Cernunnos

The Horned God, The Hunter, The Horned Lord, The Huntmaster (a.k.a. Herne)

He is a god of fertility and hunting. He is the guardian of forests and a guide. Many view him as a king of wild beasts who will punish those who over-hunt the wild places of the world. Couples having a hard time producing children will pray to him or do rituals in his name. As a personification of nature, as well as an embodiment of the vigor and violence associated with hunting, Cernunnos is of dual natures. A giver and taker of life, gentle one moment while violent and unrelenting the next. At times radiating a comforting sense of what is “natural” and “right," while at other times giving off a palpable predatory aura.
As a hunter, he hunts down and destroys corruption, evil, and those who over hunt in the wild lands. Whenever the greatest evils threaten the land, Cernunnos can be counted on to pick up his spear; leading the Wild Hunt, and calling upon heroes both proven and yet unproven to join him in the battle. Despite his wild nature, he also loves a good verse, and was known for flights of fancy.
As a god of fertility he supports those who seek wild and passionate love. Some view these practices to be bestial, primitive, or brutish; However, some communities have embraced his teachings. Like among the orcs, where he has become particularly popular.
Many believe he was initially a guardian aspect of Lufeya  but became an independent deity, willing to do whatever it takes to protect nature. Though he recognizes that people are capable of redemption, he still fears that more destruction could be caused before the individual would be willing to change.

Divine Domains

Nature, Life, Twilight

Tenets of Faith

• Hunt those who destroy and corrupt the wilds.
• Love passionately and truly.
• Protect the wilds and the innocents within.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Cernunnos was deeply in love with the Maiden of the Moon, A aspect of Luna, and went to great lengths to please her. On the night of a crimson moon she would call upon his Wild Hunt to descend upon evildoers, particularly evil lycanthropes.
As a guardian of the wilds he worked frequently with and maintained good relations with Lufeya, Eldath, Khelliara, and Gwaeron.
The Deities Malkasin and Talona frequently clash with him and his followers, Especially Malar and his vicious, bloodthirsty hunters. In a few rare occasions he has clashed with @  in situations where Bane's followers have attempted to expand his dominion in to the wilds.

Divine Classification

Intermediate Deity

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Gender

Male