TEMPUS

God of War

DnD Beyond Forgotten Realms

Description: Tempus (pronounced: TEM-pus), also known as the Lord of Battles, was the god of war. His dogma was primarily concerned with honorable battle, forbidding cowardice and encouraging the use of force of arms to settle disputes. Tempus was originally one of many potential war gods who emerged from the primordial clashes between SELÛNE and SHAR. These gods fought constantly with each other, the victors absorbing the essence and power of the defeated. This continued until Tempus stood as the sole god of war in the pantheon, having defeated and absorbed all of his competitors.
Personality: A brash and argumentative deity who met any deviation of speech inflections with anger and possible violence.
Following: The Gentle Vales used to be a violent land, and thus from sheer number of worshipers Tempus was one of the mightiest deities in the Realm. Nearly everyone who drew a sword or nocked an arrow had fought alongside a cleric of the Foehammer, and just as many had fought against one. Temples to the Lord of Battle looked more like military fortresses than the archetypal temple. They featured barracks, mess halls, armories, and training grounds.