Deities of the Forgotten Realms

The Gods of Toril and Their Aspects

Auril, Goddess of Winter (NE)

Domains: Nature, Tempest
Symbol: Six-pointed snowflake

Auril is a cruel and capricious deity, embodying the bitter cold of winter. She manifests as a tall, pale woman draped in shimmering frost, her hair a crown of icicles and her gown of snow that never melts. Her breath chills the air, and her eyes are glacial blue, devoid of warmth. Mortals fear her for the blizzards and famine she brings, yet some worship her to appease her wrath.

Azuth, God of Wizards (LN)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Left hand pointing upward, outlined in fire

Azuth appears as an elderly, bearded man cloaked in robes embroidered with glowing runes, a staff ever in his grasp. His hand, always wreathed in arcane flame, is a symbol of mastery over magic. Revered by wizards, sages, and artificers, Azuth is a patient but exacting god, guiding mortals in their pursuit of magical discipline.

Bane, God of Tyranny (LE)

Domains: War
Symbol: Upright black right hand, thumb and fingers together

Bane embodies ruthless control and the iron fist of tyranny. His form is a towering armored figure cloaked in shadows, his gauntleted hand always clenched in command. His visage is hidden behind a steel mask, but his voice is thunderous and commanding. He is worshipped by conquerors and despots who believe in power at all costs.

Beshaba, Goddess of Misfortune (CE)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Black antlers

Beshaba is beautiful yet terrifying, with wild silver hair and black antlers sprouting from her brow. Her gown flows like smoke, shifting from elegant silks to tatters in moments. She revels in chaos, sowing bad luck and calamity wherever she walks. Worshippers often beg for her mercy rather than her favor, fearful of the curses she spreads.

Bhaal, God of Murder (NE)

Domains: Death
Symbol: Skull surrounded by a ring of blood droplets

Bhaal takes the form of a blood-drenched figure, his skeletal face grinning eternally. His aura drips with crimson mist, and every step leaves stains of gore upon the ground. He whispers to assassins, cutthroats, and the desperate who crave revenge. His followers claim that murder is sacred—a cycle that fuels existence itself.

Chauntea, Goddess of Agriculture (NG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Sheaf of grain or blooming rose over grain

Chauntea is a kindly, matronly figure clad in green and gold, her hair flowing like fields of wheat in the wind. She holds a sickle of silver, and wherever her feet tread, flowers bloom. Farmers, gardeners, and rural folk venerate her, believing she ensures harvests, fertility, and renewal.

Cyric, God of Lies (CE)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: White jawless skull on black or purple sunburst

Cyric is a handsome man cloaked in madness, his eyes forever shifting in color and expression. His smile is seductive and cruel, his words venomous and alluring. Known as the Prince of Lies, Cyric embodies deception, treachery, and paranoia. His followers thrive on spreading discord and betrayal, reveling in the collapse of trust.

Deneir, God of Writing (NG)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Lit candle above an open eye

Deneir appears as a robed sage with ink-stained fingers, his eyes glowing like parchment lit by candlelight. His robes are embroidered with shifting runes and texts from across the ages. Revered by scribes, librarians, and scholars, he represents the power of knowledge preserved and shared.

Eldath, Goddess of Peace (NG)

Domains: Life, Nature
Symbol: Waterfall plunging into still pool

Eldath manifests as a gentle woman with hair flowing like a river, her garments woven from mist and dew. Her voice is like the ripple of water, soothing even the fiercest heart. She is worshipped in quiet groves and hidden springs, bringing peace, rest, and respite. Violence withers in her presence.

Gond, God of Craft (N)

Domains: Knowledge
Symbol: Toothed cog with four spokes

Gond is depicted as a broad-shouldered smith, his skin bronzed by firelight, wearing a leather apron and heavy tools at his belt. Sparks dance around him, and mechanical creations spring to life in his presence. Artificers and inventors honor him as the divine patron of innovation, craft, and technology.