Hemrod

Messenger of the Gods, the Nimble

In addition to being the gods’ messenger, Hermod escorts the souls of the dead to the underworld. When the gods needed someone to plead with Hel for Balder’s spirit, Hermod volunteered and Odin lent him Sleipnir for the journey.

Divine Domains

Luck, communication, freedom

Tenets of Faith

Hermod’s cult focuses on endurance and physical fitness. It teaches marksmanship, fencing, steeplechase horse racing, foot races of all sorts, and swimming to its members, believing these are key skills for those who must deliver messages.