Horus

For long eons, as long as the sun and moon traversed the heavens, Horus was lord of the sky and the righteous god-king of the South. In time he grew tired and old, and the upstart Aten seized the mantle of power and cast Horus down. The people mourned, and briefly turned their eyes to the blinding glory of the sun. Aten was soon absorbed by his vanities, and dark beings stirred in that time of neglect. Dragons rose in the West, a weakened Horus wandered the desert, the realm of his old rival Set, now defeated by the demon serpent Apophis. Horus rescued Set’s corpse from defilement and performed the proper funerary rites. As reward, he gained dominion over Set’s kingdom. Engulfed by the fiery desert, Horus and Set arose rejuvenated from their ashes. Reborn as a young warrior chieftain, hawk-headed or with the face of a handsome prince, Horus strives to reestablish the order of the world. Demons must be slain, and usurpers put in their place. Through bold deeds will Horus reclaim his rightful place and reunite Nuria Natal’s fractured cities, and will one day cast down Aten.
Depiction. Horus is depicted as a large man clad in golden armor with the head of a hawk.
Worshippers. The southern people all follow Horus. People of action, they steer their tribes through the hardships of desert life and all threats to the people. Among his older following in the Nurian cities, Horus’s popularity has diminished little, though other gods inspire louder, more public gatherings.
Commandments

• The Code of Horus separates noble nomad from uncouth barbarian; obey it always.
• Battle and slay ancient abominations and their cults.
• Carry yourself in an upright manner, whether great king or lowly peasant.
• Treat others with hospitality and honor.
• Kill enemies who threaten your homeland and enslave their kin.
• Be princes among men and Horus will watch over you.