Loboro

God of Nature

Divine Domains

As a God of Nature, Loboro has much dominion over wild beasts and to a lesser extent plants as well. Those that worship him are often blessed with good hunts, fruitful foraging, better luck navigating nature, and increased agility and stamina. He also watches closely over hunters, rangers, foragers, and travellers in the wilds. Being spawned from hunters worshipping wolves, his sense of justice can often be very black and white leading to harsh decisions without understanding the details.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A moon with a claw emblazoned upon it. The moon represents the pristine not-so silent night in the forest. The claw shape emblazoned on it is representative of the wolves the first druids prayed to that gave rise to Loboro.

Tenets of Faith

1. Leave no trace of your presence in the woods
2. Speak respectfully to the plants and creatures you use
3. No animal shall be left wounded
4. Step softly and leave the fair folk undisturbed

Holidays

Celebration of the Moon

During the Celebration of the Moon, held every full cycle where the moon is brightest, followers of Loboro gather together for food and drink and to discuss their intents for the coming cycle. The night ends with a ritual to bless the woods that host them. During this ritual a circle is formed by those in attendance and a pair of druids—of any sex or gender, but usually well-experienced—will come together in the middle holding staves. Then the participants are asked to focus their mind on the hosting woods while the druids in the center invoke the elements and guardian deities. This can vary from druid to druid but those invoked usually include, Loboro, the aircin, embraisins, gaians, and vesiras. The pair will announce the intention to bless the hosting woods as a final call to focus before beginning a chant. Those that know it will join in right away while newcomers will typically listen for a round or two before joining in. When the energy seems to reach a fever pitch, the druids in the center will strike the ground with their staves causing a resounding thud. All chanters fall silent as blessed water is sprinkled over the encircled clearing. Then the druid pair will call the ritual done and provide any necessary announcements and invite others to do the same if necessary. As a group the feast is cleared and the invoked deities and elements bid farewell.

Night's Day

Once a year, in the middle of summer, the moon glows almost as brightly as the sun, bathing the world in his pale glow and glittering starlight for a full day. The sun sets the day before but the moon comes slowly, the biggest and fullest he is seen through the year. He seems to fill the sky and he does not set until the morning twilight the day after. The Night's Day is a highly anticipated event among the followers of Loboro as it heralds the start of a dusk to second dawn party celebrating the year so far and the coming year. Unlike followers of Kandetreath who consider Day's Night to be the mark of a new spiritual year, followers of Loboro consider the Night's Day to mark the new spiritual year as the moon bathes the world in his cleansing light. Additionally, there are no rituals marking this celebration like in the Celebration of the Moon. The whole 36 hour period Loborans take very little rest, instead seeming to gain energy from the moonlight and leading to 24-hour sleeps afterwards. One of the important things during Night's Day for druids is the rare power for the extended moonlight. Those learned in Loboro's way can use this time to cast long spells more quickly and perform more powerful magic than normal at the cost of their health. The method to how they do this is presently unknown but regarded with much suspicion by outsiders. Many are shocked they do not take advantage of this day to do great harm.

Day's Night

Once a year, in the middle of winter, the sun goes dark for a full day. The sun sets the day before but the moon does not come. The moon and sun do not rise or set until the dawn the day after, leaving the world submerged in darkness. It is a time of peace and reflection, and Loborans take this time to clean and quietly reflect. Group rituals are not uncommon but most prefer to perform a solitary cleansing ritual in the long night. Those experienced with druidic magic or nature's embrace will often disappear into the wilds near them during this time. Each has a different purpose but people close to them report that when they reappear with the sun they seem refreshed and happier as if their pilgrimage lifted a weight off their shoulders.

Equinox's Breath

Equinox's Breath is held twice a year when night and day are of equal lengths in spring and autumn. Similar to the Celebration of the Moon, followers of Loboro gather together for food and drink and it ends with a ritual. However, what happens between these two events is much different. These celebrations involve the rebalancing of oneself with nature and participants are encouraged to do what they must to feel more in touch with nature barring harm to others. To allow everyone to feel safe to do so, this celebration is begun with a group of magic-wielders—typically druids—forming a small casting circle and creating a ward around the celebration grounds. Once in place, only those who have been granted passage may enter. Many choose to go nude while others assume more bestial habits that would otherwise be looked down upon in society. The entirety of the celebration is enjoyed to its fullest and often punctuated by animalistic noises from heated conversations or raucous laughter. A two hour call is given to help folks wind down and prepare to transition back into a more society-friendly manner. Then a ritual is held like in the Celebration of the Moon. A circle is formed by those in attendance and a pair of druids—of any sex or gender, but usually well-experienced—will come together in the middle holding staves. Then the participants are asked to focus their mind on the feelings they had during the party, the freedom, peace, and camaraderie. While the druids in the center invoke the elements and guardian deities. This can vary from druid to druid but those invoked usually include, Loboro, the aircin, embraisins, gaians, and vesiras. The pair will announce the intention to strengthen the connection with nature as a final call to focus before beginning a chant. Those that know it will join in right away while newcomers will typically listen for a round or two before joining in. When the energy seems to reach a fever pitch, the druids in the center will strike the ground with their staves causing a resounding thud. All chanters fall silent as blessed water is sprinkled over the encircled clearing. Then the druid pair will call the ritual done and provide any necessary announcements and invite others to do the same if necessary. As a group the feast is cleared and the invoked deities and elements bid farewell. Goodbyes are shared and participants leave feeling fulfilled and energized.

Veil of Shades

The Veil of Shades takes place shortly after the autumn Equinox's Breath. It is considered to be the time when the Shroud is at its thinnest and is a time for goodbyes and release. While rituals for the departed can be held at any time, many followers of Loboro choose to wait until the Veil of Shades finding that it makes them feel closer. As well as helping to release their grief. The rituals and practices involved in the Veil of Shades are deeply personal and are not documented anywhere. Only passing via word of mouth before being adjusted to best fit the user.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Loboro seeks the protection and continuation of the forests, lakes, and streams. His followers are steadfast protectors of the world and treat poachers harshly and with no mercy. As a secondary goal he seeks to create harmony between civilization and the natural world. This too, his followers work on, any who express interest with the forest are welcome to learn, they make little secret of their ways and all are welcome to learn them if they wish.

Physical Description

Identifying Characteristics

If one should ever encounter a lupicanus with a powerful aura it is always a good idea to humor him. However, if in addition the beastman has golden eyes that seem to glow slightly, unnaturally tall stature, large fangs, and an odd manner of speaking; They have likely met the lupine god of nature, Loboro. Standing 7ft or 213cm tall, the god is tall for a lupicanus but otherwise much resembles them with thick grey fur, a long tail, and sharp claws instead of nails. When hearing him described, the listener would be forgiven for thinking that his eyes are merely yellow. For when seeing them in person, it becomes evident that to describe them as gold glittering in sunlight is an apt description. The faint glow within adds to the effect as well.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

One winter, a group of young hunters had ventured out into the woods only to find that wolves had already frightened off most of the prey. Many of them wanted to kill the wolves in revenge, and surely stew made from the meat of a predator would be sufficient. But one young man, named Delvin Trall said that it would be better to simply leave part of their kill to the wolves as a show of kinship. They were hungry too, and could not be faulted for being faster and more efficient. Begrudgingly, the group agreed, and with their next successful hunt, left a portion to the predators of the forest. On their next foray, a few weeks later, they found that the hunting was easier. It was chalked up to the coming spring however. When spring came, a young hunter claimed to have seen the eyes of a wolf before a buck came crashing into the clearing, all but throwing itself on the young hunter's trap. Rumors soon spread, that the wolves recognized those that left offerings and would make your hunts easier. Young hunters became enamored with the rumors and began to offer small prayers before their hunts. Hoping the wolves would grant them a successful one so they could feed their families well. This continued on for about a year until Delvin Trall—the one who had convinced the group to spare the wolves—received a vision of a lupicanus man standing over him with thick grey fur and glowing golden eyes. "Delvin," the lupicanus spoke, "you protected the wolves of your forest in a harsh winter. Your words and offerings have been seen. From these I have been called. Now you are called to become my first druidic priest. Know my name, and go speak my tenets." And so Loboro came to be known.

Though not known to many among mortalkind, Loboro had been born from their prayers and offerings many months prior, but started out in a much more feral state. With the help of the other young gods he was able to take the form of a lupicanus and speak with Delvin.

Morality & Philosophy

Loboro views the world in a very black and white manner, being spawned of hunters praying to wolves. This has led to harsh judgements he has occasionally come to regret. For Loboro, theft of a kill is a great crime, while stealing from a large crop is of little consequence. Talks with other divines have led him to understand that he is, perhaps, a touch naive in these matters. In his attempts to rectify this, Loboro will often be found traversing nature and talking with whomever he stumbles upon. Many find his manner of speaking to be unusual, but are able to sense the powerful air about him and choose to humor the stranger in his questions about morality and what is "right." So far he has not found a single definitive answer. Loboro greatly enjoys these discussions and those who choose to converse with them will often find their way a bit more easily.

Divine Classification

God

Current Status

Talking with a traveller in a forest

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Lupine Protector, Watcher of the Woods, Lord of Wolves, Guardian of the Traveller

Sex

Male

Eyes

Amber, medium, sharp

Hair

Grey

Height

7ft or 213cm

Weight

240lbs or 109kg

Known Languages

All known languages