Sun King (updated 2004/03/15)

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The "Sun King" embodies the spirit of the noble warrior. He is usually depicted as wounded in some way, which is always bleeding. The Eldar worshiped him as Anoril, the Fyrelord. He is the king of the gods, consort to the Earth Mother, and lord of sun and fire.

The "Sun King" is a powerful war god, unparalleled in his skill with arms, courageous, and terrible if roused to anger. In the wars of the gods he acts as the general, champion, and artificer of the weapons of the gods. He is attended by the Winged Messenger and Veiled Maiden, who act as his scout and shield maiden, respectively. The "Sun King" is also the god of courage, nobility and self-sacrifice; He is the first to enter and last to leave any battle, holding the place of honor in the vanguard and rear-guard.

He is often at odds with the Unknowable Void, whose words are persuasive but often filled with madness.

Allfather, the Namer (Dwur) (updated 2004/03/24)

The Allfather is the Namer and Creator of the Dwur mythos. As the "Sun King", He is the lord of the gods, and often attributed with the powers of the "Winged Messenger" as well.

The Dwur believe that in the beginning there was only the Allfather and the "Earth Mother" Xohm. The Allfather sought to make Xohm His wife and in made for Her all varieties of precious gifts. This first act of the Allfather, the giving of a unique gift crafted by one's own hands, is the most simple and sacred in Dwur culture.

The gifts of the Allfather to Xohm were not mere trinkets of gold and jewels, but rather the Runes of power. Each Rune held the "True Name" of a newly formed thought, such as "tree", "mountain", or "flower". In the beginning, these things did not exist, and their creation was an act of pure creativity and power of creation through craftsmanship, which the Dwur call Naming. Xohm accepted the gifts and wore them like jewels, unlocking more of Her natural beauty with each idea that the Allfather had Named. Thus, [ more... ]

Dagon, Lord of the Waves (Deep Old Ones, Southmarens) (updated 2004/11/02)

Lord of Water, Lord of the Waves

Dagon is the lord of water in Southmaren mythos, a fish-like being who taught mankind wisdom and the arts of civilization. One of the chief gods of the Southmarens, Dagon is as apt to be worshiped by salty sailors, as noble ship captains, and scholars poring over mouldy tomes.

The lord of the deeps having the body of a fish but underneath another head and figure of a man. He is described as dwelling in the deeps of the Sea of Fallen Stars, within the mysterious place known as the Abzu. He rises out of the waters in the daytime and furnishes mankind instruction in writing, the arts and the various sciences. He also brought fish to the Sea of Fallen Stars.

Kornun, the Horned God (Kith, Alhanians) (updated 2007/09/12)

In Kith mythology, Kornun is the Horned God of the hunt and of the forest. He is the embodiment of wild nature and the male principle, the "Sun King" guardian and consort of the "Earth Mother" Danu. Kornun is the patron of all warriors, especially the special breed of Kith known as berserkers or Kornunnos, the chosen of Kornun. Berserk battle madness is a blessing from Kornun to the bravest of Kith warriors. Kornun sometimes grants a holy wolf spirit known as the Ulfhedinn to especially heroic berserkers. Kornun is also worshiped by the Alhanians. [ more... ]

Kurg, the Blood God (Avathar) (updated 2004/03/15)

Kurg is the Avathar dark "Sun King", a sun god for a culture who hates the sun. Thus, rather than a god of justice, Kurg is the god of bloody battles, war, and conquest against those who dwell in the sun. Known as the god of dooms, Kurg is portrayed as a vampiric warrior bathed in blood and dressed in the furs and hides of mythical monsters. He wields many weapons, such as an enormous greatsword, a flail made of the heads of fallen foes, and a cruelly barbed spear. His armor is covered with with spikes, upon which he impales his foes, and he rides a hellish black horse. Kurg is a savage god who frowns upon cowardice in battle.

Kurg is served by the bloodthirsty Kurgans, whom he has "blessed" with a form of Vampiricy and "Blood Magic". It is not always considered lucky to have Kurg on your side.

Pyrose, the Fyrelord (Alorn, Baal)

Lord of Cleansing Fyre, the Fyrelord (Alglonds), the Lion of Flames (Alhanians), Lord of Glory

Pyrose is lord of righteous fury and cleansing fire that burns away corruption. He is forever honorable, defending the weak and refusing no warriors challenge. The name of Pyrose is invoked in all ceremonies where truth must be spoken, for he will seek justice for those who lie while swearing by his name. Those who bring down his righteous wrath are doomed to die by war or fire. Pyrose is known for his fury, and wherever he travels wars break out. His symbol is a flaming golden rose.

Pyrose appears as an enormous golden-red dragon, roaring lion, or golden noble warrior.