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{{Greyhawk Deity|fgcolor=#fff|
{{Deity
image=[[Image:Xerbo01.jpg]]|
|image       = [[Image:Xerbo01.jpg|150px]]
caption=Xerbo, the Sea Dragon, as depicted in ''Dragon'' #90 (1984).|
|caption     = Xerbo, the Sea Dragon, as depicted in ''[[Dragmag|Dragon]]'' #90 (1984).
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|name        =
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|alt_spelling =  
name=Xerbo|
|titles      = The Sea Dragon, Keeper of the Seas, the Master of Mains, the Unwavering Rudder, the Vault of the Oceans
title=The Sea Dragon, Keeper of the Seas, the Master of Mains, the Unwavering Rudder, the Vault of the Oceans|
|home         = [[Elemental Plane of Water]]
home=[[Elemental Plane|Elemental Plane of Water]]|
|rank        = Lesser
power=Lesser|
|gender       = Male
gender=Male|
|class       =  
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|alignment   = Neutral
alignment=Neutral|
|portfolio   = Sea, Sailing, Money, Business
portfolio=the Sea, Sailing, Money, Business|
|domains     = Animal, Knowledge, Water
domains=Animal, Knowledge, Water|
|alt_name    =
alias=none|
|super       = [[Lendor]]
super=[[Lendor]]|
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'''Xerbo''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of the Sea, Sailing, Money, and Business.  His holy symbol is a dragon turtle.  
'''Xerbo''' is the [[Suloise|Suel]] god of the Sea, Sailing, Money, and Business.  His holy symbol is a dragon turtle.  
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==Worshippers==
==Worshippers==
Xerbo is worshipped by Suel peoples across the [[Flanaess]], especially the [[Lordship of the Isles]], the [[Sea Princes]], and [[Sunndi]]. He is also revered by the Suel barbarians of the [[Thillonrian Peninsula]] (the [[Frost Barbarians|Frost]], [[Ice Barbarians|Ice]], and [[Snow Barbarians]]), primarily in his role as a sea-god.
Xerbo is worshipped by Suel peoples across the [[Flanaess]], especially the [[Lordship of the Isles]], the [[Sea Princes]], and [[Sunndi]]. He is also revered by the Suel barbarians of the [[Thillonrian Peninsula]] (the [[Frost Barbarians|Frost]], [[Ice Barbarians|Ice]], and [[Snow Barbarians]]), primarily in his role as a sea-god.
In the waters off the shore of the ruins of [[Cantona]] on the [[Wild Coast]] is [[Narhidveh]], a village of [[sahuagin|malenti]] who live a comparatively peaceful existence, worshiping Xerbo rather than the [[sahuagin]] god [[Sekolah]]. The name Narhidveh is Sahuagin for "Home of the Cursed."


==Temples==
==Temples==
Temples to Xerbo are found throughout the lands where he is worshipped. Notable temples include a joint temple in [[Greyhawk City]] co-dedicated to Osprem, and [[Sasserine]]'s Azure Cathedral, where his faith has been combined with those of Osprem and Procan.
Temples to Xerbo are found throughout the lands where he is worshipped. Notable temples include a joint temple in [[Greyhawk City]] co-dedicated to Osprem, and [[Sasserine]]'s Azure Cathedral, where his faith has been combined with those of Osprem and Procan.


==Bibliography==
==Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Xerbo02.png|Xerbo's holy symbol, Sam Wood, ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]'' (1998)
</gallery>
== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[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]
*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 Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gary Gygax|Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gygax, Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''The [[Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
*[[Gygax, Gary]], and [[Frank Mentzer]]. ''The [[Temple of Elemental Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
 
*[[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.
 
*[[Lenard Lakofka|Lakofka, Lenard]]. ''[[The Assassin's Knot]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Lenard Lakofka|Lakofka, Lenard]]. ''[[The Assassin's Knot]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*-----. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #90. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
:———. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #90. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
 
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
 
*[[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
*[[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K.]] ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K.]] ''[[The Scarlet Brotherhood]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K.]], and Chris Pramas. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Sean K. Reynolds|Reynolds, Sean K.]], and Chris Pramas. ''[[Slavers]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
 
* [[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
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[From the Ashes]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
{{index}}




[[Category:Aquatic deities]]
[[Category:Deities of water]]
[[Category:Gods of wealth]]
[[Category:Deities of wealth]]
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]]
[[Category:Suel deities]]

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Greyhawk Divinity
Xerbo
Xerbo, the Sea Dragon, as depicted in Dragon #90 (1984).
Names and titles
Title(s):The Sea Dragon, Keeper of the Seas, the Master of Mains, the Unwavering Rudder, the Vault of the Oceans
General information
Portfolio:Sea, Sailing, Money, Business
Home:Elemental Plane of Water
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:Male
Superior:Lendor
Rules items
Domains:Animal, Knowledge, Water
Divine rank:Lesser

Xerbo is the Suel god of the Sea, Sailing, Money, and Business. His holy symbol is a dragon turtle.

Description

Xerbo is depicted as a large man with matted, kelp-like hair, wearing armor made from a dragon turtle's scales. He wields a trident called Murky Deep.

Relationships

Xerbo is married to the sea-goddess Osprem, and is depicted as being a rival to both Procan and Zilchus.

Realm

Dogma

Worshippers

Xerbo is worshipped by Suel peoples across the Flanaess, especially the Lordship of the Isles, the Sea Princes, and Sunndi. He is also revered by the Suel barbarians of the Thillonrian Peninsula (the Frost, Ice, and Snow Barbarians), primarily in his role as a sea-god.

In the waters off the shore of the ruins of Cantona on the Wild Coast is Narhidveh, a village of malenti who live a comparatively peaceful existence, worshiping Xerbo rather than the sahuagin god Sekolah. The name Narhidveh is Sahuagin for "Home of the Cursed."

Temples

Temples to Xerbo are found throughout the lands where he is worshipped. Notable temples include a joint temple in Greyhawk City co-dedicated to Osprem, and Sasserine's Azure Cathedral, where his faith has been combined with those of Osprem and Procan.

References

Notes

Citations

Bibliography

———. "Gods of the Suel Pantheon." Dragon #90. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.

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

Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 29, 35
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 86, 94
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), LT2 Crypt of Lyzandred the Mad 7
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Dragon magazine #090 24, 26, 28
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Dragon magazine #299 103
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Dungeon magazine #019 13
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Dungeon magazine #072 12
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), From the Ashes: References Card #4
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), L2 The Assassins Knot 5, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 25, 51, 55, 56, 67, 77, 78, 89, 106, 107, 108, 109
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 21, 44, 54, 55, 63, 64, 68, 70, 79, 89, 91, 99, 100, 105, 123, 178, 180, 188
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Living Greyhawk Journal #1 13
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Living Greyhawk Journal #2 5
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Living Greyhawk Journal #3 19
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #05 10
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #10 26,28,29
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #11 53
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #15 13,14
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #19 46
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #25 5,11
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #27 6,33
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #32 30
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Oerth Journal #33 26
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Player's Guide to Greyhawk 20, 21
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), Slavers, AD&D 2e 8, 34, 57, 90, 91
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil 120
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), The Adventure Begins 12, 13, 71, 102, 117, 120, 121
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), The Scarlet Brotherhood 11-13, 35, 84, 85
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), WGA4 Vecna Lives! 27
Xerbo Deity Master of Mains, Unwavering Rudder, Vault of the Oceans, Worshipped by: Human (Suel), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 64
Xerbo's Children Building Shop, Dungeon magazine #147 93
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 29
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 86, 94
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk Journal #2 5
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, The Adventure Begins 120, 121
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 36
Xerbo, Temple of (City of Greyhawk) Building Temple, WGA4 Vecna Lives! 27
Xerbo, Temple of (Dyvers) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 8
Xerbo, Temple of (Highport) Building Temple, Slavers, AD&D 2e 90, 91
Xerbo, Temple of (Killdeer) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 56
Xerbo, Temple of (Scant) Building Temple, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 55, 89
Xerbo, Vault of the Sea (Sornhill) Building Religious building, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 77
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