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'''Annam''', the All-Father, is the creator god of the giant pantheon.


'''Annam''', the All-Father, is the creator god of the giant pantheon. He is said to have been born from the primal forces of Chaos and Law. He is wise, learned, and philosophical, but also lustful, instinctive, and unpredictable. He foresees the future but cannot prepare for it.
==Description==
Annam is wise, learned, and philosophical, but also lustful, instinctive, and unpredictable. He foresees the future but cannot prepare for it.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
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==Realm==
==Realm==
Annam’s ''Hidden Realm'' is on the plane of the [[Outlands]]. He originally lived in Ysgard, in a realm called Gudheim, but Annam departed for his crystal tower because he tired of having to watch over countless worlds and conflicts; in his realm a mechanical orrery of the multiverse simulates the perfection he craves.
Annam’s ''Hidden Realm'' is on the plane of the [[Outlands]]. He originally lived in Ysgard, in a realm called ''Gudheim'', but Annam departed for his crystal tower because he tired of having to watch over countless worlds and conflicts; in his realm a mechanical orrery of the multiverse simulates the perfection he craves.


==References==  
==Myths and legends==
*Redman, Rich, and James Wyatt. ''Defenders of the Faith'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2000).
Annam is said to have been born from the primal forces of Chaos and Law.  


*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' (TSR, 1992).  
==Bibliography==
*Redman, Rich, and James Wyatt. ''Defenders of the Faith''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.


*Winninger, Ray. ''Giantcraft'' (TSR, 1995).  
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.


[[Category: Greyhawk deities]]
*Winninger, Ray. ''[[Giantcraft]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
 
 
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The Prime, the Great Creator
Annam
General information
Portfolio:Magic, Knowledge, Fertility, Philosophy
Home:Concordant Domain of the Outlands
Alignment:Neutral
Gender:male
Rules items
Domains:Knowledge, Magic, Plant, Sun

Annam, the All-Father, is the creator god of the giant pantheon.

Description

Annam is wise, learned, and philosophical, but also lustful, instinctive, and unpredictable. He foresees the future but cannot prepare for it.

Relationships

The giantish pantheon of gods consists of the leader Annam, as well as Grolantor, Hiatea, Iallanis, Karontor, Memnor, Skoraeus Stonebones, and Stronmaus. Other powers worshipped by giants or giant-type creatures include Baphomet, Kostchtchie, and Vaprak.

Realm

Annam’s Hidden Realm is on the plane of the Outlands. He originally lived in Ysgard, in a realm called Gudheim, but Annam departed for his crystal tower because he tired of having to watch over countless worlds and conflicts; in his realm a mechanical orrery of the multiverse simulates the perfection he craves.

Myths and legends

Annam is said to have been born from the primal forces of Chaos and Law.

Bibliography

  • Redman, Rich, and James Wyatt. Defenders of the Faith. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
  • Winninger, Ray. Giantcraft. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.