Deneir
The Lord of All Glyphs and Images, the First Scribe, the Scribe of Oghma
Deneir is the god of literature and literacy, the patron of
the artist and the scribe. His is the power to accurately
render and describe, to write and to read, and to pass
on information. In legend, Deneir is often portrayed as
being a scribe in service to Oghma, and he is sometimes
thought of as Oghma's right hand.
It's common practice for someone who writes a letter or records information to say a prayer to Deneir to avoid mistakes. Similarly, artists acknowledge Deneir before beginning and upon completing paintings, particularly illuminations on manuscripts, tapestries that relate stories, and any such attempt to use art to capture the truth.
Followers of Deneir believe that information not recorded and saved for later use is information lost. They consider literacy an important gift of the gods, one that should be spread and taught. His followers are scribes and scholars devoted, like their patron, to preserving written works, and also to experiencing them, for they say that Deneir himself is hidden within the lines, shapes, and passages of all written works. Priests of Deneir take an oath of charity as well, compelling them to accept the requests of others to write letters and transcribe information.
The god's followers tend to be individualists, united by their shared faith but not overly concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir's blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works than on those who fancy themselves part of any temple or religious order. Contemplation of the faith's most holy book, the Tome of Universal Harmony, is the most effective way to become deserving of Deneir's blessings.
The Day of the Gilding. Shieldmeet is a ritual in which priests and priestesses gather to inlay a tome with the dogma of Deneir one golden letter at a time. Afterward, the text is made available to the public, and at least one clergy member keeps a watchful eye for thieves who would try to steal any part of the golden text.
Temples and Shrines. The Master’s Library in Faerûn holds more books than even the library of Candlekeep—but it is hidden in the Earthfast Mountains. Silverymoon has a temple to Deneir. The Soaring Spirit is a cathedral built on the ruins of a joint Deneirrath and Oghmanyte library, located at the border of Amn in the Snowflake Mountains
It's common practice for someone who writes a letter or records information to say a prayer to Deneir to avoid mistakes. Similarly, artists acknowledge Deneir before beginning and upon completing paintings, particularly illuminations on manuscripts, tapestries that relate stories, and any such attempt to use art to capture the truth.
Followers of Deneir believe that information not recorded and saved for later use is information lost. They consider literacy an important gift of the gods, one that should be spread and taught. His followers are scribes and scholars devoted, like their patron, to preserving written works, and also to experiencing them, for they say that Deneir himself is hidden within the lines, shapes, and passages of all written works. Priests of Deneir take an oath of charity as well, compelling them to accept the requests of others to write letters and transcribe information.
The god's followers tend to be individualists, united by their shared faith but not overly concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir's blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works than on those who fancy themselves part of any temple or religious order. Contemplation of the faith's most holy book, the Tome of Universal Harmony, is the most effective way to become deserving of Deneir's blessings.
The Faith
Shieldmeet is an important day for followers of Deneir. Contracts and other legal documents are made available to the public. Visitors can request a document or book to review at a temple of Deneir, which must be provided to them for the day if the temple has it available.The Day of the Gilding. Shieldmeet is a ritual in which priests and priestesses gather to inlay a tome with the dogma of Deneir one golden letter at a time. Afterward, the text is made available to the public, and at least one clergy member keeps a watchful eye for thieves who would try to steal any part of the golden text.
Temples and Shrines. The Master’s Library in Faerûn holds more books than even the library of Candlekeep—but it is hidden in the Earthfast Mountains. Silverymoon has a temple to Deneir. The Soaring Spirit is a cathedral built on the ruins of a joint Deneirrath and Oghmanyte library, located at the border of Amn in the Snowflake Mountains
Symbol of Deneir
Children
Alignment: Neutral good
Symbol Lit candle above an open eye
Portfolio Literature, literacy
Domains: Arcana, Knowledge
Worshippers: Artists, scribes, scholars
Worshipper Alias: Deneirrath
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