Celtic Deities of the Forgotten Realms

The Gods of the Celtic Pantheon

The Daghdha, God of Weather and Crops (CG)

Domains: Nature, Trickery
Symbol: Bubbling cauldron or shield

The Daghdha is a jovial, powerful figure known as the Good God. He appears as a broad, bearded man carrying an enormous cauldron that never empties, a club that can both kill and restore life, and a sturdy shield. He embodies abundance, the turning of seasons, and trickster humor, providing fertility to fields and fortune to his followers.

Arawn, God of Life and Death (NE)

Domains: Life, Death
Symbol: Black star on gray background

Arawn rules the Otherworld, the land of the dead, and appears as a somber, dark-cloaked king with piercing eyes. His voice is commanding and cold, but not without fairness. He governs both the renewal of life and its inevitable end, inspiring awe and dread among mortals who honor him with rites of passing.

Belenus, God of Sun, Light, and Warmth (NG)

Domains: Light
Symbol: Solar disk and standing stones

Belenus shines as a youthful figure crowned with rays of sunlight, his aura warming all in his presence. He is depicted driving a golden chariot across the sky or standing among ancient stones that channel his power. Worshippers celebrate him at solstices, seeing him as the giver of life, hope, and cleansing fire.

Brigantia, Goddess of Rivers and Livestock (NG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Footbridge

Brigantia is a nurturing goddess associated with water, fertility, and herds. She is shown as a graceful woman in flowing robes, often standing by a river with cattle grazing nearby. Farmers, shepherds, and healers venerate her as the source of prosperity and balance.

Diancecht, God of Medicine and Healing (LG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Crossed oak and mistletoe branches

Diancecht is a stern yet benevolent physician-god, always carrying herbs, vials, and a surgeon’s knife. His touch restores vitality, and his knowledge of plants and remedies is unmatched. He is invoked by healers and those seeking recovery, embodying divine medicine and renewal.

Dunatis, God of Mountains and Peaks (N)

Domains: Nature
Symbol: Red sun-capped mountain peak

Dunatis is a silent, immovable deity, personifying the permanence and strength of mountains. He appears as a rugged giant cloaked in stone and moss, his eyes burning like embers. Climbers and hermits revere him, believing he watches over those who dwell in high places.

Goibhniu, God of Smiths and Healing (NG)

Domains: Knowledge, Life
Symbol: Giant mallet over sword

Goibhniu is the divine smith, depicted as a muscular craftsman forging weapons and tools at a blazing forge. His mallet and sword glow with enchantments, and his brews heal wounds as well as his hands. He is patron of blacksmiths, healers, and warriors who wield his blessed steel.

Lugh, God of Arts, Travel, and Commerce (CN)

Domains: Knowledge, Life
Symbol: Pair of long hands

Lugh is the shining poly-skilled god, master of all crafts and talents. He is depicted as a handsome youth with long, skillful hands capable of music, art, and battle alike. Merchants, travelers, and artisans adore him as the patron of ingenuity and luck in every endeavor.

Manannan mac Lir, God of Oceans and Sea Creatures (LN)

Domains: Nature, Tempest
Symbol: Wave of white water on green

Manannan mac Lir appears as a sea-robed king with hair of seafoam and a cloak of shifting waves. He rules the oceans and guides sailors through mists, commanding sea creatures and storms. Worshippers offer him shells, pearls, and oaths to ensure safe voyages and bountiful waters.

Math Mathonwy, God of Magic (NE)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Staff

Math Mathonwy is a cunning sorcerer-god, cloaked in dark robes, with a staff crowned by shifting runes. His eyes are filled with ancient secrets, and his spells weave illusions and fate. He embodies dangerous, consuming magic, often worshipped in hushed tones by those who seek forbidden knowledge.

Morrigan, Goddess of Battle (CE)

Domains: War
Symbol: Two crossed spears

The Morrigan is a fearsome goddess of battle and fate, often depicted as a raven-haired woman with blood-streaked armor or as a great crow circling battlefields. She inspires frenzy and terror in warriors, choosing who will live and who will die. Her worshippers revel in chaos and bloodshed.

Nuada, God of War and Warriors (N)

Domains: War
Symbol: Silver hand on black background

Nuada is a regal warrior-king, his silver prosthetic hand gleaming with divine craftsmanship. Clad in shining armor, he leads armies with unshakable discipline. He is honored by soldiers and champions who seek glory and strength in combat.

Oghma, God of Speech and Writing (NG)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Unfurled scroll

Oghma is portrayed as a wise bard with scrolls, tablets, and quills encircling him. His voice commands respect, and his words shape nations. Scholars, poets, and orators worship him as the divine inspirer of speech and the preserver of knowledge.

Silvanus, God of Nature and Forests (N)

Domains: Nature
Symbol: Summer oak tree

Silvanus appears as a towering, green-skinned figure draped in oak leaves and crowned with antlers. His presence embodies the raw, wild forest—neither benevolent nor cruel, but eternal. Druids, rangers, and woodland folk honor him as the guardian of balance, growth, and decay.