Balder, god of Poetry
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Alignment | xG |
Clerical Domains | Life, Knowledge |
Classes | Bard, Wizard, Rogue |
Backgrounds | Sage, Entertainer, Charlatan |
Other names | The Beautiful, The Lustful One |
Symbols and materials | Lyre, Jera (j), Rose, Mahogany |
# Ideals of Balder
Devotion My devotion to my god is more important to me than what they stands for. (Any)
Vanity I am the most beautiful person to ever walk this earth. (Any)
Eloquence What is the point unless you can convince others of it? (Lawful)
Pleasure A pretty face and a mug of wine will make me abandon all else. (Chaotic)
Leadership The true measure of someone are those who follow them. (Good)
Imagination Whatever you can think of, make a story out of it. (Any)
# Earning and losing piety
You increase your piety score to Balder when you expand the influence of eloquence and beauty by committing acts such as these:
- Create a work of art, whether it is poetry, song or statue
- Avoid bloodshed by talking your way out of a sticky spot
- Gain the admiration of others through your actions
- Find a new partner for the night
- Build or defend a temple of Balder
Your piety score to Balder decreases if you diminish her influence, contradict her ideals or otherwise ridicule her through acts such as these:
- Destroy a work of art
- Disrupt a feast or celebration
- Wear dirty or worn clothes, allowing your appearance to falter
# Balder's Devotee
Piety 3+ Balder trait
Disguise Self, cha/lr
# Balder's Adherent
Piety 10+ Balder trait
Motivational Speech, 1/lr
# Balder's Disciple
Piety 25+ Balder trait
Advantage on Charisma checks to interact with non-hostile creatures.
# Champion of Beauty
Piety 50+ Balder trait
You can increase your Intelligence or Charisma by 2 and also your maximum for that score by 2.