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Branchala

Article written by Trampas Whiteman, Kranar Drogin, Uziel


Branchala (bran-cha-luch or bran-kah-luh) is one of the gods of Good, and is representative of inspiration. Also called the Bard King, Branchala is patron to bards, performers, minstrels, and so forth. He is revered highly by elves and kender. He was also known to have created the Dragon's Graveyard for the Metallic Dragons to go and die at.

On the continent of Taladas, Branchala is almost unknown and is viewed more as an avatar of Habbakuk. For this, Branchala has no priests on Taladas.

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Other Names: The Bard King, Song of Life, Baradin (Irda), Songmaster (Goodlund), Astarin (Silvanesti), Astra (Qualinesti), Bardilun (Thorbardin), Bran (Ergoth, Taladas), Estarin (Sea Elves), Gardener (Mithas), Astar (merkitsa).
Symbol: Bard's harp, golden harp, silver flute, or wooden flute.
Celestial Symbol: The constellation Harp, also called the Harp of Branchala which is in the shape of a silver harp by white stars.
Colors: Green and yellow vestments are worn by followers.

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