Avroreen (Av-or-een)
Overview
Son of Yondalla and twin brother of Brandobarris. When a general rides to the battlefront, rarely does he count halflings among his most valuable assets. The inherent wanderlust of the hin grants them little patience for the long marches and dull waiting between battles that characterizes most warfare. However, when invaders threaten a halfling community, residents send prayers to Arvoreen, whose worshipers follow a doctrine of guardianship, stern defense, and aggressive watchfulness. Arvoreen remains ever aware of dangers facing halfling communities, but prefers a reactive rather than proactive agenda. When an enemy strikes, his halfling servants strike back with precision and decisiveness thanks to reconnaissance missions into enemy territory and a strict, almost un-halfling-like regimen of martial training.PORTFOLIO AND RESPONSIBILITIES
He is a god whose portfolio includes defense, war, vigilance, halfling warriors, and duty. Though their serious outlook and intolerance for jokes and frivolity makes them unpopular in times of peace, all turn with respect to Arvoreen’s clergy when the community is threatened. They believe that most of the problems faced by the community are the result of courting enemies by mixing with other cultures (particularly humans), granting them allies among the few isolationist halflings. Clerics spend their days constructing fortifications, signaling systems, beacons and traps that further protect halfling enclaves. They patrol the community, sniffing out possible threats from within as well as without. Many organize local militias and instruct young halflings in blade craft (particularly as related to the short sword). Arvoreen’s temples usually resemble easily defensible keeps or redoubts, and serve as a final fall-back position if enemies breach the community’s outer defenses.Divine Domains
Good, Halfling, Law (Including Loyalty), Protection (Including Defense and Fortification), War (Including Tactics)
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Holy Weapon - Short Sword
Holy Animal - Mastiff
Holy Colors - Dark Blue, Silver
Holy Mineral - Amaratha
Holy Symbol - Crossed short swords
Tenets of Faith
Edicts - Vigilantly protect your community. Plan for everything, and practice your plans often. Destroy danger and evil before it can occur and cause harm.
Anathema - Ignoring allies and friends. Being caught off guard. Stealing from halflings or friends.
Holidays
If time permits, the faithful gather at a makeshift field alter prior to an important battle to ask for the blessings of Arvoreen and intone the sacred melody of the Battle Hymn of the Keepers, a living oral record of halfling triumphs in recent centuries.
Example Paladin Codes
In Arvoreen, we place our trust, not seeking conflict but ever prepared for it. Through discipline, unity, and dedication, we safeguard our homes and loved ones. Our blades remain sheathed, but ever sharp; our eyes open, but never judging.- First and foremost, my duty lies in the defense of the halfling community. For their safety, I stand as a sentinel, prepared to ward off any threat.
- Eternal vigilance is the price of security. I will be ever watchful, for the subtlest signs can foretell the gravest dangers.
- Alone, we may falter; united, we stand unbreakable. I shall rally my kin, fostering unity in times of peace and war.
- We do not seek conflict, but when provoked, our response will be swift and unerring. With every blow, I shall embody Arvoreen's decisiveness.
- Should calamity strike, I shall be the steadfast shield that stands between danger and my people. Even in the bleakest hours, I will not waver.
- While my demeanor might be stern, my resolve unyielding, I seek but respect and understanding. For in the heart of every threat repelled, is a community saved.
Physical Description
Body Features
He is depicted as a handsome young muscular halfling dressed in light clothing and chain mail. He is often shown in battle against Trolls, Ogres, and Orcs, riding mastiffs or leading war dogs into the defense of his race.
Divine Classification
Rank 13 Intermediate Deity
Alignment
Lawful Good
Realm
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
“The Defender” or “The Wary Sword”
Children
Pronouns
he/him
Aligned Organization
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