Gods of Argaenothruzil 5e (Part 1)

Nine Intelligences came into being at the birth of the cosmos, and they worked together to create the world of Argaenothruzil. They all created races of the world, but disputes over the purpose of these "blood-children" led to a division. Half of the planet was corrupted beyond redemption, and three of the Intelligences became Devils while the other six became Gods. All nine deities continue to influence Argaenothruzil and the progress of its history in various ways.

Vendictes

God of Virtue

Vendictes Timefather is the most benevolent of the gods and acts as their wise patriarchal leader. His is the most widespread of organized churches across Argaenothruzil, and he is the patron god of all priests, Sacrum wielders, and seraphauns. He is also the god of eternity and the light of the sun.

He is depicted as a fatherly man with a white beard, wearing simple brown robes and a luminous crown.

Vendictes' Champions

Alignment: Always good, rarely chaotic

Suggested Classes: Cleric, monk, paladin

Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Light, Time*

Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, folk hero, hermit, noble, urchin

You earn piety from Vendictes by doing more good than harm, sacrificing your time and possessions for those who need it more, comforting downcast souls, and studying the written words of Vendictes' prophets.

Vendictes' Devotee

Piety 3+ Vendictes trait

You know the light cantrip. Also, you can call on Vendictes' favor and cast bless with this trait, requiring no material components. Heliod’s blessing manifests as a nimbus around the affected creatures, causing them to shed dim light in a 5-foot radius until the spell ends. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Vendictes' Votary

Piety 10+ Vendictes trait

You can cast daylight with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Vendictes' Disciple

Piety 25+ Vendictes trait

You have advantage on saving throws against being blinded, resistance to radiant and necrotic damage, and you no longer suffer the effects of old age.

Champion of Virtue

Piety 50+ Vendictes trait

You can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.

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*See this homebrew subclass in a future post!

Phroella

Goddess of Peace

Phroella Nature-Mother is the goddess of plants, animals, still waters, and traditions of peace. She is the patron deity of wood elves and the source of druidic Sacrum magic. Her name is invoked during times of conflict and violence, in hopes that she might soften the hearts of those who fight. 

She is depicted as a green-eyed woman with flowers in her long, flowing hair.

Phroella's Champions

Alignment: Always good, often lawful

Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, paladin, ranger

Suggested Cleric Domains: Life, Nature, Peace

Suggested Backgrounds: Entertainer, hermit, outlander, urchin

You earn piety from Phroella by respecting life in all its forms, spending time meditating in nature, upholding ancient traditions, and planting vegetation and trees. You lose Phroella's favor when engaging in needless conflict, poaching or vandalizing nature, or provoking others to any form of violence.

Phroella's Devotee

Piety 3+ Phroella trait

As a bonus action, you can invoke her protection; spectral plants cover you, providing you with a +1 bonus to AC for 1 minute. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.

Phroella's Votary

Piety 10+ Phroella trait

You can cast calm emotions with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

In addition, the toxins of plants and animals don't affect you as much. You have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws against being poisoned.

Phroella's Disciple

Piety 25+ Phroella trait

By performing an hour-long ritual, you can conjure enough grapes to fill three vials of wine. Each vial serves as a potion of healing for 24 hours, after which it loses this property. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

Champion of Peace

Piety 50+ Phroella trait

You can increase your Dexterity or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.

Henaeros

God of Order

Henaeros Cloud-Crafter was the primary creator of the world of Argaenothruzil itself, and serves as the god of writing, air, wind, and skies. He is the patron god of gnomes and genies and, along with Khlamul, introduced Arcane magic into the cosmos in ancient times. It was Henaeros who saved Argaenothruzil from the fate that befell Eredathios by creating the Wind Barriers around the meridian of the planet. Henaeros has no organized religion, but prayers are offered to him for fair weather and wisdom.

Henaeros is shown as a blue-eyed god with windswept hair, wreathed in clouds.

Henaeros's Champions

Alignment: Usually good, often neutral

Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, sorcerer, warlock, wizard

Suggested Cleric Domains: Arcana, Knowledge

Suggested Backgrounds: Guild artisan, hermit, outlander, sage, sailor

You earn piety from Henaeros by maintaining a balanced perspective, avoiding extremes, keeping records, and seeking knowledge.

Henaeros's Devotee

Piety 3+ Henaeros trait

You know the gust cantrip. In addition, you can cast fog cloud a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Henaeros's Votary

Piety 10+ Henaeros trait

You can cast gust of wind with this trait. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for this spell.

In addition, when you fail an Intelligence or Wisdom saving throw, you can reroll the die, and you must use the new roll. Once you use this reroll, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.

Henaeros's Disciple

Piety 25+ Henaeros trait

A current of wind constantly surrounds you. You fall at a speed of 60 feet per round and do not take fall damage, and the first ranged attack that targets you each round has disadvantage.

Champion of Order

Piety 50+ Henaeros trait

You can increase your Wisdom or Intelligence score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.