Kossuth, The Firelord

Patron to creatures of elemental fire and those entranced by the intricate dance and destructive powers of flame, Kossuth holds little affection for his followers. He does, however, reward them frequently, and his cult continues to spread at what some might term an alarming rate. A distant and alien entity, Kossuth seems to have some sort of plan for his mortal followers and rapidly growing church, but none except perhaps the highest clerics have any insight into what that plan may be. To devotees, Kossuth is the cleansing flame, the spark of innovation, the tempering force of reason, and the heart of all passion. They rank fire as the most important of the elements, and sometimes go to dangerous and damaging lengths to prove its supremacy.
Kossuth is considered one of the four Elemental Lords, a god who remains unchanged by history and the passage of time. He interacts very little with the other deities of Faerun. Moradin and Flandal Steelskin honor him for the heat of the forge, but he barely responds. Kossuth’s doctrine of elemental supremacy virtually ensures conflict with the other elemental lords, and the Lord of Flames harbors especial hatred for Istishia, King of Water, whom he views as pathetic and weak.

God of...

Elemental fire, purification through fire.

Divine Domains

Destruction, Fire, Renewal, Suffering.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A twining red flame.

Tenets of Faith

Those fit to succeed will do so. Kossuth’s faith is innately superior to all other faiths, particularly that of Istishia. Fire and purity are the same. Smoke is produced by air in its jealousy. The reward of successful ambition is power. Reaching a higher state is inevitably accomplished by difficulty and personal pain of some sort. Kossuth sends his pure fire to cleanse us all and temper our souls so that we can achieve a pure state. Expect to be tested, and rise to the challenge, no matter what difficulty and pain it brings. Those above you have proven their worth and deserve your service. Guide others to Kossuth’s pure light so that he may reforge all life into its essential form.

Religions

• Church of Kossuth