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Baervan Wildwanderer (pronounced: /ˈbɜːrvɑːnBAY-ur-van[4]) was the gnome god (particularly identified with forest gnomes)[18] of forests, travel, and nature.[4] The Forest Gnome was the closest thing the gnomes had to a druidic deity, for the Masked Leaf was always attentive to the concerns of the wild while still keeping a close eye on his gnome charges.[14]

Description[]

Baervan often appeared as a male, 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall, middle-aged forest gnome with nut-brown complexion, dull gray hair, and clothes of wood-brown hues.[18]

Manifestations[]

Baervan might manifest as an amber radiance that settles over a worshiper or plant and induces a magical effect. On a favored worshiper, the radiance could provide the benefits of spells such as barkskin, locate animals or plants, pass without trace, plant door, or speak with plants. It could also animate a tree as a treant for around an hour, function as some version of spike growth, entangle, and plant growth, or coalesce into a handful of goodberries.[18]

Baervan was known to deliver omens in the form of a whispering wind in the trees.[19] He conveyed his favor by permitting his faithful to discover acorns, bits of amber, emeralds, oak leaves or the sudden growth of plants in a peculiar place along a well-trodden trail. Conversely, his displeasure was shown by causing a tree branch to gently strike the target of his disaffection or by causing small animals to behave oddly (like pelting a gnome with acorns).[18]

Personality[]

Baervan was a gentle guardian of the wild with a passion for oak trees and a love for all forest animals. He was a carefree deity.[18] slightly more relaxed in alignment than Garl Glittergold[19] and lacking his dedication or finesse. He too was a mischievous but amiable god with a strong penchant for good-natured pranks and jests,[18] such to the point he was Garl's closest rival in the field.[20] Despite his practical joking, it was difficult to dislike Baervan, and unlike typical gnomish shenanigans they were often designed to serve a purpose.[18]

Realm[]

Baervan lived in the gnomish realm of the Golden Hills.[15]

Relationships[]

Wildwanderer symbol

Holy Symbol of Baervan Wildwanderer.

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Baervan and Chikktika (left) acompanied by Flandal Steelskin (centre) and Segojan Earthcaller (right)

Baervan's closest friend was Chiktikka Fastpaws, a sentient giant raccoon. His superior was Garl Glittergold. Baervan considered Segojan Earthcaller, Brandobaris, Clangeddin Silverbeard, Gwaeron Windstrom and other good nature deities among his allies. Urdlen and Malar were particularly hated enemies.[21]

Worshipers[]

Baervan's clerics wore wood-brown cloths and green caps. They worshiped Baervan in forest clearings while sacrificing treasure items to him monthly.[4]

Symbols[]

His sacred animal was the raccoon[17] and his holy days were on the full moon.[4]

History[]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Gary Gygax (August, 1985). Unearthed Arcana (1st edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 117. ISBN 0880380845.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 137. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  3. Colin McComb (October 1996). On Hallowed Ground. Edited by Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 0-7869-0430-5.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 132. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
  5. Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 140. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  6. Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 24. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
  7. Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (May 29, 2018). Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Edited by Kim Mohan, Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 110–111. ISBN 978-0786966240.
  8. Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
  9. Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
  10. Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 81. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
  11. Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 240, 241. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
  12. Thomas E. Rinschler (2001-06-06). Deities (PDF). Wizards of the Coast. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2017-07-23.
  13. Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 155. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
  14. 14.0 14.1 Colin McComb (October 1996). On Hallowed Ground. Edited by Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 108–109. ISBN 0-7869-0430-5.
  15. 15.0 15.1 Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 137–140. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  16. Ed Greenwood, Julia Martin, Jeff Grubb (1993). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), Running the Realms. (TSR, Inc), p. 63. ISBN 1-5607-6617-4.
  17. 17.0 17.1 Sean K. Reynolds (2002-05-04). Deity Do's and Don'ts (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for Faiths and Pantheons. Wizards of the Coast. p. 10. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 137–138. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Carl Sargent (May 1992). Monster Mythology. (TSR, Inc), p. 34. ISBN 1-5607-6362-0.
  20. Roger E. Moore (May 1982). “The Gods of the Gnomes”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #61 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 31–33.
  21. Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 132–133. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.

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The Dark Seldarine
Eilistraee | Kiaransalee | Lolth | Selvetarm | Vhaeraun
Yondalla's Children
Arvoreen | Brandobaris | Cyrrollalee | Sheela Peryroyl | Urogalan | Yondalla
Lords of the Golden Hills
Baervan Wildwanderer | Baravar Cloakshadow | Callarduran Smoothhands | Flandal Steelskin | Gaerdal Ironhand | Garl Glittergold | Nebelun | Segojan Earthcaller | Urdlen
Orc Pantheon
Bahgtru | Gruumsh | Ilneval | Luthic | Shargaas | Yurtrus
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