World of Jorda - Mythology

Balder

Throughout the world Balder is one of the most beloved gods. His avatar has two forms one of which is a handsome young minstrel, the other being that of a stag with an elaborate fourteen point set of antlers. Balder the Bright is associated with all animals, particularly the stag. His color is amber and his symbol is a small curved harp.

In Ahvlyn, he is associated with joy, drink, song, beauty, love, rest and merriment. He is also seen as the smith and craft god, the god of fire, woodworking and pottery. Celebrations planned and hosted by priests of Balder are always magnificent and include everyone from the poorest servant to the Queen herself.

The native peoples of The Western Plains see him as the god of celebration and rest. Huge festivals are planned just after harvest and planting time as well as before and after the major hunting seasons. It is during these festivals that The Great Lord is given homage along with the Great Lady (Berkna).

Dwarven people revere him as the god who introduced them to brewing and smithing. His is the most popular religion, through Drosk and Skadhi have been slowly increasing their followers. His dwarven name is Voldan Firesmith.

Priests of Balder (and his other incarnations) receive the following benefits/restrictions:

Armor: Any
Weapons: Any (must have some type of hammer)
Charisma: 14 or higher
Alignment: Any non-evil
Required skill: Any one artistic ability
Major Spheres: All, Animal, Charm, Creation, Elemental (Fire and Air), Travelers, Summoning
Minor Spheres: Healing, Wards

His priests have no power over the undead, though he sometimes grants favored priests with one or more of the following abilities: Love Potion, Perfect Brew, Craft Item, Muse and Find Familiar.

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