Silvanus (Forgotten Realms)

Silvanus, the Forest Father is a fictional deity of the Forgotten Realms campaign settings, in Dungeons & Dragons. He is considered the god of wild nature and druids mainly, and is also one of the most eminent gods also.

Life

[Appearance]

Silvanus appears as a withered, timeworn, bearded man, usually levitating amongst scenes of nature, like trees. He can usually appear from an old, large oak tree also.

[Worshippers]

The Church of Silvanus is a pervasive influence, especially across the continent of Faerun. Non-worshippers do not view the Church favourably. Examples of rituals for worship are entreaties for spells at sundown or in moonlight. The 'Dryad Dance', is a replenishing ritual of wild, wayward dance that calls out dryads to join the ritualists for mating. Most Silvanus clerics also function as druids or other multiclassed specimens.

[Allies and Enemies

Silvanus has no superiors. Silvanus, is a powerful ally and he is allied with Chauntea, Lathander. He is served by Eldath and Mielikki. Silvanus resents the destructive nature of the stormlord, Talos, and the hateful beastlord Malar and its followers. He despises the life-threatening impulses in anything.

Silvanus' beliefs

Silvanus believes in the preservation and balance of nature. He is one of the most observational and detached gods, yet quite philosophical, believing that one should examine the whole situation of things, rather than resorting the most efficient or popular solution. His alignment is Neutral, and his followers are usually always True Neutral, like Jaheira in Baldur's Gate 2. He is environmentalist, believing that all forms of nature should be preserved, and any attempts to destroy nature must be vigorously opposed.