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| − | Hermes is the god of travelers, merchants, thieves, gamblers, athletes, and eloquent speech. He also serves the gods as a messenger and an arbitrator of disputes. He executed his first robbery when he was only one day old, stealing a herd of cattle from [[Apollo]]. In his true form, Hermes is a handsome youth who carries a white caduceus (winged rod entwined by two serpents). He can move from place to place almost instantaneously. Hermes also wears a pair of winged sandals that allow him to fly and a helm that allows him to turn invisible at will. | + | '''Hermes''' is the god of travelers, merchants, thieves, gamblers, athletes, and eloquent speech. He also serves the gods as a messenger and an arbitrator of disputes. He executed his first robbery when he was only one day old, stealing a herd of cattle from [[Apollo]]. In his true form, Hermes is a handsome youth who carries a white caduceus (winged rod entwined by two serpents). He can move from place to place almost instantaneously. Hermes also wears a pair of winged sandals that allow him to fly and a helm that allows him to turn invisible at will. |
Although an accomplished thief almost from the moment of his birth, Hermes has many other aspects as well. He has a keen sense of fairness that other gods often call upon in order to resolve disputes, and willingly uses his great speed to serve as a messenger to the gods. Omens from Hermes include an unusually good or bad run of luck or a sudden gust of wind as he rushes past. | Although an accomplished thief almost from the moment of his birth, Hermes has many other aspects as well. He has a keen sense of fairness that other gods often call upon in order to resolve disputes, and willingly uses his great speed to serve as a messenger to the gods. Omens from Hermes include an unusually good or bad run of luck or a sudden gust of wind as he rushes past. | ||
| − | ''Note: Hermes originally appeared in this form in [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ | + | In [[Latium]] and the eastern [[Obsidian Mountains]], Hermes is worshiped under the name '''Mercury'''. |
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| + | ''Note: Hermes originally appeared in this form in [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009268QCM/johnshelprous-20 Legends & Lore] for the AD&D game from TSR. His use here is for the purposes of providing context for the campaign only.'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 9 March 2025
Hermes is the god of travelers, merchants, thieves, gamblers, athletes, and eloquent speech. He also serves the gods as a messenger and an arbitrator of disputes. He executed his first robbery when he was only one day old, stealing a herd of cattle from Apollo. In his true form, Hermes is a handsome youth who carries a white caduceus (winged rod entwined by two serpents). He can move from place to place almost instantaneously. Hermes also wears a pair of winged sandals that allow him to fly and a helm that allows him to turn invisible at will.
Although an accomplished thief almost from the moment of his birth, Hermes has many other aspects as well. He has a keen sense of fairness that other gods often call upon in order to resolve disputes, and willingly uses his great speed to serve as a messenger to the gods. Omens from Hermes include an unusually good or bad run of luck or a sudden gust of wind as he rushes past.
In Latium and the eastern Obsidian Mountains, Hermes is worshiped under the name Mercury.
Note: Hermes originally appeared in this form in Legends & Lore for the AD&D game from TSR. His use here is for the purposes of providing context for the campaign only.