Guldrex

Deity: Guldrex

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Portfolio: The empire of Medland; cities, law, humanity

Favoured Weapon: Longsword

Symbol: A longsword with a red gem on the hilt.

Worshippers: Meniards, humans

Description
''The first emperor of Medland; a human ascended to divinity. In life, Guldrex made a pact with four of the gods – Waglin, Bosht, Alderia and Pender – who would be honoured in his empire, which was to stamp out their enemies – the demon-worshipping cults that seemed to be taking over Pendria.''

''In return, the empire got their favour, Guldrex ascended to godhood, and a new plane was created where all Guldrex’s subjects – and all their patrilineal descendants, for eternity – would go after they die. Guldrex would be the ruler of this imperial afterlife, wherein subjects who escaped consequences for their crimes against the state in life would face centuries of punishment in death.''

''He remains the most widely honoured god in Medland, and is sometimes worshipped in other lands, where he’s seen as a god of humanity in general. Guldrex is basically a pragmatist; he dislikes evil, but vastly prefers evil beings that can be negotiated with to chaotic beings that can’t. He believes in strong laws and traditions, but is quick to grant permission to ignore those rules when realpolitik requires.''

Priesthood
Priesthood: Within Medland, priests of Guldrex are basically bureaucrats and officiators of civic rituals; on the empire’s fringes, Guldrex’s priests are the god’s spies and agents; they keep their god informed and serve his interests in the world.

Cleric Special Abilities: Preying on their fear of divine punishment, priests of Guldrex can rally imperial subjects to their cause; they can cause Meniard enemies to flee, or enlist their help in a single, specific task. This is rolled like a Turn Undead check. It can only be used on a person once.

Cleric Restrictions: Clerics might incur Guldrex’s disapproval by


 * Acting against the interests of Medland or humankind
 * Aiding the forces of chaos in any way
 * Showing unbefitting cowardice; embarrassing the office