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GURPS: Gods and Goddesses

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The High Gods

The High Gods rule the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars; they represent law, authority, and sovereignty.

Iressan Skyfather, Windlord
God of the sky, the wind, birds (especially birds of prey); king of the gods

Gilthoniel Star-kindler, Star-Flaming Queen
Goddess of stars and the night sky, of night as a time of peace and tranquility, and of poetry

Rho King of Kings
God of the sun, of kingship and rule

Initar Queen of Queens, Silver Lady
Goddess of the moon, and of queens

Urizen Ancient of Days, Great Old One
God of reason, of the rule of Law, of the creation of Order out of Chaos

Wotan Greybeard, One-Eye, Lord of Hosts, Father of Wolves
God of war, command, and the enforcement of oaths; commander of the army of Heaven

Helm Warden, Watchman
God of watchfulness, steadfastness, and guardianship; of sentries, guards, and the city watch; Herald of the High Gods

Bright Gods

The Bright Gods represent wisdom and knowledge, and rule the arts, crafts, and sciences; of all the pantheons, the Bright Gods (as a whole) are the most approachable and the most benevolent towards mortals.

Athene Goddess of the City
Goddess of arts, crafts, and sciences; of the city-state, politics, and war

Baviaan Teacher
God of wisdom, learning, knowledge, and writing; patron of sages and of libraries

Libera The Merciful, the Compassionate, Mother of All Children
Goddess of marriage and child-rearing, of mercy and healing

Ryll Shipmistress, Sundown
Goddess of the sea, of ships and sailors, and of separated lovers

Tho-Haaivah Eldest Magician, Father of Invention
God of magic; created mortal races, and defined the relationship between mortals and gods

Wayland Forgefather, Maker, Goldenhand, Armorer of the Gods
God of smiths and armorers, of the forge and fire

Hermes Widefarer
God of heralds, messengers, merchants, and travelers; of wit, speech, and travel; of sports and games; Herald of the Bright Gods

Gods of Strife

The Gods of Strife represent violence and chaos, but not necessarily evil.

Dormammu the Dread One
God of Chaos and magic, of fire and volcanoes

Ithaqua Windwalker, the North Wind
God of cold and wind

Nike Victrix, Vanquisher
Goddess of victory and war, and especially of victory in war; goddess of virginity

Rintrah Firechild
God of rebellion, fire, and riot

Thunor Thunderer, Earthshaker, Redbeard
God of storms, of thunder and lightning, and of earthquakes

Vashtar Avenger
God of revenge and retribution, of trial by combat and blood-feud; to some, the god of justice

Phoenix Thunderbird, Firebird, Darkwing
God of immortality and prophecy, of passion and inspiration, and of lightning; Herald of the Gods of Strife

Gods of the World

The Gods of the World rule the land and sea; they represent naure, fertility, and prosperity.

Ardra Mother Earth
Goddess of agriculture and fertility; earth-mother figure

Cerunnos Wild Huntsman, Horned Lord, Shepherd of the Trees
God of forests and wilderness, of wild and untamed nature; leader of the Wild Hunt; consort of Ardra

Mielikki Huntress
Goddess of hunting, hunters, and animals; of forests and woods

Olorin Friend of Man, Giver of Gifts, Grandfather of Gods, Father-in-law of the Gods
God of good luck, prosperity, and happiness

Poseidon Shipbearer
God of the sea, and life in the sea; of Water as an element

Wereint Boatsman
God of rivers and freshwater, of trade and commerce

Pan Lord of the Dance, Piper, Goat-God
God of pastoral nature and natural beauty; of dance, music, games, and sex; of shepherds; Herald of the Gods of the World

Dark Gods

The Dark Gods represent death, darkness, and evil. They are feared by all except their own peoples (and often by them as well).

Bane Lord Death, Dark Lord, Lord of the Underworld
God of death and evil; ruler of the Dark Gods

Hark Mask, Queen of the Night
Goddess of the dark and of night as a dark and sinister time, of secrets and thieves

C'thulhu the Nameless
God of nightmares and insanity, of the sea and sea-monsters

Druaga Mother of Vipers, Pourer of Poisons
Goddess of monsters, pestilence, and poison

Kali Dragon Lady, Black Goddess, Drinker of Blood
Goddess of blood and violence, of murder and destruction

Mord Skull-Face, Lord of the Tomb
God of tombs and funeral rites, of undertakers and embalmers; judge of the dead

Set Destroyer, Ancient Serpent
God of war as destruction, commander of the Legion of the Dead and the Armies of the Night; god of serpents and other reptiles

Nyarlathotep Blind Watcher, Eyeless Face
God of evil knowledge and black magic; of Secrets That Drive Men Mad, and Things Man Was Not Meant To Know; Herald of the Dark Gods

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