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portfolio=Learning, Protection, Vigilance Against Evil| | portfolio=Learning, Protection, Vigilance Against Evil| | ||
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alias=| | alias=Star Thought (possibly)| | ||
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'''Koriel''' is the ki-rin deity of Learning, Protection, and Vigilance Against Evil. | '''Koriel''' is the ki-rin deity of Learning, Protection, and Vigilance Against Evil. His symbol is the horn and eyes of a ki-rin. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Koriel appears as a ki-rin of great size, with gold and silver fur and a rainbow-hued mane. | Koriel appears as a ki-rin of great size, with gold and silver fur and a rainbow-hued mane. He flies faster than any other being in existence. He is powerful and stern, but also restless and curious, eager to discover new knowledge on the various worlds and planes. Koriel is also a god of fate, said to have much of the knowledge of [[Istus]]. He rarely acts on any one world, and will rarely act without consulting with other deities, but when he feels compelled to do so, history can be changed by his actions. When he must fight, he is ruthless and uncompromising. | ||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
Koriel is associated, in various myths, with a god of creation or sky-father type who uses him as a mount. Some myths say that he will be the steed of [[Annam]] on the final day of creation. [[Pelor]] is also portrayed with a ki-rin mount, though Pelor's steed is commonly named ''Star Thought'' in Pelorian traditions. | |||
Koriel is said to be the father of the unicorn god [[Eachthighern]]; in some tales, [[Erevan Ilesere]] is said to be Eachthighern's mother, the elven god having changed into a female equine as part of some prank. | |||
Koriel is also on good terms with [[Syranita]], but speaks with few other deities of the skies. | |||
==Worshipers== | |||
Koriel is worshipped by ki-rin and many lammasu. He has no shamans or priests, as the innate magical powers of his creations are enough to protect them. He will sometimes ''commune'' with individual ki-rin if the need is great. | |||
==Realm== | |||
Koriel is a wandering god with no fixed realm of his own. He flies throughout the Outer Planes, staying alert against encroachment by the forces of evil. | |||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | |||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''From the Ashes''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | |||
*-----. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | |||
[[Category:Gods of knowledge]] | |||
[[Category:Gods of time and fate]] | |||
[[Category:Greyhawk deities]] | [[Category:Greyhawk deities]] | ||
[[Category:Household deities]] | |||
Revision as of 12:24, 5 February 2008
| Koriel | |
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| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Learning, Protection, Vigilance Against Evil |
| Home: | Wanders |
| Alignment: | Lawful good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Class: | Paladin 20, Wizard 18, Priest 18 (avatar) |
| Superior: | None |
Koriel is the ki-rin deity of Learning, Protection, and Vigilance Against Evil. His symbol is the horn and eyes of a ki-rin.
Description
Koriel appears as a ki-rin of great size, with gold and silver fur and a rainbow-hued mane. He flies faster than any other being in existence. He is powerful and stern, but also restless and curious, eager to discover new knowledge on the various worlds and planes. Koriel is also a god of fate, said to have much of the knowledge of Istus. He rarely acts on any one world, and will rarely act without consulting with other deities, but when he feels compelled to do so, history can be changed by his actions. When he must fight, he is ruthless and uncompromising.
Relationships
Koriel is associated, in various myths, with a god of creation or sky-father type who uses him as a mount. Some myths say that he will be the steed of Annam on the final day of creation. Pelor is also portrayed with a ki-rin mount, though Pelor's steed is commonly named Star Thought in Pelorian traditions.
Koriel is said to be the father of the unicorn god Eachthighern; in some tales, Erevan Ilesere is said to be Eachthighern's mother, the elven god having changed into a female equine as part of some prank.
Koriel is also on good terms with Syranita, but speaks with few other deities of the skies.
Worshipers
Koriel is worshipped by ki-rin and many lammasu. He has no shamans or priests, as the innate magical powers of his creations are enough to protect them. He will sometimes commune with individual ki-rin if the need is great.
Realm
Koriel is a wandering god with no fixed realm of his own. He flies throughout the Outer Planes, staying alert against encroachment by the forces of evil.
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- -----. Monster Mythology. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.