Oghma

Overview
Oghma, known as The Lord of Knowledge, is the neutral greater power of bards, inspiration, invention, and knowledge in Faerûn. Oghma is the leader of the Deities of Knowledge and Invention and his homeplane is the House of Knowledge. His symbol is a scroll and his favourite weapon is Mortal Strike a longsword.

Worshipers
Those who worship Oghma include artists, bards, cartographers, inventors, loremasters, sages, scholars, scribes and wizards — archivists, a generalist cleric prestige class, might pray to him as well. They can be of any alignment, unlike most neutral gods.

Orders
The Companions of the Silver String are heroic bards who acted valiantly at risk of their own lives in the service of the church of Oghma.
 * Companions of the Silver String

Relationships
Along with Milil, Deneir and Gond, Oghma is one of the Deities of Knowledge and Invention. His most common foes are Mask, Cyric and Bane. Oghma's old archnemesis, Leira, is now dead and an aspect of Cyric.

Dogma
"Knowledge, particularly the raw knowledge of ideas, is supreme. An idea has no weight, but it can move mountains. The greatest gift of humankind, an idea outweighs anything made by mortal hands. Knowledge is power and must be used with care, but hiding it away from others is never a good thing. Stifle no new ideas, no matter how false and crazed they seem; rather, let them be heard and considered. Never slay a singer, nor stand by as others do so. Spread knowledge wherever it is prudent to do so. Curb and deny falsehoods, rumor, and deceitful tales whenever you encounter them. Write or copy lore of great value at least once a year and give it away. Sponsor and teach bards, scribes, and record keepers. Spread truth and knowledge so that all folk know more. Never deliver a message falsely or incompletely. Teach reading and writing to those who ask (if your time permits), and charge no fee for the teaching."