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AuldDragon
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Posted - 01 Aug 2020 : 23:23:00
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Psilofyr the Spore Lord: https://bit.ly/2Dnsl0L
A contemplative and peaceable deity, Psilofyr is the myconid deity of community and philosophy. It is an ancient power, manifesting as a type of fungal world tree archetype. It dislikes animal life, seeing them as inherently destructive and violently destructive, although it has softened towards races like the svirfneblin that have proven themselves allies to myconids.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 02 Sep 2020 : 02:57:08
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Araleth Letheranil the Prince of Stars: https://bit.ly/3lxhFxY
One of the younger elven deities from the pages of Dragon Magazine, Araleth Letheranil is the god of starlight. He is an adventurous deity that keeps darkness at bay, and opposes many of the traditional enemies of the surface elves, especially drow. These traits have made him particularly popular with the members of the Elven Fleets in wildspace.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11843 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2020 : 13:48:54
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that's an interesting twist (i.e. tying him the the Imperial elven fleet). I don't recall that from the original article, so if its your add, good job. Where is his scar from Lolth's bite? Arm? Hand? Leg? Face? I'm just thinking there might be superstitious omens if a priest gets bitten in the same spot by a spider or something. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2020 : 18:35:20
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
that's an interesting twist (i.e. tying him the the Imperial elven fleet). I don't recall that from the original article, so if its your add, good job. Where is his scar from Lolth's bite? Arm? Hand? Leg? Face? I'm just thinking there might be superstitious omens if a priest gets bitten in the same spot by a spider or something.
Yeah, I added it. It seemed like a natural fit. I wrote up an article for a Spelljammer blog a while ago about how the elven faiths fit into spacefaring elven culture, and that was the catalyst.
Since the original article didn't specify the location, I chose not to. To an extent, I figure local branches of the faith see it in different places based on their own versions of the myth.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
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PattPlays
Senior Scribe
469 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2020 : 20:00:35
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quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
Eachthighern the Unicorn Lord: https://bit.ly/33ja8M2
A member of the Inner Circle of the Seelie Court, Eachthighern is lord of unicorn and pegasi. He is both guardian and healer, and his name is a byword for loyalty among the sylvan creatures.
Jeff
Saw this guy while researching Meilliki, had completely lost them since! Thank you Audly. |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2020 : 01:23:04
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quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
Eachthighern the Unicorn Lord: https://bit.ly/33ja8M2
A member of the Inner Circle of the Seelie Court, Eachthighern is lord of unicorn and pegasi. He is both guardian and healer, and his name is a byword for loyalty among the sylvan creatures.
Jeff
Saw this guy while researching Meilliki, had completely lost them since! Thank you Audly.
Hope you enjoy reading it. :)
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 23 Oct 2020 : 22:13:16
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Senior Scribe AuldDragon,
Wow! I know this is (6) years old from when you created it, but this is amazing! I will definitely find a good use for this in my campaigns. Thank you for your contribution and hard work! :)
Best regards,
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 23 Oct 2020 : 23:22:52
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quote: Originally posted by cpthero2
Senior Scribe AuldDragon,
Wow! I know this is (6) years old from when you created it, but this is amazing! I will definitely find a good use for this in my campaigns. Thank you for your contribution and hard work! :)
Thanks, I really appreciate it! :)
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2020 : 20:16:21
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Senior Scribe AuldDragon,
You should really consider getting this stuff together as a pdf for the DM's Guild. Great stuff, and it would be awesome to have it in one quick location for use!
Best regards,
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 26 Oct 2020 : 02:16:36
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Senior Scribe AuldDragon,
Ah, well, that is a bummer. Do they not allow things that contradict or don't directly relate to 5e?
Best regards,
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 17:06:05
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quote: Originally posted by cpthero2
Senior Scribe AuldDragon,
Ah, well, that is a bummer. Do they not allow things that contradict or don't directly relate to 5e?
Best regards,
Yeah, basically it's "wrong edition" and "wrong settings" that would get it flagged. I think there's also an exclusivity requirement. I could probably get it in under the radar for a while, but if it sold well or got reported, it would likely get taken down.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11843 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 18:27:01
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Just wondering Aulddragon, do you have a list of these odd deities (the ones you HAVE done and the ones you HAVEN'T done yet)? I'd just be curious just how many little known/undocumented deities there are out in the multiverse. I know at one point you gave something like a list of such a few years back, but I didn't recall any neogi deities on it (that being said, my memories not what it used to be), so it almost seems like you've found even more. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 19:45:51
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
Just wondering Aulddragon, do you have a list of these odd deities (the ones you HAVE done and the ones you HAVEN'T done yet)? I'd just be curious just how many little known/undocumented deities there are out in the multiverse. I know at one point you gave something like a list of such a few years back, but I didn't recall any neogi deities on it (that being said, my memories not what it used to be), so it almost seems like you've found even more.
This project essentially morphed out of me doing this spreadsheet, which has *almost* every deity, I believe: http://blog.aulddragon.com/2010/12/complete-second-edition-deity-spreadsheet/
It is missing entries that I've done (the ogre deities Ysshara and Mirklak, which I've already written up), though, and I can't remember if that version has the neogi deities. Once I started the Monster Mythology Update Project I stopped updating the spreadsheet. At this point I'm still on the fence about a lot of the other isolated case deities since they usually exist only as a name (and sometimes not even that). These neogi deities actually have substantially more information than most (name, plane, alignment, description, portfolio, etc.).
There's a lot of unnamed deities/pantheons as well, and I'm on the fence for those right now. For example, the kercpa, the grippli, and the grung each has a single deity, but they have no names and these creatures really don't match the ideology of any existing deities very well. Spelljammer has unnamed and undetailed pantheons for the dracons and grommam, and there are the so-called "Wise Queen" of the K'r'r'r and the Mantis God of the Eternal Lotus of the Thri-Kreen. As an exception, I will be doing Klikral of the Insectare (from Spelljammer), and I have a deity coming next month that is from an early Dungeon magazine. There's actually a *lot* of deities that have been mentioned in Dungeon Magazine, although most are arguably human deities, so I am unlikely to ever do those. Mostly I just have scattered notes for all these deities rather than a comprehensive "To-Do" list.
Of those I've already completed, the ones I would consider "little-known" are: * Dakarnok (Kobold), Dragon #63 * Grond Peaksmasher (firbolgs), One of the Moonshae trilogies and a Polyhedron article * Refnara (Gnolls), Dungeon #48 * Mirklak and Ysshara, (Ogres), Elminster's Ecologies (Thar section) * Arcanic and Elemtia (Dragons), one-line entries in Council of Wyrms * Rais (Silver Dragons), SJR6 Greyspace * Anguileusis (Anguillians), The Sea Devils and the associated adventures * Ilxendren (Ixzan/ixitxachitls), Night Below (Piscaethces is from the same source and will be done eventually) * Krocaa (Aarakocra), Dragon #124 * Brilros, Fanthros, Linroth, Naharra (Centaur), Dragon #105 * Chitza-Atlan (Centaur), The Hidden Shrine of Tamaochan
If I get a chance, I'll review the spreadsheet and see if I can get an updated one posted in the near future.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
Edited by - AuldDragon on 01 Nov 2020 19:47:06 |
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PattPlays
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 20:45:29
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I'm not seeing much in the way of Slaadi gods on your site. Are they low on your priority or is the strange history of toad-like beings in Toril just too much of a mess to get into? Also likely off topic, but have any named Baernoloth come up in your research that have affected the realms? |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
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574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 21:59:17
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quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
I'm not seeing much in the way of Slaadi gods on your site. Are they low on your priority or is the strange history of toad-like beings in Toril just too much of a mess to get into?
Do you mean Ssendam and Ygorl? They're listed as Slaadi lords not gods in AD&D.
quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
Also likely off topic, but have any named Baernoloth come up in your research that have affected the realms?
Not really; much of that entered the game with 3rd Edition.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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PattPlays
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Nov 2020 : 23:23:21
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quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
I'm not seeing much in the way of Slaadi gods on your site. Are they low on your priority or is the strange history of toad-like beings in Toril just too much of a mess to get into?
Do you mean Ssendam and Ygorl? They're listed as Slaadi lords not gods in AD&D.
quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
Also likely off topic, but have any named Baernoloth come up in your research that have affected the realms?
Not really; much of that entered the game with 3rd Edition.
Jeff
Thanks for the reply. Not counting Ygorl then? I suppose they're a unique case. |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2020 : 00:06:03
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quote: Originally posted by PattPlays
Thanks for the reply. Not counting Ygorl then? I suppose they're a unique case.
Based on information in 1e and 2e, I don't really see any indication Ygorl or Ssendam have any real cults, unlike say Orcus or Anthraxus. Any cults they do have would be limited to casting up to 4th level spells anyway.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11843 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2020 : 17:59:37
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quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
Just wondering Aulddragon, do you have a list of these odd deities (the ones you HAVE done and the ones you HAVEN'T done yet)? I'd just be curious just how many little known/undocumented deities there are out in the multiverse. I know at one point you gave something like a list of such a few years back, but I didn't recall any neogi deities on it (that being said, my memories not what it used to be), so it almost seems like you've found even more.
This project essentially morphed out of me doing this spreadsheet, which has *almost* every deity, I believe: http://blog.aulddragon.com/2010/12/complete-second-edition-deity-spreadsheet/
It is missing entries that I've done (the ogre deities Ysshara and Mirklak, which I've already written up), though, and I can't remember if that version has the neogi deities. Once I started the Monster Mythology Update Project I stopped updating the spreadsheet. At this point I'm still on the fence about a lot of the other isolated case deities since they usually exist only as a name (and sometimes not even that). These neogi deities actually have substantially more information than most (name, plane, alignment, description, portfolio, etc.).
There's a lot of unnamed deities/pantheons as well, and I'm on the fence for those right now. For example, the kercpa, the grippli, and the grung each has a single deity, but they have no names and these creatures really don't match the ideology of any existing deities very well. Spelljammer has unnamed and undetailed pantheons for the dracons and grommam, and there are the so-called "Wise Queen" of the K'r'r'r and the Mantis God of the Eternal Lotus of the Thri-Kreen. As an exception, I will be doing Klikral of the Insectare (from Spelljammer), and I have a deity coming next month that is from an early Dungeon magazine. There's actually a *lot* of deities that have been mentioned in Dungeon Magazine, although most are arguably human deities, so I am unlikely to ever do those. Mostly I just have scattered notes for all these deities rather than a comprehensive "To-Do" list.
Of those I've already completed, the ones I would consider "little-known" are: * Dakarnok (Kobold), Dragon #63 * Grond Peaksmasher (firbolgs), One of the Moonshae trilogies and a Polyhedron article * Refnara (Gnolls), Dungeon #48 * Mirklak and Ysshara, (Ogres), Elminster's Ecologies (Thar section) * Arcanic and Elemtia (Dragons), one-line entries in Council of Wyrms * Rais (Silver Dragons), SJR6 Greyspace * Anguileusis (Anguillians), The Sea Devils and the associated adventures * Ilxendren (Ixzan/ixitxachitls), Night Below (Piscaethces is from the same source and will be done eventually) * Krocaa (Aarakocra), Dragon #124 * Brilros, Fanthros, Linroth, Naharra (Centaur), Dragon #105 * Chitza-Atlan (Centaur), The Hidden Shrine of Tamaochan
If I get a chance, I'll review the spreadsheet and see if I can get an updated one posted in the near future.
Jeff
Thank you for the list. Looking at some of the stuff in the past has helped me find deities that I was wondering if anything extra had been done besides the one deity (i.e. centaurs, aarakocra, etc...). I hate making a new wheel if I don't have to, especially if it might contradict something else (I already do enough messing around).
Also, SINCE you brought up the kercpa deity, and since they're near and dear to my heart... I have slightly modified the original article for them. It mentions a "folk hero" in their stories for children called Rititisk the Clever, and I basically adopted that as another name for Ratatosk of the Norse Pantheon. As far as the tree deity goes, I figure they don't exactly have a name because it varies from world to world (some worlds it might be Verenestra that dryad goddess, others it might actually be male and be Rillifane Ralathil, Relkath of the many branches, Emmantiensien the treant god, etc... or it might be the embodiment of Yggdrasil itself. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2020 : 18:23:08
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
Also, SINCE you brought up the kercpa deity, and since they're near and dear to my heart... I have slightly modified the original article for them. It mentions a "folk hero" in their stories for children called Rititisk the Clever, and I basically adopted that as another name for Ratatosk of the Norse Pantheon. As far as the tree deity goes, I figure they don't exactly have a name because it varies from world to world (some worlds it might be Verenestra that dryad goddess, others it might actually be male and be Rillifane Ralathil, Relkath of the many branches, Emmantiensien the treant god, etc... or it might be the embodiment of Yggdrasil itself.
Well that's the thing; the information on the kercpa say they worship an oak goddess. So yeah, Emmantiensien or Rillifane or even Silvanas could be manifesting as a woman for them, but why? Similarly, Verenestra is known as the Oak Princess, but she's not really a *tree* deity; she's a goddess of female faeries and nature creatures.
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Dec 2020 : 17:49:18
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Cador the Shadow Knife: https://bit.ly/3qhraUh
Cador is a virtually unknown dwarven deity of revenge and hatred, not truly part of the Morndinsamman, but also acting as a dark reflection of the pantheon as a whole. He only shows up in a single 1st Edition adventure, Nigel Findley’s “Caermor” from Dungeon #2 (and reprinted in 2nd Edition’s Dungeon anthology release, “Dungeons of Despair”). I expanded upon the slight details there to make Cador a full-fledged deity.
If you’ve been enjoying these entries, please consider supporting the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi (Links on the blog).
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2021 : 05:36:39
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Verenestra the Oak Princess: http://bit.ly/2L8jTGz
Daughter of Titania and Oberon, Verenestra possesses an unearthly beauty that is dimly reflected in the nymphs, dryads, and sylphs of the Prime Material Plane that worship her. She is a flightly and vain, but ultimately cares deeply for her faerie folk.
If you’ve been enjoying these entries, please consider supporting the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi (links on the blog).
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11843 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2021 : 14:12:51
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quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
Verenestra the Oak Princess: http://bit.ly/2L8jTGz
Daughter of Titania and Oberon, Verenestra possesses an unearthly beauty that is dimly reflected in the nymphs, dryads, and sylphs of the Prime Material Plane that worship her. She is a flightly and vain, but ultimately cares deeply for her faerie folk.
If you’ve been enjoying these entries, please consider supporting the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi (links on the blog).
Jeff
This is timely. I was thinking about her last week when I was writing up the "wildwood jackrabbit" as a creature idea for anchorome. I was thinking about some "alternate" dryads who take on somewhat animalistic looks. In particular, my thoughts were one that had rabbit ears (and yes, I get the playgirl imagery, but still, I like it)... and another was of a woman with antelope or deer like horns. Offhand, besides the "standard" dryad can you think of any other varieties that have come out over time that I might want to look at that you might have seen in reviewing for this goddess? |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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Returnip
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 Jan 2021 : 14:39:50
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
Verenestra the Oak Princess: http://bit.ly/2L8jTGz
Daughter of Titania and Oberon, Verenestra possesses an unearthly beauty that is dimly reflected in the nymphs, dryads, and sylphs of the Prime Material Plane that worship her. She is a flightly and vain, but ultimately cares deeply for her faerie folk.
If you’ve been enjoying these entries, please consider supporting the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi (links on the blog).
Jeff
This is timely. I was thinking about her last week when I was writing up the "wildwood jackrabbit" as a creature idea for anchorome. I was thinking about some "alternate" dryads who take on somewhat animalistic looks. In particular, my thoughts were one that had rabbit ears (and yes, I get the playgirl imagery, but still, I like it)... and another was of a woman with antelope or deer like horns. Offhand, besides the "standard" dryad can you think of any other varieties that have come out over time that I might want to look at that you might have seen in reviewing for this goddess?
Maybe this can serve as inspiration?
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-animals.htm
I think the mythology of the native north americans is wonderful and I would personally try to draw inspiration from their legends as much as possible, considering Anchorome is meant to be inspired by north america. A salmon carrying the souls of the deceased into the after life. The legend of the wendigo. The list is endless. |
On the other hand you have different fingers. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11843 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2021 : 18:33:02
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quote: Originally posted by Returnip
quote: Originally posted by sleyvas
quote: Originally posted by AuldDragon
Verenestra the Oak Princess: http://bit.ly/2L8jTGz
Daughter of Titania and Oberon, Verenestra possesses an unearthly beauty that is dimly reflected in the nymphs, dryads, and sylphs of the Prime Material Plane that worship her. She is a flightly and vain, but ultimately cares deeply for her faerie folk.
If you’ve been enjoying these entries, please consider supporting the project on Patreon or Ko-Fi (links on the blog).
Jeff
This is timely. I was thinking about her last week when I was writing up the "wildwood jackrabbit" as a creature idea for anchorome. I was thinking about some "alternate" dryads who take on somewhat animalistic looks. In particular, my thoughts were one that had rabbit ears (and yes, I get the playgirl imagery, but still, I like it)... and another was of a woman with antelope or deer like horns. Offhand, besides the "standard" dryad can you think of any other varieties that have come out over time that I might want to look at that you might have seen in reviewing for this goddess?
Maybe this can serve as inspiration?
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-animals.htm
I think the mythology of the native north americans is wonderful and I would personally try to draw inspiration from their legends as much as possible, considering Anchorome is meant to be inspired by north america. A salmon carrying the souls of the deceased into the after life. The legend of the wendigo. The list is endless.
WOW, that IS a nice site. See, I told you I'd like you. I wonder if Seethyr has seen this. I like that it sorts legends by animal, not only because it makes finding things easier... it can give inspiration for different creature that maybe I hadn't thought of using previously. That being said, I don't want to get sucked down a squirrel hole right now (the wife wants me to help setup for a Harry Potter party tomorrow with some friends and apparently I have to peel and chop things).
Oh, and since I couldn't contain myself.... the story of the black squirrel having to be scared away from eating the sun (maybe it looks like a big shiny nut) .... I think that would work with skiurid. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 01 Jan 2021 : 21:06:57
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quote: Originally posted by sleyvas This is timely. I was thinking about her last week when I was writing up the "wildwood jackrabbit" as a creature idea for anchorome. I was thinking about some "alternate" dryads who take on somewhat animalistic looks. In particular, my thoughts were one that had rabbit ears (and yes, I get the playgirl imagery, but still, I like it)... and another was of a woman with antelope or deer like horns. Offhand, besides the "standard" dryad can you think of any other varieties that have come out over time that I might want to look at that you might have seen in reviewing for this goddess?
Seelie Faeries, originally from the Spellbound boxed set, had one faerie with a fox head and tail. Atomies or Grigs have some insect legs, too. Asuras have bird-like feet.
Otherwise, I can't think of anything specific. Not related to what you're looking for, but considering I play Spelljammer, I considered adding in star nymphs, like the Pleiades. I decided to hold off until I could think about it some more. :)
Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2021 : 06:21:00
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Kil’lix the Ambitious: http://bit.ly/3td5z0Q
Another of the neogi deities from Dragon Magazine #214, Kil’lix represents the cutthroat nature of neogi advancement. He is a god of death, and teaches his followers to gain power through poison and murder.
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Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2021 : 19:48:30
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Naralis Analor, the Watcher of Souls: http://bit.ly/3r5IAmR
Another of the minor Seldarine deities published originally in Dragon #155 and updated in #236, Naralis is a god of healing and death. He serves Sehanine in this capacity, while his priests often serve the elven nations in classic medic roles.
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Jeff |
My 2nd Edition blog: http://blog.aulddragon.com/ My streamed AD&D Spelljamer sessions: https://www.youtube.com/user/aulddragon/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=18&view=50 "That sums it up in a nutshell, AuldDragon. You make a more convincing argument. But he's right and you're not." |
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