Monster Mythology is a sourcebook for the second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons

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roleplaying game. Released by TSR in 1992 and written by Carl Sargent

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, with interior illustrations by Terry Dykstra

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, John and Laura Lakey

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, and Keith Parkinson

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, Monster Mythology was released as a companion volume for Legends & Lore

Deities & Demigods

Deities & Demigods , alternatively known as Legends & Lore , is a reference book for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game . The book provides descriptions and game statistics of gods and legendary creatures from various sources in mythology and fiction...

. This book contains detailed information on the societies, cultures, myths, and deities of several non-human pantheons, including those of the elves

Elf (Dungeons & Dragons)

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, elves are a fictional humanoid race that is one of the primary races available for play as player characters. Elves are renowned for their grace and mastery of magic and weapons such as the sword and bow...

, dwarves

Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons)

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, gnomes

Gnome (Dungeons & Dragons)

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, gnomes are one of the core races available for play as player characters. Some speculate that they are closely related to dwarves; however, gnomes are more tolerant of other races and of magic, and are skilled with illusions...

, halflings

Halfling (Dungeons & Dragons)

The halfling is a fictional race found in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Halflings are similar to humans except about half the size...

, orcs

Orc (Dungeons & Dragons)

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, goblins

Goblin (Dungeons & Dragons)

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, goblins are a very common and fairly weak race of evil humanoid monsters. Goblins and Kobolds are commonly non-human monsters that low-level player characters will face in combat. In D&D, goblins aren't smaller cousins of orcs, but are a part of...

, dragons

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, giants

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, drow, and many other creatures.

Introduction

The book begins with a 12-page introduction, on pages 4-15. It describes the fact that this book follows a similar format to 2nd edition Legends and Lore, except that while that book dealt with nine historical and two fictional human cultures, Monster Mythology deals with nonhuman pantheons. Unlike the culture-specific gods in Legends and Lore, the gods in this book are for any campaign setting

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. Approximately 26 of the deities found in Monster Mythology were previously found in the first edition Deities and Demigods book, while the majority did not.

The introduction has several sections after the lead. Running Divine Beings provides notes for the Dungeon Master

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 on how and when deities interact with the world and their followers. Deities and the Campaign describes the place of deities within a campaign. Divine Abilities details the abilities that all deities have in common, as well as those of the four tiers of power: Greater God, Intermediate God, Lesser God, and Demigod. This section also describes how many avatars (manifestations of the deity upon the Prime Material Plane a god of a certain power level may have, and how many spells and special powers a god can grant followers based on power level. Nonhuman Deities as Archetypal Powers describes how the deities in the book are archetypal (as opposed to the ones in Legends and Lore which do not appear in every campaign), and do not vary greatly from world to world. Integrating Human and Nonhuman Pantheons suggests how human and nonhuman deities may coexist in the same game world. Avatars gives specific details on how avatar statistics work, based on those given for each deity in the book. Priests and Priesthoods explains how this section found in each deity entry is intended to function. Deities Included in This Book explains why the deities in this book were chosen to appear here. Explanatory Notes explains the mythos section introduction given before each pantheon is presented, and the personal entries of each god therein. Lastly, Abbreviations explains the abbreviations used in each deity entry.

The Gods

Pages 17-125 describe the 131 divine beings found in this book. This is divided up into eight mythos sections, each containing a different number of deities. As described in the Introduction, each mythos has two or more pages of introduction to the pantheons therein as a whole, and includes some information on the pantheons' history and how each deity interacts with the others.

The personal entry for each deity is usually one column in length (half page), though some take up two columns (full page). Each entry includes one or more paragraphs of descriptive text to indicate what sort of deity it is, followed by a brief statistics line (describing the deity's alignment

Alignment (Dungeons & Dragons)

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, the most common alignment of its worshippers, the god's area of control, and a description of the god's symbol). Each section also describes the god's avatar and priesthood, as noted in the Introduction.

The following beings are detailed in Monster Mythology:

Gods of the Demihumans

Gods of the Elves

• Corellon Larethian
  Corellon Larethian
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Corellon Larethian is the leader of the elven pantheon, and the god of Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. Corellon is also considered a member of the default D&D pantheon. He is the creator and preserver of the elven race, and governs those...
  
  
• Sehanine Moonbow
  Sehanine Moonbow
  In many Dungeons and Dragons campaign settings, Sehanine Moonbow is the elven goddess of the moons. She is one of the more powerful members of the Seldarine. The Lady of Dreams actively opposes the nefarious schemes of the Spider Queen and the other drow powers. She is said to be the wife of...
  
  
• Aerdrie Faenya
  Aerdrie Faenya
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Aerdrie Faenya is the elven goddess of Air, Weather, Freedom, Impulse, Fertility, and Birds.Her symbol is a cloud with a bird silhouette.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Erevan Ilesere
  Erevan Ilesere
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Erevan Ilesere is the elven deity of Mischief, Change, Rogues and Changelings. Erevan is a fickle, utterly unpredictable god who can change his appearance at will. His symbol is a nova star with asymmetrical rays.-Publication history:Erevan Ilesere was...
  
  
• Fenmarel Mestarine
  Fenmarel Mestarine
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Fenmarel Mestarine is the elven deity of feral elves , outcast elves, scapegoats and solitude...
  
  
• Hanali Celanil
  Hanali Celanil
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Hanali Celanil is the elf deity of Romantic Love and Beauty. Her symbol is a gold heart.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Labelas Enoreth
  Labelas Enoreth
  Labelas Enoreth is an elven deity in many Dungeons & Dragons campaign settings. In the Forgotten Realms, he is the Lord of the Continuum who governs the orderly passage of time and guards against those who would alter the path of history. Together with Sehanine Moonbow he oversees the long life...
  
  
• Solonor Thelandira
  Solonor Thelandira
  In the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms, Solonor Thelandira is the elven god of hunting, archery, and survival in wild and harsh places. He teaches his followers the arts of hunting; including archery, moving unseen and hiding in wild places. He watches over the borders of...
  
  
• Lafarallinn

Gods of the Dwarves

• Moradin
  Moradin
  Moradin is the chief deity in the dwarven pantheon in the Dungeons & Dragons game and is a member of the default D&D pantheon. Moradin's domains are Creation, Earth, Good, Law, and Protection. His titles include Soul Forger, Dwarffather, the All-Father, and the Creator...
  
  
• Berronar Truesilver
  Berronar Truesilver
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Berronar Truesilver is the dwarf goddess of Safety, Truth, Home, and Healing.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Clanggedin Silverbeard
  Clanggedin Silverbeard
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Clanggedin Silverbeard is the dwarf deity of battle. He is a member of the dwarven pantheon. He is called the Father of Battle, and his area of influence is war, especially as a way of life...
  
  

• Dugmaren Brightmantle
  Dugmaren Brightmantle
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Dugmaren Brightmantle is the dwarf deity of scholarship, discovery, and invention...
  
  
• Dumathoin
  Dumathoin
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Dumathoin is the patron of mountain dwarves, and the dwarf deity of mining and underground exploration. He is also the protector of the dwarven dead. His holy symbol is a cut, faceted gem inside of a mountain.-Publication...
  
  
• Muamman Duathal
  Muamman Duathal
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Muamman Duathal is the dwarf deity of wanderers and expatriates. He is also the dwarven god of lightning, which he uses as an omen...
  
  

• Vergadain
  Vergadain
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Vergadain is the dwarf deity of Wealth and Luck. Vergadain's titles "the Trickster" and "the Laughing Dwarf" are not used by his worshippers. His holy symbol is a circular gold coin. These coins must be acquired in payment for...
  
  
• Abbathor
  Abbathor
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Abbathor is the dwarven deity of greed. His holy symbol is a jeweled dagger.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Gnarldan Steelshield

Gods of the Gnomes

• Garl Glittergold
  Garl Glittergold
  Garl Glittergold is the patron deity of gnomes in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, and a member of the game's default pantheon of deities. His symbol is a gold nugget.-Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition :...
  
  
• Baervan Wildwanderer
  Baervan Wildwanderer
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Baervan Wildwanderer is the gnome deity of Forests, Travel, and Nature.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Baravar Cloakshadow
  Baravar Cloakshadow
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Baravar Cloakshadow is the gnomish deity of illusions, protection, and deception. He creates traps and illusions of stunning complexity and cunning. He is somewhat mean-spirited compared to most of the other gnomish gods, and his pranks may cause even...
  
  

• Flandal Steelskin
  Flandal Steelskin
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Flandal Steelskin is the gnome deity of mining, smithing, and fitness. His symbol is a flaming hammer.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Gaerdal Ironhand
  Gaerdal Ironhand
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Gaerdal Ironhand is the gnome deity of protection, vigilance, and combat.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Nebelun
  Nebelun
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Nebelun is the gnome deity of inventions and good luck.Nebelun is, in fantasy literature, a fictional Gnome deity of invention and good luck...
  
  

• Segojan Earthcaller
  Segojan Earthcaller
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Segojan Earthcaller is the gnome deity of earth and nature. Unlike Baervan Wildwanderer, who is a god of the plants and forests of the surface world, Segojan's area of concern is the deep earth and the life within it...
  
  
• Urdlen
  Urdlen
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Urdlen is the gnome deity of greed and blood.In many campaign settings, the gnome pantheon of gods consists of the leader Garl Glittergold, as well as Baervan Wildwanderer, Baravar Cloakshadow, Flandal Steelskin, Gaerdal Ironhand, Nebelun, Segojan...
  
  

Gods of the Halflings

• Yondalla
  Yondalla
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Yondalla is the chief halfling goddess and a member of the game's 3rd edition "core pantheon". Her symbol is a shield with a cornucopia motif....
  
  
• Arvoreen
  Arvoreen
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Arvoreen is the halfling deity of protection, vigilance, and war. He is also known as "The Defender."-Publication history:...
  
  
• Brandobaris
  Brandobaris
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Brandobaris is the halfling deity of Stealth, Thievery, Rogues, and Adventuring. His sacred animal is the mouse. His symbol is a halfling's footprint.-Publication history:Brandobaris was first detailed in Roger E...
  
  

• Cyrrollalee
  Cyrrollalee
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Cyrrollalee is the halfling deity of Friendship, Trust, and the Home. Her symbol is an open door...
  
  
• Sheela Peryroyl
  Sheela Peryroyl
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Sheela Peryroyl is the halfling deity of Nature, Agriculture, and Weather. Her symbol is the daisy...
  
  

• Urogalan
  Urogalan
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Urogalan is the halfling deity of earth and death. His symbol is the silhouette of a dog's head.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Kaldair Swiftfoot

Goblinoid Deities

Gods of the Orcs

• Gruumsh
  Gruumsh
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Gruumsh, also known as Gruumsh One-Eye, is the patron deity of orcs, who regard him as the god of Conquest, Survival, Strength, and Territory. He is also considered a member of the default D&D pantheon of deities...
  
  
• Bahgtru
  Bahgtru
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Bahgtru is the orc deity of Strength and Combat.-Publication history:Bahgtru was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Half-Orc Point of View," in Dragon #62 . In Dragon #92 , Gary Gygax indicated this as one of the deities legal for the...
  
  
• Ilneval
  Ilneval
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Ilneval is the orc deity of Warfare and Leadership. His symbol is a bloodied longsword.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Luthic
  Luthic
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Luthic is the orc goddess of Fertility, Medicine, Females, and Servitude. Luthic embodies the orcish feminine ideal, subordinate to male orcs but still protecting the cohesion of orcish society. Her sacred animal is the cave bear...
  
  
• Shargaas
  Shargaas
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Shargaas is the orc deity of darkness, night, stealth, thieves, and the undead. His symbol is a skull on a red crescent moon.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Yurtrus
  Yurtrus
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Yurtrus is the orc deity of death and disease.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Gerdreg

Gods of the Goblins

• Maglubiyet
  Maglubiyet
  Maglubiyet is the god of goblins and hobgoblins in the fictional setting of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. He was first described in the Nonhuman Deities chapter in the first edition of Deities and Demigods, by James Ward and Robert Kuntz published by TSR, Inc. in 1980...
  
  
• Khurgorbaeyag
  Khurgorbaeyag
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Khurgorbaeyag is the goblin deity of Slavery, Oppression, and Morale. He acts as a trusted lieutenant of Maglubiyet though he secretly harbors a desire to rule the goblin pantheon himself. His symbol is a whip with red and yellow stripes.-Publication...
  
  

• Nomog-Geaya
  Nomog-Geaya
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Nomog-Geaya is the hobgoblin deity of War and Authority. He is the patron deity of hobgoblins, but hobgoblins are also known to worship Maglubiyet. His symbol is a crossed longsword and handaxe.-Publication history:Nomog-Geaya...
  
  

• Bargrivyek
  Bargrivyek
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Bargrivyek is the goblin deity of cooperation and territory. He is known as the Peacekeeper because he tolerates no war between goblin tribes...
  
  

Gods of the Bugbears

• Hruggek
  Hruggek
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Hruggek is the chief deity of bugbears, the deity of violence and combat. His symbol is a morningstar.-Publication history:Hruggek was created by James M...
  
  

• Grankhul
  Grankhul
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Grankhul is the bugbear deity of hunting, senses, and surprise. Grankhul's symbol is two eyes that are ever open in the darkness.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Skiggaret
  Skiggaret
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Skiggaret is the half-mad bugbear deity of fear. Skiggaret's symbol is a black claw.-Publication history:...
  
  

Gods of the Kobolds

• Kurtulmak
  Kurtulmak
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Kurtulmak is the chief deity worshipped by the kobold race. He is a member of the default pantheon....
  
  

• Gaknulak
  Gaknulak
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Gaknulak is the kobold deity of Protection, Stealth, Trickery, and Traps...
  
  

Other Goblinoid Deities

• Kuraulyek
  Kuraulyek
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Kuraulyek is the patron deity of urds.-Publication history:Kuraulyek was first detailed in the book Monster Mythology , including details about his priesthood.-Realm:...
  
  

• Meriadar
  Meriadar
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Meriadar is a deity of patience, tolerance, meditation, and arts and crafts...
  
  

• Stalker

Gods of the Underdark

Gods of the Drow

• Lolth
  Lolth
  Lolth is a fictional goddess in the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Lolth , the Demon Queen of Spiders, is the chief goddess of drow elves...
  
  
• Kiaransalee
  Kiaransalee
  Kiaransalee is the fictional drow deity of slavery, undead, and vengeance. She was created for the AD&D Second Edition, first appearing in Monster Mythology, and as such is a general deity not specific to any one game world.-Publication history:Kiaransalee was first detailed in the book Monster...
  
  

• Vhaeraun
  Vhaeraun
  Vhaeraun , also known as the Masked Lord and the Masked God of Night, is the drow god of thievery, drow males, and evil activity on the surface world in many Dungeons & Dragons campaign settings.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Zinzerena
  Zinzerena
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Zinzerena is the drow deity of chaos and assassins. Her symbol is a shortsword draped in a black cloak, symbolizing her hidden menace...
  
  

Gods of the Underdark Dwarves

• Laduguer
  Laduguer
  In many campaign settings for the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, Laduguer is the evil deity of the duergar, the Underdark-dwelling cousins of dwarves. He is a strict and unforgiving god. His holy symbol is a shield with a broken crossbow bolt motif.-Creative origins:Laduguer was...
  
  

• Diirinka
  Diirinka
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Diirinka is the derro deity of magic, savants, knowledge, and cruelty. His symbol is a spiral of gray, black, and white...
  
  

• Diinkarazan
  Diinkarazan
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Diinkarazan is the derro deity of vengeance.-Publication history:Diinkarazan was first detailed in the book Monster Mythology , including details about his priesthood...
  
  

The Lost Gods

• The Elder Elemental God

• Juiblex
  Juiblex
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Juiblex, also called The Faceless Lord, is the demon lord of Slimes and Oozes. Juiblex's lair is on the 222nd layer of the Abyss, which he shares with Zuggtmoy, the Demoness Lady of Fungi. In Gary Gygax's Gord novels, Juiblex is alternately called Szhublox...
  
  

• The Dark God

Gods of the Illithids

• Ilsensine
  Ilsensine
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, Ilsensine is the patron deity of illithids . While not the creator of illithids, Ilsensine sees mind flayers as the entities most worthy of dominating the universe...
  
  

• Maanzecorian
  Maanzecorian
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Maanzecorian is the illithid deity of knowledge and philosophy. His symbol is a silver crown set with a red gem....
  
  

Gods of the Myconids

• Psilofyr
  Psilofyr
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Psilofyr is the myconid deity of community, healing, and philosophy...
  
  

Gods of the Beholders

• Great Mother
  Great Mother (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, The Great Mother is the creator and primary racial deity of beholders, gibbering orbs, and the various races of beholder-kin. The Great Mother is the beholder deity of magic, fertility, and tyranny...
  
  

• Gzemnid
  Gzemnid
  Gzemnid is a fictional deity in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It is a beholder deity. Gzemnid is the beholder deity of gases, fogs, obscurement, and deception.-Publication history:...
  
  

Gods of the Svirfnebli

• Callarduran Smoothhands
  Callarduran Smoothhands
  Callarduran Smoothhands is the gnome god of the earth in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.He is the patron deity of the svirfneblin , and is not very popular among other gnome subraces. Unlike other gods of the Underdark, he is not an outcast...
  
  

Gods of the Giants

The Giant Gods

• Annam
  Annam (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Annam is the giant deity of Magic, Knowledge, Fertility, and Philosophy. Also known as the All-Father, is the creator god of the giant pantheon...
  
  
• Stronmaus
  Stronmaus
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Stronmaus is the giant deity of sun, sky, weather, and joy. His symbol is a forked lightning bolt descending from a cloud that partly obscures the sun....
  
  
• Hiatea
  Hiatea
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Hiatea is the giant deity of nature, agriculture, hunting, females, and children. Her symbol is a flaming spear.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Grolantor
  Grolantor
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Grolantor is the deity worshiped by the hill giant race, as well as ettins, and some frost giants and ogres. His sacred animal is the dire wolf. His holy symbol is a wooden club....
  
  
• Iallanis
  Iallanis
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Iallanis is the goddess of love, forgiveness, mercy, and beauty in the giant pantheon. Her symbol is a garland of flowers.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Karontor
  Karontor
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Karontor is the giant deity of deformity, hatred, and beasts. His symbol is the head of a winter wolf.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Memnor
  Memnor
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Memnor is the giant deity of pride, honor, mental prowess and control. His symbol is a thin black obelisk.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Skoraeus Stonebones
  Skoraeus Stonebones
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Skoraeus Stonebones is the deity worshiped by the stone giant race. He is also known as "King of the Rock" and "The Living Rock". His sacred animal is the cave bear...
  
  
• Diancastra
  Diancastra
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Diancastra is the trickster-goddess of the giant pantheon. Her symbol is a sea-green streak, which is based on the mysterious mark she bears on her shoulder....
  
  

The Interloper Gods

• Baphomet
  Baphomet (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, Baphomet is a demon lord who rules a layer of the Abyss called the Endless Maze. He is the Prince of Beasts and the Demon Lord of Minotaurs.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Kostchtchie
  Kostchtchie
  Kostchtchie is a demon lord from the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game.-Publication history:Kostchtchie made his first appearance in the first edition module The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth...
  
  

• Vaprak
  Vaprak
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Vaprak is the deity worshiped by ogres and trolls. Vaprak is also known as "The Destroyer." His symbol is a taloned hand.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Yeenoghu
  Yeenoghu
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Yeenoghu is a Demon Prince, the Demon Lord of Gnolls, and the bestial embodiment of savage butchery. His personal weapon is his dreaded triple flail, created from the bones and skin of a slain god. Yeenoghu commands the obedience of ghouls and ghasts...
  
  

• Gorellik
  Gorellik
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Gorellik is the gnoll deity of hunting, hyenas, and hyaenodons. It was he who taught gnolls to tame hyenadons for purposes of hunting...
  
  

Gods of the Seas and Skies

• Deep Sashelas
  Deep Sashelas
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Deep Sashelas is the elf patron deity of aquatic elves. He is also a god of creation, knowledge, beauty, and magic...
  
  
• Demogorgon
  Demogorgon (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Demogorgon is a powerful demon prince. He is known as the Prince of Demons, a self-proclaimed title he holds by virtue of his power and influence; which in turn, is a title acknowledged by both mortals and his fellow demons...
  
  
• Eadro
  Eadro
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Eadro is the deity worshipped by the locathah race and merfolk race. His sacred animal is the jellyfish...
  
  
• Jazirian
  Jazirian
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Jazirian is the couatl deity of Community, Peace, Learning, and Parenthood. The couatls believe Jazirian to be the embodiment of supreme purpose and fate, the invisible force that moves the strings upon which all other gods move...
  
  
• Koriel
  Koriel
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Koriel is the ki-rin deity of learning, protection, and vigilance against evil. His symbol is the horn and eyes of a ki-rin.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Panzuriel
  Panzuriel
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Panzuriel is a deity of murder, confusion, subversion, and evil creatures of the sea...
  
  
• Persana
  Persana
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Persana is the triton deity of architecture, and is the patron deity of tritons. In the 1st edition Monster Manual, the god of the tritons is called simply Triton...
  
  
• Quorlinn
  Quorlinn
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Quorlinn is the kenku deity of trickery, disguise, and thievery. His symbol is a mask with a large false nose.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Remnis
  Remnis
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Remnis is the giant eagle deity of sky and service.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Sekolah
  Sekolah
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Sekolah is a powerful devil and the primary deity worshipped by the sahuagin race. His sacred animal is the shark...
  
  

• Surminare
  Surminare
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Surminare is the selkie deity of beauty and peace.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Syranita
  Syranita
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Syranita is the aarakocra deity of protection and watchfulness, and is the patron deity of the aarakocra.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Trishina
  Trishina
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Trishina is the dolphin deity of love, fidelity, the young, and play...
  
  
• Water Lion
  Water Lion
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Water Lion is a mysterious deity who hates sharks and roams the Prime Material Plane.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Stillsong
  Stillsong
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Stillsong is a mysterious god undergoing a complex elemental transition. His symbol is a translucent, golden sphere of crystal.-Publication history:...
  
  

Gods of the Scaly Folk

• Blibdoolpoolp
  Blibdoolpoolp
  In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Blibdoolpoolp is the deity worshipped by the kuo-toa race. She is also known as the "Sea Mother."-Publication history:...
  
  
• Laogzed
  Laogzed
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Laogzed is the deity worshipped by reptilian troglodyte race. Its symbol is an oozing toad-lizard, or a lizard's head. Laogzed's sacred animal is the toad.-Publishing history:...
  
  
• Merrshaulk
  Merrshaulk
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, Merrshaulk is the yuan-ti deity of poison and somnolence. "Merrshaulk" is likely a dwarven rendering of his name; the yuan-ti pronounce the name more like "Mi-Shao-Shur," although they view it as too holy to pronounce around outsiders...
  
  

• Parrafaire
  Parrafaire
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Parrafaire is the naga deity of guardianship. He guards magical secrets and hidden places underground...
  
  
• Ramenos
  Ramenos
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Ramenos is the bullywug deity of somnolence, intoxication, and decay.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Semuanya
  Semuanya
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Semuanya is the deity worshipped by the lizardfolk race in many campaign settings. The symbol of Semuanya is a single reptile egg. Its sacred animal is the alligator.-Publication history:James M...
  
  

• Sess'Innek
  Sess'innek
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Sess'Innek is a tanar'ri lord that is worshipped by the lizard kings as a deity of Civilization and Dominion...
  
  
• Shekinester
  Shekinester
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Shekinester is the threefold deity of the nagas. She can appear as the aspect of spirit nagas, water nagas, and guardian nagas...
  
  

• Io
  Io (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Io is the chief deity worshipped by dragons, god of dragonkind, balance, and peace. He is seen by his people as the creator of all things. He is neutral in alignment, but he also contains within him all other alignments...
  
  
• Aasterinian
  Aasterinian
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Aasterinian is the draconic deity who serves as Io's messenger. Her symbol is a grinning dragon's head....
  
  

• Bahamut
  Bahamut (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Bahamut is a powerful draconic deity, who has the same name as Bahamut from Arabic mythology....
  
  
• Chronepsis
  Chronepsis
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Chronepsis is the dragon deity of Fate, Death, and Judgment. His symbol is an unblinking draconic eye....
  
  

• Faluzure
  Faluzure
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Faluzure is the dragon deity of Energy Draining, Undeath, Decay, and Exhaustion. "Faluzure" is also sometimes spelled "Falazure". His symbol is a draconic skull....
  
  
• Tiamat
  Tiamat (Dungeons & Dragons)
  Tiamat is the name of a powerful draconic goddess in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. The name is taken from Tiamat, a goddess in ancient Mesopotamian mythology who is substantially different ....
  
  

Gods of the Dark Folk

• Cegilune
  Cegilune
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Cegilune is the hag deity of larvae, hags, and the moon. She is the patron goddess of all hags, including night hags...
  
  
• Kanchelsis
  Kanchelsis
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Kanchelsis is a deity of blood, debauchery, magic, and vampirism...
  
  
• Mellifleur
  Mellifleur
  In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Mellifleur is the god of lichdom and magic. Mellifleur is also known as the "Lichlord."His symbol is a crystal vial held in a skeletal hand, with a ring on its fourth finger.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Squerrik
  Squerrik
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Squerrik is the wererat deity of thievery, disguise, and concealment. He normally appears in his hybrid humanoid rat form.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Balador
  Balador
  In the Dungeons & Dragons game, Balador, Father Bear, is god of werebears, protection, and fraternity. He is wise and thoughtful.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Ferrix
  Ferrix
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Ferrix is the weretiger deity of play, curiosity, and hunting.Ferrix can be found wandering the plane of the Beastlands, but has no permanent realm there.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Daragor
  Daragor
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Daragor is a god of bestial and instinctual lycanthropes; his portfolio includes marauding beasts, bloodlusts, and pain. His symbol is a werewolf's head.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Eshebala
  Eshebala
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Eshebala is the foxwoman deity of vanity, charm, greed, and cunning. Her symbol is a female fox.-Publication history:...
  
  

The Sylvan Gods

• Titania
  Titania (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Titania is the fey deity of Faerie folk and Realms, Friendship, and Magic. Her symbol is a white diamond with a blue star glowing in its center, the antithesis of the black diamond symbol of her sister, the Queen of Air and Darkness.-Publication...
  
  
• Oberon
  Oberon (Dungeons & Dragons)
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Oberon is the fey deity of nature, wild places, and animals. His symbol is a white stag.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Caoimhin
• Damh
  Damh
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Damh is the fey deity of dance, song, and celebrations. His symbol is flutes, pipes, and a drum.-Publication history:...
  
  

• Eachthighern
  Eachthighern
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Eachthighern is the unicorn deity of Healing, Loyalty, and Protection. He is also the god of pegasi...
  
  
• Emmantiensien
  Emmantiensien
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Emmantiensien is the god of treants, trees, and deep and hidden magic...
  
  
• Fionnghuala
  Fionnghuala
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Fionnghuala is the deity of swanmays, communications, and sorority...
  
  
• Nathair Sgiathach
  Nathair Sgiathach
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Nathair Sgiathach is the fey deity of mischief and pranks...
  
  

• Skerrit
  Skerrit
  In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Skerrit is the deity worshipped by the centaur race. Skerrit is also known as the "Forester." His symbol is an oak growing from an acorn.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Squelaiche
  Squelaiche
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Squelaiche is the leprechaun deity of trickery and illusions. His symbol is a clover leaf or a pointed red hat.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Verenestra
  Verenestra
  In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Verenestra is the fey deity of female faeries, charm, and beauty. Her symbol is a filigree-edged silver mirror.-Publication history:...
  
  
• Queen of Air and Darkness

Appendix 1: Avatars in Game Play

This section gives some further tips for how avatars may be developed in play, such as where an avatar might make its home, when it might become a patron of a group of adventurers or take on an adventurer as a sidekick, require rescue, lose a magic item

Magic item (Dungeons & Dragons)

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, a magic item is any object that has magical powers inherent in it. These may act on their own or be the tools of the character in whose hands they fall into. Magic items have been prevalent in the game in every edition and setting, from the...

, need to be found by player character

Player character

A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...

s, or become enamored with a mortal character.

Appendix 2: Deities and Game Worlds

This short appendix gives references where a Dungeon Master may find 2nd edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons details on the deities of specific game worlds, such as the Forgotten Realms

Forgotten Realms

The Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories...

, Greyhawk

Greyhawk

Greyhawk, also known as the World of Greyhawk, is a fictional world designed as a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game...

, Dragonlance

Dragonlance

Dragonlance is a shared universe created by Laura and Tracy Hickman, and expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis under the direction of TSR, Inc. into a series of popular fantasy novels. The Hickmans conceived Dragonlance while driving in their car on the way to TSR for a job application...

, and Dark Sun

Dark Sun

Dark Sun is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting featuring the fictional desert world of Athas. The original Dark Sun Boxed Set campaign setting was released in 1991....

.