Persana
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In many campaign setting
s for the Dungeons & Dragons
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, Persana is the triton
deity
of architecture
, and is the patron deity of tritons. In the 1st edition Monster Manual, the god of the tritons is called simply Triton. His symbol is a trident and conch.
(1992), including details about his priesthood. His role in the cosmology of the Planescape
campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground
(1996).
bearing a lark pink and green conch. He wears leather armor made out of sharkskin and is armed with a magical trident.
He will act as a servitor for greater gods of the sea if he believes this to be in his people's interest.
. Eadro's proxies summoned him to look after their realm after their own god's disappearance. Persana was formally a wandering deity.
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s for the Dungeons & Dragons
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, Persana is the triton
Triton (Dungeons & Dragons)
Tritons are a fictional species in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.-Publication history:The tritons were introduced to the Dungeons & Dragons game in its first supplement, Greyhawk , and also appeared in the Eldritch Wizardry supplement.The triton appeared in the first edition of...
deity
Deity
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of architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
, and is the patron deity of tritons. In the 1st edition Monster Manual, the god of the tritons is called simply Triton. His symbol is a trident and conch.
Publication history
Persana was first detailed in the book Monster MythologyMonster Mythology
Monster Mythology is a sourcebook for the second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Released by TSR in 1992 and written by Carl Sargent, with interior illustrations by Terry Dykstra, John and Laura Lakey, and Keith Parkinson, Monster Mythology was released as a companion volume for...
(1992), including details about his priesthood. His role in the cosmology of the Planescape
Planescape
Planescape is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, originally designed by Zeb Cook. The Planescape setting was published in 1994...
campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground
On Hallowed Ground
On Hallowed Ground is an accessory book for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, for the Planescape campaign setting.-Contents:This book contains information about deities' planar domains from 20 separate pantheons...
(1996).
Description
Persana appears as a green-skinned, muscular, 10 feet (3 m) tritonTriton (Dungeons & Dragons)
Tritons are a fictional species in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.-Publication history:The tritons were introduced to the Dungeons & Dragons game in its first supplement, Greyhawk , and also appeared in the Eldritch Wizardry supplement.The triton appeared in the first edition of...
bearing a lark pink and green conch. He wears leather armor made out of sharkskin and is armed with a magical trident.
Relationships
Persana cooperates readily with other sea gods to reach agreements concerning division of territories for the somewhat xenophobic tritons. He is a member of the asathalfinare.He will act as a servitor for greater gods of the sea if he believes this to be in his people's interest.
Realm
Persana lives on the Elemental Plane of Water in a realm called Shelluria, which was formally the realm of EadroEadro
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Eadro is the deity worshipped by the locathah race and merfolk race. His sacred animal is the jellyfish...
. Eadro's proxies summoned him to look after their realm after their own god's disappearance. Persana was formally a wandering deity.
Clergy
Triton priests are ministers of justice at courts, architects of undersea cities, or battle leaders. Architects and builders have the highest status in triton society.Myths and legends
Persana is said to have created the triton race out of magically treated water from a fountain on the Elemental Plane of Water.Additional reading
- Cook, MonteMonte CookMonte Cook is a professional table-top role-playing game designer and writer. He is married to Sue Weinlein Cook.-Roleplaying:Cook has been a professional game designer since 1988, working primarily on role-playing games. Much of his early work was for Iron Crown Enterprises as an editor and writer...
, with William W. Connors. The Inner Planes. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. - Gygax, GaryGary GygaxErnest Gary Gygax was an American writer and game designer best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with Dave Arneson. Gygax is generally acknowledged as the father of role-playing games....
. Monster Manual. Lake Geneva, WI: 1977.