Tempus (temp-us)

Storm Lord, The Thunderer,

Tempus, deity of strength, storms, and bravery appears as a hugely muscular man with long red hair and beard, wearing blue and gold plate gauntlets, blue boots, and fighting girdle of gold. A hedonistic being, he is known for tackling physical challenges of all sorts just for the fun of it. He is also reputed to have dallied with beautiful humans, elves, or even giants, and tales are told of the great heroes that are born of such liaisons. He fights with his powerful warhammer, Stormbreaker, and when wounded he often enters an intense blood rage.

Tempus’s clerics are expected to be leaders. They value strength but not domination. They train people to become stronger, organize athletic tournaments, and participate in challenging physical activities. Doubting their fitness is a grave insult, and they go to great lengths to prove their physical abilities (although they realize the difference between difficult and suicidal challenges). Tempus's clerics will attack the priests of Tyrannus  if encountered. The clergy wear indigo/blue vestments, and Tempus’s temples tend to be spacious and airy. They always include at least one gymnasium and usually extensive baths. They invariably have adjoining fields for athletic competitions.

Tempus resides on the isle of Ysgard in the Divine Isles, where he has a grand and mighty meadhall filled with handmaidens. To enter Tempus's meadhall in Ysgard, one must have died valiantly in battle. If not, the soul of the deceased wanders The Endless Sea for eternity.

Divine Domains

Tempest

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Tempus has bronze holy symbols that are a fist clutching a lightning bolt

Tenets of Faith

1. Strength is earned through trial—embrace the storm, do not cower from it.
2. In war, fight with honor, for victory without glory is hollow.
3. The weak must be defended, but only the strong can stand against the storm.
4. Face adversity head-on, for only the bold can weather the tempest.

Holidays

Storm’s Embrace: A festival celebrating the power of storms and resilience in the face of adversity. Activities include strength competitions, storm-themed performances, and prayers to Tempus for protection and fortitude. This festival takes place in the month dedicated to Tempus, Tempestfall.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Tempus loves physical challenges and contests, and he promotes nonlethal sports as a method for resolving disputes among his followers. His teachings say that the strong and fit should lead and protect the weaker, and that bravery is the greatest quality anyone can have, ruler and citizen alike.

Social

Family Ties

Tempus is a rival of his half-brother, Tyrannus-the god of war. Their views and values of battle are much different. Tempus sees battle and fighting as a path to glory, a competition to be won, a chance to prove one's mettle against an opponent. While Tyrannus sees warfare as a way to conquer, to impose one's will upon another, to weed out the weak so only the strong survive.

Divine Classification

Minor Deity

Religions

• The Twelve

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Realm

Ysgard

Age

Immortal

Family

The Twelve

Parents

Silvanus

Naussica

Sex

Male

Eyes

Blue

Hair

Long red hair and beard

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Bronzed

Height

7'5"

Weight

600 lbs

Related Myths

• Tome of The Twelve

Ruled Locations

• Ysgard

Aspects
Weather (storms), Strength, Bravery
Alignment
Chaotic Good