Brandobaris
| Brandobaris | |
|---|---|
 Brandobaris, as depicted in Dragon #59 (1982). | |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Stealth, Thievery, Rogues, Adventuring |
| Home: | Wanders |
| Alignment: | Neutral |
| Gender: | Male |
| Superior: | Yondalla |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Celerity, Luck, Travel, Trickery |
Brandobaris (bran-doe-bair-iss) is the halfling deity of Stealth, Thievery, Rogues, and Adventuring. His sacred animal is the mouse. His symbol is a halfling's footprint.
Description
Relationships
With Fharlanghn, Brandobaris co-sponsored the apotheosis of Charmalaine. Brandobaris gets along fine with most of his pantheon, and his exploits have earned him the respect and companionship of Garl Glittergold, Baervan Wildwanderer, Dugmaren Brightmantle, Erevan Ilesere, and Vergadain. His adventures have earned him the enmity of Urdlen, and he has no love for Abbathor.
Realm
Brandobaris is a wandering deity. Although he is welcome in the Green Fields with the bulk of the halfling pantheon, he takes no real part in maintaining it as a divine realm.
Dogma
Brandobaris's followers are expected to seek out danger and excitement wherever they can. Like their deity, they are wandering thrill-seekers, but they are told to avoid the temptations of greed; experience is the true treasure. Wild tales are honored.
Worshipers
Brandobaris's disorganized faith is known as the Church of Misadventure.
Clergy
Brandobaris's clerics, known as the Hands of Misadventure, wear gray leather armor and feathered caps. They pick one time of the night or day to pray for their spells; those who prefer public displays of bravado choose the day, while more stealthy types choose the night. Their favored weapon is the short sword or dagger.
Holy days and observances
Brandobaris's holy days are on the new moon. Stolen items are sacrificed to him monthly, during the time of Luna's new moon. The items are hidden as securely as they can be; this is known as Brandobaris's Tithe.
Temples
The Church of Misadventure has no temples. Wherever a story is told of Brandobaris's deeds, this is considered a religious service in his honor.
Myths and legends
Brandobaris is said to have won a contest of speed and strength against the ogre and troll deity Vaprak, causing the ogres to cede their forested homeland to halflings (Shining South, 149).
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Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Boyd, Eric L., and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- 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:[1]
- Gygax, Gary. Unearthed Arcana. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- Moore, Roger E. "Gods of the Halflings." Dragon #59. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- Reid, Thomas. Shining South. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | DMGR4 - Monster Mythology | 3, 39, 126 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Dragon magazine #059 | 52, 54, 55 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Dragon magazine #262 | 42 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Dragon magazine, Best of #3 | 19, 21, 22 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 96 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 70 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 9, 18 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 88 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | On Hallowed Ground | 112, 175, 189, 191 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | PHBR9 - The Complete Book of Gnomes and Halflings | 65 |
| Brandobaris (Master of Stealth) | Deity | Misadventure, Worshipped by: Halfling, Native of: Material Plane, | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 114, 115, 116, 122 |