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TentCrash
Acolyte
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 Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 03:58:09
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There is a similar topic to this already (Favourite Deity, or something), but I think this is different enough to warrant another thread, as hopefully those who think Shar or Bane is cool wouldn't actually worship them.
So, you're transported into FR in whatever era is suitable (so you can live the rest of your life without your god dying the day before you do), and you've realised that you'd better find someone to worship if you don't want to end up badly when you die (or you're just really impressed by a particular god). However, you're still you. So if danger and injury aren't something you enjoy in real life, you're probably never going to become an adventurer, and if you're in your 30s or older already, you're probably never going to be a wizard that could shake the heavens. Remember that you're going to be a human, also.
My choice is probably a bit dull to most people; I'd choose Eldath, who I've always had a soft spot for. Meditating by a little waterfall that flows into a nice pond sounds like heaven, and learning to be peaceful away from civilisation is something that really appeals to me.
How about you?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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MrHedgehog
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 06:28:57
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Whichever deity was appropriate to worship at that moment depending on my circumstances. (Since the realms are not a monotheistic place where you choose one deity...) I am sick (Talona leave me alone!), I want to find love (Sune find my one true love!), etc.
It would be hard to choose a patron deity since they are all mainly concerned with particular aspects of reality not all of a person's life. In my own real life i'd choose an artistic deity like Finder, Sharess or Selune. If I were transported to the realms I'm not sure how that would change my existence, though! |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
1885 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 07:08:21
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Hail and well met Tent.
This query has been asked before but I'll give my answer again: I'd want it to be Mystra (cuz I'd try to learn magic) but my temperament is more suited to Helm. Cheers. |
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hashimashadoo
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1155 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 07:38:08
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| I would worship Tymora primarily but in the Forgotten Realms, only zealots and priests worship one deity alone. I'd pray to Oghma, Helm and (quietly) Lolth as well as Lady Luck. I'd also pay lip service to Waukeen and Lliira. |
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Plaguescarred
Learned Scribe
Canada
190 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 08:18:14
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| I'd worship Helm |
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Madpig
Learned Scribe
Finland
148 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 08:26:53
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| I think i would go with Tyr or Helm, and because of my personality Waukeen would also be contender. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 08:54:15
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| Shaundakul...as well as Mystra...I would want to be a Ranger/Wizard. |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3823 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 13:41:55
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None. I wouldn't worship anyone, as I dislike the concept.
However, especially considering the presence of that Wall of the Faithless BS in the Realms, I'd totally pay respect to Eilistraee and Lliira: freedom and enjoyment of life all the way. Oghma and Gond as well.
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[...]and (quietly) Lolth [...]
Out of curiosity, why would you worship someone who wants your life to be a constant ''kill or be killed'' for her own entertainment, while not giving a crap about you? |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
12194 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 14:33:36
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Without a doubt... the red knight. In fact, my character Sleyvas (after fleeing Thay) has taken up worship of the red knight. My worship would all be because of the appreciation of games of strategy.
Now, ironically, I know that I should say some more safer and nurturing deity, but if you want to be weighed by your god on your strength of belief.... |
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hashimashadoo
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1155 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 15:42:11
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Originally posted by Irennan
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[...]and (quietly) Lolth [...]
Out of curiosity, why would you worship someone who wants your life to be a constant ''kill or be killed'' for her own entertainment, while not giving a crap about you?
I find chaos enthralling. Lolth is the goddess of chaos. It's like saying that I would worship Batman's Joker if he was a god. While there are other chaotic deities, none represent pure chaos like Lolth does. I wouldn't worship a slaad lord though. I need chaos that I can concieve of, not the crazy stuff that those guys do. |
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TentCrash
Acolyte
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Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 18:00:32
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As to worshipping more than one god, I'm well aware that polytheistic cultures offer prayers and sacrifices to more than one deity. Obviously I'm referring to a patron deity in this instance.
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Originally posted by Irennan
None. I wouldn't worship anyone, as I dislike the concept.
However, especially considering the presence of that Wall of the Faithless BS in the Realms, I'd totally pay respect to Eilistraee and Lliira: freedom and enjoyment of life all the way. Oghma and Gond as well.
Well, quite. It's not really a question I'd consider for other settings, since you're not usually in trouble if you don't take up worship.
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Originally posted by sleyvas
Without a doubt... the red knight. In fact, my character Sleyvas (after fleeing Thay) has taken up worship of the red knight. My worship would all be because of the appreciation of games of strategy.
Now, ironically, I know that I should say some more safer and nurturing deity, but if you want to be weighed by your god on your strength of belief....
Nothing wrong with this, though she doesn't appeal to me personally. Hey, at least you haven't chosen some spider creature that will happily destroy your life and torture you for an eternity just for a bit of fun.  |
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ksu_bond
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
214 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 19:27:58
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Lilianviaten
Senior Scribe
489 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 22:47:02
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Originally posted by ksu_bond
I'm rather fond of Selune...
Awesome choice! Her tenets aren't super strict, like those of some good gods. And she isn't prone to randomly punish you, like most of the evil gods. She's extremely powerful, and has a wide ranging portfolio. She's been around FOREVER, but has relatively few enemies, so I wouldn't be constantly worried about her being killed. Finally, she's got such a cool looking holy symbol. I would enjoy wearing that. |
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Mirtek
Senior Scribe
595 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2014 : 23:12:40
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Erm, Sharess? Who else? 
That is if I am not a farmer usually worshipping Chauntea. But even in that case I would make it my priority to spend as much of my freetime "worshiping" at Sharess temples as possible |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2014 : 01:47:03
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| Well Corellon is my favorite, but as a deity that best uits me? Hmm..probably either Lathander, Oghma, or Mystra (if I had the chance to become a mage, that is). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 30 Jan 2014 : 02:09:57
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I'm not the Procrastinator Most High solely because of my real-life eccentricities. There's an adapted phrasing component to this title that I borrowed from one of my favourite Realms deities too. Namely, Oghma.
I've a feeling for Deneir and Milil both, as well. |
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Ilmarinnen
Acolyte
Ukraine
29 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2014 : 09:10:11
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Gond. Definitely Gond.
Especially if I could find emloyment close to my current trade. |
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Arcanus
Senior Scribe
485 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2014 : 14:08:29
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| Would have to be mystra. I love magic. Nuff said. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2014 : 14:54:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Mirtek
Erm, Sharess? Who else?
LOL - an honest man! I agree whole-heartedly.
As much as I would love to espouse some sort altruistic deity to represent my inner core, at heart I am a hedonist.  |
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Mapolq
Senior Scribe
Brazil
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2014 : 12:36:35
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Hmm I think I would probably worship Helm or perhaps Mask if I gave in to the dark side. |
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Demzer
Senior Scribe
893 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2014 : 10:46:26
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Gond and/or Oghma - Unsure if one or both, but given my hunger for knowledge i would want to dive deep into tomes of lore and tinker with a lot of things in hope of one day shouting "Eat my f*****g bullets, wizard!" while unloading a cartridge in the face of some offending caster
Helm - Because there are a lot of things worth defending in Faerun and because without vigilance everything will just drop into anarchy sooner or later (and i dislike anarchy)
Jergal - Because i find it tremendously reassuring to know there is someone that takes care of the "after" in a precise and orderly manner (and f**k you Kelemvor, we all know Jergal is the mastermind)
Sharess - i would surely pay her for lip servic... erm sorry it's the other way around ... pay lip service to her ... yeah ... of course ... because Sharess
Waukeen - Because she is against hoarding and wants money and wealth to circulate and commerce to bloom and if everyone is richer, everyone is happier (yeah, wealth isn't everything in life, but sure as the Nine Hells it helps)
Hoar - Because i'm vindictive and the guy needs a boost
Beshaba - Because i'm unlucky and maybe she can go mind her own business with a few prayers
Red Knight - Because strategy games and finally a chick in a real armor! Red too!
Savras - Because some insight in the future always helps
Gorm Gulthyn - Because he is the Ultimate Dwarven Helm and needs all the help he can get and it's what i would like to be was i less coward (last stand after last stand in desperate fights because is the right thing to do without giving a s**t for the fact he will die)
Luthic - Ok i know this one is weird but give her more power and i'm sure orcs will stop just butchering everything they find and just for the heck of imagining that the one with the pants at home isn't Gruumsh
Ok maybe you wanted just 1 answer and i gave 12 but, hey, life is complicated. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Feb 2014 : 01:12:29
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| I'd have to say Eilistraee and perhaps Mystra or Oghma. They all represent things that are important to me, and simply because Eilistraee is a drow goddess, doesn't mean I wouldn't still admire her and want to follow her dogma. Dancing, spreading joy, fighting for freedom, music, and giving aid to those in need are all things that appeal to me. And suddenly finding myself in the FR, I'd also respect magic and knowledge as something worth pursuing. |
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Karyl
Acolyte
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2014 : 20:12:56
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A fascinating question, and particularly on point for me, since my D&D group is embroiled in a play-yourself game... and this is a very real question we've all grappled with! Granted, we are operating as adventurers - yay for danger and injury - so the choices do reflect that.
Two members of us have chosen to become part of the Mystran clergy (a natural turn for faithful spellcasters, after all), and we have one who has very fittingly done the same for Lady Luck. Another two are faithful of Eilistraee, though certainly not members of the clergy. (That in itself is a long tale, worth the telling!)
For my part, however... since the grand premise of our game, and likewise, the subject of this topic, is we are transported into the Realms well; I'm a stubborn Catholic, and that would not be like to change. I would have to argue, after all, that God is the God of all universes.
Had I been born & raised in the Realms, though, I would like as not follow the Triad - and Oghma. I have always been a thinker more than a maker; a reasoner more than a creator; a scientist more than an engineer. |
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Venomus
Acolyte
Poland
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Posted - 02 Feb 2014 : 20:46:23
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I want to say Myrkul, I really, really do. But...
If i would look deep inside i think that I probably would have to go between Mystra and Oghma. First of all - Goddess of Magic. She enables everyone to use The Art itself, that is able to warp reality to your whim. If that's not beautiful, I don't know what is :D
Next, Oghma. His whole plane is the grandest library of them all. Literally All.The.Wonderfull.Grimoires.In.The.Multiverse. As a bibliophile im in. Would be sniffin those leather covers and litographed pages for days.
Well, in the end we all fear death so maybe Myrkul isn't a bad choice. Being a Lich has it's advantages after all... ;) |
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Kris the Grey
Senior Scribe
USA
422 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2014 : 23:17:03
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TentCrash,
I see you've hit upon one of the secret joys of the 'Play Yourself' style adventure I usually serve as a booster for around these parts. One of my players has even hopped into the discussion above (and has pretty much summed up the state of affairs on the subject in our campaign).
I'll just add a few things:
1) One of the key things to remember about the Realms and gods is the degree to which active polytheism is embraced. I know it has been said around here a million times (and by better scribes than me), but just like ancient Greece and Rome, most folks devote themselves to many gods venerating each in turn as they pass through daily subject matter areas devoted to each. One can worship Mystra and Selune and Sune and Chauntea and Lathander and...well you get the idea. So, why pick just one?
2) That said, most of us earther types of a non-religious nature would likely take the approach of favoring one god over the rest merely because we come from a culture dominated by monotheistic faiths. I'd guess most would pick the one whose subject matter area (Mystra maybe) or form of worship services (Sharess seems popular...) most appealed.
3) Like Karyl above, I'm old fashioned, so I would have trouble worshipping any Realms 'deity' since I know they are basically just jumped up mortals (in some cases explicitly so) and I'd not bend my knee to a person merely because they had more power than me. Throw in my Catholicism, and that First Commandment, and you've got a recipe for me not 'going native' in the fashion of many of my players.
4) On the subject of going native... I've been doing this Play Yourself thing for a while now (since the 90's), and only in my most recent campaign (which started circa 2010) have I encountered players willing to 'convert' to local faiths. Then again, this is the first time I've really played with people born after 1980, women in large numbers, and atheists. Before that, all my old school players, when asked if they would worship Realms gods, merely snorted. (One of them, when asked by a local priest what god he worshipped memorably replied, "I worship Jesus Christ you freak!"). I'll note that people who are atheists or agnostics here on Earth seem the most eager to sign up once they start play. I suppose the old 'I won't believe it unless I see it with my own two eyes' chestnut applies pretty well to them.
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Feb 2014 : 23:34:05
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| Most of the deities in the Realms aren't jumped up mortals, though. Some were once mortals and obtained Goodwood, yes, but many have been deities from the beginning. The Realms is a fictional setting, so whatever my faith is in real life (which is actually kind of complicated), for the Realms I would choose a deity (or deities). |
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MrHedgehog
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 03 Feb 2014 : 04:51:50
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| Sharess as a deity does not seem to be taken very seriously by this community, almost like it is a funny joke. A goddess of pleasure doesn't mean constant orgies there is more to hedonism and pleasure than sex... she she partly Bast who should be taken very seriously. Bast being from the "real world" had temples and cults that were about way more than sensuality. Her faithful would want to protect peoples' freedoms, fight evil, emulate/honor felines, etc. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2014 : 05:33:23
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Originally posted by MrHedgehog
Sharess as a deity does not seem to be taken very seriously by this community, almost like it is a funny joke. A goddess of pleasure doesn't mean constant orgies there is more to hedonism and pleasure than sex... she she partly Bast who should be taken very seriously. Bast being from the "real world" had temples and cults that were about way more than sensuality. Her faithful would want to protect peoples' freedoms, fight evil, emulate/honor felines, etc.
I've never thought Sharess wasn't taken seriously, just that she didn't enjoy the same level of regard as some of the deific big names. Most people, I think, simply overlook her -- much like my choice, Lurue. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 03 Feb 2014 : 05:35:50
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Some were once mortals and obtained Goodwood, yes, but many have been deities from the beginning.
Goodwood? Aren't there pills that can give you that?
I normally leave the typos alone, but goodwood was begging for attention. You can't leave that one alone. |
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Which deity would you worship?
