Maelstrom Campaigns Gadaru: (the Jester)

Gadaru (the Jester)

"Fickle Master of Fortune and Fate,
Mischievious Lord of Luck and Chance,
Eternal Antagonist of the Lords of Law,
Whimsical Jokester of the Gods,
Imparter of Wisdom unto the Foolish,
Capricious Bestower of the Folly in the Wise."

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Chaos, Neutrality
jester's mask
fox
red and black

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Holy Symbol of Gadaru the Jester. Copyright © 1998 Brian K. Moseley. All rights reserved.
Holy Symbol of Gadaru

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Within the Pantheon:: Gadaru the Jester is the son of Olhantam and Kaichea. He is quite fond of his sister Lhuramni, and is the father of her sons Delundar and Felicityn. Gadaru is also the father of Eteris, the son of Isbri, and Naultan, the son of Ul'ty. Gadaru shares some of his mother's isolation, though his is largely self-imposed. While he actually intends no harm, his pranks have brought about the disfavor of most of the other deities.
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Role:: Gadaru is thought by some to be truely insane. He is a patron of any who would seek good fortune, though any favorable influence from the Jester is usually balanced later. Gadaru is the master of mischief, and is known as the eternal antagonist of the Lords of Law.; Gadaru is a patron deity of gamblers and thieves, and all who would risk mishap to swing fortune to their favor. The actions of the priests and followers of Gadaru typify his chaotic and fickle nature. They will happily join any discussion or debate, at once advocating and opposing the same issue. To his evil following, the darker side of Gadaru becomes apparent. For those who have implored the Jester for his gifts of good fortune, the payment extracted is usually costly. Often, good fortune wished for by one individual results in bringing ill luck upon another. The Jester frequently perverses the fortune wished for by the selfish and unwary, and allows them to personally witness the error of their ways.
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Priests:: Gadaru's clergy must always remain with chaos. They may also embrace neutrality, good, or evil. The priests do not take risks lightly, realizing that the gods do not truely favor the foolish. They spread the word of Gadaru wherever people will listen, and it is not beyond certain sects to exaggerate the good luck for which their deity is reputed. They seek to keep their coffers full, as it is far easier to survive in comfort than in poverty. Should their surmons fail to bring ample donations, a few comments of the ill fortune for which the Jester is also known will tend to increase contributions.
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Temples:: Chapels and temples to Gadaru can be found in most cities and large towns which are not overtly lawful.
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Appearance:: Gadaru is a favorite of the light-hearted, and often appears as a male half-elf or as a small faerie creature. He is slight of build, and is quick and agile. To his evil worshippers, Gadaru appears as a red and black fox which speaks in riddles.
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General Information:: The Jester is a far more subtle master of mischief than his mother Kaichea. His priests prefer low profiles, and usually seek to gain control of situations through their use of others.