Kols
The Oathkeeper
As Torag’s firstborn, Kols was always a serious child. He watched how his father, chief among the dwarven gods, struggled to create deals and oaths that other deities would betray at their earliest convenience. He grew angry at the setbacks Torag had to endure from those who swore friendship but instead used him for their own selfish ends. Kols was baptized in the fires of being the eldest of Torag’s children, a firsthand witness to his father’s fury and pain. He thus vowed that he would do everything in his power to protect his father’s followers, and also keep a record of those who had broken deals, broken faith, or shirked their duty in any way.
To many, Kols can seem a distant or angry god. While there is some truth to this, Kols is a devoted son and a courageous, protective brother. Grundinnar and Bolka speak of Kols highly, for even if he can be taciturn, they have seen love within him. Trudd often consults Kols about various interpretations of dwarven law, and they have conversations long into the night about what constitutes an oath versus what are empty boasts or simply words spoken in jest. These debates range from peaceful talks over tea to full-on drunken brawls, and Kols would have it no other way. Kols spends the most time with his father Torag, acting a barrister and diplomat to those who have sworn oaths in support of the Father of Creation, maintaining ties and always watching out for those whose faith could flag.
Kols is an older god, and his appearance resembles that of an older dwarf, somewhat weary from the lies of the world. His skin, the deep brown of blooded earth, and age lines tell a tale of their own—of hard-fought oaths kept, of partnerships built on absolute trust that Kols would keep his word. He sits in a place of honor by his father’s side and helps to encourage deals, promises, and the interconnected web of relationships that maintain dwarven civilization. To Kols, duty is the heart of what drives dwarven culture, so he works very hard to make sure that all of his followers do their duty to the best of their ability, never shirking or going back on their sworn word.
The followers of the Oathkeeper are peculiar in some respects among dwarves, as many seem loathe to take oaths. This is a misunderstanding of how Kols’ followers work. They treat oaths as binding agreements for life, so they do not enter them lightly. They instead choose to maintain a certain distance from the situation until they can be sure that they can support their cause without fail. Once the oath is sworn, Kolsians honor that oath with their lives if needed, doing their duty with a precision, grace, and dedication that can occasionally frustrate even other dwarves.
To many, Kols can seem a distant or angry god. While there is some truth to this, Kols is a devoted son and a courageous, protective brother. Grundinnar and Bolka speak of Kols highly, for even if he can be taciturn, they have seen love within him. Trudd often consults Kols about various interpretations of dwarven law, and they have conversations long into the night about what constitutes an oath versus what are empty boasts or simply words spoken in jest. These debates range from peaceful talks over tea to full-on drunken brawls, and Kols would have it no other way. Kols spends the most time with his father Torag, acting a barrister and diplomat to those who have sworn oaths in support of the Father of Creation, maintaining ties and always watching out for those whose faith could flag.
Kols is an older god, and his appearance resembles that of an older dwarf, somewhat weary from the lies of the world. His skin, the deep brown of blooded earth, and age lines tell a tale of their own—of hard-fought oaths kept, of partnerships built on absolute trust that Kols would keep his word. He sits in a place of honor by his father’s side and helps to encourage deals, promises, and the interconnected web of relationships that maintain dwarven civilization. To Kols, duty is the heart of what drives dwarven culture, so he works very hard to make sure that all of his followers do their duty to the best of their ability, never shirking or going back on their sworn word.
The followers of the Oathkeeper are peculiar in some respects among dwarves, as many seem loathe to take oaths. This is a misunderstanding of how Kols’ followers work. They treat oaths as binding agreements for life, so they do not enter them lightly. They instead choose to maintain a certain distance from the situation until they can be sure that they can support their cause without fail. Once the oath is sworn, Kolsians honor that oath with their lives if needed, doing their duty with a precision, grace, and dedication that can occasionally frustrate even other dwarves.
Symbol
Edicts
Seek those that break oaths and enforce just restitution, uphold your promises
Anathema
Lie, dishonor yourself or your family, shirk your duties, break an oath
Areas of Concern
duty, honor, promises
Favored Weapon
light hammer
Domains
duty, knowledge, might, truth
Alternate Domains
confidence, glyph, secrecy
Divine Ability
Strength or Wisdom
Divine Font
harm or heal
Divine Skill
Society
Divine Classification
God
Religions
Species
Realm
Spouses
Children
Gender
Male
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