Jareth, the Stormlord

Jareth, the Stormlord
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Symbol: A storm cloud with lightning
Portfolio: Storms, Unpredictability, Elemental Fury, Change
Overview:
Jareth, the Stormlord, is the embodiment of nature’s wild and untamed power, reigning over storms, lightning, and tempests with unbridled ferocity. As a deity, he is neither good nor evil, embracing the raw force of nature that brings both creation and destruction. Depicted as a towering figure wreathed in dark clouds, with lightning flashing across his form and thunder echoing in his wake, Jareth is both feared and revered by those who understand the dual nature of storms. His presence signifies change—often sudden, sometimes devastating, and always transformative.
Followers of Jareth view storms not as something to be tamed but as forces to be respected, learned from, and even embraced. The Stormlord’s worshipers see in him a reflection of life’s unpredictable nature, and they take his tempests as lessons in resilience and adaptability. Jareth holds no sympathy or malice for mortals; he unleashes his fury without discrimination, reminding the world of the ungovernable power within the elements.
Storms: Jareth commands all stormy weather, from gentle rains to ferocious hurricanes, shaping the world through thunderous displays of power. His followers believe that storms are a manifestation of his ever-shifting will.
Unpredictability: As the personification of chaos, Jareth embodies nature’s capricious side. His presence defies control or expectation, representing the randomness that lies at the heart of natural forces.
Elemental Fury: Jareth wields the raw power of the elements, from crashing waves and whipping winds to searing lightning. His anger is a force of elemental destruction, capable of reshaping entire landscapes.
Change: Where Jareth walks, transformation follows. He is not bound to one mood or form, and his storms leave behind altered terrain and altered lives, marking his influence as one of both destruction and renewal.
Divine Interaction:
Rituals: Followers of Jareth gather to perform rituals at the height of a storm, offering tokens like shards of metal, stormwater, and elemental salts to honor the Stormlord. Some harness the elemental power of lightning or wind in ceremonial objects to invoke his favor.

Worship and Followers:
Jareth’s followers include sailors, storm sorcerers, druids, and those who thrive on adventure and unpredictability. His temples are found in locations frequently lashed by storms—windswept cliffs, high mountain peaks, and coastal areas where the tides are unpredictable. Known as the Stormbound, his worshipers cultivate resilience and respect for nature’s volatile side, often conducting rites to honor Jareth’s power and to appeal for his favor. The Stormbound regard lightning as sacred, sometimes wielding it through elemental spells to channel Jareth’s fury.
Mythology:
Legend tells that Jareth created the world’s first storms to display the overwhelming power of nature, reminding mortals of their smallness in the grand scheme. He is said to have summoned a massive storm to shatter an ancient empire that defied him, reducing their cities to ruins in a single night. In tales of his greatest tempests, mortals learn to respect his untamed force. His storms are both a warning and a lesson, calling for awe of the elements that cannot be controlled or contained. In Jareth’s view, there is no room for mercy or disdain, only an endless cycle of creation and destruction, for change is his truest gift.