The Gods of Krynn | DragonLance Saga

Let’s examine the pantheon of deities of Krynn. Dragonlance is full of a vase array of gods that interact and influence mortals. Simultaneously they vie for power and manipulate each other. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:26 Gods of Good 7:19 Gods of Neutrality 11:38 Gods of Evil Like, Subscribe & Click The Bell Become a Patron: Patreon: DragonLanceSaga Become a Member: @dlsaga Buy Dragonlance Books: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.p... #TheGodsOfKrynn #DragonLance #Krynn #HeroesOfTheLance Transcript In the absence of the universe, dwelt the High God and Chaos. They are direct opposites in existence and intention. The high god strove to bring order to chaos and well chaos did what he’s named for. Together they created the universe itself on three pillars; Good, Evil and Neutrality. This great triangle defines everything within the universe, and the gods themselves exist within its order. Exactly where the gods came from is unknown, perhaps another sphere of existence, out of the beyond or from chaos itself, but we do know Paladine, Gilean and The Queen of Darkness are siblings and the children of the High God. The other gods existed with them as well. Each was aligned with one of the three children of the high god. They all worked in concert to bring order to the universe, in stark opposition to Chaos. Because this isn't a tale of creation, or a deep dive into The Age of Starbirth, I will pause retelling the myth there. Let us examine the gods of each pillar, but first let’s take a closer look at the High God, All-Father/Mother. It is a greater god of none, any or all genders. The high god either created or directed the other gods into the universe he created with Chaos. The gods of the Pillar of good built and dwell in the Dome of Creation, part of the Outer Planes. All of our knowledge about the gods of good is derived from the Disks of Mishakal. Paladine, The Celestial Paladin, or The Dragon’s Lord, helped create the five rulers of the world, dragons, from the raw fury of chaos. He takes many forms, most notably as Fizban the fabulous, and gently nudges the inhabitants of Krynn to their destinies. He takes great care not to take control or remove their free will however. He is also known as Draco Paladin, Skyblade, Dragonlord, E’li, Thak the Hammer, Bah’Mut, the Great Dragon and Fizban His symbols are the silver triangle, pine tree and anvil. And his colors are silver and white. His alignment is Lawful Good. His portfolios are order, hope, light, rulership and guardianship. Branchala, the bard king or Song of Life, he is Habbakuk’s companion and brings music and art into the world. His music is part of every living being's soul and evokes passion when heard directly. He is also known as Astarin, Astra, Bardilun, The Bard King, Bran, Estarin, Gardener, Song of Life and Songmaster. His symbols are the Bards Haro or silver flute. His colors are Yellow and Green. His Alignment is Chaotic Good and his portfolios are Music, poetry, and bards. Habakkuk, The Fisher King is the son of Paladine and Mishakal and twin to Kiri-Jolith. Together with Paladine he and his twin helped form the Knights of Solumnia. Habbakuk created the order of the crown. He represents the eternal cycle of nature and can be fierce to evil and kind to good. He is also known as Abbuku the fisher, the blue phoenix, the fisher king, skylord, and sea lord. His symbol is the blue phoenix, his colors are deep blue and white. His alignment is Neutral Good and his portfolios are Animals, water, and passion. Kiri-Jolith, sword of justice, is the son of Paladine and mishakal, and older twin of Habbukuk. Together with his twin and father they formed the Knights of Solumnia and he is the patron of the order of the sword. He is the god of war, but not bloodlust and is often favored by paladins. He is also known as Corij,Emperor, Jolith, Kijo the Blade, Krijol, Qu’an the Warrior, and sword of justice. His symbols are the bison’s horn or horned battleaxe. His colors are brown and white. His alignment is lawful good. His portfolios are War, courage, and honor. Majere, Master of Mind, came from the beyond with paladine and is his closest friend. All gods heed his wisdom as It is said he is the closest to the high god in mind. He teaches self discipline and martial arts. He is also known as Mantis of the rose, manthus, master of mind, matheri and nadir the dreamsender. His symbols are the copper spider, single rose and mantis. His colors are copper and red. His alignment is Lawful good and his portfolios are Discipline, and loyalty. Mishakal, the healer, is the wife of paladine, and mother to twin sons kiri-jolith and habakkuk. They also are the parents of Solinari. She brings healing to anyone who needs it but her compassion should not be construed with weakness...