🛡️ Torm

God of Duty, Courage, and Self-Sacrifice

Torm is the god of standing firm when it would be easier to walk away. He does not promise victory—only that doing what is right matters, even if it costs everything.

Core Beliefs

• Duty outweighs personal desire

• Courage is acting despite fear

• Oaths are sacred bonds, not symbolic gestures

• Leadership means accepting responsibility for others’ lives

Worship & Clergy

• Common among:

  • Paladins

  • Military orders

  • City watches

• Rituals involve:

  • Oath-swearing

  • Public vows

  • Silent reflection before battle

• Clergy emphasize example over authority

Followers in Play

• Tormites:

  • Rarely boast

  • Often volunteer for impossible tasks

  • Feel guilt deeply when they fail

• Excellent NPCs for:

  • Last stands

  • Holding chokepoints

  • Guarding civilians

DM Use: Torm shines in moral dilemmas where there is no good outcome, only necessary action.