dwarves and Gnomes who would love him beyond all the Gods, and he, both grateful and ashamed, set to work right away.
As Juryam built the heavens and filled the world with new creatures, Wodeyn and Portya rekindled their love and soon the twins Alhayndro and Borimyr came to be. While Alhayndro saw the world as his playground, Borimyr saw the potential for greatness the new creatures Juryam filled it with. Even without magic, these creatures gathered together and the bravest of them fended off the worst of Fregyrd and Frery’s creatures in defense of those they loved.

Borimyr requested that he be given part of the Heavens to share with those mortals whose qualities he so admired, bringing them to live in the perfect lands created by Juryam. Sygurd joined with Borimyr in this petition, pleading to share the Heavens with mortals who have strived for Godly virtues. Portya smiled, stating that this was the vision she had of the Heavens all along, and the reason for Borimyr’s birth. Borimyr would choose who was worthy of inclusion in the Heavenly Host.

Sygurd then asked “What of those Borimyr deems unworthy?”

Morygan stepped forward “It is the natural cycle for things to decay and feed the living. Those unworthy of Heaven shall remain in the cycle of decay and life.”

Wodeyn pondered this. “And of those corrupted or born outside of the natural order of things?”

Morygan shrugged “They came from Lodeys, Fregyrd, and Frery. I see no reason why they should not return.”

Portya nodded and Wodeyn decreed “So shall it be. Those chosen by Borimyr shall ascend to the Heavens, to live with the Gods and enjoy the perfection of Juryam’s creation. Those unchosen who are further rejected by Morygan shall descend into the Underworld and accompany Lodeys and His Creations in the darkness.



The Followers of the Gods

The Nordye Pantheon is worshipped as a whole throughout Gallidorne, with temples and cathedrals to Portya and Wodeyn in most towns and cities. Shrines to the other Gods usually fill nooks or arches in these temples, allowing worship of these gods when one needs a more particular favor or wishes to venerate or show gratitude towards one of the Mother and Father’s children. Most temples include library shrines to Lodyes separated from the main hall, acknowledging The Trickster while also appreciating his separation from the Heavens. No temple in Gallidorne includes shrines to Fregyrd or Frery.

Hearth Shrines are common in many households, usually with a larger representation of the Mother and Father and a smaller symbol or statuette of a God relevant to the household’s primary concerns. Sygurd is by far the most commonly worshipped household God, and prayers for fertility and happiness are commonplace among Hearth Shrines.

Alhayndro (al-hAn-drO)
The Archer
God of War and the Hunt
Commonly worshiped by hunters and warriors, Alhayndro is portrayed as a mighty hunter whose legendary prowess and valor impress even the other Gods. Alhayndro’s tales grow taller with each telling, and many great stalkers and warriors owe their inspiration to these tales.

Borimyr (bOr-i-mEr)
The Keeper
God of Valor and the Heavens
Borimyr, like his brother, is worshiped by those, especially warriors of noble birth, who aspire to greatness. His message of Heavenly blessings is meant to inspire people to do great things in service and veneration of the Gods.

Fregyrd (frA-gErd)
The Spoiler
God of Monsters and Corruption
Fregyrd is worshipped in darkness and secrecy by the monsters her spawned and those who reject Godly notions of righteousness and community. Those whose bitter hearts reject the faiths of man and seek their own road to power often turn to Fregyrd’s example.

Frery (frA-rE)
The Devourer
Goddess of Dragons and Destruction
Frery, like her brother, is worshipped by those who decry the justice of the Gods. Unlike her clever brother, however, Frery is all about power for its own sake. She is the strongest proponent of taking revenge against the Gods. Those who venerate Frery believe in taking what they can and holding onto it by any means necessary.

Gyldor (gEl-dOr)
The Lord of the Sun
God of Light and Life
Gyldor shines the light of the sun onto the world, breathing life into all the creatures of the world. Gyldor has grown more rigid since his sister’s seduction, and has taken to a more cautious cycle, both lighting and resting for much shorter periods than in ancient times. Over time, duty and caution have taken over what was once pride and joy. Still, Gyldor is loved by those who live off the land, who fear the dark, and whose duty it is to shine the light of truth into the ugly, dark corners of the world.

Juryam (jUr-E-am)
The Maker
God of the Forge and Invention
Juryam is loved by Dwarves, Gnomes, and craftsmen of all races. He has been forged into a stronger God by the mistakes of the past, and the hopes and dreams of the future. Inventors, smiths, engineers, and craftsmen of Gallidorne all carry symbols or adorn their forges with tokens to The Maker.

Lodeys (lO-dAs)
The Trickster
God of Treachery and the Underworld (Formerly Magic and Knowledge)
Most of those who openly worship The Trickster venerate the image of Lodyes as the keeper of knowledge, the scholar, and the bringer of enlightenment. All whose hearts have turned towards revenge or jealousy seek Lodeys’ guidance; after all, he succeeded. Sure, he got caught after the fact, and The Mother and Father sent him to The Underworld, but now he’s there, running the place and without interference of mom and dad. Maybe that’s what he wanted all along.

Lunya (lUn-E-a)
The Lady of the Moon
Goddess of Mysteries and Secrets
Lunya is a Goddess of Duality. On the one hand, she is worshipped by those seeking to hide secrets and on the other, those who seek to understand and solve mysteries. She was weak enough to fall prey to Lodyes’ magical seduction, but strong enough to break the enchantment and report his crime. She gives both light and shadow to the world. Her worshipers are many and varied, and no one with wisdom fully trusts those with shrines to Lunya on their hearths.

Morygan (mOr-E-gan)
The Claimer
Goddess of Nature and Death
Morygan is loved and feared by most. She is all that is good, and also all that is harsh, cold, and unforgiving in nature. Under Lodyes’ influence, she set the cycle of death and decay upon the world she once gave life and prosperity to. Unlike Lunya, she has never shown remorse for the choices she made, and has insisted that the cycle continue. Those who refuse to respect the beauty, wonder, and danger of nature earn her wrath. Those that despoil nature or try to turn against the course of nature can be doomed to the Underworld.

Portya (pOr-tE-a)
Mother of All
Goddess of Dreams and Visions
Portya is mother, protector, and nurturer. She sees the future and guides sentient life through dreams and visions. She was all there was before there was time, and all things may one day return to her. She has captured the heart of a foreign God, and made him King among the Gods. To deny her is to deny all that is, all that was, and all that one day shall be.

Sygurd (sE-gird)
The Peacemaker
God of Beauty and Love
Sygurd is art, beauty, love, creation, justice, and family. He is all that is good in the world and in the Heavens. He even extends his love to Lodeys and the Underworld, although they reject it. Any who love worship Sygurd by that fact alone. Those that create beauty, who have children, who love one another, venerate Sygurd’s perfect love. He is The Peacemaker, having calmed his Father’s ire and brokered the agreements of Gods. He is worshipped by those wishing to create great works of beauty, those who want families, those seeking love, and diplomats and kings seeking peaceful solutions to their troubles.

Wodeyn (wO-dAn)
Father of All
God of Wisdom and Nobility
Wodeyn is the Father of the Gods. He is the King of the Nordye, the lover of Portya, and the center of the World. Before he came, the world was an ever-changing storm of dreams, visions, and possibilities. He brought focus and reality to that storm, forging the World by exerting his will on Portya. He is worshipped by all who wish to follow the Nordye, most especially by the Nobility of Gallidorne, who seek to venerate his will and wisdom and create a Kingdom matching their vision.

To answer a previous question. Which is whether we should roll 3d6 or 1d20 for skill rolls, I vote for 1d20. Its easier to take 20 and take 10 with without too much work.

Emir Hor De’Luc El’Quat

The Hobgoblins of the HorQuat Emirate do not worship the Nordye Pantheon. Rather, they practice a Path of Enlightenment espoused by Emir Hor De’Luc El’Quat. The Emirate was established by Emir El’Quat over 500 years ago, and the Hobgoblins claim that the same Emir Hor De’Luc El’Quat rules them today, having obtained perfection through the Path of Enlightenment and perfection of the body and mind. While most find this claim ridiculous, knowing that Hobgoblin lifespans rarely stretch to the hundred year mark, none can deny that the Hobgoblins’ lifespan has expanded over those 500 years.

The Path to Enlightenment teaches discipline of the body and mind, reaching towards a perfect unity of thought and action. The Emir has studied the martial arts brought from foreign lands by the Tengu towards this purpose, and spreads these teachings as part of the Path to Enlightenment.

The Emir has declared Orcs to be incapable of this discipline, and has authorized their slavery as lesser beings to be treated no differently than one would treat any other beast of burden. “If they cannot be Enlightened, they can serve the Enlightened. It is a kindness we will allow them.”

The Elves of Aeroupe are not given that kindness, and are hunted mercilessly in the Emirate, due to ancient hatred between the two races. Some followers of the Norde Pantheon have speculated that Emir Hor De’Luc El’Quat is a guise of Lodeys or at the very least under his influence, and seeks to exterminate the Elves due to lingering feelings of betrayal. His seeming immortality only fuels these rumors.

The neighboring countries to the Emirate look with fear towards the possible future wherein the Emir decides they are incapable of Enlightenment.

characters can be emailed to strattonel at yahoo dot com

feel free to keep posting questions/suggestions here too.

Do we have a definitive game date yet if you don't mind me asking? So we can prepare for it better and hope it won't conflict with our schedules.

I think we should shoot for Sunday August 1st at 7:30pm EST. This will give people time to finish their characters and backgrounds and get them to me by Thursday the 29th so I can have a game ready to run.