Uthgar, Battle Father (Ooth-gar)
Uthgar, the Battle Father, is the god of barbarians and physical strength. His followers consist of many human tribes collectively termed the Uthgardt barbarians. Uthgar's full and hearty laugh is said to ring out whenever he hears a good joke. It is rumored that he enjoys sensual pleasures of the flesh, even in his divine state, and likes to hunt, eat, drink, and be merry in his feast halls with the warrior spirits he has called to serve him. He is often depicted alongside animal totem spirits, which he is rumored to have a close connection to. He is usually worshipped by barbarians and anyone whose strength is the defining aspect of their life.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The symbol of Uthgar varies between tribes and depends on what totem spirit he grants them
Tenets of Faith
The dogma of the Uthgardt religion varies from tribe to tribe as each beast cult emphasizes different barbaric virtues. The clerics of these tribes, along with those who take Uthgar as a patron deity, must abide by the somewhat broader guidelines of morality and order as those of the beast totems who mediate between Uthgar and his people.
Common among all the tribes' beliefs is strength above all else. Warfare and hunting demonstrates strength, whereas arcane magic exemplifies weakness. The family of the tribe, along with their ancestors are to be held sacred. The Uthgardt totem beasts bring wisdom to all through the fear and respect commanded by the tribesmen.
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