Baervan Wildwanderer (BAY-ur-van WILD-WAN-der-er)

Names = Baervan Wildwanderer - The Masked Leaf - Father of Fish and Fungus
Symbol = Racoon’s face
Alignment = Neutral Good
Portfolio = Travel, nature, forest Gnome
Worshipers = Druids, forest Gnome , rangers, rock Gnome, tricksters
Domains = Animal, Gnome, Plant, Travel
Favoured Weapon = “Whisperleaf” (short spear)

Baervan Wildwanderer is the god of forest-dwelling gnomes and their communities, travel, and the outdoors. He loves oak trees and all forest animals and is guardian of the wild.
Baervan gifted forest gnomes with the ability to communicate with forest animals, and taught them to how to hide in and move through wooded environments without being detected. The Masked Leaf is the patron god of forest gnomes, but he is well loved by all of the Gnome subraces.
Baervan is worshiped by those who love the woodlands, as well as many wanderers, thieves, fighter/thieves, and fighters, particularly those who prefer living in the outdoors rather than in a city all the time.

Chiktikka Fastpaws

Chiktikka Fastpaws is a giant raccoon, and Baervan’s friend and constant companion on his escapades. A highly intelligent a giant raccoon, but prone to act before he thinks. Many stories are told of the adventures that this duo has shared, often started by Chiktikka’s humorous ability to get into trouble by borrowing something valuable, such as a minor artifact.

FOLLOWERS

Baervan’s worshipers assemble in forest clearings to venerate their god, preferably sylvan glades ringed by a circle of ancient oaks - although not required.
Longstanding shrines of the Masked Leaf are transformed into woodland chapels with the circle of broad trunks growing closer together and the canopy of intertwined limbs and leaves forming a natural roof.

Novices = Acorns
Priests = Wildwanderers
In ascending order of rank, the titles used by Baervanian priests are Chipmunk, Squirrel, Opossum, Hedgehog, Marten, Red Fox, Lynx, and Wolf.
High-ranking priests have unique individual titles. Specialty priests are known as fastpaws. The clergy of Baervan includes forest gnomes, rock gnomes, and an occaisional deep Gnome. His priesthood is non-bias to any of the genders.

RITUALS

Baervan's priests gather in glens and forest clearings under the light of the two full moons to dance, hurl acorns at each other, and sacrifice magical trinkets or other treasures to the god.
If a follower has been unable to acquire any magical gift to offer to Baervan over the course of the last three tendays, a knick-knack of some value temporarily enchanted by means of some minor magic (often a light spell) is commonly offered up to Baervan.

Divine Domains

+ Travel
+ Nature
+ Animals
+ Plants
+ Forests
+ Gnomes

Tenets of Faith

The great forests of the outdoors await those daring enough to venture forth from their burrows into Esau.
+ Wander the great woodlands in search of excitement and sylvan sites of incredible beauty.
+ Befriend and protect the creatures of the forest.
+ Care for and nurture the woodlands where you live. + Be ever curious, and follow life wherever it may lead.
+ Defend your community and yourself against the incursions of brutish races.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Baervan Wildwanderer appears as a happy, nimble Gnome with wavy brown hair. He wears a light brown tunic and dark green breeches, and a moss green cap at a jaunty angle. Around his neck is a thin rope necklace with a large sized acorn tied to it. He wears a leather belt with a sling, pouch of endless animal treats, “Whisperleaf” (short spear), and a small dagger with a raccoon claw shaped handle.
Always with his giant raccoon companion - Chiktikka Fastpaws.

REFERENCE
+ The Masked Leaf
+ Baervan Wildwanderer
+ Barevan

Species

Gnome

Gender

male

Eyes

cheeky hazel green

Hair

wavy brown

Aligned Organization

Durma Pantheon