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Alignment	Cx
Clerical Domains	Tempest, War
Classes	Barbarian, Cleric
Backgrounds	Sailor, Soldier, Noble
Other names	The Stormlord
Symbols and materials	Hammer, Uruz (u), Amber, Holly

The wild and untamed storm is the domain of Thor. The foremost fighter of the gods, he values combat prowess the highest of any god. Just as the sky can go from calm to storm in a day, Thor is vain and quick to anger. He is married to Sif, who tempers some of his worst sides.

Everyone who travels by sea respects Thor, although some worship him more out of fear than love. Sea-priests of Thor who claim to provide safe passage for ships sell their services in all major ports.

Thor is said to be tall and muscular with unkempt red hair and a large beard. Clad in chainmail and armed with his hammer and a large round shield of holly, he races across the skies in his goat-drawn chariot, thunderstorms following in his wake. His hammer Mjolnir, the Storm-hammer, is the legendary weapon through which Thor channels lightning against his enemies. There are said to have existed champions of Thor that gained his favor so highly they were granted lesser versions of the hammer, but their names have been long lost to history.

Divine Relationships

Thor is married to Sif, the goddess of Justice

Legends of Thor

Creation of Mjolnir After Loki cut off all of Sif's golden hair Thor became enraged and threatened to kill Loki. Loki pleaded to try and right this wrong and went to the ancient dark elven craftsmen. Despite Loki trying to stop them, they were not only able to make a new head of hair for Sif, but also other mighty trinkets, among which were Mjolnir. Thor accepted the magnificent hammer and wields it to this day.

Ragnarok It is foretold that during the battle that ends the world, Thor will fight and kill Jormungandr, the great snake that encircles the world, but will himself perish in the process.

Thor's favor

Champions of Thor are strong and courageous, chosen from brave fighters of all walks of life. It is not uncommon for them to be prone to outbursts of emotion. Thor guides his favored heroes to greater destinies than they would have achieved on their own.

Thor's favor is usually but not always earned, not given. Here are some ways the Stormlord could notice you:

• You won an arena tournament or other feat of strength.
• You were conceived during a thunderstorm.
• You were struck by lightning.
• Calling on Thor to witness you, you swore an oath for revenge.
• You were in a boat and got caught in a storm and rode it out at sea.
• You have no idea why Thor shows you his favor, and sometimes you wish he hadn't.

Ideals of Thor

Devotion My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any)

Strength The only measure of a person is their combat prowess (Any)

Storm Strike fast when your enemies least expect it. (Chaotic)

Glory Only by being remembered can we achieve immortality. (Lawful)

Courage Trust in yourself and achieve greatness (Good)

Power Those that have power will rule the world (Evil)

Earning and losing piety

You increase your piety score to Thor when you expand his influence by committing acts such as these:

• Emerge victorious from an even battle
• Challenge a worthy foe to single combat
• Sail a ship through a storm successfully
• Have your story told by a minstrel
• Gain the favor of a king or nobleman

Your piety score to Thor decreases if you diminish his influence, contradict his ideals or otherwise ridicule him through acts such as these:

• Cancel a journey due to rain or storms
• Lessen a storm's fury using magic
• Putting others at risk through cowardice
• Let an insult go by unmatched

Thor's Devotee

Piety 3+ Thor trait

Thor has taken an interest in your destiny. You can cast Thunderous Smite with this trait a number of times equal to your spellcasting ability modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. You can choose Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Thor's Adherent

Piety 10+ Thor trait

You have earned the favor of the Stormlord, and in return he grants you some of his power. You can cast the Call Lightning spell once per long rest. You can choose Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Thor's Disciple

Piety 25+ Thor trait

Your exploits are well known with the Thundergod. You have resistance to thunder and lightning damage. When an effect moves you against your will, you can use your reaction to not move. Once you use this reaction, you cannot use it again until you finish a long rest.

Champion of the Storm

Piety 50+ Thor trait

Your Strength or Constitution score increases by 2, as does your maximum for that score.