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'''Jascar''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of Hills and Mountains. His holy symbol is a snow-capped mountain peak.
'''Jascar''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of Hills and Mountains. His holy symbol is a snow-capped mountain peak.
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==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Jascar is the brother of [[Fortubo]], and a close ally of [[Phaulkon]]. He is the sworn enemy of [[Beltar]]. Jascar associates little with other gods, who see him as driven and aloof.
Jascar is the brother of [[Fortubo]], and a close ally of [[Phaulkon]]. He is the sworn enemy of [[Beltar]]. Jascar associates little with other gods, who see him as driven and aloof.


==Clergy and temples==
==Realm==
Jascar's symbol is a snow-capped mountain peak. Though chiefly a human god, Jascar is also honored by many dwarves and gnomes. He teaches his followers to stand against orcs and [[goblinoid]]s, as well as those who marr the beauty of hills and mountains. He stresses that the riches found beneath the earth are not to be plundered by evil, but were placed there as rewards for the good.
Jascar dwells in ''Centerspire'' in [[Bytopia]], a mountain that connects Shurrock with Dothion.


==Dogma==
Jascar teaches his followers to stand against orcs and goblinoids, as well as those who marr the beauty of hills and mountains. He stresses that the riches found beneath the earth are not to be plundered by evil, but were placed there as rewards for the good.
==Worshipers==
Though chiefly a human god, Jascar is also honored by many [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Gnome|gnomes]]. He is extremely popular in [[Irongate]], [[Onnwal]], and [[Sunndi]]. He also has a minor following in [[Greyhawk City|Greyhawk]].
===Clergy===
Jascar's priests often lead crusades against evil nonhumans, traveling overland or underground. They also teach the commonfolk how to defend against the tactics of these beings. The priesthood surveys for precious metals, and advises miners on safe tunneling and environmental responsibility. Jascarian priests are often viewed as dependable, if single-minded. The warhammer is the favored weapon of the priesthood.
Jascar's priests often lead crusades against evil nonhumans, traveling overland or underground. They also teach the commonfolk how to defend against the tactics of these beings. The priesthood surveys for precious metals, and advises miners on safe tunneling and environmental responsibility. Jascarian priests are often viewed as dependable, if single-minded. The warhammer is the favored weapon of the priesthood.
Jascar is very popular in [[Irongate]], [[Onnwal]], and [[Sunndi]]. He also has a minor following in [[Greyhawk City|Greyhawk]].


==Myths and legends==
==Myths and legends==
Jascar is often associated with horses or pegasi because those are the forms he took in a great battle with Beltar.
Jascar is often associated with horses or pegasi because those are the forms he took in a great battle with Beltar.


==Home [[Realm]]==
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jascar Jascar on Wikipedia].


He dwells in Centerspire in [[Bytopia]], a mountain that connects [[Shurrock]] with [[Dothion]].
==References==
=====Citations=====
<references />
=====Bibliography=====
*[[Anne Brown|Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*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:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip]
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Lakofka, Lenard]]. "Gods of the [[Suel]] Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #92. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
{{index}}


==References==
*Brown, Anne. ''Player's Guide'' (TSR, 1998).
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0 (Wizards of the Coast, [[2005]]). Available online: http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], [[2000]]).
*[[Lakofka, Lenard]]. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #92 ([[TSR, Inc.|TSR]], [[1984]]).
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]. ''The [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' (TSR, [[1999]]).


[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Dwarven deities]]
[[Category:Deities of earth]]
[[Category:Gnome deities]]
[[Category:Suel deities]]

Latest revision as of 08:56, 2 May 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Jascar
Jascar, as depicted in Dragon #92 (1984).
Names and titles
Alias(es):none
Title(s):The Lord of the Dells, the Mist Upon The Hills, the Dweller Upon the Heights, the Voice of the Hills
General information
Portfolio:Hills, Mountains
Home:Twin Paradises of Bytopia
Alignment:Lawful Good
Gender:Male
Superior:Lendor
Rules items
Domains:Earth, Good, Law, Protection
Divine rank:Lesser

Jascar is the Suel god of Hills and Mountains. His holy symbol is a snow-capped mountain peak.

Description

Jascar appears as a muscular human male with a dark beard and breastplate of shining silver. He lacks the color and features of the Suel race, despite his origins. His visage is said to strike terror into the hearts of goblins and orcs. He is sometimes depicted as a pegasus or a horse. He wields a great hammer, which is the bane of all undead.

Relationships

Jascar is the brother of Fortubo, and a close ally of Phaulkon. He is the sworn enemy of Beltar. Jascar associates little with other gods, who see him as driven and aloof.

Realm

Jascar dwells in Centerspire in Bytopia, a mountain that connects Shurrock with Dothion.

Dogma

Jascar teaches his followers to stand against orcs and goblinoids, as well as those who marr the beauty of hills and mountains. He stresses that the riches found beneath the earth are not to be plundered by evil, but were placed there as rewards for the good.

Worshipers

Though chiefly a human god, Jascar is also honored by many dwarves and gnomes. He is extremely popular in Irongate, Onnwal, and Sunndi. He also has a minor following in Greyhawk.

Clergy

Jascar's priests often lead crusades against evil nonhumans, traveling overland or underground. They also teach the commonfolk how to defend against the tactics of these beings. The priesthood surveys for precious metals, and advises miners on safe tunneling and environmental responsibility. Jascarian priests are often viewed as dependable, if single-minded. The warhammer is the favored weapon of the priesthood.

Myths and legends

Jascar is often associated with horses or pegasi because those are the forms he took in a great battle with Beltar.

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

References

Citations
Bibliography

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

Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Dragon magazine #092 22, 24, 25
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 44, 56, 57, 61, 63, 70, 90, 105, 106
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 21, 55, 79, 110, 171, 173, 179
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 7
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 18
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Living Greyhawk Journal #4 30
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #01 6
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #07 4
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #10 82
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #11 56,57,59
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #17 44,45,50,51
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #19 46
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Oerth Journal #27 6
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, To Catch A Traitor, RPGA 6
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 20, 21
Jascar Deity Lord of the Dells, Mist Upon The Hills, Dweller Upon the Heights, Voice of the Hills, The Scarlet Brotherhood 11-13, 83, 84
Jascar, Temple of (Hosselholt) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 90
Jascar, Temple of (Notil) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 56
Jascar, Temple of (Scant) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 57, 105
Jascar, Temple of (Tielemannschlauss) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk Journal #4 30
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