Pelor – God of the Sun, Strength, Light and Healing – worshipped by Chris’s character (Geran).

Pelor has popped up in the campaign before due to the High Priest of Pelor, Alvares Yulos, being a co-owner of the Green Leaf Tavern where the adventurers spent a lot of happy evenings in the early part of the game (and where Lsuj and Will set up the “adventurer’s board”, which is how Martin’s new character, Riardon and Frath joined the group). Alf is also on the ruling council of the Free City of Greyhawk.

Pelor is rather steadfast in his hatred of the undead, which have popped up in this campaign one or three times. His allies amongst the other gods include Zodal and Heironeous. Without doubt, by serving Pelor you pit yourselves against the forces of evil, although Pelor is not a fanatic’s god: wrath must be tempered by mercy. Don’t let the fight against evil blind yourself to good.

Heironeous – God of Chivalry, Justice, War and Valor – worshipped by Rich’s character (Drakuld).

Whilst Heironeous hasn’t really made his presence felt in this game, he’s an important figure in this part of Greyhawk. The Knights of the Holy Shielding revere him, and they protect Greyhawk from the forces of Iuz. Most of their lands were taken from them in the wars, but one of their members – Lady Holly – rules Alhaster, a city-state on the northern shore of the Lake of Endless Depths (Greyhawk is just south of the Lake). And yes, that’s Bradford’s character from the Age of Worms AP.

Heironeous is a martial deity, and he very much approves of taking the war to the forces of evil. He particularly hates his twin brother, Hextor, but there isn’t much Hextor-worship in this area (go to the Great Kingdom for that). He’s much less forgiving that Pelor, but believes in the ideals of chivalry – especially towards women.

Zodal – God of Mercy, Hope and Benevolence – worshiped by Chris’s character (Geran)

Unlike Pelor and Heironeous, Zodal believes that with kindness and mercy, even the most evil of gods can be turned to the path of good.

Zodal hasn’t appeared in the campaign before now and I’m not quite sure how to run him.

Xan-Yae – Goddess of Twilight, Shadows and Mind-over-Matter

Xan-Yae has been absent from the Greyhawk campaigns for a few years, but she has been a major player in previous games. As the goddess of psionics, it’s likely that Riardon (Martin’s PC) either worships her or (at least) is aware of her. A few years back, her cult was pretty much wiped out in Greyhawk by the forces of Iuz and Vecna, but has been rebuilt by her high priest in Greyhawk: Yahlos.

Yahlos is actually my brother’s PC from a pre-3E campaign I ran, which centred around the goddess. A later campaign had Xan-Yae very important in the denying of godhood to Vecna. Amongst her followers are thieves, monks and psionic characters. She’s a goddess of the Baklunish people to the far west, so is alien to a lot of Greyhawk citizens. She’s a true neutral deity, and doesn’t get involved in many battles except when her interests are threatened: she’d far rather help her followers achieve their true potential.

Bardic Deities: Lirr (poetry, literature; good); Olidammara (music, revelry; neutral); Lydia (music, daylight; good).

No idea if Max (Adam’s PC) worships any of these, but there you go.

Boccob – God of Magic

Boccob the Uncaring appears in the campaign mainly when the ruins of Castle Greyhawk are explored, as Zagyg was a follower of that god and several shrines remain throughout the dungeons. I’m pretty sure Lsuj followed Boccob, and Max might (to some extent) as well. Boccob is unlikely to directly interfere in the events of the campaign. Uncaring, you see?

Iuz – God of Deceit, Oppression, Evil and Wickness

Archibald betrayed the party to join with a cleric of Iuz, although it’s a little unclear if he actually follows Iuz or just does what seems best for him. Iuz is a demigod who rules the lands to the north-west of Greyhawk – he’s opposed in particular by the god St Cuthbert, but also by the good folk of Veluna, Furyondy and the Shield Lands. Not that the Shield Lands really exist any more, as Iuz’s forces invaded them about two decades ago. Lady Holly of Alhaster is doing her best to reclaim them, though.

Iuz’s realm is full of orcs, goblins and evil humans. For a long while, Iuz was trapped below Castle Greyhawk by Zagyg, but that’s no longer the case, and after some setbacks following the Wars, he’s rebuilding his power. It’s not sure what he’s up to, but he certainly has agents in Greyhawk. The group have foiled some of their plans in the past (often with Archibald involved).

Nerull – God of Death and Murder

The Necromancers of the Shadow Forest worshipped this god, and likely he has a lot of hatred for the group for stopping their plans. (That means Max and Drakuld in particular). Does he have a cult in Greyhawk? Almost certainly.

Kaima – ???

Possibly a goddess of rebirth; the group has been hearing a lot about her from the oklu in the Lost City. She’s not known except as references in ancient texts. Whoever she is, she’s been out of the loop for many centuries.

God of the Doom Dreamers – ???

The group fought agents of the Doom Dreamers during the Farika expedition; they have ties to evil elementals, and Archibald seemed to be aiding their plans. Exactly who they worship is unclear, but they don’t seem to like you much.

Acererak – ???

Probably not an actual deity, but worth noting: the lich who built the Tomb of Horrors, whose plans the group seem to have been involved in stopping… but they’re not done yet.

Orcus is dead. Just saying.