Religion in the Realms

Latest Episodes:

Episode 63 - Heroes of Faerun: Chapter 3, Gods of Faerun Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

I go over what is presented in the Gods of Faerun chapter in the Heroes of Faerun sourcebook put out last year. A future episode will touch on elements tied to the divine elsewhere in Heroes and Adventures in Faerun.

Episode 62 - Elven Pantheon: Aerdrie Faenya Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

Aerdrie Faenya is the Elven goddess of the air, weather and the winged elves (aka the Avariel). Aerdrie and her clergy encourage exploration and treks out in the wider world. They look to foster a strong relationship between avian creatures.

Sections:
0:44 Titles
1:14 Portfolio & Domains
1:42 Appearance & Manifestations
6:19 Abilities
8:53 Personal History
14:45 Personality
15:46 Divine Realms
21:39 Allies & Allegiances
24:05 Enemies
25:01 Central Dogma
25:41 Presence of the Faith in the Realms
29:20 Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy
30:54 Responsibilities & Duties of Followers
32:22 Orders & Priestly Bodies
33:34 Appearance & Dress
34:49 Rituals
36:15 General Characteristics of Places of Worship
37:33 Specific & Known Locations of Worship
44:05 Character Options
45:48 DM Options

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Email: realmsreligion@gmail.com
Invite for the podcast Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/jHHt4qkcK3

Music:
"Ascending the Vale" by by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #aerdrie #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

Episode 61 - Dwarven Legacy: Gharraghaur and Mirabar Oct 07, 2025

Show notes

The rich northern city-state of Mirabar stands within the borders of the ancient Dwarven Kingdom of Gharraghaur. Mirabar benefits from those mines and other unearthed elements from those Dwarves who came before them.

Sections:
0:55 Borders of Gharraghaur
4:40 History of Gharraghaur
7:28 - History of Mirabar
21:53 - Government of Mirabar
26:48 - Mirabar's Relations and Holdings
29:46 - Mirabar's Resources and Industries
31:09 - Appearance and Layout
48:22 - Mirabar's Culture and Lifestyle
54:11 - Geography and sites around Mirabar

Archived Article on the Soggy Dwarf Portal: https://web.archive.org/web/20161101074344/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/pg/20030903a

Archived Article on Lady Gemcloak: https://web.archive.org/web/2016/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/wn/20031217a

Archived Article on Klauth: https://web.archive.org/web/20161101074321/http://archive.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/wn/20030226a

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Music:
"Crusade - Heavy Industry" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #mirabar #gharraghaur #dwarves #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

Episode 60 - Elven Pantheon: Sehanine Moonbow Apr 25, 2025

Show notes

Sehanine Moonbow is the Elven goddess of dreams, death, and illusions. Sehanine and her clergy shepherd and guide the Elven people both in their mortal lives and into their next.

Sections:
0:00 Introduction
2:52 Titles
3:25 Portfolio & Domains
3:55 Appearance & Manifestations
8:57 Abilities
13:14 Personal History
17:10 Personality
19:22 Personal Realms
31:34 Symbols
32:23 Allies & Allegiances
35:29 Enemies
36:16 Central Dogma
37:03 Presence of the Faith in the Realms
41:07 Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy
42:27 Orders & Priestly Bodies
45:22 Responsibilities & Duties of Followers
47:20 Rituals
1:00:24 Appearance & Dress
1:01:59 General Characteristics of Places of Worship
1:03:31 Specific & Known Locations of Worship
1:12:02 Character Options
1:14:55 DM Options

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Email: realmsreligion@gmail.com

Invite for the podcast Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/jHHt4qkcK3

Music: "Night Vigil" by by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #sehanine #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

Episode 59 - Dwarven Legacy: Clan Ironstar Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

The ruins of Clan Ironstar's kingdom lay near Mithral Hall. This unique and legendary Dwarven clan appears to be guided by a greater power and/or destiny towards some unknown fate.

Sections:

0:44 Borders of Kingdom Ironstar
2:28 Symbol of Clan Ironstar
2:49 History of the Ironstars
5:41 Clan Ironstar after the Kingdom
14:44 Locations and Regions of Note
17:38 Relics of Note

Link to Lisa Smedman's short piece of fiction:
https://web.archive.org/web/20091226004637/http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4dnd/20091223

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Show on Spotify:
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Music:
"Crusade - Heavy Industry" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ironstar #dwarves #dndlore #dnd5e #ttrpg

Episode 58 - Elven Pantheon: Corellon Dec 20, 2024

Show notes

Corellon is the patron god all elven kind. Corellon and his faith look to protect, guide and inspire Elves across the Realms.

Sections
0:00 Introduction
3:41 Titles
4:02 Portfolio & Domains
4:29 Appearance & Manifestations
11:38 Abilities
15:01 Personal History
48:05 Personality
50:23 Personal Realms
1:02:51 Allies & Allegiances
1:05:38 Enemies
1:06:11 Symbols
1:07:21 Central Dogma
1:08:08 Presence of the Faith in the Realms
1:11:39 Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy
1:14:12 Responsibilities & Duties of the Clergy
1:15:32 Orders & Priestly Bodies
1:17:04 Appearance & Dress
1:18:27 Rituals
1:24:45 General Characteristics of Places of Worship
1:25:25 Specific & Known Locations of Worship
1:37:39 Character Options
1:41:21 DM Options
1:48:43 End Details

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Email: realmsreligion@gmail.com

Invite for the podcast discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/jHHt4qkcK3

Music: "The Protector" by Ean Grimm

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #corellon #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

Episode 57 - Dwarven Legacy: Ammarindar Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

The ruins of Ammarindar lay beneath the Graypeak Mountains just to the east of the High Forest. Learn how they mined adamantine, founded their own arcane academy and the hidden cult to Baphomet among their people.

Sections:
1:15 Borders of Ammarindar
3:40 Symbol of Ammarindar
4:17 History of Ammarindar
13:50 Ammarindar Today
19:27 Locations and Regions of Note
44:46 Relics of Note

Link to introductory article for the Shadow Path article series: https://web.archive.org/web/20161101200329/http://archive.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=fr/pg20020925x

Link to article on the Tree of Wailing Souls: https://web.archive.org/web/20161101201500/http://archive.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/mc/mc20010829b

Link to article that talks about Augment Crystals: https://web.archive.org/web/20090604164628/https://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ps/20070306a

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Music: "Crusade - Heavy Industry" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ammarindar #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

Episode 56 - Drow Pantheon: Eilistraee Revised May 20, 2024

Show notes

Eilistraee is the singular good-aligned deity of the Drow pantheon and looks to turn the Drow back towards the light of the surface.

Yes, I saw Ed Greenwood posted two videos related to Eilistraee recently. This episode was recorded and mostly done and I didn't want to go back in and add more material to it.

Sections: 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Titles 1:20 Portfolio & Domains 1:51 Appearance & Manifestations 7:12 Abilities 11:03 Personal History 49:50 Personality 50:42 Personal Realms 56:06 Allies & Allegiances 58:00 Enemies 58:39 Symbols 59:05 Central Dogma 59:54 Presence of the Faith in the Realms 1:01:56 Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy 1:10:19 Responsibilities & Duties of Followers 1:13:10 Orders & Priestly Bodies 1:14:42 Appearance & Dress 1:15:45 Rituals 1:23:29 General Characteristics of Places of Worship 1:24:32 Specific & Known Locations of Worship 1:42:08 Character Options 1:44:14 DM Options 2:04:03 End Details

Candlekeep Forum post that talks about Drow demographics mentioned at 1:00:15 - http://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5812&whichpage=66

Candlekeep Forum post that talks about men being allowed into Eilistraee's clergy mentioned at 1:05:06 - https://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5812&whichpage=56

Candlekeep Forum post that talks about the Eilistraee love-binding ceremony (again, NSFW text material) mentioned at 1:22:07 - https://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13186&whichpage=87

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Music: "Silver Flame" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #eilistraee #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

55 - Faerûnian Pantheon: Waukeen Feb 10, 2024

Show notes

This is the forty-eighth and final episode (for now) in a series about the Faerûnian Pantheon. Waukeen is the goddess of coin and trade in this pantheon. Her faith is dedicated to the spread of wealth and trade across the continent.

Sections: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Titles 0:46 Portfolio & Domains 1:01 Appearance & Manifestations 3:44 Abilities 7:36 Personal History 16:34 Personality 17:48 Personal Realms 25:47 Allies & Allegiances 26:44 Enemies 26:59 Symbols 27:18 Central Dogma 28:25 Presence of the Faith in the Realms 30:35 Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy 33:35 Responsibilities & Duties of Followers 35:52 Orders & Priestly Bodies 38:21 Appearance & Dress 40:01 Rituals 50:34 General Characteristics of Places of Worship 52:20 Specific & Known Locations of Worship 1:06:08 Character Options 1:08:09 DM Options 1:13:02 End Details

Link to Google Form to help choose next pantheon covered on the podcast: https://forms.gle/jJ44rBCT3zhSbrEP8

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Music: "Village Consort" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #waukeen #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

54 - Faerûnian Pantheon: Asmodeus Jan 07, 2024

Show notes

This is the forty-seventh episode in a series about the Faerûnian Pantheon. Asmodeus is the god of indulgence and lord over the Nine Hells of Baator.

Sections: 0:34 Introduction 2:05 Titles 2:21 Portfolio & Domains 2:42 Appearance & Manifestations 6:08 Abilities 11:08 Personal History 44:06 Personality 45:37 Personal Realms 1:03:35 Allies & Allegiances 1:05:33 Enemies 1:07:10 Symbols 1:07:44 Central Dogma 1:08:08 Presence of the Faith in the Realms & Hierarchy & Structure of the Clergy 1:08:59 Responsibilities & Duties of Followers 1:10:55 Orders & Priestly Bodies 1:11:56 General Characteristics of Places of Worship 1:12:46 Specific & Known Locations of Worship 1:13:40 Character Options 1:16:24 DM Options 1:23:51 End Details

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Email: realmsreligion@gmail.com

Invite for the podcast Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/jHHt4qkcK3

Music: "Gloom Horizon" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #asmodeus #dndlore #dnd5e #realmslore #ttrpg

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