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'''Corellon Larethian''' is the leader of the [[Elf|elven]] pantheon, and the god of Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. He is the creator and preserver of the elven race, and governs those things held in the highest esteem among elves.  
'''Corellon Larethian''' is the leader of the [[Elf|elven]] pantheon, and the god of Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. He is the creator and preserver of the elven race, and governs those things held in the highest esteem among elves.  


Corellon lives in the realm of ''[[Arvandor]]'' on the plane of [[Arborea]].
Corellon lives in the realm of ''[[Arvandor]]'' on the plane of [[Arborea]].


==Appearance==
==Description==
Corellon may appear as an elf of either gender often bearing the traditional weapons of the elves, the bow and the sword.
Corellon may appear as an elf of either gender (though usually he appears as male) often bearing the traditional weapons of the elves, the bow and the sword.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
The elven pantheon of gods (also known as the [[Seldarine]]) consists of the leader Corellon Larethian, as well as [[Aerdrie Faenya]], [[Deep Sashelas]], [[Erevan Ilesere]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], [[Ye'Cind]], and [[Solonor Thelandira]]. Other gods are present as well.
Corellon is considered to be foremost among the [[Seldarine]]. His consort is [[Sehanine Moonbow]].
 
[[Gruumsh]] One-Eye, god of the [[Orc|orcs]], is one of Corellon's greatest enemies, because Corellon took his eye in an ancient battle. The entire orc pantheon hates Corellon intensely. He also opposes the deities of the goblinoids.
 
Corellon was also the one to banish the [[drow]] goddess [[Lolth]] to the [[Abyss]]. For this, he can count all evil drow gods as enemies.


[[Gruumsh]] One-Eye, god of the [[Orc|orcs]], is his greatest enemy, because Corellon took his eye in an ancient battle.  The entire orc pantheon hates Corellon intensely. Corellon also opposes the deities of the [[goblinoid]]s.
Because of his keen friendship with the [[Seelie Court]], Corellon often finds himself at odds with the [[Queen of Air and Darkness]].


Corellon was also the one to banish the [[drow]] goddess [[Lolth]] to the Abyss. Corellon can count all evil drow gods as enemies for this.
==Realm==


Because of his keen friendship with the [[Seelie Court]], Corellon often finds himself at odds with the [[Queen of Air and Darkness (Dungeons & Dragons)|Queen of Air and Darkness]].
==Dogma==


==Worshippers==
==Worshippers==
Elves and half-elves (as well as many bards) worship Corellon. He favors those who kill orcs and the followers of [[Lolth]]. He blesses those who aid others. He is upset at those who defile the dead, or flee from their foes.
Elves and half-elves (as well as many bards) worship Corellon. He favors those who kill orcs and the followers of [[Lolth]]. He blesses those who aid others. He is upset at those who defile the dead, or flee from their foes.


===Clergy, temples, and rituals===
===Clergy===
Corellon's clerics wear silver circlets and gossamer robes of the brightest azure. His holy day is the quarter moon, and he is worshipped at natural geological formations.  Beautiful objects are sacrificed to him monthly. His favored weapon is the longsword.
Corellon's clerics wear silver circlets and gossamer robes of the brightest azure. Corellon's favored weapon is the longsword.
 
==Holy days, temples, and rituals==
Corellon's holy day is the quarter moon, and he is worshipped at natural geological formations.  Beautiful objects are sacrificed to him monthly.  


===Orders===
==Creative origins==
===='''Fellowship of the Forgotten Flower'''====
[[James M. Ward]] created Corellon Larethian for the ''Deities and Demigods'' cyclopedia (1980).
The Fellowship of the Forgotten Flower is a loosely structured organization made of elven knights dedicated to the recovery of lost elven relics from long-abandoned elven realms. Members must be elven warriors or elven paladins.


===='''Seekers of the Misty Isle'''====
==Bibliography==
The Seekers of the Misty Isle are an elite order of elves dedicated to finding the [[Misty Isle]] which was whisked away by the deities [[Gruumsh]] and [[Kurtulmak]].
*Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.


==Creative origins==
*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
[[James M. Ward]] created Corellon Larethian for the ''Deities and Demigods Cyclopedia'' (1980).


==References==
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
*Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities'' (TSR, 1998).


*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Elven Point of View." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.


*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]'' (TSR, 1996).
*[[Noonan, David]]. ''[[Complete Divine]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2004.


*Noonan, David. ''[[Complete Divine]]'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2004).
*Redman, Rich, [[Skip Williams]], and [[James Wyatt]]. ''Deities and Demigods''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.


*Redman, Rich, Skip Williams, and James Wyatt. ''Deities and Demigods'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2002).
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.


*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' (TSR, 1992).
*[[James M. Ward|Ward, James]] and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''[[Deities and Demigods]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.


*[[James M. Ward|Ward, James]] and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' (TSR, 1980).


[[Category:Elven deities]]
[[Category:Elven deities]]

Revision as of 19:48, 18 October 2007

Creator of the Elves, the Protector, First of the Seldarine, Protector and Preserver of Life, Ruler of All Elves, Coronal of Arvandor
Corellon Larethian
General information
Portfolio:The Elven Race, Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Warfare, Poetry
Home:Olympian Glades of Arborea
Alignment:Chaotic Good
Gender:Male
Superior:none
Rules items
Domains:Chaos, Good, Protection, War

Corellon Larethian is the leader of the elven pantheon, and the god of Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. He is the creator and preserver of the elven race, and governs those things held in the highest esteem among elves.

Corellon lives in the realm of Arvandor on the plane of Arborea.

Description

Corellon may appear as an elf of either gender (though usually he appears as male) often bearing the traditional weapons of the elves, the bow and the sword.

Relationships

Corellon is considered to be foremost among the Seldarine. His consort is Sehanine Moonbow.

Gruumsh One-Eye, god of the orcs, is one of Corellon's greatest enemies, because Corellon took his eye in an ancient battle. The entire orc pantheon hates Corellon intensely. He also opposes the deities of the goblinoids.

Corellon was also the one to banish the drow goddess Lolth to the Abyss. For this, he can count all evil drow gods as enemies.

Because of his keen friendship with the Seelie Court, Corellon often finds himself at odds with the Queen of Air and Darkness.

Realm

Dogma

Worshippers

Elves and half-elves (as well as many bards) worship Corellon. He favors those who kill orcs and the followers of Lolth. He blesses those who aid others. He is upset at those who defile the dead, or flee from their foes.

Clergy

Corellon's clerics wear silver circlets and gossamer robes of the brightest azure. Corellon's favored weapon is the longsword.

Holy days, temples, and rituals

Corellon's holy day is the quarter moon, and he is worshipped at natural geological formations. Beautiful objects are sacrificed to him monthly.

Creative origins

James M. Ward created Corellon Larethian for the Deities and Demigods cyclopedia (1980).

Bibliography

  • Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
  • Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
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