Thegan

Thegan is the Bonte storm god and embodiment of elven warrior king honored for teaching the Bonte the tools of civilization, primarily agriculture. Called the "Great Chief of the Bonte" and The Protector, he is revered for his bravery in battle and willingness to protect the elves from all evil. The Bonte believe it was Thegan who taught them to live in walled settlements for protection and gather as one to resist the dragons that killed and captured so many of their number. As the god of storms and weather Thegan is responsible for the various manifestations of the weather, especially thunder, lightning, rain, clouds, and storms. Thus it was Thegan who decided whether there will be fertile fields and good harvests, or drought and famine and he is treated by the Bonte as the ruler of the gods. Thegan legitimizes the position of the Bonte kings, who rule the land of Bonte in the name of the gods. He watches over the kingdom and the other institutions of the state and also borders and roads.

Divine Domains

Tempest - As the god of storms and weather Thegan is responsible for the various manifestations of the weather, especially thunder, lightning, rain, clouds, and storms. His priests aid the Bonte by nourishing the fields but also wield his divine power to smite evil, especially dragons when attacked.

War - Thegan is the divine representation of elven warrior ideal. A wise but brave fighter who attempts to protect both people and nature from the destruction of evil. Those who serve are tasked to protect the Bonte foremost but should strive to aid any in need.

Order - As the divine king of elves and "Great Chief of all Bonte", priests of Thegan are tasked with help in maintaining the institutions of the state of the Bonte. They should strive to be forces of good for all but focus on protecting the wild lands and its creatures that surround their settlements.

Artifacts

Occire -  A powerfully enchanted longsword that caused immense pain for anyone attempting to hold the blade aside from Thegan. It is believed to be the blade that killed the dragon Lutolishir and is a bane to all dragonkind. It was a relic of Bonte power and carried by the early kings but was lost.

Tenets of Faith

Protect the elves of Bonte and their way of life. Give aid to the community and follow the orders of sovereign rulers.

Holidays

The Festival of Thegan a harvest celebration that takes place each autumn once the harvest is gathered. A great feast is prepared usually between the farmers and priests of Thegan. The feast generally lasts for three days when the farmers present a portion of their crops and sometimes livestock to the church. This is not viewed by the elves as a tax and is only given by those that were fortunate during the previous summer. In exchange the priests will often name a feast day in honor of the farmer's family or after a noble who makes a donation, this is a great honor and is often a competition in years of abundance. 
Every nine years the Feast of Thegan becomes an even larger celebration that lasts for nine days. The last day is often provided for directly by the king or ruling noble of the settlement. The other days are hosted by noble families who compete to have the most lavish feasts where they give away numerous gifts to the poor. The year leading up to this grand festival often involves donations to build new churches or create additions which are then presented at the opening of the feasts. During these nine days priests will hold ceremonies during the day for weddings and baptisms, it is believed that Thegan personally visits these celebrations in disguise, blessing the couple or child.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Thegan's singular goal is the welfare of the Bonte elves. His followers preach the need for unity under their sovereign and communal aid for those in need. It is believed that he controls the weather to help grow an abundant crop for those elves that please him. Conversely elven kings that are derelict in their duties to the people suffer droughts and pests.

Divine Classification

Greater Deity

Ethnicity

Bonte Elves

Related Myths

• Slaying of Lutolishir
• The Dereliction of Thegan