Deities of Middle-earth for 5e
Gods and clerics have a slightly different flavor in a Middle-earth setting, but if you need to select a deity, here are the equivalent approximations of gods in Arda.
Below are listed the Valar, gods created by Eru that chose to enter Middle-earth. Lesser demi-gods, the Maiar, are numerous and not listed here, but any of them could also serve as a chosen deity.
Deity | Alignment | Suggested Domains | Symbol |
Aulë the Smith, father of Dwarves ("Mahal" in Khuzdul) | N | Knowledge, War | Masonry tools |
Estë the Gentle | NG | Life | Willows |
Lórien (Irmo), Master of Dreams and Desires | NG | Knowledge, Trickery | Red flowers |
Mandos (Námo), Judge of the Dead | LN | Life, Knowledge | Eye |
Manwë Súlimo, King of the Valar | LG | Light | Eagle |
Morgoth, exiled from Arda | LE, NE, CE | Tempest, War | Iron crown |
Nessa the Dancer | CN | Trickery | Deer |
Nienna, Lady of Mercy | N | Knowledge, Life | Teardrop |
Oromë Aldaron, the Great Rider ("Béma" in Rohan) | CG | Nature, War | Spear and bow |
Tulkas Astaldo, Champion of Valinor | CN | Trickery, War | Fist |
Ulmo, King of the Sea | CN | Tempest | Green wave |
Vairë the Weaver | N | Knowledge, Trickery | Web |
Varda Elentári, Queen of the Stars, wife of Manwë, ("Elbereth" in Sindarin) | LG | Light, Knowledge | Star |
Vána the Ever-young | CG | Life, Nature | Birds in flight |
Yavanna Kementári, Giver of Fruits, wife of Aulë | NG | Life, Nature | Fruits |