Njord, God of the Sea and Winds
Description
Njord is a deity in the Norse Pantheon. He is the most senior of the Vanir gods, and father to Frey and Freya. He was previously married to the giantess Skadi, but as a sea deity he could not abide her mountain home. The people of Midgard say that the couple's travel between the seaside and the mountains each year created the seasons.
Njord is a handsome bearded man. He stands 7ft tall, although he can change his size at will, and is exceptionally muscular. He frequently wade barefoot in the ocean. Njord is said to be gentle. His favorite foods are ale and baked fish.
As a deity, Njord is immortal. He is invulnerable to numerous ordinary effects, such as disease, paralysis, polymorphing, magical imprisonment, and planar banishment. Njord can change his size at will, growing to giant size or shrinking to the size of a Human or smaller as he wishes. He can summon and speak to sea animals, and grant sentience to sea animals or plants. He can control the weather, and surround himself with a vortex of storm and positive energy that injures undead.
In addition to controlling the the weather, he is said himself to be immune to the effect of storms. He can control sea creatures and water elementals. He can also wind walk to travel swiftly. He can bring a dead being back to life, or slay a living being instantly. He can see, sense speak to anyone within 11 miles of himself, his temples or any place his name or title are spoken.
He is a warrior of great strength, skill, and cunning. He is particularly adept at fighting Giants, Goblins, Dragons, Aberrations, and Undead, and his attacks are exceedingly lethal against Giants. He fights even more effectively within water, and is a competent swimmer. He is also a skilled sailor, and can instantaneously take actions regarding sailing, diplomacy, and appraisal of valuable things.
He can create any magic item related to ships or fishing, and can create all but the most legendary items in this way. He can cast numerous spells, including Acid Fog, Air Walk, Gaseous Form, Chain Lightning, Cone of Cold, and Obscuring Mist. He is particularly skilled with water magic, and is himself immune to harm from such magic.
Relationships
Titles
God of the Sea and Winds
Realm
Noatun, Asgard
Pantheon
Norse Pantheon
Rank
Intermediate Deity
Portfolio
Commerce, Sea, Wind, Ships, Wealth, Burials
Gender
Male
Alignment
Neutral Good
Holy Symbol
Gold Coin
Spouses
Skadi, Goddess of Mountains
(spouse)
Siblings
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