Egyptian Gods
Ra (LN) Ra is the father of the Egyptian gods. He is patron of many things but is most commonly associated with the sun and kings. His symbol is an Ankh on a solar disc.
Geb (NG) Geb is the god of earth, his followers have much in common with dwarves in that they love deep caverns and the splendors of mighty mountain ranges. His symbol is a mountain.
Osiris (LG) Osiris is worshiped both as a god of nature and plants as well as the protector of the dead. It is said he brought the arts of civilization to the Egyptian people and he is quite fond of them. The flail is his symbol.
Isis (LG) Isis is the goddess of motherhood and the ideal for all Egyptian women. It is said she introduced the custom of marriage to the Egyptian people and it was she who transformed her husband, Osiris, into the god of the dead. Her symbol is an eye and teardrop.
Set (LE) Set is the personification of evil, he and his worshipers are always acting against the interests of mankind and the other Egyptian gods. As a result his followers are scorned and must work secretly to accomplish their goals. Often priests of Set oversee the activities of thieves and assassins. Betrayal is unheard of among them as they must work to promote “the brotherhood of evil”. His symbol is a coiled cobra.
Thoth (N) As god of science, knowledge and medicine, Thoth is a dominant figure among the Egyptian gods, however he is also something of an outcast. It is said that he maintains a set of three great books in which all knowledge is recorded and that these books are locked in the heart of a great crypt. He expects his priests to learn all that they can and to help spread wisdom throughout the world. His symbol is an Ibis.
Horus (CG)Horus the son of Isis and Osiris and upon reaching adulthood sought revenge on Set for his father’s death as such he is the god of revenge and war. His followers are often mighty warriors. His symbol is a hawk’s head.
Anhur (CG) Like Horus, Anhur is also a god of war. Few gods can match his fury, his wrath is not quick but inescapable once earned. His wisdom is legendary, as is his ability to make war. Often his priests are found advising generals or leading armies themselves. His symbol a bird of prey.
Bast (CG) One of the most popular Egyptian gods, Bast (or Bastet) is the patron of pleasure and cats. Priests of Bast are required to keep cats as pets and to sample the physical pleasures of the world whenever they can. Her symbol is a cat