Tempus
Tempus, also known as the Lord of Battles, was the god of war. His dogma was primarily concerned with honorable battle, forbidding cowardice and encouraging the use of force of arms to settle disputes.
Dogma:
Tempus' orders to all combatants were simple and direct:
1. Be fearless
2. Never turn away from a fight.
3. Obey the Rules of War.
Worshippers: Faerûn was a violent land, and thus from sheer number of worshipers Tempus was one of the mightiest deities in the Realms. Nearly everyone who drew a sword or nocked an arrow had fought alongside a cleric of the Foehammer, and just as many had fought against one. Temples to the Lord of Battle looked more like military fortresses than the archetypal temple. They featured barracks, mess halls, armories, and training grounds. Due to its tendency to have followers and priests on both sides of any engagement, the church of Tempus had no central authority that might support one side or the other exclusively. Within a given temple or order, however, there was a strict hierarchy and chain of command. Orders Order of the Broken Blade The Order of the Broken Blade honored those warriors and clergy who could no longer fight at their best. They continued to serve Tempus by working at shrines and temples. Order of the Steel Fang The Order of the Steel Fang were an elite group that took on the most dangerous missions. Their leaders were battle-tested members of the clergy. All clergymen of Tempus were known as "Hammers". Each Hammer received their own ceremonial armor, depending on their rank. Hammers were broken down further into ranks:
Acolyte: The lowest in the hierarchy, they wore leather jackets and baldrics.
Stalwart: Priests, who wore chainmail.
Hardhar: Warrior-priests, who wore breastplates and bracers.
Arahar: Battle-chaplains, who wore splint mail.
Rauthat: Swordmasters, who wore plate mail with shoulder spikes.
Direhar: Guardian priests, who wore full plate.
Warlyon: High priests, who wore gilded magic plate mail that enabled flight.
The words "Tempus thanks you" were used by the deity's faithful in conjunction with the response "and I thank Tempus" to indicate the completion of a deed that would please Tempus.
1. Be fearless
2. Never turn away from a fight.
3. Obey the Rules of War.
Worshippers: Faerûn was a violent land, and thus from sheer number of worshipers Tempus was one of the mightiest deities in the Realms. Nearly everyone who drew a sword or nocked an arrow had fought alongside a cleric of the Foehammer, and just as many had fought against one. Temples to the Lord of Battle looked more like military fortresses than the archetypal temple. They featured barracks, mess halls, armories, and training grounds. Due to its tendency to have followers and priests on both sides of any engagement, the church of Tempus had no central authority that might support one side or the other exclusively. Within a given temple or order, however, there was a strict hierarchy and chain of command. Orders Order of the Broken Blade The Order of the Broken Blade honored those warriors and clergy who could no longer fight at their best. They continued to serve Tempus by working at shrines and temples. Order of the Steel Fang The Order of the Steel Fang were an elite group that took on the most dangerous missions. Their leaders were battle-tested members of the clergy. All clergymen of Tempus were known as "Hammers". Each Hammer received their own ceremonial armor, depending on their rank. Hammers were broken down further into ranks:
Acolyte: The lowest in the hierarchy, they wore leather jackets and baldrics.
Stalwart: Priests, who wore chainmail.
Hardhar: Warrior-priests, who wore breastplates and bracers.
Arahar: Battle-chaplains, who wore splint mail.
Rauthat: Swordmasters, who wore plate mail with shoulder spikes.
Direhar: Guardian priests, who wore full plate.
Warlyon: High priests, who wore gilded magic plate mail that enabled flight.
The words "Tempus thanks you" were used by the deity's faithful in conjunction with the response "and I thank Tempus" to indicate the completion of a deed that would please Tempus.
Tempus
Titles:
Foehammer
Lord of Battles
Alignment: Neutral
Classification: Greater Deity
Domain: War
Symbol: Upright flaming sword
Foehammer
Lord of Battles
Alignment: Neutral
Classification: Greater Deity
Domain: War
Symbol: Upright flaming sword
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