Kord
Kord, God of Strength and Storms and greater deity in the Light Pantheon, is a dynamic deity embodying raw power, unbreakable resolve, and the fierce might of nature’s tempestuous forces. Known by many names, including The Thunderer, The Stormlord, and The Unyielding, Kord is the god who champions strength, bravery, and resilience. He serves as a source of inspiration to warriors and those who dare to test the limits of their physical and spiritual endurance.
He wields a colossal warhammer called Thunderstrike, which channels the forces of both storm and strength. The weapon glows with a faint blue-white light, and each strike is said to echo like rolling thunder. Followers believe that when lightning flashes across the sky, it is a sign of Kord’s watchful gaze upon the world.
Kord took part in many legendary battles against the mortal rebellion, often engaging in single combat with the mightiest warriors and champions of the Free Covenant. While he was relentless and fearsome, he developed a deep respect for those who fought courageously, even when faced with insurmountable odds. His respect for the warriors of the Covenant set him apart as a god who values strength and honor, regardless of allegiance.
Impressed by his resolve and martial prowess, Pholtus granted Kord the Rite of Rebirth. Accepting the rite, Kord underwent a transformation, taking on the mantle of the God of Strength and Storms. This transformation empowered him, granting him dominion over both physical strength and the natural fury of storms. He became a god who personifies resilience and the thrill of overcoming powerful challenges.
Respect for the Honorable Opponent: Kord’s followers believe that honor should be given to any worthy opponent. Respecting one’s adversaries, especially those who display strength and valor, is essential to Kord’s creed.
Embrace the Storm: Just as storms shape the land, hardships shape the soul. Followers of Kord believe in accepting life’s struggles as a means to become stronger and more resilient.
Live Boldly and Bravely: Kord teaches that life should be lived to the fullest, with courage and vigor. His followers embrace challenges and seek to experience life’s battles, both literal and metaphorical.
These tenets encourage followers to be fearless, strong, and honorable, meeting life’s struggles with a steadfast heart and an iron will. Kord’s faith promotes a culture of respect and camaraderie among warriors, as well as a passion for self-improvement.
Athletes and Competitors: Kord is a god of competition, and athletes drawn to the thrill of competition often revere him. They compete fiercely, seeing every contest as a chance to honor their god.
Stormwalkers: These followers believe that the storm is a manifestation of Kord’s power and seek to understand its ferocity. Stormwalkers are often druids, rangers, or shamans who draw strength from nature’s wrath.
Adventurers and Explorers: Kord’s philosophy of embracing challenges resonates with adventurers and those who live on the edge of danger. They see the world as a place to be conquered, filled with endless opportunities to test their strength.
Kord’s followers often carry tokens of his power—small charms shaped like lightning bolts or miniature hammers—as symbols of their dedication. They value camaraderie and honor and are known to hold friendly competitions to test each other’s strength and skill. Despite their intensity, they show respect to those who fight honorably, even if they stand as foes.
Holy Day: Kord’s followers celebrate the Festival of the Thunderer, a day of grand contests and challenges. On this day, followers gather to test each other in strength, endurance, and resilience, honoring Kord through competition and camaraderie.
Through his teachings and presence, Kord inspires mortals to live with strength, endurance, and honor. His followers believe that every hardship overcome is a tribute to their god, and every challenge faced with courage is a step closer to embodying Kord’s ideals. Kord remains a god who values bravery and resilience, respecting those who fight and live with unyielding resolve.
Physical Description
Kord is often depicted as a towering, muscular figure with wild, windswept hair the color of dark clouds before a storm. His eyes crackle with the power of lightning, and his skin carries faint scars reminiscent of thunderbolts—marks of his countless battles and enduring resilience. He is clad in minimal armor, adorned instead with heavy bands of silver and iron around his wrists and shoulders, each inscribed with symbols of strength and storms. His presence is electrifying and commanding, exuding an aura that mirrors the energy and fury of a thunderstorm.He wields a colossal warhammer called Thunderstrike, which channels the forces of both storm and strength. The weapon glows with a faint blue-white light, and each strike is said to echo like rolling thunder. Followers believe that when lightning flashes across the sky, it is a sign of Kord’s watchful gaze upon the world.
History
Kord was originally an angel created by Erathan, serving as one of the powerful celestial guardians. As an angel, Kord was a symbol of unbreakable resolve and fearsome might, often leading his kin in battles against forces that threatened the divine order. During the War of the Divine, when the gods clashed with the mortals of The Free Covenant, Kord fought valiantly on behalf of the Divine Triad, demonstrating his incredible strength and unwavering dedication.Kord took part in many legendary battles against the mortal rebellion, often engaging in single combat with the mightiest warriors and champions of the Free Covenant. While he was relentless and fearsome, he developed a deep respect for those who fought courageously, even when faced with insurmountable odds. His respect for the warriors of the Covenant set him apart as a god who values strength and honor, regardless of allegiance.
Impressed by his resolve and martial prowess, Pholtus granted Kord the Rite of Rebirth. Accepting the rite, Kord underwent a transformation, taking on the mantle of the God of Strength and Storms. This transformation empowered him, granting him dominion over both physical strength and the natural fury of storms. He became a god who personifies resilience and the thrill of overcoming powerful challenges.
Beliefs
Kord’s teachings emphasize strength, resilience, and the spirit of competition. He believes that true strength lies not just in one’s physical power but also in one’s willpower and courage to face adversity. He encourages his followers to challenge themselves, embrace hardship, and grow stronger through every struggle. To Kord, a life without tests and trials is a life unfulfilled, as it is through struggle that one’s true strength is forged.Core Tenets of Kord’s Faith:
Strength Above All: Followers of Kord are taught to continually push their limits and build their physical and mental resilience. Strength is the highest virtue, and through it, all challenges can be overcome.Respect for the Honorable Opponent: Kord’s followers believe that honor should be given to any worthy opponent. Respecting one’s adversaries, especially those who display strength and valor, is essential to Kord’s creed.
Embrace the Storm: Just as storms shape the land, hardships shape the soul. Followers of Kord believe in accepting life’s struggles as a means to become stronger and more resilient.
Live Boldly and Bravely: Kord teaches that life should be lived to the fullest, with courage and vigor. His followers embrace challenges and seek to experience life’s battles, both literal and metaphorical.
These tenets encourage followers to be fearless, strong, and honorable, meeting life’s struggles with a steadfast heart and an iron will. Kord’s faith promotes a culture of respect and camaraderie among warriors, as well as a passion for self-improvement.
Followers
Followers of Kord, often known as The Stormborn or Ironbloods, are those who respect strength, both physical and mental, and who view life’s challenges as opportunities to prove their mettle. His faith attracts warriors, athletes, and those who face danger or competition with vigor and enthusiasm. Followers often meet in training grounds, wrestling pits, and fields of battle, sharing stories of their trials and victories in Kord’s name.Types of Followers:
Warriors and Fighters: Many of Kord’s followers are soldiers, mercenaries, and martial artists who respect strength and skill in battle. They train rigorously, aiming to embody Kord’s ideals of resilience and bravery.Athletes and Competitors: Kord is a god of competition, and athletes drawn to the thrill of competition often revere him. They compete fiercely, seeing every contest as a chance to honor their god.
Stormwalkers: These followers believe that the storm is a manifestation of Kord’s power and seek to understand its ferocity. Stormwalkers are often druids, rangers, or shamans who draw strength from nature’s wrath.
Adventurers and Explorers: Kord’s philosophy of embracing challenges resonates with adventurers and those who live on the edge of danger. They see the world as a place to be conquered, filled with endless opportunities to test their strength.
Kord’s followers often carry tokens of his power—small charms shaped like lightning bolts or miniature hammers—as symbols of their dedication. They value camaraderie and honor and are known to hold friendly competitions to test each other’s strength and skill. Despite their intensity, they show respect to those who fight honorably, even if they stand as foes.
Temples and Worship
Temples dedicated to Kord are often designed like training grounds, built with open spaces, wrestling pits, and sparring rings. They are often located in rugged terrain, such as mountaintops or cliffside temples, where the storms are powerful and the environment challenges the faithful. Worship in these temples is lively and energetic, with followers competing in contests of strength and celebrating victories with feasts and revelry.Symbols and Holy Days:
Symbols: Kord’s symbols include a lightning bolt striking a mountain, a clenched fist in a storm cloud, and a warhammer. His holy symbols are often worn on amulets or painted on shields.Holy Day: Kord’s followers celebrate the Festival of the Thunderer, a day of grand contests and challenges. On this day, followers gather to test each other in strength, endurance, and resilience, honoring Kord through competition and camaraderie.
Sacred Texts:
Kord’s teachings are passed down in the Tome of Storm and Strength, a collection of parables, legends, and battle tales that glorify acts of courage, resilience, and physical prowess. Followers see it as a guide to living boldly and facing life’s challenges with confidence.Through his teachings and presence, Kord inspires mortals to live with strength, endurance, and honor. His followers believe that every hardship overcome is a tribute to their god, and every challenge faced with courage is a step closer to embodying Kord’s ideals. Kord remains a god who values bravery and resilience, respecting those who fight and live with unyielding resolve.
Type
Greater DeityTitle(s)
The ThundererThe Stormlord
The Unyielding
Alignment
Chaotic NeutralSymbol
a clenched fist in a thundercloudEdicts
seek strength and push your limits in all endeavors; show respect to honorable opponents; face challenges with courage and vigorAnathema
show cowardice in the face of a challenge; act with cruelty or use strength to oppress the weak; dishonorably harm an opponent who has yieldedAreas of Concern
strength, storms, courage, competitionD&D Domains
TempestP2 DEVOTEE BENEFITS
Divine Ability
Strength or ConstituionDivine Font
healDivine Sanctification
can choose holyDivine Skill
AthleticsFavored Weapon
greatswordDomains
ambition, lightning, might, zealAlternate Domains
air, natureCleric Spells
1st: magic weapon 3rd: haste, 4th: draw the lightningDivine Intercession
Kord favors those who challenge themselves and persevere, while he withdraws his blessings from those who act with cowardice or cruelty.Minor Boon: Storm’s Endurance
Once per day, you can gain resistance 3 to electricity and thunder damage for 1 minute, representing Kord’s protective strength in the face of nature’s fury.Moderate Boon: Strength of the Thunderer
Once per day, you can cast heroism as an innate divine spell on yourself or an ally, providing a +2 status bonus to attack rolls, saves, and skill checks for 1 minute. This boon represents Kord’s blessing of strength and courage.Major Boon: Champion of the Storm
Once per day, you can call upon Kord’s full power, allowing you to unleash a call lightning storm as an innate divine spell. This storm is empowered, granting an additional 1d12 damage per bolt if used in an honorable competition or battle.Minor Curse: Faltering Strength
If you act with cowardice or hesitate to face a challenge, Kord weakens you temporarily. You take a -1 penalty on Athletics checks until you confront a meaningful challenge without hesitation.Moderate Curse: Thunder’s Reproach
Kord punishes you for cruelty or dishonor, manifesting as a painful, rumbling storm within you. You take a -1 penalty on Fortitude saves and gain weakness 5 to thunder damage until you prove your strength through an act of valor or compassion.Major Curse: Forsaken by the Stormlord
Kord marks you as unworthy of his favor, stripping away your physical resilience and leaving you vulnerable. Your maximum HP is reduced by 10%, and you lose all resistance to electricity and thunder damage. Until you perform a significant act of bravery or strength to regain Kord’s favor, you suffer this vulnerability.
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