Bragi

Bragi is the Norse god of poetry, known for his wisdom, eloquence, and ability to inspire creativity.

Bragi is a tall and slender man with long, flowing hair and a neatly trimmed beard, both of which are a rich, golden color. His sharp, chiseled features are accentuated by piercing blue eyes that seem to twinkle with wit and wisdom. He has a regal bearing, standing tall and proud with an air of confidence and grace. His clothing is adorned with intricate designs and symbols, indicating his divine status, and he carries a lyre with him at all times, which he plays beautifully. Overall, Bragi exudes an aura of beauty, charm, and creativity.

• Pantheon: Norse Pantheon
• Deity Title: Bragi, God of Poetry and Music
• Deity Symbol: A harp or lyre
• Home Plane: Asgard
• Deity Level: Intermediate
• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Aliases: Brage, Bragur
• Superior: Odin
• Traditional Allies: Odin, Frigg, Idun
• Traditional Foes: Loki, Aegir, Rán
• Divine Artifact: Bragi’s Harp, a magical harp that can calm and inspire emotions
• Servants: Valkyries, Skalds
• Servitor Creatures: None specified
• Sacred Animal: None specified
• Manifestations: Can appear as an old wise man or as a handsome young man playing a harp
• Signs of Favor: Inspiration for poetry or music, protection from deception or trickery
• Worshipers: Poets, musicians, scholars, storytellers
• Cleric Alignments: NG, CG, N
• Specialty Priests: Skalds, who are bards and poets who specialize in honoring and singing praises to Bragi.
• Holy Days: Yule (Winter Solstice), Summer Solstice, and Harvest Festival.
• Portfolio: Poetry, music, inspiration, wisdom
• Domains: Music, Life, Light
• Favored Weapon: Spear
• Favored Class: Bard
• Favored Race: Humans
• Duties of the Priesthood: To inspire and create great works of poetry and music, to share knowledge and wisdom, and to help protect against deception and trickery.
• Major Cult/Temple Sites: None specified
• Benefits: Clerics of Bragi gain the ability to inspire others with their words, and can use their divine magic to calm emotions and heal wounds. They also gain proficiency in one musical instrument.

Bragi is a god in Norse mythology, known for his wisdom, poetry, and eloquence. As the son of Odin and the husband of the goddess Idun, Bragi is revered for his creativity, music, and storytelling. He is often depicted with a harp, surrounded by his loyal followers, the skalds, who are bards and poets dedicated to preserving his legacy.

Bragi is a gentle and kind deity, always willing to share his knowledge and artistry with others. He sees poetry and music as a way to connect people, to bring them together in a shared appreciation of beauty and culture. He values harmony and peaceful resolution of conflicts, using his words and his wit to diffuse tensions and build bridges between different communities.

Despite his love for peaceful pursuits, he is not afraid to defend his honor or that of his followers. He is a skilled warrior and is known to have fought alongside his fellow gods in the final battle of Ragnarok. For Bragi, poetry and music are not just expressions of creativity, but also tools of power and strength, capable of inspiring and uplifting even in the darkest of times.

Ultimately, Bragi seeks to leave a legacy of art, wisdom, and inspiration that will endure beyond his mortal existence. He wishes to be remembered as a patron of culture, a defender of truth and justice, and a beloved friend to all who share his passion for creativity and beauty.

Bragi, God of Poetry and Music

Medium humanoid (god), any alignment

Armor Class: 18 (breastplate) Hit Points: 250 (20d10 + 120) Speed: 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	20 (+5)	22 (+6)	28 (+9)	26 (+8)	30 (+10)

Saving Throws: Str +12, Dex +13, Con +14, Int +17, Wis +16, Cha +18

Skills: Arcana +17, History +17, Performance +18 Damage Resistances: psychic

Senses: truesight 120 ft., passive

Perception 23

Languages: all Challenge Rating: 28 (120,000 XP)

Divine Eminence: he adds his Charisma bonus to his damage rolls (included in the attacks).

Innate Spellcasting: Bragi’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 26). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: detect magic, message, thaumaturgy

• 3/day each: charm person, comprehend languages, detect thoughts, heat metal, hold person
• 1/day each: dispel magic, dominate person, modify memory

Domain Spells: Bragi has full access to the spells in the Life and Light domains.

Legendary Resistance (3/day): If Bragi fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Resistance: he has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions:

Rapier: Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage plus 16 (3d10) psychic damage.

• Inspiring Performance (3/day): Bragi uses his action to play an instrument, sing, or speak poetically. Until the end of his next turn, allies within 60 feet who can hear him gain advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. Additionally, allies who can see Bragi during this performance regain 30 hit points.

Legendary Actions:

• Bragi can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Bragi regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
• Glimpse of Inspiration: Bragi grants a creature within 60 feet inspiration, which they can use to add a d12 to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw within the next 10 minutes.
• Inspiring Word: Bragi speaks an inspiring word, allowing a creature within 60 feet to regain 50 hit points.
• Rebuke of the Muse (Costs 2 actions): Bragi chooses a creature within 120 feet who has attacked him or his allies since the end of his last turn. That creature takes 22 (4d10) psychic damage and must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 26) or be frightened of Bragi for 1 minute.

Divine Realm:

Bragi’s divine realm is called Gimlé, a hall in Asgard where only the most honorable and worthy heroes are allowed to enter after death.

Equipment:

He wears a simple breastplate with fur accents and carries a rapier at his side. He also possesses the harp of his father, which is a divine artifact that grants Bragi advantage on all Performance checks and allows him to cast the spell hero’s feast once per week.

Physical Description:

Bragi is a tall and slender humanoid with piercing blue eyes and long, golden hair that falls in waves down his back. He is often depicted with a serene expression and a lyre or harp in his hands. He wears simple clothing and a breastplate adorned with fur accents, a symbol of his association with nature. Despite his calm demeanor, his presence exudes a powerful aura of creativity and inspiration.

Lyre of Ballads and Remembrance

This beautiful instrument was crafted from a single branch of a yew tree. Its powers can only be used through playing the instrument. The possessor gains sonic resistance 20.

The Lyre of Ballads and Remembrance has the following powers (at 20 th level):

• –modify memory at will.
• –Charm Personmonster at will.
• –Emotion at will.
• –suggestion at will.
• –mnemonic enhancer 5/day.
• –Legend Lore 5/day.
• -Mass charm 5/day.
• -Mordenkainen’s lucubration 3/day.
• –sympathy 3/day.
• -Geas/Quest 3/day.