Garl Glittergold
Garl Glittergold is the patron deity of gnomes, and a member of the game's default pantheon of deities.
Garl lives in the gnomish realm of the Golden Hills on the plane of Bytopia.
Relationships
Garl, as god of Luck and Trickery, leads the gnomish pantheon. He is the arch enemy of kobolds and their patron deity Kurtulmak. According to legend, Garl collapsed the cave-system hall of Kurtulmak, while the kobold deity was hosting Asmodeus.
In many campaign settings, the gnome pantheon of gods consists of the leader, Garl Glittergold, as well as Baervan Wildwanderer, Baravar Cloakshadow, Flandal Steelskin, Gaerdal Ironhand, Nebelun, Segojan Earthcaller, and Urdlen.
Worshippers
Garl Glittergold is the most popular of the gnomish deities, and honored, in one way or another, by nearly all gnomes.
Clergy
Garl's clerics wear war helms and gold belts and are called "Glitterbrights."
Temples and rituals
Garl's holy day is the new moon and he is worshipped in cave halls. Gold is sacrificed to him monthly.
Creative origins
Garl was created by James M. Ward for the Deities and Demigods sourcebook (1980).
References
- Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities (TSR, 1998).
- Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground (TSR, 1996).
- Noonan, David. Complete Divine (Wizards of the Coast, 2004).
- Redman, Rich, Skip Williams, and James Wyatt. Deities and Demigods (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology (TSR, 1992).
- Ward, James, and Robert Kuntz. Deities and Demigods (TSR, 1980).