Strannen, the Wordsmith

Strannen (/stɻænɛn/) is the god of education, knowledge, information, and writing. He is worshiped primarily by scholars and academics, and is generally also revered by bards.

History

The Age of Dawn

Perhaps a bit ironically, there are very few extant records about the time in which Strannen lived. Much of what modern scholars know about the god comes from the handful of stories about the Rending War that have been recovered from various ruins scattered across Thesilae.

The Rending War

When Strannen's brother Amvald traveled across the Vassalier Ocean to confront Hanzou (who was then leading the Empire of Vurus in a campaign of conquest on Strannen's homeland), both Strannen and their older sister Nondra joined him. Though the exact role Strannen played in their final confrontation with Hanzou is unclear, it is safe to assume that he used his mastery of the arcane arts to aid in the emperor's defeat. Whatever the details, the battle was fierce, and in the end both Hanzou and Amvald were slain, thus leaving Strannen and Nondra to bring their brother's body back across the ocean for proper burial.
Instead of returning home with Nondra, however, Strannen parted ways with her in the capital city of their nation. His aim was to assist in the rebuilding efforts, and to take the time to record all he could about the events of the war which his family had played such a key role in ending. In the end, Strannen's dedication to knowledge earned him such admiration from Hasra that she offered him a place among the gods. Seeing his siblings among them already, Strannen accepted.

Description

Appearance

Strannen is an unusually short, stout fire giant with stark white skin and a short mop of red curls which bunch up behind his ears. He has a severe look to his face, and wears silver-rimmed spectacles. He favors elaborate robes with gold or silver embroidery.

Personality

Strannen is a distant and reclusive god, rarely gracing his followers with the blessings of inspiration and academic breakthrough.

Worshipers

Strannen is worshiped by students, professors, historians, and academics of all stripes. Writers and musicians often also worship him, hoping to be struck with divine inspiration.

Edicts and Anathema

Edicts

• Pursue and spread knowledge

• Educate others

• Record knowledge for which no records exist

Anathema

• Destroy the written word

• Modify memory

• Hoard knowledge

Artifacts

Places of Worship and Holy Sites

Deity Information

Titles
The Wordsmith
Collector of Words
Classification
Ascended God
Portfolio
Education, Knowledge, Information, Written Word
Symbols
A blue quill with a silver tip
Divine Realm
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Alignment
True Neutral
Gender
Cisgender Man
Presentation
Masculine
Pronouns
He/Him

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Worship

Worshipers
Academics, Bards, Historians, Scholars, etc.
Holy Days
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Major Temples and Holy Sites
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