Norse Deities of the Forgotten Realms

Norse Deities of the Forgotten Realms

The Gods of the Norse Pantheon


Odin, God of Knowledge and War (NG)

Domains: Knowledge, War
Symbol: Watching blue eye

Odin is the All-Father, depicted as an old man cloaked in gray, one eye blazing with divine wisdom while the other is lost in sacrifice. He is accompanied by ravens and wolves, his spear Gungnir always at his side. Odin embodies knowledge, cunning, and battle, guiding warriors and seekers of truth alike.


Aegir, God of the Sea and Storms (NE)

Domains: Tempest
Symbol: Rough ocean waves

Aegir is a towering, bearded giant of the sea, his hair flowing like seaweed, his hands crashing like waves. He is both generous host and wrathful destroyer, offering feasts to the gods while wrecking ships in fury. Sailors revere and fear him as the power of the ocean itself.


Balder, God of Beauty and Poetry (NG)

Domains: Life, Light
Symbol: Gem-encrusted silver chalice

Balder shines with unmatched beauty and grace, his presence radiant and calming. He is beloved by all beings for his purity, poetry, and gentle wisdom. His death is one of the greatest tragedies of the Norse pantheon, marking him as both divine inspiration and symbol of loss.


Forseti, God of Justice and Law (N)

Domains: Light
Symbol: Head of a bearded man

Forseti is depicted as a wise, bearded man radiating calm authority. He sits in judgment over disputes, wielding fairness and clarity as his tools. Farmers and rulers alike appeal to him when law and peace must prevail, and he is known for never issuing unjust rulings.


Frey, God of Fertility and the Sun (NG)

Domains: Life, Light
Symbol: Ice-blue greatsword

Frey is a radiant god of prosperity, fertility, and the sun. He wields a shining sword that blazes with life, bringing warmth and plenty to the world. Worshippers honor him in harvest festivals, seeing him as a giver of peace, love, and abundance.


Freya, Goddess of Fertility and Love (NG)

Domains: Life
Symbol: Falcon

Freya is a strikingly beautiful goddess who wears a cloak of falcon feathers. She embodies love, fertility, and magic, yet is also associated with war and death, claiming half of those slain in battle for her hall. She is adored for her grace and feared for her fierce power.


Frigga, Goddess of Birth and Fertility (N)

Domains: Life, Light
Symbol: Cat

Frigga is Odin’s wife, depicted as a serene and regal woman surrounded by cats. She governs marriage, birth, and domestic harmony, offering foresight and wisdom. Families and mothers especially revere her as protector of kinship and hearth.


Heimdall, God of Watchfulness and Loyalty (LG)

Domains: Light, War
Symbol: Curling musical horn

Heimdall stands tall and vigilant, his golden teeth glinting, his horn Gjallarhorn ever ready to sound the end of days. He guards the Bifrost, watching with senses so keen he can hear grass grow. Loyal and tireless, he embodies vigilance and unwavering duty.


Hel, Goddess of the Underworld (NE)

Domains: Death
Symbol: Woman’s face, rotting on one side

Hel is a grim goddess ruling over the dead who do not fall in battle. Half of her face is beautiful and alive, the other half decayed and rotting. She embodies the inevitability of death, neither cruel nor kind, but feared for the cold domain she commands.


Hermod, God of Luck (CN)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Winged scroll

Hermod is a swift messenger god, carrying a winged scroll as he traverses realms. Cheerful and daring, he represents luck, quick thinking, and adaptability. Worshippers call on him for fortune in journeys and bold ventures.


Loki, God of Thieves and Trickery (CE)

Domains: Trickery
Symbol: Flame

Loki is a shapeshifter and trickster, appearing in countless forms but always with a glint of mischief. His symbol is the flame of chaos—destructive, transformative, and unpredictable. He delights in cunning schemes and disruption, both aiding and betraying gods and mortals.


Njord, God of Sea and Wind (NG)

Domains: Nature, Tempest
Symbol: Gold coin

Njord is a kindly sea-god associated with prosperity and calm seas. He is depicted as a tall man with flowing hair, carrying treasures from the ocean’s depths. Merchants and sailors revere him for wealth, trade, and safe voyages.


Odur, God of Light and the Sun (CG)

Domains: Light
Symbol: Solar disk

Odur is a radiant god of warmth, light, and passion. He is often depicted as a shining figure with a blazing solar disk. Known as Freya’s husband, he is associated with love, devotion, and the fleeting brilliance of joy.


Sif, Goddess of War (CG)

Domains: War
Symbol: Upraised sword

Sif is a golden-haired goddess wielding a mighty sword. She represents strength, loyalty, and the honor of warriors. Farmers also honor her golden hair as the symbol of fertile fields. Both a goddess of war and harvest, she bridges sustenance and strife.


Skadi, God of Earth and Mountains (N)

Domains: Nature
Symbol: Mountain peak

Skadi is a giantess of ice and mountains, clad in furs and armed with a bow. She rules over winter’s harshness and the wild peaks, embodying survival and independence. Hunters and those who dwell in high places honor her power.


Surtur, God of Fire Giants and War (LE)

Domains: War
Symbol: Flaming sword

Surtur is a towering fire giant wreathed in flame, wielding a massive flaming sword. He embodies destruction, conquest, and fire’s consuming nature. His worshippers revere his might but dread his apocalyptic role in Ragnarok.


Thor, God of Storms and Thunder (CG)

Domains: Tempest, War
Symbol: Hammer

Thor is a mighty warrior with red beard and immense strength, carrying the hammer Mjolnir. He commands thunder and storms, protector of gods and mortals against giants and chaos. He is loved for his bravery, loyalty, and straightforward might.


Thrym, God of Frost Giants and Cold (CE)

Domains: War
Symbol: White double-bladed axe

Thrym is the jarl of frost giants, depicted as a hulking figure of ice with a massive double axe. He embodies cold, brutality, and the endless enmity of giants against gods. His worshippers revel in conquest and the frozen wastes.


Tyr, God of Courage and Strategy (LN)

Domains: Knowledge, War
Symbol: Sword

Tyr is a one-handed war god, having lost his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir. He embodies justice, courage, and tactical skill in battle. Warriors, judges, and strategists revere him for his fairness, strength, and sacrifice.


Uller, God of Hunting and Winter (CN)

Domains: Nature
Symbol: Longbow

Uller is a skilled hunter and winter-god, clad in furs and armed with a great longbow. He is a solitary figure, thriving in snow and forest. Hunters, wanderers, and duelists honor him for precision, survival, and mastery of the cold.