Brell Serilis is the god of the
Underfoot of Norrath. Cavern dwellers of all races under every continent claim him as their father, from
dwarves to
goblins to
gnolls. Though members of races who are mortal enemies hotly deny that they sprang from the same god, there is more truth there than anyone would care to admit.
History
Brell Serilis was the second god to come to Norrath, the first to notice
Veeshan's mark upon the promising world. During the
Age of Scale, he secretly created a magical portal into the heart of Norrath. Through this portal far beneath the surface of present day
Odus, Brell planted the seeds of various creatures, then sealed the portal. He called a meeting among the pantheon, calling attention to the need to keep
Veeshan's power in check. Brell,
Tunare, and
Prexus divided Norrath among themselves and set out to breathe life into the world, the other two not knowing that Brell had already done so. Brell claimed the endless caverns and tunnels beneath the surface of the world, and there he created the Dwarves in his likeness. Brell later made another pact when
Bristlebane and
Cazic Thule came to Norrath. He used this opportunity to justify the creation of more creatures, this time the wiry, gnarled
gnomes.
Followers
Brell Serilis's followers believe the surface of the world to be an utter waste of time and space. True happiness for them is found beneath the crust of the world, in the darkness of the caves and tunnels. Sadly, this is about the only thing that Brell's followers can agree. Brell probably has one of the most diverse populations of devotees. The
dwarves of
Kaladim believe without question that they are the true children of Serilis. But the ferocious
Gnolls of the world vehemently disagree.
Kobolds and
Gnolls were his first creations, but Brell later turned his attention to his more intelligent children, the
dwarves and
gnomes of
Faydwer. The
Gnolls still worship him, as they have built a temple in Jaggedpine Forest to prove it, but the
Kobolds have turned their back on him as they believe he did the same to them. The
goblins of
Clan Runny Eye believe Brell to be their father, despite it being well known that
Rallos Zek is he one who created the
goblin race.
Avatar
In most lore, Brell Serilis's avatar is illustrated as a
dwarf clad in elaborate mining gear and wearing a crown of candles. He encountered mortals near the end of the
Age of Turmoil when his realm was discovered through his ancient portal at the bottom of The Hole.
Lineage
Comments