Hoar
The Doombringer, Poet of Justice
Hoar, known in the lands along the Inner Sea as Assuran, is a god of revenge and retribution. He isn't typically
worshiped habitually, but his name is invoked by those
who seek vengeance. When a guilty party falls prey to
fate—such as when a murderer escapes prosecution,
but is then accidentally slain himself—the hand of Hoar
is given credit. When one hears three rolls of thunder
in succession, it is thought to be a sign from Hoar that
some act of.vengeance has been performed. Many
human societies have the custom of ringing a bell or a
gong three times when judgment of a crime is rendered
or an execution takes place.
Folk speak Hoar's name when they want revenge, particularly when they are incapable of avenging themselves. This invocation might be in response to a petty slight or a true injustice, and the acknowledgment of Hoar might be a short prayer said aloud or might be written down somewhere. It's generally believed that the more permanent the form of the prayer, the more likely it is to be fulfilled. For this reason, some etch their prayers in lead and bury it or hide their prayers inside diaries. Aside from bounty hunters and those on crusades of vengeance, few truly revere Hoar, and he is served by fewer still who would call themselves priests. Temples or shrines of Hoar are almost nonexistent except for ancient sites in Chessenta and Unther.
Hoar became a member of the Faerfinian pantheon when his worship extended beyond the lands that originally revered him. Most consider Tyr to be the arbiter of laws, and Hoar to be the god who metes out punishment that comes as a result of breaking those codes. A judge might favor the worship of Tyr, while a jail or or a headsman is more likely to pray to Hoar.
Hoar’s worshippers celebrate two marked holidays. The first is The Penultimate Thunder on the 11th of Eleint, celebrating the victory of Hoar over Ramman (an old foe) with feasting. The second holiday is celebrated on the 11th of Marpenoth, a ritual celebration called the Impending Doom. Here oaths, drums, and chanted prayers anticipate acts of vengeance that have yet to be enacted, seeking blessings from Hoar in these endeavors.
Temples and Shrines. Hoar has a strong following in Akana and Chessenta, which lie on the southern shores of the Sea of Fallen Stars. An uncommon deity on the Sword Coast, Hoar’s pantheon is often overshadowed by Beshaba, Bhaal, or Tyr. Many of the Doombringer’s followers are solitary, comprised of nomadic clergy, adventurers, and vigilantes. Small chapels and sects can be found in towns and cities where crime and other conflict create ample scenarios where Hoar’s message of revenge is most appealing.
Folk speak Hoar's name when they want revenge, particularly when they are incapable of avenging themselves. This invocation might be in response to a petty slight or a true injustice, and the acknowledgment of Hoar might be a short prayer said aloud or might be written down somewhere. It's generally believed that the more permanent the form of the prayer, the more likely it is to be fulfilled. For this reason, some etch their prayers in lead and bury it or hide their prayers inside diaries. Aside from bounty hunters and those on crusades of vengeance, few truly revere Hoar, and he is served by fewer still who would call themselves priests. Temples or shrines of Hoar are almost nonexistent except for ancient sites in Chessenta and Unther.
Hoar became a member of the Faerfinian pantheon when his worship extended beyond the lands that originally revered him. Most consider Tyr to be the arbiter of laws, and Hoar to be the god who metes out punishment that comes as a result of breaking those codes. A judge might favor the worship of Tyr, while a jail or or a headsman is more likely to pray to Hoar.
The Faith
Followers of Hoar observe personal holidays commemorating their proudest acts of vengeance, and the anniversary of transgressions against them they have yet to repay. Unknown to many of the uninitiated, followers of Hoar also remember those who have meaningfully helped them and seek to repay them equally.Hoar’s worshippers celebrate two marked holidays. The first is The Penultimate Thunder on the 11th of Eleint, celebrating the victory of Hoar over Ramman (an old foe) with feasting. The second holiday is celebrated on the 11th of Marpenoth, a ritual celebration called the Impending Doom. Here oaths, drums, and chanted prayers anticipate acts of vengeance that have yet to be enacted, seeking blessings from Hoar in these endeavors.
Temples and Shrines. Hoar has a strong following in Akana and Chessenta, which lie on the southern shores of the Sea of Fallen Stars. An uncommon deity on the Sword Coast, Hoar’s pantheon is often overshadowed by Beshaba, Bhaal, or Tyr. Many of the Doombringer’s followers are solitary, comprised of nomadic clergy, adventurers, and vigilantes. Small chapels and sects can be found in towns and cities where crime and other conflict create ample scenarios where Hoar’s message of revenge is most appealing.
Symbol of Hoar
Children
Aliases/Aspects:Assuran
Alignment:Lawful neutral
SymbolA coin with a two-faced head
PortfolioRevenge, retribution
Domains:War
Worshippers:Seekers of vengeance, bounty hunters, jailers, headsmen
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