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.