Korrath, God of Strength and Endurance
Domains & Aspects:
Strength, endurance, constitution, courage and bravery, fighting, battle, competition, tournaments, arenas, freedom, rebellion against tyranny, protection, righteous vengeance.
Symbols:
A lion or lion head; a clenched fist with a wolf's head in the center; crossed spear and axe over a great sword.
Realm:
The Champion’s Reach — Korrath’s realm is a boundless expanse of rolling battlefields and endless grounds of competition, where the air hums with the spirit of courage and camaraderie. Across the plains and under crimson streaked skies, countless arenas and coliseums rise, some grand and massive, others more small and humble, each devoted to a test of skill or strength. Warriors compete in mighty stone coliseums where thousands can gather, while smaller circles host contests of melee combat, wrestling, archery, spellcraft, knife throwing, axe hurling and even trials of endurance. Everywhere, the clang of steel and the roar of crowds mingle with laughter, song and the pulse of life. Sacred grounds are set aside for healers and protectors, places where their strength is honored in equal measure to fighters. Here, combatants return from contests to be mended, praised and uplifted, for Korrath teaches that the one who restores life is as vital as the one who risks it. At the heart of the realm stands The Lion’s Keep, Korrath’s towering fortress of stone and iron. Its sprawling halls contain a colossal armory stocked with nearly every weapon and piece of armor that mortals or gods have ever crafted, alongside artifacts of wars both righteous and lost. In his private chambers lies a personal collection of his most prized arms, each bearing immense power, a story or a bond. Attached to the Stronghold is Korrath’s Coliseum, his personal arena where he himself hosts battles, tournaments, challenges and great festivals of strength. Here, combat is never senseless; every contest is meant to inspire courage, camaraderie and growth. Champions are honored not only for victory and strength, but for resilience, valor and respect.
Personality:
Korrath is bold, loud and larger than life, radiating the kind of energy that fills a hall with laughter or a battlefield with courage. Though he thrives on challenge and competition, he never forces it on others and does not see a refusal of challenge as being weak, unless it is someone that is overconfident or full of themselves. He respects all who choose their own path, whether warriors, mages, or healers. His sense of honor is as strong as his body, and he prizes freedom above all, believing true strength lies not only in might, but in standing for others. He delights in the clash of combat, the camaraderie of shared struggle and the joy of a hearty drink among friends. He has a deep love and respect for those who protect, wield great strength for good and especially for healers of every kind, knowing they bear the quiet strength to keep others alive.
Appearance:
He resembles a tall, strong, very muscular lightly tanned male with the head of a lion, slightly curved black horns of a dragon, draconic lion eyes with yellow, orange and green unpolished labradorite irises, and slightly wide vertically slitted sharp beaded pupils, green draconic scales cover his back and shoulders, wears a layered mithril manic on each arm, brown leather, armored, tactical style harness kidney belt, brown leather pants and mithril greaves, usually seen carrying a great sword and two handed axe.