God of the Sun
Demigod
Symbol: Sun disk
Home Plane: Asgard
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Portfolio: Light, sun, travel
Worshippers: Barbarians, druids, rangers, blacksmiths, and those who travel overland
Cleric Alignments: CG, CN, NG
Domains: Chaos, Fire, Sun
Favoured Weapon: Bastard Sword
Odur is a mysterious god who may be an aspect of Odin. Odur married Freya and is responsible for the day chariot crossing the sky. Consequently, he is often away from Asgard, causing his wife to weep tears of gold.
Odur’s cult teaches that freedom from care and worry comes from accepting responsibility and duty with joy. Worshippers believe that Odur sets out every day to drive the chariot of the sun across the sky with anticipation, finding something new each day. They seek to emulate his wise appreciation for the world around them.
Odur’s clergy make annual pilgrimages to sites dedicated to the sun to watch for the day chariot to rise after the longest night of the year. Otherwise, they’re found smiling as they work to maintain their temple and care for their faithful.
Odur’s temples appear incongruous next to others of the Asgardian pantheon because they tend to be open structures, welcoming the sun’s light. Observant visitors note the sturdy shutters stored around the building, ready to make it defensible. Most temples have sacred fires that are tended day and night, never allowed to burn out. Some have smithies.
Visitors to Odur’s temples find themselves put to work almost immediately. Those who do the work willingly and without complaint are welcome to eat and drink with the clergy. Those who complain or shirk their task find themselves outside the temple.
Source: Deities and Demigods (Page 186)