God of music in Norðlond?

[Dalin]

One of my players wants to play a bard (skald) in Douglas Cole's Norðlond setting. He noted that there isn't currently a god associated specifically with music, although the Allfather is "beloved by bards" (Hall of Judgment, p. 5). Hand of Asgard (p. 9) mentions that many bards revere the Queen of the World. I imagine that bards might revere any of the gods (or all of them, like most Norðlonders).

For someone with a particularly musical bent, however, they may want to focus on a specific god of music. I am remarkably ignorant of Norse lore, but the internet tells me that Bragi might be the appropriate god from the myths. Does that seem fitting? (I only ask in case others caught something I missed in the various books and PDFs, or if Doug wants to chime in with his thoughts...)

[DouglasCole]

Originally Posted by Dalin

One of my players wants to play a bard (skald) in Douglas Cole's Norðlond setting. He noted that there isn't currently a god associated specifically with music, although the Allfather is "beloved by bards" (Hall of Judgment, p. 5). Hand of Asgard (p. 9) mentions that many bards revere the Queen of the World. I imagine that bards might revere any of the gods (or all of them, like most Norðlonders).

For someone with a particularly musical bent, however, they may want to focus on a specific god of music. I am remarkably ignorant of Norse lore, but the internet tells me that Bragi might be the appropriate god from the myths. Does that seem fitting? (I only ask in case others caught something I missed in the various books and PDFs, or if Doug wants to chime in with his thoughts...)

Looks like Bragi is your guy. Son of Odin and a giantess (lecherous cad). So I’d start with a cleric of the Allfather and tweak to taste.

[Refplace]

Also is the Nordland deity book out yet? Its pretty good, short and flavorful.

[DouglasCole]

Originally Posted by Refplace

Also is the Nordland deity book out yet? Its pretty good, short and flavorful.

Only in PDF to backers. I don't feel right about giving it a general release to the public when the Kickstarter backers don't have ALL their rewards.

[chardobon]

Unfortunately, I can't help you. I also, like you, thought it was the Allfather, as there was no mention of a separate god of music in mythology.

[DouglasCole]

Originally Posted by DouglasCole

Only in PDF to backers. I don't feel right about giving it a general release to the public when the Kickstarter backers don't have ALL their rewards.

For what it's worth: Hand of Asgard is out now in print and pdf.

This is the "Kevin Smyth Attack Pack" (his last name is pronounced like writhe) which includes Hand of Asgard, as well as the Delvers to Grow books and the Nordlondr Folk races book. But the component bits are available as well.

[Juan]

Originally Posted by DouglasCole

For what it's worth: Hand of Asgard is out now in print and pdf.

This is the "Kevin Smyth Attack Pack" (his last name is pronounced like writhe) which includes Hand of Asgard, as well as the Delvers to Grow books and the Nordlondr Folk races book. But the component bits are available as well.

Not that my opinion should matter but I recently purchased this pack and I think It is really good, specially for newcomers to the Game and the Nordlond setting.