The Eye of Ran
God of Hate, Rage, & Vengeance
Gameplay:
Followers of The Old Gods have the most diverse set of beliefs and gods on the Sword Coast. As such all religious classes (clerics, paladins, and druids) are open to them. Listed below, in order of importance, are the most important deities in the pantheon, but there are too many to list. You may choose one of them as your character’s deity, or you may design your character’s deity and religion. If you wish to play as a follower of The Old Gods, work with your DM to design your character’s beliefs and the nature of the religion and the god(s) she serves.
A Note to Players:
There is a lot of room for players develop their characters' religious beliefs and to expand on the brief summaries of each deity presented below. Players are invited to help expand or amend what is written below.
Beliefs:
The Eye of Ran teaches that freedom can only be found in power, in the power of one’s will and that will is strengthened by one’s rage. He teaches that one is delivered from one’s enemies by their destruction. His dark writings hold secrets to great power, for those who are willing to pay the price.Place of worship:
Dark temples of evil creatures, secret altars hidden in the homes of the spiteful.Characterization:
The Eye is personified in a variety of ways; as a large red cloven hoofed demon with the horns of a large steer, as a great serpent, and as a handsome human male with black, bat like wings. It is also represented by a large burning eye. The origins of this depiction are lost to history.The Great Adversary:
In The Teachings of Chantrel and in Unity, Ran is portrayed as the great adversaries to Chantrel and The Great Father. These religions portray him as a former high servant of the holy power, who after a rebellion trying to usurp the heavenly throne, was cast-down into an infernal realm. There Ran established his kingdom, waging a perpetual war against the heavens and all creation. There he does all he can to corrupt the mortal realm and lead mortals into evil.Worshippers:
Those that are filled with hate, who wish to exact vengeance on their enemies.Rival:
Chætral - Goddess of love, compassion, mercy, and forgivenessPeace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. Ran shall free me.
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