Temple of Branchala

Branchala (Intermediate Diety)
Song of Life
Symbol: Bard's harp or silver flute
Colors: Yellow and Green
Celestial Symbol: The constellation Harp
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Portfolio: Music, poetry, bards
Worshipers: Bards, elves, kender, travelers
Cleric Alignments: CG, CN, NG
Domains: Chaos, Good, Luck, Trickery
Favored Weapon: Rapier ("Leaf Blade,")
Preferred Vestments: Yellow and Green robes, vestments or clothing, silver medallion of faith.

Let the divine music guide your steps in life's dance. Art is done for art's sake. Always give your utmost performance,
whether you play for a king or a pauper. Respect nature, as it is the source of life. Always end the day with a good story. Use your talents to benefit those in need.

Branchala, also known as The Bard King, the Song of Life, and the Songmaster, represents the godly power of inspiration. He encourages souls to rise to greater heights of happiness and beauty. He is the patron of music and poetry. He is closely allied with Habbakuk, and their followers often work together. Branchala earliest endeavors made a place of romance and esteem, bringing art and song in Krynn's mortals. The elves hold Branchala in high regard. In addition to his alliance with Habbakuk, Branchala works with Mishakal. He can be at odds with Kiri-Jolith, Majere, and Paladine because of their lawful tendencies and Branchala's chaotic ones. Among the Gods of Neutrality he is closest with Sirrion because of their joint interest in art and creativity. He opposes Chemosh, Hiddukel, and Morgion the most among the Gods of Evil. His celestial symbol is the constellation Harp.
With Elves and Kender holding him in the highest honor, he influences, music, beauty and forest. His colors are green and yellow. He assumes the avatar form of what ever race he is visiting at the time. He love music, merriment, and dance, and like to mingle with the population, instead of getting bombarded by those who worships him.
It is rumored that he traveled with Habbakuk while he created Krynn's first creatures and instilled song and harmony in the souls of them. And that his music plays in them even to this day.


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.

Other Information
Other Names: The Bard King, Song of Life, Baradin (Irda), Songmaster (Goodlund), Astarin (Silvanesti), Astra (Qualinesti), Bardilun (Thorbardin), Bran (Ergoth), Estarin (Sea Elves), Gardener (Mithas).