Helm
Helm is a deity often associated with protection, guardianship, and duty. He is part of the pantheon of Aurelia, a continent within the D&D multiverse, specifically in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Helm is commonly revered by those who value vigilance, loyalty, and the defense of civilization.
Here are some key aspects of Helm's character and lore:
- Portfolio: Helm is known as the Watcher, the Vigilant One, and the Great Guard. He is the god of guardians, protectors, and sentinels. Helm is revered by warriors, soldiers, guards, and anyone else who values security and defense.
- Appearance: Helm is typically depicted as a stern and imposing figure clad in full plate armor, with his face obscured by a Helm with no eye slits. His symbol is a staring eye on a stylized gauntlet, representing his ever-watchful gaze and unwavering vigilance.
- Personality: Helm is characterized by his unyielding commitment to duty and order. He is stoic, disciplined, and utterly devoted to the protection of those under his watch. Helm's followers often emulate his traits of loyalty, integrity, and resolve.
- Domains and Influence: Helm's domains include protection, vigilance, and guardianship. His influence extends over matters of law and order, as well as the defense of communities and the maintenance of justice.
- Worship: Worshipers of Helm include soldiers, guards, paladins, and others who serve as protectors or defenders. They often pray to Helm for strength, courage, and guidance in their duties. Temples dedicated to Helm serve as bastions of security and are often found in strategic locations throughout the realms.
- Relationships: Helm is respected by many other deities within the pantheon of Aurelia, particularly those who value order and stability. He is allied with gods such as Tyr, god of justice, and Torm, god of courage. Helm's strict adherence to duty sometimes brings him into conflict with deities who embody chaos or deception.
- History: Helm's history is intertwined with the history of Faerûn, as he has long served as a guardian and protector of the realm. Throughout the ages, Helm and his followers have defended civilization against threats ranging from marauding monsters to invading armies.
Divine Classification
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