Flan (Greyhawk)

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Though almost obsolete as a distinct people today, the Flan have had a great influence on present-day Oerdians and to a lesser extent on the Suel - more than those haughty peoples admit. The Flan also left many landmarks, and understanding Flan and their culture can be essential to surviving these.

Real-World Models

Picts.

Alignment

The Flan see alignment as secondary to survival. You do what you have to do and seek what allies you can find. Servitude under evil is better than the oblivion of death. The powers of light are more generally benevolent and to be served when you can afford to, but the powers of darkness can give an advantage at a critical time. A member of the tribe can sacrifice himself by turning to evil to save the tribe, only to be condemned and killed yet honored after death for his sacrifice.

Cultural Traits

Generous, Boisterous, Carefree, Superstitious, Brave

Practices

Gender equality, Promiscuity.

Taboos

Mastrubation.

Family

Group marriage. Liaisons encouraged, often for religious purposes. Matrilinear.

Magic

Mainly druidic and sorcerous magic utilizing the natural currents of magic. Protection and divining spells are used to avoid trouble rather than to confront it. Spells that manipulate and turn adversity into gain are popular, such as weather control, charm, geases, divination, and wards. When all else fails, flan magicians turn to necromancy.

Pantheon

Name	Rank	Alignment	Sphere	Domains
Allitur	Lesser	LN	Propriety	Good, Knowledge, Law
Beory	Greater	N (NG)	Nature	Animal, Earth, Plant, Water
Ehlonna	Intermediate	NG	Forests, Flora and Fauna, Fertiltty	Animal, Good, Plant, Sun
Incablous	Greater	NE	Nightmares, Disasters	Death, Evil, Destruction
Myhriss	Lesser	NG	Love, Romance, Beauty	Good, Healing, Protection
Nerull	Greater	NE	Death, Darkness, Death, Murder, Underworld	Death, Evil, Trickery
Obad-Hai	Intermediary	N	Nature, Freedom, Hunting, Beasts	Air, Animal, Earth, Fire, Plant, Water
Olidarma	Intermediate	CN	Revels, Wine, Rogues, Humor, Tricks	Chaos, Luck, Trickery
Pelor	Greater	NG	Sun, Light, Strength, Healing	Good, Healing, Strength, Sun
Rao	Greater	LG	Peace, reason, Serenity	Law, Good, Knowledge
Vecna	Lesser	NE	Destructive and evil secrets	Evil, Knowledge, Magic
Zodal	Lesser	NG	Mercy, Hope, Benevolence	Good, Healing, Protection