Njord, god of the Waters and Sky (N-yord)

WHAT IS BELIEVED ABOUT NJORD?

Njord is known as having large mood swings, and for his temperament to change easily. He is known to be one of the kindest gods while in a good mood, but also one of the harshest if he feels disrespected. It is said that Njord is also the god most likely to contact the people of Nalbon. Temples and churches to Njord often feature courtyards that expose the sky, and will usually have a water feature in them. Depending on the budget of the temple the feature can range from a simple pond to elaborate, magically controlled displays. These features usually double up as drinking fountains, providing purified water.

HOW IS NJORD PORTRAYED?

Njord is portrayed as a tall, strongly built middle aged man, with light coloured but thinning hair, and wearing light clothes, typical of a sailor. In artwork of him he is usually shown with motifs of tornados or whirlpools behind or under him. This signifies his control over the sky and waters but his ability to bring forth disaster if he is unpleased.

WHERE IS NJORD PORTRAYED?

Like every god, artwork of him can be seen within temples dedicated to him, as well as temples dedicated to The Nine. You will also find portrayals of him at docks or on boats. Salmon themed names for boats are very common.

HOW DO PEOPLE PRAY TO NJORD?

Praying to Njord is done either sitting or standing, and most often outside. Most commonly, people will fill jugs or cups of water and will hold it in a way they can see a reflection of the sky in the water. For people who live near large sources of water they might go to them in order to pray. Prayers to Njord are often said aloud.

WHY DO PEOPLE PRAY TO NJORD?

for good weather (such as rain for crops), for safe travels, occasionally to smite your enemies, for successful fishing trips.

WHAT ARE THE IDEALS ASSOCATIED WITH NJORD?

Some examples of ideals the followers of Njord might hold are: Emotional regulation, resilience, self control.

Domain: Tempest
Animal: Salmon
Colour: Sky Blue
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral