Lycarion

Description: Lycarion, the Hunter of the Wild, is a deity who found the settled earth lacking in thrill and excitement. He is credited with transforming simple animals into evolved beings, shaping them into beasts and dividing them between prey and predator. It was Lycarion who bestowed unique traits upon creatures, such as giving the wolf its keen sense of smell, the cat its sharp sight, and the bat its sensitive ears.
Teachings and Worship: Lycarion's teachings revolve around hunting, tracking, and honoring the kills made. He emphasizes the importance of using every part of the prey to honor their life and ensure it was not in vain. He is revered by druid circles, wood elves, and beast-folk, who follow his teachings closely. Some of his followers are granted the blessing of lycanthropy, allowing them to take on the form of powerful beasts. However, this blessing can also spread as a disease, and only those who have earned Lycarion's favor can truly control it; otherwise, it may manifest as more of a curse.
Realm: Lycarion's realm is the Eternal Hunting Grounds, where he and his followers engage in an eternal hunt. It is a wild and untamed realm, teeming with diverse wildlife and challenging terrain. Lycarion is said to lead his most loyal followers on a hunt through the mortal realm in a grand procession known as the Wild Hunt, where beasts, lycanthropes, daemons, and hunters converge in pursuit of prey.
Connections to the Fey: Lycarion's influence extends beyond mortal realms to the Feywild, where he is revered by certain fey creatures who embody the untamed spirit of the wild. Fey beings such as satyrs, centaurs, and woodland nymphs are known to pay homage to Lycarion, seeing him as a patron of the wild and a symbol of primal instincts. Additionally, tales speak of fey creatures joining the ranks of the Wild Hunt, adding their mystical powers and unpredictable nature to the eternal pursuit.
Domains: Hunting Nature Lycanthropy Beasts
Symbols: The Hunter's Bow: A symbol representing Lycarion's prowess as a hunter and his mastery over the art of tracking and hunting. The Beast's Paw: A symbol of the beasts that roam Lycarion's realm and the lycanthropes who are blessed with his favor, signifying their connection to the wild and their primal instincts. The Moon: A symbol associated with lycanthropy and the cycle of the hunt, representing the phases of the hunt and the transformation of the hunters.

Domains: -Hunting -Nature -Lycanthropy -Beasts