God of Justice, Peacemaker
Intermediate Deity
Symbol: Head of a bearded man
Home Plane: Asgard
Alignment: Neutral
Portfolio: Justice, law
Worshippers: Paladins, judges, attorneys, halflings
Cleric Alignments: CN, LN, N, NE, NG
Domains: Knowledge, Protection, Strength
Favoured Weapon: Longsword
The son of Balder and Nanna, Forseti (for-set-ee) has never told a lie. The gods call on Forseti to be impartial.
Forseti’s cult believes that ethics and morality originate from the lawmakers and rulers. True justice can only come from staying impartial. His worshippers teach the value of judges and arbitrators to society, and seek to develop the same unbiased sense of justice through Forseti’s teachings.
Forseti’s clergy believe in justice, though they respect Asgardian traditions of revenge. They often act as judges, intermediaries and arbitrators for their communities. They’re generally respected for their talents in these fields. The clergy are quick to protect those involved in disputes, insisting that no one is guilty without a fair trial.
Forseti’s temples resemble courtrooms and often serve as the same. Like other Asgardian temples, they also double as forts. Some temples also serve as the local jail. They contain small rooms for legal discussions and settlements, libraries of local laws and armouries. Though halflings prefer neutrality for different reasons, they find Forseti’s temples comforting and welcoming for their lack of bias.
Visitors to Forseti’s temples find them quieter and more restrained than other Asgardian temples, particularly if court is in session. Those seeking assistance in resolving a dispute can request a private conference with at least one member of the clergy.
Source: Deities and Demigods (Page 173)