VERY new to Pathfinder (started last weekend) Not sure which God to chose


Lost Omens Campaign Setting General Discussion

Grand Lodge

I am making a male Dwarf fighter but I am not sure which God to get for him. I know Fighters dont have use for gods but I feel it fills out the character more. I have brought it down to two: Gorum or Torag.

I would like to get Torag but my guy is Chaotic Good, not sure a Lawful Good God would like that.

Then there is Gorum which also work with my guy and with the god being Chaotic Neutral, I dont think he would mind a Chaotic Good worshiper.

So what does everyone else think?

FYI: I really became interested in Pathfinder at GenCon in Indianapolis and played my first game at Anime Fest in Dallas. I have played role playing games, just not Pathfinder.

Liberty's Edge

First welcome to Pathfinder.

Second, I'd probably go with Gorum for the more compatible alignment, though really as you're not a divine caster you can worship any god you wish without concerns for alignment. If you wanted to be a chaotic good worshipper of Torag and eschew his church and base your entire faith on your own personal beliefs about him, then I wouldn't see a problem with that.

Grand Lodge

ShadowcatX wrote:

First welcome to Pathfinder.

Second, I'd probably go with Gorum for the more compatible alignment, though really as you're not a divine caster you can worship any god you wish without concerns for alignment. If you wanted to be a chaotic good worshipper of Torag and eschew his church and base your entire faith on your own personal beliefs about him, then I wouldn't see a problem with that.

So I could be the black sheep of the church. "Yeah, he is one of mine, unfortunately." lol

Dark Archive

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Since your character isn't a cleric, it doesn't matter how many alignment steps he is away from his god, although, thematically, you might prefer to at least be non-antithetical!

In addition to Torag (and the dwarf-friendly human gods Abadar and Irori, both LN), there's a mini-pantheon of other dwarven gods, relatives of Torag that are more or less dwarven demigods.

Angradd, 'the Forge Fire,' is Torag's younger brother, a LG god of aggressive warfare (Torag is more defensive warfare / protection), whose favored weapon is the greataxe and who focuses on both fire and war.

Bolka, 'the Golden Gift,' is the daughter of Torag and his wife Folgrit, a NG dwarven goddess of love and beauty.

Dranngvit, 'the Debt Minder,' is a LN half-sister to Torag, spiteful and concerned with matters of vengeance, worshipped by bitter and hateful folk, mostly.

Droskar, 'the Dark Smith,' is the primary god of the Duergar, believed by many surface world scholars to be a 'dead god.' He's NE, and the god of toil, slavery, cheating, etc.

Folgrit, 'the Watchful Mother,' Torag's wife, is the LG goddess of mothers, children and the hearth and home, as well as protector of widows and orphans.

Grundinnar, 'the Peacemaker,' is son of Torag and Folgrit and sister to Bolka. He's a LG god of friendship and loyalty and community.

Kols, 'the Oathkeeper,' is Bolka and Grundinnar's grim and serious brother, a LN god of duty above all, who punishes those who shirk their duties or break oaths.

Magrim, 'the Taskmaster,' is another grim figure, the LN god of the dwarven underworld, who sees all to their proper place in the afterlife, and is Torag's older brother.

Trudd, 'the Mighty,' is Torag's youngest son, a NG god of strength, known for being the physically strongest of the dwarven gods, and having a short beard, due to his relative youth. He guards his father's hall, when Torag is away, and favors the warhammer.

Being one of the few non-lawful gods, and one that seems to be full of youthful energy and strength, I'd go with Trudd for a CG fighter.

Of course, there's nothing preventing your dwarf from favoring someone like Cayden Cailean, who may have been so unfortunate as to have been born a human, but, as god of beer, is an honorary dwarf, in the eyes of some!


Go with the deity that you think fits your character at the beginning. This gives multiple storylines, conflicts, etc. for the GM to deal with. GMs love built in conflict in character design (from a role-playing or "fluff" perspective). Maybe your guy meets a cleric of the deity your guy worships = conflict. "You are doing it wrong." I think that's awesome. The reason could be anything from your PC didn't know any better, never had a teacher; to I once heard a story in a tavern and not having any faith and was searching for one I gravitated toward this guy based on one story. The possibilities are endless. Your GM will (should) appreciate the RP perspective of your choice in choosing a deity that is not really compatible with the alignment of your PC. Who knows your PC may change religions as he grows. Or your PC may change alignments as the PC learns more about the religion. Lots of opportunity for RP and for your GM either way.

Grand Lodge

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Set wrote:

Since your character isn't a cleric, it doesn't matter how many alignment steps he is away from his god, although, thematically, you might prefer to at least be non-antithetical!

In addition to Torag (and the dwarf-friendly human gods Abadar and Irori, both LN), there's a mini-pantheon of other dwarven gods, relatives of Torag that are more or less dwarven demigods.

Angradd, 'the Forge Fire,' is Torag's younger brother, a LG god of aggressive warfare (Torag is more defensive warfare / protection), whose favored weapon is the greataxe and who focuses on both fire and war.

Bolka, 'the Golden Gift,' is the daughter of Torag and his wife Folgrit, a NG dwarven goddess of love and beauty.

Dranngvit, 'the Debt Minder,' is a LN half-sister to Torag, spiteful and concerned with matters of vengeance, worshipped by bitter and hateful folk, mostly.

Droskar, 'the Dark Smith,' is the primary god of the Duergar, believed by many surface world scholars to be a 'dead god.' He's NE, and the god of toil, slavery, cheating, etc.

Folgrit, 'the Watchful Mother,' Torag's wife, is the LG goddess of mothers, children and the hearth and home, as well as protector of widows and orphans.

Grundinnar, 'the Peacemaker,' is son of Torag and Folgrit and sister to Bolka. He's a LG god of friendship and loyalty and community.

Kols, 'the Oathkeeper,' is Bolka and Grundinnar's grim and serious brother, a LN god of duty above all, who punishes those who shirk their duties or break oaths.

Magrim, 'the Taskmaster,' is another grim figure, the LN god of the dwarven underworld, who sees all to their proper place in the afterlife, and is Torag's older brother.

Trudd, 'the Mighty,' is Torag's youngest son, a NG god of strength, known for being the physically strongest of the dwarven gods, and having a short beard, due to his relative youth. He guards his father's hall, when Torag is away, and favors the warhammer.

Being one of the few non-lawful gods, and one that seems to be full of youthful energy and strength, I'd...

Actually Cayden Cailean was my first choice. I liked his history and he likes a good beer. But besides a good strong beer my character loves a good fight. That was why I really liked Gorum but he doesnt know how to sit down and relax. If he would just learn how to have a good STRONG beer and relax, he could be my god anytime. :) But I will think about Trudd a bit more. Thanks.

Shadow Lodge

Rovagug


It should be noted that Cayden also enjoys a good fight.


Hey champ, as a Dwarf fighter we are not so different, keh keh. You want the gold yeah? And the gems? So you can retire fat and happy and roll around in your coin bath. I want that too.

That is what you should be focusing on. Leave the gods to the clerics and the shamans. Keep your eye on the real prize!

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