Karontor
| Karontor | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Deformity, Hatred, Beasts |
| Home: | Tarterian Depths of Carceri |
| Alignment: | Neutral Evil |
| Gender: | Male |
| Class: | Fighter 13, Thief 8 (avatar) |
| Superior: | Annam |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Animal, Cold, Evil, Madness, Strength |
| Divine rank: | Lesser |
Karontor is the giant deity of Deformity, Hatred, and Beasts. His symbol is the head of a winter wolf.
Description
Karontor manifests as a uniquely hideous fomorian giant dressed in rotting, stinking furs and wielding a club. He may also appear as a winter wolf.
Relationships
Karontor, like his brother Grolantor, is one of the third generation of the Giant pantheon, one of the so-called "runts." He is far more evil than his brother, and far more intelligent.
Realm
Karontor dwells in a mausoleum of beast and giantish bones in Minethys, the third layer of Carceri, which he calls the Rack of Injustice. He is served by petitioners and by a pack of ever-hungry winter wolves. He was banished to Carceri by Annam, who wearied of the endless fights between his sons and found Karontor the easiest to rid himself of.
Dogma
Karontor despises giantkind; this reflects his own deep self-loathing. He spends much of his time in introverted self-reflection, sending avatars to kill and destroy during his infrequent fits of rage.
Worshippers
Karontor is worshipped by many fomorian and verbeeg giants, as well as other giants considered deformed by most.
Clergy
Karontor's priests are encouraged to kill good creatures, using trained beasts (especially wolves) for this purpose. They urge their followers to war and conflict.
Myths and legends
Some myths say that Karontor was once beautiful and shining, but his jealousy of Stronmaus caused him to twist into a form as hideous as his heart. As the corruption grew, he descended into the underworld where he learned dark secrets from an ancient race of subterranean hags. On his return, he used this magic to twist some of the fairest mortal giants into fomorians and verbeegs as hideous and corrupt as he is.
Bibliography
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- McComb, Colin, Dale Donovan, and Monte Cook. Planes of Conflict. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karontor | Deity | Worshipped by: Giant, | DMGR4 - Monster Mythology | 3, 73, 79 |
| Karontor | Deity | Worshipped by: Giant, | On Hallowed Ground | 175, 183, 184, 185, 191 |
| Karontor | Deity | Worshipped by: Giant, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 23 |