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image=[[Image:Kurell.jpg]]| | |image = [[Image:Kurell.jpg|250px]] | ||
caption=Kurell, as depicted in ''Dragon'' #263. Art by Rebecca Guay.| | |caption = Kurell, as depicted in ''Dragon'' #263. Art by Rebecca Guay. | ||
|name = | |||
|alt_spelling = | |||
|titles = The Bitter Hand, The Scorned Heart, The Vengeful Knave, the Green-Eyed God, the Avenger, Black Wolf of the North, He Who Must Possess, Lord of Thieves | |||
|home = [[Limbo]], [[Pandemonium]] | |||
home=Limbo| | |rank = Lesser | ||
|gender = male | |||
gender=male| | |class = Thief 25, Fighter 20 | ||
class=Thief 25, Fighter 20| | |alignment = Chaotic neutral | ||
alignment=Chaotic | |portfolio = Jealousy, Revenge, Theft | ||
portfolio=Jealousy, Revenge, Theft| | |domains = Chaos, Luck, Trickery | ||
domains=Chaos, Luck, Trickery| | |alt_name = Black Wolf ([[Wolf Nomads]] and [[Flan]]) | ||
|super = none | |||
super=none | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kurell''' is the [[Oeridians|Oeridian]] god of Jealousy, Revenge, and Thievery. His holy symbol is a grasping hand holding a broken coin | '''Kurell''' is the [[Oeridians|Oeridian]] god of Jealousy, Revenge, and Thievery. His holy symbol is a grasping hand holding a broken coin, fingers pointed upwards. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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Kurell was once pursued by [[Atroa]], but he rejected her in order to pursue her sister, [[Sotillion]], which earned him the displeasure of both goddesses, as well as Sotillion's husband, [[Zilchus]], who is also Kurell's brother. | Kurell was once pursued by [[Atroa]], but he rejected her in order to pursue her sister, [[Sotillion]], which earned him the displeasure of both goddesses, as well as Sotillion's husband, [[Zilchus]], who is also Kurell's brother. | ||
Kurell is allied with [[Joramy]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Syrul]], [[Erythnul]], [[Xan Yae]], and [[Trithereon]]. Kurell is terribly jealous of [[Olidammara]] and [[Norebo]], who are more popular among rogues than he is. Kurell is an enemy of [[Pholtus]] and [[Heironeous]]. | Kurell is allied with [[Joramy]], [[Ralishaz]], [[Syrul]], [[Erythnul]], [[Xan Yae]], and [[Trithereon]]. Kurell is terribly jealous of [[Olidammara]] and [[Norebo]], who are more popular among rogues than he is. Kurell is an enemy of [[Allitur]], [[Dalt]], [[Nerull]], [[Rudd]], [[Saint Cuthbert]], [[Pholtus]] and [[Heironeous]]. He is listed as both the enemy and ally of Xan Yae and Syrul. | ||
==Realm== | |||
Kurell's realm in [[Limbo]] is called the ''House of Locks'', and his domain in [[Pandemonium|Pandesmos]] is called ''House of the Bitter Hand''. | |||
==Dogma== | ==Dogma== | ||
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==Worshipers== | ==Worshipers== | ||
Kurell's worship is prominent in the [[Bandit Kingdoms]], among the [[Wolf Nomads]], and among the [[Rovers of the Barrens]]. The power of Kurell's church has grown in the [[Hold of the Sea Princes]] since that land's capture by the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]. A group of Kurell-worshippers called the Spurned Circle controlled the Wreckers, the thieves' guild in [[Scant]], before they were overthrown by [[Rakehell Chert]] (a worshiper of [[Olidammara]]). | Kurell's worship is prominent in the [[Bandit Kingdoms]], among the [[Wolf Nomads]], in Old [[Aerdy]] East, and among the [[Rovers of the Barrens]]. The power of Kurell's church has grown in the [[Hold of the Sea Princes]] since that land's capture by the [[Scarlet Brotherhood]]. A group of Kurell-worshippers called the Spurned Circle controlled the Wreckers, the thieves' guild in [[Scant]], before they were overthrown by [[Rakehell Chert]] (a worshiper of [[Olidammara]]). Pockets of Kurell worship can be found in most major cities with significant Oeridian influence. Cells of Kurell's followers can be found in many thieves' guilds, collectively known as the Legion of the Bitter Hand. Both [[Rookroost]] and [[Stoink]] feature priests of Kurell who claim to lead the Legion. | ||
Prayers to Kurell are offered nightly, and usually involve thoughts of vengeance. | Prayers to Kurell are offered nightly, and usually involve thoughts of vengeance. | ||
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===Clergy=== | ===Clergy=== | ||
Clerics of Kurell tend to be self-centered, teaching by example rather than by doctrine. They seldom proselytize unless they see some immediate benefit to themselves. Many make a living as thieves or travel in search of wealth. Some clerics of Kurell are also assassins; these individuals are highly paid and frequently used by the church itself. Clerics of Kurell are, perhaps oddly, generally trustworthy if no ill is done to them, as they do not wish to earn any vengeance upon themselves. | Clerics of Kurell tend to be self-centered, teaching by example rather than by doctrine. They seldom proselytize unless they see some immediate benefit to themselves. Many make a living as thieves or travel in search of wealth. Some clerics of Kurell are also assassins; these individuals are highly paid and frequently used by the church itself. Clerics of Kurell are, perhaps oddly, generally trustworthy if no ill is done to them, as they do not wish to earn any vengeance upon themselves. | ||
Ceremonial garb for priests of Kurell involves a golden half-mask and a plain cloak lined with precious furs inside and decorated with small tokens important only to those from which they were stolen. Adventuring garb usually includes leather armor that has been dyed a dark red to symbolize Kurell's rage for vengeance. | |||
==Temples== | ==Temples== | ||
The Black Wolf's Lair, a forboding cave complex in the [[Burneal Forest]] (hex I5-68, [[ | Most of the Bitter Hand's temples are little more than simple shrines or small chapels. | ||
The Black Wolf's Lair, a forboding cave complex in the [[Burneal Forest]] (hex I5-68, [[Darlene map]]), is considered a holy place by the followers of Kurell. | |||
In the [[North Kingdom]] city of [[Atirr]], a small chapel to Kurell is within the [[Atirr#The College of Endings and Beginnings|College of Endings and Beginnings]], the city's assassin's guild, where the assassins of the order pray for success on their missions. | In the [[North Kingdom]] city of [[Atirr]], a small chapel to Kurell is within the [[Atirr#The College of Endings and Beginnings|College of Endings and Beginnings]], the city's assassin's guild, where the assassins of the order pray for success on their missions. | ||
A temple of Kurell is in [[Rookroost]], where the Bitter Hand receives worship from guildmaster [[Elara Mornstar]] and the majority of the thieves guild there. All clerics wishing to be initiated into the Rookroost Thieves Guild must be ordained in the church of Kurell. | A temple of Kurell is in [[Rookroost]], where the Bitter Hand receives worship from guildmaster [[Elara Mornstar]] and the majority of the thieves' guild there. All clerics wishing to be initiated into the Rookroost Thieves Guild must be ordained in the church of Kurell. | ||
==Holy days== | Kurell's most prominent temple is the Vault of the Hidden Horde, in the catacombs beneath the city of [[Kalstrand]], the newly proclaimed capitol of the [[United Kingdom of Ahlissa]] where the populace worships the Oeridian pantheon almost exclusively and where organized thievery is rampant. Arch-Avenger [[Vensch Estende]] secretly presides over all three rival thieves´ guilds active in Kalstrand and dreams of the day when Overking Xavener dances to his whim as well. | ||
*The [[Winter | |||
*[[Kurell's Night]], the 11th of [[ | ==Holy days and observances== | ||
*The [[Winter solstice]], the longest night of the year. | |||
*[[Kurell's Night]], the 11th of [[Goodmonth]], when both [[Luna]] and [[Celene (Kule)|Celene]] are new. | |||
*The [[Blood Moon Festival]], when the coup against the [[Horned Society]] was seen as one of the most dramatic acts of vengeance ever undertaken, excepting only the [[Rain of Colorless Fire]]. | *The [[Blood Moon Festival]], when the coup against the [[Horned Society]] was seen as one of the most dramatic acts of vengeance ever undertaken, excepting only the [[Rain of Colorless Fire]]. | ||
==Bibliography== | ==References== | ||
=====Citations===== | |||
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=====Bibliography===== | |||
*[[Eric Boyd| Boyd, Eric]]. "Powers That Be: Kurell". [[Polyhedron]] #132. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | |||
*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:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | *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:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | ||
*[[Findley, Nigel]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and [[Robert J. Kuntz]]. ''[[Fate of Istus]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | *[[Findley, Nigel]], Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and [[Robert J. Kuntz]]. ''[[Fate of Istus]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | ||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | ||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*Kerrigan, Stuart, and the Onnwal Design Team. "Playing Pieces: Heroes of Onnwal." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' Magazine #299. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2002. | *Kerrigan, Stuart, and the Onnwal Design Team. "Playing Pieces: Heroes of Onnwal." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' Magazine #299. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2002. | ||
*[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "The Oeridian Lesser Gods." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #263. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | *[[Andy Miller|Miller, Andy]]. "The Oeridian Lesser Gods." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #263. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999. | ||
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps]. Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx | |||
{{index}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Deities of wrath]] | ||
[[Category:Trickster deities]] | [[Category:Trickster deities]] | ||
[[Category:Oeridian deities]] | |||
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| Kurell | |
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 Kurell, as depicted in Dragon #263. Art by Rebecca Guay. | |
| Names and titles | |
| Alias(es): | Black Wolf (Wolf Nomads and Flan) |
| Title(s): | The Bitter Hand, The Scorned Heart, The Vengeful Knave, the Green-Eyed God, the Avenger, Black Wolf of the North, He Who Must Possess, Lord of Thieves |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Jealousy, Revenge, Theft |
| Home: | Limbo, Pandemonium |
| Alignment: | Chaotic neutral |
| Gender: | male |
| Class: | Thief 25, Fighter 20 |
| Superior: | none |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Chaos, Luck, Trickery |
| Divine rank: | Lesser |
Kurell is the Oeridian god of Jealousy, Revenge, and Thievery. His holy symbol is a grasping hand holding a broken coin, fingers pointed upwards.
Description
Kurell manifests as a tall, handsome, virile Oeridian man with bright green eyes and olive skin. He also sometimes takes the form of a large, black wolf with eyes of an equally vivid green. In his true form, which he does not deliberately reveal to anyone, he is a small, unattractive, slightly overweight man.
Relationships
Kurell was once pursued by Atroa, but he rejected her in order to pursue her sister, Sotillion, which earned him the displeasure of both goddesses, as well as Sotillion's husband, Zilchus, who is also Kurell's brother.
Kurell is allied with Joramy, Ralishaz, Syrul, Erythnul, Xan Yae, and Trithereon. Kurell is terribly jealous of Olidammara and Norebo, who are more popular among rogues than he is. Kurell is an enemy of Allitur, Dalt, Nerull, Rudd, Saint Cuthbert, Pholtus and Heironeous. He is listed as both the enemy and ally of Xan Yae and Syrul.
Realm
Kurell's realm in Limbo is called the House of Locks, and his domain in Pandesmos is called House of the Bitter Hand.
Dogma
Kurell teaches his worshippers to take what is rightfully theirs and to seize all their desires. Many believe that retribution for wrongs is more likely to be done correctly if they do it themselves.
Worshipers
Kurell's worship is prominent in the Bandit Kingdoms, among the Wolf Nomads, in Old Aerdy East, and among the Rovers of the Barrens. The power of Kurell's church has grown in the Hold of the Sea Princes since that land's capture by the Scarlet Brotherhood. A group of Kurell-worshippers called the Spurned Circle controlled the Wreckers, the thieves' guild in Scant, before they were overthrown by Rakehell Chert (a worshiper of Olidammara). Pockets of Kurell worship can be found in most major cities with significant Oeridian influence. Cells of Kurell's followers can be found in many thieves' guilds, collectively known as the Legion of the Bitter Hand. Both Rookroost and Stoink feature priests of Kurell who claim to lead the Legion.
Prayers to Kurell are offered nightly, and usually involve thoughts of vengeance.
Clergy
Clerics of Kurell tend to be self-centered, teaching by example rather than by doctrine. They seldom proselytize unless they see some immediate benefit to themselves. Many make a living as thieves or travel in search of wealth. Some clerics of Kurell are also assassins; these individuals are highly paid and frequently used by the church itself. Clerics of Kurell are, perhaps oddly, generally trustworthy if no ill is done to them, as they do not wish to earn any vengeance upon themselves.
Ceremonial garb for priests of Kurell involves a golden half-mask and a plain cloak lined with precious furs inside and decorated with small tokens important only to those from which they were stolen. Adventuring garb usually includes leather armor that has been dyed a dark red to symbolize Kurell's rage for vengeance.
Temples
Most of the Bitter Hand's temples are little more than simple shrines or small chapels.
The Black Wolf's Lair, a forboding cave complex in the Burneal Forest (hex I5-68, Darlene map), is considered a holy place by the followers of Kurell.
In the North Kingdom city of Atirr, a small chapel to Kurell is within the College of Endings and Beginnings, the city's assassin's guild, where the assassins of the order pray for success on their missions.
A temple of Kurell is in Rookroost, where the Bitter Hand receives worship from guildmaster Elara Mornstar and the majority of the thieves' guild there. All clerics wishing to be initiated into the Rookroost Thieves Guild must be ordained in the church of Kurell.
Kurell's most prominent temple is the Vault of the Hidden Horde, in the catacombs beneath the city of Kalstrand, the newly proclaimed capitol of the United Kingdom of Ahlissa where the populace worships the Oeridian pantheon almost exclusively and where organized thievery is rampant. Arch-Avenger Vensch Estende secretly presides over all three rival thieves´ guilds active in Kalstrand and dreams of the day when Overking Xavener dances to his whim as well.
Holy days and observances
- The Winter solstice, the longest night of the year.
- Kurell's Night, the 11th of Goodmonth, when both Luna and Celene are new.
- The Blood Moon Festival, when the coup against the Horned Society was seen as one of the most dramatic acts of vengeance ever undertaken, excepting only the Rain of Colorless Fire.
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric. "Powers That Be: Kurell". Polyhedron #132. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- 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]
- Findley, Nigel, Dan Salas, Stephen Inniss, and Robert J. Kuntz. Fate of Istus. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Kerrigan, Stuart, and the Onnwal Design Team. "Playing Pieces: Heroes of Onnwal." Dragon Magazine #299. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2002.
- Miller, Andy. "The Oeridian Lesser Gods." Dragon #263. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Bastion of Faith | 41, 87 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 40 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Dragon magazine #263 | 44, 50, 51, 52 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Dragon magazine #264 | 48 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Dragon magazine #301 | 89 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Dragon magazine #AN4 | 18, 19, 20 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | From the Ashes: References Card | #4 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 67 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 21, 25, 91, 99, 165, 174, 186, 187, 189 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 18 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #11 | 4,5 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #13 | 18 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #14 | 10 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #15 | 4 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #18 | 4,5,8 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #21 | 15,17,22 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #22 | 37 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #23 | 9,11 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #25 | 5 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Oerth Journal #27 | 24 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 20 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil | 120 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | The Adventure Begins | 60, 123, 124 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5, 8, 9 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | WGR6 City of Skulls | 8 |
| Kurell | Deity | Envying Eye, Worshipped by: Human (Oeridian), | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 63 |
| Kurell, Shrine of (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Shrine, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 40 |
| Kurell, Temple of (Atirr, Assassins Guild) | Building | Temple, | Dragon magazine #263 | 51 |
| Kurell, Temple of (Black Wolfs Lair, Burneal Forest) | Building | Temple, | Dragon magazine #263 | 51 |
| Kurell, Temple of (Rookroost) | Building | Temple, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 5 |
| Kurellite | People Group | People, | Dragon magazine #299 | 100 |
| Kurells Night | Calendar | Dragon magazine #263 | 51 | |
| Specialty Priest of Kurell (Quickfingers) | People Group | Religious order, | Dragon magazine #263 | 52 |