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Zodal's realm in [[Elysium]], ''Morninglory'', is shared with the gods of several other pantheons (and sometimes [[Atroa]]). Morninglory is tinted with the colors of | Zodal's realm in [[Elysium]], ''Morninglory'', is shared with the gods of several other pantheons (and sometimes [[Atroa]]). Morninglory is tinted with the colors of dawn—rubies, crimsons, yellows, and pinks. Sleep and similar spells do not function within Zodal's domain, but creatures who rest here find themselves refreshed in half the normal time, and gain a temporary wisdom bonus. There are said to be one-way portals in this realm leading to realms of darkness and evil, through which the powers here hope to bring hope and goodness. | ||
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*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
* [[Christopher Perkins|Perkins, Christopher]]. ''Warriors of Heaven''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999. Item code TSR11361. | * [[Christopher Perkins|Perkins, Christopher]]. ''[[Warriors of Heaven]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999. Item code TSR11361. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:22, 28 April 2025
| Zodal | |
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| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | The Gray Son, The Gentle Hand |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Mercy, Hope, Benevolence |
| Home: | Elysium |
| Alignment: | Neutral good |
| Gender: | male |
| Superior: | Rao |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Good, Healing, Protection |
| Divine rank: | Lesser |
Zodal is the Flan god of Mercy, Hope, and Benevolence. His holy symbol is a man's hand partially wrapped in gray cloth.
Description
Zodal is depicted as man dressed in simple gray robes with large, careworn hands. He encourages compassion in situations where vengeance and anger might be easier, and diffuses the negative emotions of all around him.
Relationships
Zodal is a servant of Rao and Joramy's estranged lover. He is allied with Heironeous and Pelor. He considers even the most hateful gods to be his friends, believing that with his encouragement they might change their ways.
Realm
Zodal's realm in Elysium, Morninglory, is shared with the gods of several other pantheons (and sometimes Atroa). Morninglory is tinted with the colors of dawn—rubies, crimsons, yellows, and pinks. Sleep and similar spells do not function within Zodal's domain, but creatures who rest here find themselves refreshed in half the normal time, and gain a temporary wisdom bonus. There are said to be one-way portals in this realm leading to realms of darkness and evil, through which the powers here hope to bring hope and goodness.
Dogma
Kindness and mercy is the sole cure for evil, in Zodal's philosophy, and that these traits can turn even the most evil from their path. Zodal urges that one retain faith and hope despite adversity and trouble. Zodal will guide those who would be pulled into pain, anger, and despair. Zodal teaches that the individual is capable of mastering their feelings and acting only on their positive ones, setting an example for others.
Worshippers
Zodal is worshipped in Perrenland, Tenh, and elsewhere.
Clergy
Zodal's clerics live simply, using their abilities to help people in need and alleviate their pain. They often visit battlefields in order to minister to the wounded and attempt to convince the combatants to make things right and stop committing atrocities. They adventure to show what hope and mercy can do in the right hands, to rescue artifacts of good, and to destroy artifacts of evil.
Temples
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L., and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- McComb, Colin, Dale Donovan, and Monte Cook. Planes of Conflict. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Perkins, Christopher. Warriors of Heaven. Renton, WA: TSR, 1999. Item code TSR11361.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Bastion of Faith | 42, 87 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Dragon magazine #306 | 99 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Dungeon magazine #072 | 12 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | From the Ashes: References Card | #4 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Ivid the Undying | 46 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 112, 173, 189, 190 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 31 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 19 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Oerth Journal #10 | 76,77 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Oerth Journal #15 | 12 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Oerth Journal #16 | 4 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Oerth Journal #27 | 19 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 20 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 37, 60 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 120 |
| Zodal | Deity | Worshipped by: Human (Flan), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 64 |
| Zodal, Temple of (Brotton) | Building | Temple, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 31 |
| Zodal, Temple of (Hardby) | Building | Temple, | Slavers, AD&D 2e | 37 |