
You were one of the mightiest beings of this world, walking amongst the very gods. Perhaps you were a god of war, of honor, discipline and blood. Or maybe a passionate god of love, joy, and light. But not anymore. For one reason or another, you were deemed unworthy of this status, by the other gods or maybe another unknown force. You are now mortal, doomed to wander among the people you looked down upon.
You may seek revenge against the gods, or whatever force sent you down to the earth. Regardless, you probably want your divine powers back. But your view of the mortal world has changed, too, and maybe, just maybe, part of you does not want to leave this place.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, History, Arcana, Insight
- Languages: Outside of Common, you speak Celestial and either Abyssal or Infernal.
- Equipment: A set of light armor, a pouch containing 10 gp, and a symbol or effigy of your former religion.
There are many things a banished deity could have overseen. Choose which type of deity you were.
d8 | Type of Deity |
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1 | Deity of War |
2 | Deity of Love |
3 | Deity of Light |
4 | Deity of Death |
5 | Deity of Life |
6 | Deity of Chaos |
7 | Deity of Magic |
8 | Deity of Knowledge |
You are proud of your former godhood, but most people don't recognize you as your former self. This has lead to people seeing you as a weird but loveable outsider. Loyal members of your religion will recognize you, however, for which they are considered weird too.
Suggested Characteristics
You are relentless in your pursuit to reach divinity once again, and you are easily offended by people not believing you what you actually were.
d6 | Personality Trait |
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1 | I still see most people beneath me, despite lacking my divine power. |
2 | I marvel at mortals and their will to persevere and achieve something in their short lifespan. |
3 | I sometimes speak with more authority than I actually have. |
4 | I refuse to accept defeat and do not like compromising. |
5 | I sometimes have melancholic daydreams of my time as a god. |
6 | I emphasise with the struggles of others, comparing them to myself. |
d5 | Ideal |
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1 | I have accepted my fall and now seek to aid mortals however I can. (Good) |
2 | I will make those who I blame for my fall pay. (Evil) |
3 | My experiences have taught me the importance of harmony between power and compassion. (Neutral) |
4 | I accept never regaining my divine power. (Lawful) |
5 | I strive to become a deity once again. (Chaotic) |
d4 | Bond |
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1 | I feel a deep connection to a mortal who worships or has once worshipped me. |
2 | There is a hidden reason for my fall and I am obsessed with uncovering it. |
3 | I have sworn to protect a particular mortal or group of mortals, seeing them as a chance to redeem myself. |
4 | One particular deity harbors a personal grudge against me. |
d4 | Flaw |
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1 | I sometimes struggle to remember I am no longer divine, often overestimating my abilities. |
2 | I blame myself for my fall, and this guilt clouds my judgement. |
3 | I keep others at arm's length, fearing they will see me as but a shadow of my former self. |
4 | I am not used to mortal customs, often alienating people. |

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