Brandobarris (Bran-do-barris)
Overview
Son of Yondalla and twin brother of Avroreen. He is the tall races’ misapprehensions of the entire Halfling race given divine form. A constantly scheming, meddling, curious, short-attention-spanned rapscallion as interested in the contents of a man’s purse as he is in the contents of his character, Brandorbaris nonetheless makes few enemies, as his wit, charm, good looks, and ability to work on the fly get him out of trouble in the few adventures that do go wrong.. Such tales tell of Brandobaris tricking dragons, escaping from the clutches of devilish hordes with bags full of treasure, and even sneaking into Vecna’s Bone Citadel to rescue the souls of ten thousand slain innocents, leaving in return a vase of flowers and a box of erotically shaped chocolate candies. Predictably, halflings adore him.Portfolio and Responsibilities
He is a god whose portfolio includes stealth, thievery, adventuring, and halfling rogues. The church of Misadventure, as Brandobaris’s “organized” religion is known, teems with adventuresome troublemakers who usually emerge from some dangerous endeavor better off than when they entered it. Though most halflings (particularly children) love stories of their exploits, most prefer that such events occur as far away from their communities as possible. Hands of Misadventure, as clerics of Brandobaris are known, engage in difficult, dangerous pursuits such as adventuring, always valuing the story of a given success far more than the physical treasure such a success might bring with it. Though Hands frequently engage in confidence schemes or larceny, they do so for the thrill, with monetary rewards simply garnishing the pleasure that comes from mastering one’s (albeit occasionally illegal) craft. The Church of Misadventure has no temples--in essence, whenever a story is told of Brandobaris’s courage, services are in session.Divine Domains
Halfling, Luck (Including Exploration), Chaos (Including Revelry), Trickery (Including all subdomains)
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Holy Weapon - Dagger, Sling
Holy Animal - Weasel
Holy Colors - Brown, Green
Holy Mineral - None
Holy Symbol - Halfling's footprint
Tenets of Faith
Edicts - Seek excitement and danger anywhere. Lust for thrills and not treasure.
Anathema - Focus on greed and money, living a life of luxury. Live a calm and peaceful life.
Holidays
The Hands have few formal ceremonies, but on the last night of a month, followers are expected to hide one or more stolen items from the previous month’s take in the best hiding place they can find, a ritual known as Brandobaris’s Tithe.
Example Paladin Codes
Brandobaris's essence courses through me, reminding me to cherish every adventure and laugh in the face of danger. Life is an exhilarating puzzle, a game of risk and reward.- Life is an endless canvas of opportunities waiting to be painted with acts of cunning and merriment. I pledge to seize them, not maliciously, but in the spirit of playful trickery.
- More valuable than any gold or gem is the story left in the wake of a grand adventure. It is the narrative, not the wealth, which I cherish most.
- No fortress too secure, no dragon too fierce, no treasure too guarded; I challenge the limits, fueled by Brandobaris's audacity.
- While I may deceive, trick, or outwit, I ensure my actions cause no harm. After all, every tale is better with a smile at the end.
- Though the stakes might be high, the reward of an enthralling story compels me forward. Fortune favors the bold, and I am the boldest of all!
Physical Description
Body Features
He is often depicted as a lithe and young brown haired halfling man, often shown in battle with the Ogre and Troll deity Vaprak. He is also drawn stealing and adventuring all around Aralla.
Divine Classification
Rank 9 Lesser Deity
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Realm
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
“The Master of Stealth” or “The Irrepressible Scamp”
Children
Pronouns
he/him
Aligned Organization
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