Korumay, Goddess of Protection

Korumay is the Goddess of protection, safety, defense, and preservation. One of the 7 of the First Order.

Description

Korumay is portrayed as a Capricorn shield-maiden - a hoofed, deer-legged appearance on the lower half, with half-plate armor over a strong, female body on top. She wields a shield in her left hand and a mace in her right.

Divine Domains

Life, Light

Holy Books & Codes

The primary religious text in the Pantheon of Oros is The Book of Oros. It is a complete anthology of each deity’s individual book, as well as the creation story and other stories of the Pantheon. The Book of Oros is said to have been written by the Heralds themselves. The first copies were assembled and published by an early priesthood known as The First Men 7 centuries ago.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Symbol

Mace & Shield

Herald

Goroman, Herald of Korumay. A shield guardian in full-plate iron armor, wielding a shield and a spear.

Saints

Tomahn, The Protector
Valora, The Mother

Tenets of Faith

Worshipers of Korumay believe that they are protected from threats as long as their worship is strong. They believe the more devoted they are to their worship, the stronger Korumay’s godly shield becomes. Korumay is mostly worshiped by humans, but is acknowledged by all races of the world.
Ritual worship is traditional. Most worshipers of Korumay also worship the other 6 Elder Gods and attend temple every Elders Day (Sunday). Worshipers pray to Korumay for protection and give offerings of iron pieces.

Quotes

“A shield protects the body; a righteous purpose protects the spirit.” ~Goroman, Herald of Korumay
“Fear not the darkness, for my love shall protect you from harm.” ~Valora the Mother, Saint of Korumay
“The greatest threat of all is not death, but rather a life without purpose.” ~Tomahn the Protector, Saint of Korumay

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Korumay is heavily worshiped by the sick, dying, and weak. It is believed that Korumay can protect diseased patients, and in some cases, spare them from death. There is typically an altar to Korumay in most hospitals. Children and elderly people are also a focus of Korumay’s protection -- some people leave small statues of Korumay (or saints of Korumay) at their children’s bedsides to protect them from nightmares, or at their elderly family members’ bedsides to protect them from disease and death.

Divine Classification

God

Religions

• The Pantheon of Oros

Church/Cult

The Pantheon of Oros