Galav

(From Cher Gloamplume's Guide to Pantheon by FrozenTear)

Galav

The God of War

Other Names: The Invincible, The Lord of Conflicts, The Judge of War, Our Lord of Battles, The Quicksword

Symbol: A clashing sword and axe

Alignment: Chaos

Domains: Battle, Conflict, Protection, Strength, Tactics, War, Warriors

Worshipers: Athletes, Barbarians, Fighters, Guards, Paladins, Rangers, Soldiers, those who go into battles and wars

Galav is usually portrayed as a powerfully built and towering man with long red beard and eyes filled with burning rage. Depending on the region on where he is worshipped, he may be wearing a suit of exquisite chain mail and carries a longsword; or just a tunic made from the skin of a lion and a huge greataxe. Regardless, majority of his face is always covered by a great helmet.

Dogma Galav governs the tide of battles and wars and helps the deserving warriors to win. War is always fair in that it treats all equally. Anyone may be slain the field of battle, but anyone may also win and rise to become something more. Wars should not be feared, but when it comes it should be embraced by those who desire glory through the baptism of flame and blood. Galav is known to have shower favour upon those who fight in wars with honour without resorting to grievous tricks such as pillaging towns or villages. Despite being the God of War, Galav also preaches that one should always consider other options before turning to war recklessly and without any forethought.

Clergy and Temples The Priesthood of Galav are the most martial orientated out of all the other clergies. These priests and priestesses are all trained in the arts of war and some are known to have led small contingent of troops against marauding orcs or goblins and still win the fight. They always dress in armours (though it is up to them on what kind of armour they wear) and are always ready for battle. Temples of Galav are built like small fortresses more than a church, and some of the churches in the North are actual fortresses themselves.

Back to Callyria's Pantheon.