In the ''
World Of Greyhawk ''
Campaign Setting and the
Default Pantheon of deities for the ''
Dungeons & Dragons ''
Role-playing Game , is the
Oeridian god of Chivalry, Justice, Honor, War, Daring, and Valor. The half-brother and sworn enemy of
Hextor , Heironeous is son of
Stern Alia . He is known as the Archpaladin, and favors the longsword and battle axe. Heironeous was created by E.
Gary Gygax .
Temples, chapels, and shrines to Heironeous can be found throughout the
Flanaess , especially in
Furyondy and the
Shield Lands . Notable places of worship include the Sanctum of Heironeous in
Greyhawk City , as well as a chapel at
Diamond Lake . Large numbers of paladins in the Flanaess also follow Heironeous, as he himself is one. Because of this, and his utter dedication to law and goodness, paladins of Heironeous can be among the most devout, albeit overbearing people on the Material Plane.
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