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Lore & Rules

The gods, calendar, and house rules that govern the world of Harthron.

The Pantheon of Harthron

The gods of Harthron are arrayed into three divine houses, each descending from one of the three creator brothers. Beyond these houses dwell a number of independent deities — racial patrons and ancient powers who owe allegiance to no house.

House of Ghald

The house of order, light, and protection — descended from Ghald the Eldest, who set the stars in their courses and gave unto mortals the gift of law.

Deity	Focus	Alignment	Domains	Holy Symbol
Celebron	God of Time & Stars	LN	Knowledge	Silver Star
Evaleigh	Goddess of Knowledge & the Elves	LN	Nature, Knowledge, Light	Rising Sun
Ghaldor	Son of Ghald—God of Protection & Law	LG	Life, Light, War	Shield with Horse & Sword
Ghondalist	Goddess of Nature	N	Nature, Knowledge	Oak Tree
Hulloon	The Sun God	LN	Life, Light	Sun
Ninadolis	Goddess of Peace & Serenity	LG	Life, Nature	White Cloud
Thoreathias	Son of Ghaldor—God of Truth & Justice	LG	Knowledge, Light	Two Crossed Swords

House of Evetorak

The dark house of death, destruction, and treachery — descended from Evetorak the Jealous, who sowed chaos and ruin into the world.

Deity	Focus	Alignment	Domains	Holy Symbol
Basdon	Lord of Death, the Banished One	LE	Death, Trickery	Red Skull
Colepram	God of Slaughter, War & Gladiators	CN	War	Crossed Axes with Blood
Destra	Goddess of Pain & Torture	CE	Death	Black Knives
Hekates	Goddess of Dark Arts, Night & Shadows	LE	Trickery	Black Mask
Koth	Lord of Destruction, Tyranny, Hate & Murder	CE	Death, War	Black Mace
Lorgetta	Goddess of Death, Revenge & Swamps	CE	Death, Trickery	Black Snake
Mittabea	Goddess of Misfortune	CE	Trickery	Five-Headed Hydra
Morgolog	The Unwanted—God of Death	LE	Death	Bones
Nardune	The Insane One	CE	Trickery	Broken Bones
The One With No Name	The Shadow Lord	CE	Death, Knowledge	Black Skull

House of Neuthar

The house of balance, nature, craft, and trade — descended from Neuthar the Youngest, protector of the world and nurturer of all living things.

Deity	Focus	Alignment	Domains	Holy Symbol
Apellonia	Goddess of Beauty, Art, Music & Magic	LN	Light, Knowledge	Golden Harp
Azcod	God of Fire	CN	Nature	Flames
Brendrall	God of Travel & Adventure	N	Knowledge	Road Through Woods
Cistix	God of Magic	N	Trickery, Knowledge	Circle with Triangle
Cordall	God of War	N	War	Any Weapon
Darthar	God of Shadows	CN	Death	Black Hooded Cloak
Eaquack	Provider of Earth & Farmers	NG	Nature	Oak Leaf
Enku	God of the River & Fishing	N	Nature	Silver Fish
Freeta	Goddess of Winter	LN	Nature, Tempest	Mountain Peak
Frudrac	God of Magic	N	Knowledge	White Stars in Circle
Garnu	God of Sands, Sun & Desert	N	Light	Sun Rising over Sands
Grantil	God of Thieves & Trickery	N	Trickery	Brass Boots
Kyla	Goddess of the Sea & Keeper of Winds	CN	Tempest	Trident
Manwoo	God of Trade & Merchants	N	Knowledge, Trickery	Wagon Wheel
Neuthar	Protector of Harthron	NG	Nature	None
Shangdale	Protector of History	LN	Knowledge	Scroll
Staleana	Goddess of the Hunt	CN	Life, Nature	Bow & Arrow as One
Tribella	God of Luck	N	Trickery	Two Coins Melted Together
Wadeale	God of Creation, Inventions & Gnomes	N	Knowledge	Looking Glass

Independent Deities

Racial patron gods and powerful beings who stand apart from the three houses, answering to no brother’s lineage.

Deity	Focus	Alignment	Domains	Holy Symbol
Bahamut	God of Good Dragons, Wisdom & Justice	LG	Life, War	Head of Bahamut
Barvindor	God of the Dwarves, War & Mining	LG	Nature, War	Crossed War Hammers
Darbison	God of Snakes	CE	Nature	Two Snakes Wrapped as One
God of Orcs	Conquest, Survival & Strength	CE	Tempest, War	Unblinking Eye
Hargnack	God of Bugbears, Violence & Combat	CE	War	Morningstar
God of Troglodytes	Hunger & Destruction	CE	Death	Image of Lizard
Kenilora	Queen of the Drow	CE	Trickery	Spider
Tiamat	Goddess of Evil Dragons & Greed	CE	Trickery	Dragon Head with Five Claws
Togul Mier	God of Trickery & Adventure	LG	Trickery	Small Sword
The One-Handed God	God of Destructive & Evil Secrets	NE	Knowledge	Hand with Eye in Palm

The Calendar of Harthron

The year in Harthron comprises fourteen months of twenty-eight days each, numbering 392 days in all. The year commences upon the first day of Melt.

The Three Moons

Three moons trace their ancient courses through the heavens of Harthron. The Red Moon Endri waxes to fullness upon the 7th of each month. Ghaldi, the White Moon, shines full upon the 14th. And Neutha, the Grey Moon, completes the cycle upon the 21st.

The Fourteen Months

Melt

The New Year dawns upon the 1st. The ice begins to break.

Winter

Birth

The Celebration of Life falls upon the 4th. New growth stirs forth.

Winter → Spring

Planting

The flowering of all growing things. Seeds are sown across the land.

Spring

Heavens

The dead are honoured upon the 10th. A season of remembrance.

Spring

Blooming

The Great Celebration falls upon the 23rd. The world stands in full flower.

Spring → Summer

Celebration

The month of heat and gladness. A time of festivals and revelry.

Summer

Fire

The height of summer. A time of searing heat and fire observances.

Summer

Harvest

The fields are cleared from the 20th through the 28th. The bounty is gathered in.

Summer → Autumn

The Hunt

The thinning of the herds. Hunters venture forth into the wilds.

Autumn

Hearty

The season of kin and hearth. Fires are lit and tales are shared.

Autumn

Coming

The month of contemplation and quiet foreboding. Winter draws nigh.

Late Autumn

Chill

The cold winds of the north descend in earnest upon the land.

Autumn → Winter

Frost

The ground hardens beneath the frost. Travel grows perilous.

Winter

Icebound

The deepest month of cold. All the world awaits the coming of the Melt.

Winter

House Rules

Modifications and additions to the standard rules of the Fifth Edition, as practised at our table.

Aimed Shot

A player may target a specific part of the body with a −5 penalty and disadvantage upon the attack roll. Should the blow find its mark, the DM determines the effect according to the area struck.

Fumble

A natural 1 upon an attack roll signifies that the attack misses, all remaining attacks that turn are forfeit, and the character is limited to bonus actions alone for the remainder of the round.

Attunement

Characters may attune to a number of magic items equal to their proficiency bonus (rather than the customary three). The methods of attunement vary by item and demand more than a mere short rest to complete.

Companions

Rangers may direct their beast companions as a free action. All others must expend their movement or an action to command a companion.

Equipment & Natural Armor

When a creature possessed of natural armour dons additional armour, its AC is reckoned thus: worn armour AC + half the natural armour bonus (rounded up).

Experience

Players earn experience through several avenues:

The penning of character backstories
Combat encounters
Aiding fellow party members with spellcasting
The completion of adventure milestones
Roleplay of exceptional quality

Metagaming results in XP penalties.

Inspiration Points

Bestowed by the DM for exceptional roleplay or at moments of great import. When invoked, the player adds a d10 modifier to any roll. A player may hold up to 4 points in reserve and may gift one point per session to a fellow character.

Skills & Saves

A natural 20 always succeeds. A natural 1 always fails (or is counted as two failures should the character possess advantage).

Character Creation

Two options are available:

Rolling: Roll 4d6, reroll 1s once, and keep the highest three dice. Repeat for each ability score.
Standard Array: Start with 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 and adjust using point redistribution.