Valkur

Valkur

Valkur (pronounced: /vɑːlˈkʌr/ val-KURR), the Captain of the Waves, is an exarch of Tempus, patron of sailors, ships, favorable winds, and naval combat.

Relationships

Deities

Valkur's philosophy often puts him in conflict with the capricious ocean-goddess Umberlee and he is a sworn enemy of the Deities of Fury. He is friendly with Selûne, who guides sailors across the sea.

Worshipers

The church of Valkur is loosely organized. Many clerics serve as captains or sailors aboard ships and they usually meet each other only if they happen to serve on the same ship or be in the same port. The clergy is known for helping sailors who are down on their luck.

History

It is believed that Valkur may have once been a mortal sailor who challenged Umberlee and emerged victorious.

Holy Days

Valkur's church celebrates only one holy day known as the Shattering. The exact date of the festival varies, but it is always celebrated in the spring. The purpose of the festival is to celebrate the breaking up of ice floes in the north, which marks the beginning of the sailing season.