Iroas - God of Victory and Valor

Iroas personifies the glory of victory, honorable combat, and physical competition. He is the steadfast god of honor and victory in war. When soldiers march to battle, his voice is the thunder of their footsteps and the crash of spear on shield. Soldiers, mercenaries, and athletes all pray for Iroas’s favor in securing victory. Common folk pray to Iroas for courage and fortitude in times of struggle, for his is the battle nobly fought and won. Bold and confident with a soldier’s demeanor, Iroas is the pinnacle of martial pride and bearing. He is stoic almost to a fault, but also exhibits a wry sense of humor. Those who honorably shed blood in Iroas’s name can count on his support. Cowards and oath breakers are to be despised, and traitors don’t deserve mercy in battle.

Depictions

Iroas most often appears as a powerfully built human, clad in gleaming armor and wielding a sword of pure fire and light, sailing on brilliant wings of white. He speaks in a booming baritone that projects power, confidence, and courage. He has also been known to appear as a burly soldier hiding his face or a mighty bull before his followers. Whatever form he chooses, Iroas carries himself with precision and majesty at all times and doesn’t tolerate disrespect or undue informality from those who do not show the proper respect. His symbol is that of a burning sword.

Commandments of Iroas

• Conduct battle and life with honour and courage, and stay true to your word

• Treat defeated and honourable foes with respect and mercy

• Master your craft of martial arms

• Suffer not the coward, oath-breaker and traitors

Champions of Iroas

Alignment: Usually chaotic, often good
Common Classes: Barbarian, cleric, fighter, paladin, sorcerer
Suggested Cleric Domains: War
Common Backgrounds: Athlete, folk hero, soldier
Many champions of Iroas are warriors for honor and justice. They often seek to embody martial courage and are motivated by strong personal codes of honor.