Hoar, the Doombringer
Hoar (pronounced HOAR), also known as the Doombringer, is the god of revenge and retribution. He represents the belief that those who commit acts of injustice—whether through violence, betrayal, or oppression—will inevitably face punishment for their crimes.
Divine Portfolio
Hoar’s domain encompasses:
- Revenge - The pursuit of justice for wrongs committed
- Retribution - Ensuring that evildoers face consequences
- Poetic Justice - Punishment that fits the crime
- Patient Vengeance - Waiting for the perfect moment to strike
Holy Symbol
Hoar’s holy symbol is a two-faced coin or two-faced mask, representing the duality of judgment—one face sees the crime, the other delivers the punishment. The symbol reminds his followers that justice sees all and that every action has consequences.
Teachings
Hoar teaches that:
- Those who wrong others will eventually pay for their misdeeds
- Vengeance is patient—the perfect revenge is worth waiting for
- Justice must be proportional to the crime
- Honor and integrity matter, even in the pursuit of revenge
Worshippers
Hoar is often worshipped by:
- Those who have suffered great injustice and seek righteous revenge
- Paladins and clerics devoted to righting wrongs
- Victims of betrayal or oppression who vow to see their tormentors punished
- Those who believe in accountability and cosmic justice
Unlike gods of chaos or wanton destruction, Hoar represents measured vengeance—the idea that punishment should fit the crime and that justice, though delayed, is inevitable.
Known Follower
Arden Nalero, the drow paladin traveling with the party, serves Hoar as his patron deity. Arden wears a breastplate bearing Hoar’s two-faced sigil and has devoted his life to avenging the murder of his family—a quest that embodies Hoar’s core tenets of patient, righteous retribution.