Helm

Strike hard, stand fast

Vigilant One, The Watcher

Helm is worshiped by guards and paladins both, long being seen as a cold and focused deity who impartially took the role of defender and sometimes also enforcer.
Far back in time, the deity Lathander caused a divine purge known as the Dawn Cataclysm in which Helm's lover, a lesser deity of pragmatism called Murdane, was a victim. Helm begrudged the Morninglord for this. However, Helm reserved his real opposition for deities whose plots threatened the people and stability of Faerûn, especially Bane, Cyric, Mask, and Shar. He was also especially at odds with the uncontrolled violence and careless destruction of the deities Garagos, Malar, and Talos.
The only god who could have been considered a full ally of the Watcher was Torm, the god of paladins. Strongly held ideological differences caused a great rivalry verging on hatred between the clergy of the two gods, but the deities themselves remained close.

Divine Domains

Law, Protection, Enforcement

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Staring eye on upright left gauntlet

Tenets of Faith

• Never betray your trust.

• Be vigilant.

• Stand, wait,and watch carefully.

• Be fair and diligent in the conduct of your orders.

• Protect the weak, poor, injured, and young, and do not sacrifice them for others or yourself.

• Anticipate attacks and be ready. Know your foes.

• Care for your weapons so they may perform their duties when called upon.

• Careful planning always defeats rushed actions in the end.

• Always obey orders, providing those orders follow the dictates of Helm.

• Demonstrate excellence and purity of loyalty in your role as a guardian and protector.

Holidays

Ceremony of Honor to Helm

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

A very old deity, Helm was the eternal sentry and was always seen wearing a full suit of armor that represented the weight of his heavy responsibility.

Divine Classification

God

Religions

• Church of Helm

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Church/Cult

Church of Helm