Kulfahl, The Inevitable

The God without purpose, they call him. Do you believe that? Every teaching of Kulfahl claims change is a purpose within of itself. But what is war for the sake of death and violence? Is it true, that perhaps the mighty god of war has a purpose greater than what he reveals to you or I? Perhaps there is something he wishes to see destroyed. Or maybe something he wishes to protect?

— Yulia, shaman of the Painted Horn clan.

Divine Domains

War, Strength, Glory, Honour

Holy Books & Codes

by Vito Rafiie

The word of Kulfahl is known as the Crucible. It is a collection of idioms and wise words carved into the stone of the library of Uga-Tora. They are said to have been carved into the stone over the span of centuries, by great warriors, strategists and philosophers, many of whom belonged to Ea'Vagt tribes. Whilst many still believe the Orc people are capable of naught but destruction, followers of Kulfahl have a somewhat revolutionary belief that orcs have wisdom and enlightment only achievable through years of practising the art of war.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Kulfahl is said to have no realm of his own- he instead travels the roots of Eana, fighting beasts and monstrosities created by the Blight Tongue and Lady Nightmare. Legend says that his battle rage would reach the branches of the world tree and split the sky in two, creating powerful storms of thunder and lightning. With it would also come rain, cleansing the battle worn land of blood, ready to be spoiled again when the time came.

Worshippers of the Undying Flame wear lightning stones wrapped with leather cords, believing them to be a token of favour from their God; providing strength where it would otherwise wane. In a similar ways storms themselves are sacred to followers of Kulfahl. They are seen as omens of battle and conflict- the water cleanses the mortal plane in preparation just as it cleanses the roots of the universe.

Clergy of the Inevitable wear jewellery made from charcoal. It is a material able to withstand fire, it symbolises strength in their eyes, and is often used by clerics and priests to draw markings upon their flesh before combat. Ea'Vagt shamans have been known to infuse large charcoal chunks to use them as components in rituals.

Tenets of Faith

• War is chaos only to those unfamiliar with it. A warrior should recognise the order within the battle.

• War is for the able of body and mind.
• A warriors task is to protect that which they hold dear.
• One may take luxuries as a spoil of war, but never necessities, unless one's own are in need.
• A warrior knows the weight of their soul.
• Conflict and change are a good thing, especially when hard won.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

In the eyes of Kulfahl, there is nothing more treacherous and harmful than stagnation. He has watched what self pity and standing still have done to others of his kind, and has vowed to make sure it does not swallow any more of his brothers and sisters, or any of their beloved children. Some say seeing Nagari succumb into a delusional sense of learned helplessness has filled Kulfahl with fear, whilst others claim he is above such simple emotion, and it is a matter of principle more than feeling.

Divine Classification

Deity

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Inevitable Flame, The Inescpable,

Favoured Weapon

Greataxe

Cleric Alignment

Lawful Neutral,True Neutral, Lawful Good, Lawful Evil

Sacred Colours

Orange,Brown, Yellow

Favoured Animal

Vulture