Rieloch (/Ry-lok/)

"He Of Welt and Warfare"

The Warbringer

Rieloch is the deity of might and battle. His followers revel in the art of war, both in theory and practice, and his battle-clerics don black plate in his honor. The most common symbol of Rieloch is the spiked mace, though crossed swords across the backdrop of a shield are often favored by tacticians and officers.
Many pray to Rieloch for success before great battles, but lifelong soldiers often dedicate to him their entire faith. Battlefields and graveyards are both considered to be his holiest sites, and all relevant worship - be it prayers for strength or the call of last rites - tends to occur upon them.
Though they are somewhat distant in their relationship, Thear and Mahth are Rieloch's brothers. Rieloch has a respectful rivalry with Pyriel and he is close companions with Ah'yelan. Rieloch despises Vyr.

The World-Spirits

Rieloch's followers believe that every generation has a world-spirit, a significant tactician, general, or leader who revolutionizes warfare and rises above his contemporaries. These world-spirits are thought to be blessed by Rieloch himself, and they are seen as the agents of his wisdom, revealing his divinity through their actions. Few world-spirits are recognizes while they are still alive, and their recognition is typically a post-mortem process; consensus if an even longer-term one.

Rieloch, the Warbringer

Deity of Might and Battle

Tenets

Penances	Strictures
⊕ Conquer your fears and defeat a dreaded foe.	⊝ Never back down from an honorable challenge.
⊕ Demonstrate such force that others dare not challenge you.	⊝ Never surrender or retreat once you have committed to a fight.

Mandates

⊜ Lay all honorable opponents to rest with prayers to Rieloch for their soul.