The Bear

Lesser Deity

Symbol: Pair of torcs

Home Plane: Ysgard

Alignment: Chaotic good

Portfolio: Athletics, strength, endurance, revelry, wine

Worshipers: Barbarians, fighters, dwarves, monks, athletes, and revelers.

Cleric Alignments: CG, LG, NG

Domains: Chaos, Luck, Strength

Favored Weapon: Greataxe

Magnus, the deity of strength, appears as a huge, muscular, bear of a man with long black hair and beard, wearing only a torc on each arm and a leather loincloth. The ultimate hedonist, Magnus revels in tackling nearly impossible physical challenges just for fun, then enjoying copious amounts of fine wine. His dalliances with mortals are legendary, as are the heroes born of such unions. He fights with his bare hands, though his twin torcs add power to his already mighty fists. 

Dogma

Cowardice helps no one; the strong should lead the weak; followers should resolve disputes through athletics; a raucous lifestyle ensures living. These are the main precepts of Magnus. 

Clergy and Temples

Magnus’ clerics are strong, and therefore are expected to lead the weaker. They train themselves and others to become stronger and faster, organize and judge athletic tournaments, and participate in physical challenges on a whim. Clerics of Magnus also tend to get into large tavern brawls and are often looked upon as troublemakers. They favor attire in brown and white.

Temples of Magnus are spacious and seldom richly adorned. They always contain a large gymnasium, baths, and usually a small arena.