Gorum (GOR-um)
Gorum is a god of battle above all other pursuits; it is said that he would rust away into nothingness if there is ever a time with no more conflicts to be fought. Known as Our Lord in Iron, his faithful believe he is present in every iron weapon of war that is forged.
This servant is a crimson-skinned creature similar in appearance to a hezrou demon.
First Blade
Gorum's herald is a horde of animated weapons and shields that swarm together into a humanoid shape, and is the approximate shape and size of an iron golem.
Saint Fang
This minion is similar to a silver dragon with spikes, but with coloring akin to iron.
Temperbrand
This creature is a fire elemental that has the appearance of superheated liquid metal.
Providence
Gorum shows his favor through weapons and armor that bleed when touched, while his displeasure is seen when these same items quickly develop unnatural patches of rust, or else fall apart completely.
History
Gorum's presence was unknown in the earliest days of Golarion. His clergy claim he was formed from battle itself, a suit of iron armor standing alone on the battlefield once the dust had settled. His genesis is generally considered to have resulted from conflicts that erupted between orcs and humans following the former race's surge to the surface during the Age of Darkness. Warriors and knights have ever since claimed to see a vision of the god as they strike a killing blow or charge into battle. Gorum is considered the divine embodiment of martial prowess and glory on the battlefield. According to ancient legend, the devil Alichino tasked the legendary hero Strada with the conquest of an invincible city. Strada sought the help of an oracle of Gorum and was given the thousand fangs of the dragon Kathalphas. When Strada sowed the teeth into the ground outside the city as instructed, all the heroes the dragon had devoured sprang up into battle. Having frustrated the devil, Strada ruled the city for 90 years with the skeletal army as guard. Magical spartoi seeds that temporarily summon the skeletal undead warriors known as spartoloi have been created since in memory of this legend.Relationships
Gorum concerns himself with few matters outside of battle, and this attitude extends to include his relations with other deities. He sees little value in matters of diplomacy and politics, considering the pursuits of his divine peers as frivolous a best. The Lord in Iron is considered brash and impulsive; he takes what he wants, by force if necessary, and answers any direct opposition to his will with violence. His priests and followers tend to follow the god's example, which means that there are more ruthless and exploitative members of his faith than those who espouse altruism.Appearance
Gorum's manifestation is that of a gigantic humanoid being in darkened heavy armor. His helmet covers all defining features except for a pair or fiery crimson eyes. No matter to whom he appears, Gorum will always appear to be the tallest creature, even when among giants and other large humanoids.Servants
Most of Gorum's divine minions wear spiked metal armor. This includes his divine servitor race, the zentragt. These bear-like creatures often serve in the vanguard of the Lord in Iron's armies.Unique servants
Bloody Hands or Blood HandsThis servant is a crimson-skinned creature similar in appearance to a hezrou demon.
First Blade
Gorum's herald is a horde of animated weapons and shields that swarm together into a humanoid shape, and is the approximate shape and size of an iron golem.
Saint Fang
This minion is similar to a silver dragon with spikes, but with coloring akin to iron.
Temperbrand
This creature is a fire elemental that has the appearance of superheated liquid metal.
Providence
Gorum shows his favor through weapons and armor that bleed when touched, while his displeasure is seen when these same items quickly develop unnatural patches of rust, or else fall apart completely.
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