Celestian

**The Far Wanderer**
Celestian
General information
Portfolio:	Stars, Space, Wanderers
Home:	Astral Plane
Alignment:	Neutral (Neutral Good)
Superior:	none
Rules items
Domains:	Knowledge, Protection, Travel (also Night, Oracle)

Celestian is the god of Stars, Space and Wanderers. An Oeridian god, he is called the Far Wanderer, and is brother to Fharlanghn. It is said that the two followed similar but differing paths.

Celestian is neutral good (sometimes said to be neutral with good tendencies), but his worshippers may be any alignment of good. His symbol is a black circle set with seven stars. His home plane is the Astral Plane. His colour is black.

Description

Celestian himself often appears as a tall, lean man of middle years, wearing black garments set with his symbol, often worked in jewels (diamond, amethyst, sapphire, emerald, topaz, jacinth and ruby). His smooth skin and his eyes are ebony. His voice is a cold and unearthly whisper, which carries well despite its softness, but he seldom speaks.

Clergy and Temples

Celestian has but a small following in the Flanaess, being revered by astronomers, astrologers, navigators, philosophers, dreamers, and others who are interested in the sky and the cosmos. Shrines to Celestian are located in the country, away from city lights, and are often built upon mountain peaks or hilltops with a clear view of the sky. Services to Celestian are held outdoors under a starry sky.

References

Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (TSR, 1983).
Gygax, Gary. "The Deities and Demigods of the World of Greyhawk." Dragon #68 (TSR, 1982).