Hermes
Divine Rank: Deity
Alternate Names: The lord of Wind, The Messenger of the gods.
Primary Authority: Wind
Secondary Authorities: Freedom, Travel, Speed, Lightning, Storms.
However, Hermes is also a patron deity of charlatan and tricksters, of thieves and bandits. He does not particularly like murderers, but neither does he mind them.
Hermes' origins are unknown. The Messenger of the Gods is not a Human deity and has worshipers of many races across the Brass realms. His priests spread his worship wherever they go and they are mandated to keep traveling.
Hermes is a member of the Pantheon of Haven.
No unnecessary riches. No houses, no jewelry, no gold or gems unless it is to venerete the gods. if money is necessary to achieve a greater purpose, so be it, but never is material wealth the goal.
Vow of Honor
Clerics are expected to behave themselves with honor. To keep their promises, to accept surrender from their enemies, to stand for the values of their god, until death if necessary.
Mandate of Exile
No cleric of Hermes may remain in an area for too long. They are not allowed homes or land and must be able to take all their belongings with them on their back or on a vehicle like a wagon. They must move on after a year at the latest, preferably earlier, and travel to another location. They must also travel under open sky as much as possible, be it on horseback or on foot.
Mandate of Broken Chains
Freedom is the highest good and taking away freedom is a punishment that should be reserved only to the highest of crimes. Clerics of Hermes must fight to free those without freedoms, especially victims of mind-affecting magic and victims of slavery.
Dietary restrictions
Hermes rules the sky and as such all birds and flying creatures are of his domain. Clerics of hermes are forbidden from eating any bird or other creature that flies except on special occasions or in dire circumstances.
Alternate Names: The lord of Wind, The Messenger of the gods.
Primary Authority: Wind
Secondary Authorities: Freedom, Travel, Speed, Lightning, Storms.
Description:
Hermes is a god of speed, wind, lightning, and travel. He is thus also the god of all mortals on the roads and things associated with them. He is a god of tricksters and thieves, of bandits and murderers, just as much as he is a protector of pilgrims and merchants.Followers:
Hermes is mainly worshiped by travelers and those that have to spend large amounts of time on the road. He is also the patron deity of merchants, sailors, and traders.However, Hermes is also a patron deity of charlatan and tricksters, of thieves and bandits. He does not particularly like murderers, but neither does he mind them.
Hermes' origins are unknown. The Messenger of the Gods is not a Human deity and has worshipers of many races across the Brass realms. His priests spread his worship wherever they go and they are mandated to keep traveling.
Hermes is a member of the Pantheon of Haven.
Clerical mandates:
Vow of PovertyNo unnecessary riches. No houses, no jewelry, no gold or gems unless it is to venerete the gods. if money is necessary to achieve a greater purpose, so be it, but never is material wealth the goal.
Vow of Honor
Clerics are expected to behave themselves with honor. To keep their promises, to accept surrender from their enemies, to stand for the values of their god, until death if necessary.
Mandate of Exile
No cleric of Hermes may remain in an area for too long. They are not allowed homes or land and must be able to take all their belongings with them on their back or on a vehicle like a wagon. They must move on after a year at the latest, preferably earlier, and travel to another location. They must also travel under open sky as much as possible, be it on horseback or on foot.
Mandate of Broken Chains
Freedom is the highest good and taking away freedom is a punishment that should be reserved only to the highest of crimes. Clerics of Hermes must fight to free those without freedoms, especially victims of mind-affecting magic and victims of slavery.
Dietary restrictions
Hermes rules the sky and as such all birds and flying creatures are of his domain. Clerics of hermes are forbidden from eating any bird or other creature that flies except on special occasions or in dire circumstances.
Appearance
Hermes is depicted differently by every species across the brass realms.Among Humans he is often depicted as a winged human, a living lightning bolt, a great bird or as a cloud.
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