Bahamut (pronounced: /bɑːˈhɑːmʌt/ ba-HA-mut: or /ˈbɑːhɑːmʌt/ BA-ha-mut)
God of Justice, protection, nobility and honor, God of metalic dragon
The pillar of justice, protection, nobility, and honor, Bahamut is a beacon to paladins of order and good, and is revered by most metallic dragons as the their god. The crest of the Platinum Dragon adorns many halls of high leadership and justice, invoking his will in all matters of justice. To follow him is to look after those who cannot look after themselves.
When not wandering the Outer Planes, Bahamut resides within his magnificent, glittering palace of gold, platinum, and Mithril hidden among the winds of the Seven Heavens of Olympus.
Characteristics
Physical features
In his natural form, Bahamut is a massive dragon, with a tail the same length as his body, with platinum scales tougher than any shield (said by some to be virtually indestructible) that glow with a faint blue sheen, and blue eyes, the exact color of which is hard to specify and may depend on Bahamut's mood. He is described as a huge dragon wrapped in a scintillating aura of light so brilliant that it is impossible to tell his color. When he wishes to wander the mortal world, he usually takes the appearance of an old Human or demihuman wizard dressed in peasant robes. Some sages believe Bahamut uses this humanoid guise to not frighten non-dragon beings. They also believe that while Bahamut is fond of his old man guise, he has other guises as well. Other recorded guises include that of a prince, an urchin, a beggar, a humble fisher, or a young monk who bears the title of the "Grandmaster of Flowers".Diet
Bahamut's favored food is the early morning frost on blades of grass, honey, and daisy petals. He is able to eat anything; however, he needs no sustenance.Mental traits
Bahamut is stern and very disapproving of evil. He accepts no excuses for evil acts and doesn't tolerate even minor offenses by evil creatures. In spite of his stance, he is also considered one of the most compassionate dragon. He has limitless empathy for the downtrodden, the dispossessed, and the helpless. He usually prefers to polymorph those who have offended him instead of killing them. By draconic standards, Bahamut is neither vain nor desirous of treasure. He values wisdom, knowledge, prophecies, and songs instead. He uses the great wealth he has amassed over the ages to help those in need while using the Magic items he has gathered to further his goals. However, he also pursues viciously (usually sending his champions and followers) those who try to steal the hoard from his palace, as, after all, he is a god of justice. Bahamut also likes to prove the strength and worthiness of his followers by battling against them in his dragon form, halting the combat when his followers are injured or when they overcome him. However, he is prone to get carried away by his zeal and has powerful healers on hand in case he has gravely injured one of his followers in those battles. Bahamut enjoys the company of all good dragons, delighting in their differences and varied personalities.Worship
Worshipers
The majority of Bahamut's worshipers prior to the Draco-Giant War were metallic dragons. While he was revered by all good dragons, gold, silver, and brass dragons held him in particularly high regard. A knightly order dedicated to Bahamut subsist, the Order of the Griffin, and bring Bahamut's justice to the world.Clergy
Temples to Bahamut were extremely rare, as the Platinum Dragon didn't appreciate being honored by objects, taking into account deeds instead. Many gold, silver, and brass dragons maintained small shrines to Bahamut in their lairs, usually nothing more than Bahamut's holy symbol engraved on a wall. However, it is common to see a symbol of Bahamut in a trial court, or above a leader's throne.Lair
Bahamut’s realm on Mount Olympus isn’t on Mount Olympus by strictest accounts, nor is it on Mertion; it floats above it. The Platinum Palace is a fantastic floating fortress that flies on a solid cloud over the lower layers of the Seven Heavens, hovering above Mertion. A legion of knights and paladins train on the palace grounds in loyal service to their master. The Platinum Palace is a kingly place where great ideals are held in high regard, and since they literally fly above the ground a true sense of arrogance is bred amongst the legions. They are noble and proud, serving Bahamut in all things, but they tend to view problems from their lofty height in the Platinum Palace. The Platinum Palace itself is filled with spiraling towers of dazzling beauty, ivory halls, and grand amphitheaters. Bahamut has a true sense for flair and drama, and often makes proclamations that can be heard everyone on the miles-long palatial ground. Beautiful music drifts on the air from unseen sources and there are hundreds of groves of fruit-bearing trees that provide sustenance for all who come seeking refuge or advice from the Platinum Dragon.History
Elegy for the first world
Bahamut and Tiamat, gods of the dragons, brother and sister, united to create the very first dragon, Sardior. Sardior, a playful ruby dragon became the god of the gem dragons and helped Bahamut and Tiamat create the first Metallic Dragons and Chromatic Dragons.Dawn of the Dragon Gods
During the event of the dawn of the dragon-gods, as Zuth commenced his assault on the dragon army, the three dragon gods—Bahamut, Sardior, and Tiamat—observed the conflict with keen interest. In due time, Malygos found his way to Alexstrasza and Ysera. Malygos afflicted by the disease briefly succumbed to the hunger for flesh, attacked Ysera. However, thanks to Alexstrasza's intervention, Ysera managed to snap Malygos out of his frenzy. Subsequently, Malygos was cured through direct intervention by Bahamut, who bestowed upon him a blessing against the disease. In the battle against Zuth, the fighters, Alexstrasza, Neltharion, Nozdormu, Malygos, and Ysera, in an attempt to protect everything they held dear, and blessed by the three dragon gods, banished Zuth from existence. After such a feat, the five dragons were blessed with godly power and agreed to protect Toriel. By channeling the power of the three dragon gods, they were able to ascend to godhood themselves.War of the Ancients
Later, During the War of the Ancients, the ancient dragon gods trusted the newly ascended god to protect and help their kind. Tension arose between Tiamat and Bahamut after the betrayal of Neltharion, Bahamut believing his sister and himself should have taken action against him when Tiamat insisted they shouldn't get involved in mortals after, nor in other god conflicts.The Great Extinction
After the great extinction event, dragons and giants emerged as the sole survivors in the aftermath, with mortals retreating into hiding. Many seized this opportunity to expand their territories and amass hoards, a behavior actively encouraged by Tiamat among the dragons. Tensions between dragons and giants escalated gradually, culminating in the capture and abduction of three dragons: Arygos, Caelestrasz, and Merithra. Bahamut, viewing this act as unjust, urged the dragons to take action to retrieve their kin. With Tiamat's rhetoric also fueling the flames, the dragons initiated what would become known as the Draco-Giant War. The conflict revolved around the struggle for rulership of the lands and ownership of vast hoards, among numerous other grievances. However, as casualties mounted among the dragons, Bahamut recognized the futility and madness of such a large-scale conflict. Despite his pleas for retreat, many of his followers remained steadfast, refusing to abandon their brethren. In desperation, Bahamut sought assistance from Tiamat. However, Tiamat's refusal to aid him deepened the rift between the two dragon gods, further escalating tensions. This marked the genesis of a conflict between Bahamut and Tiamat, resulting in the formation of three factions among the dragons: those who believed in Tiamat's cause, those who opposed it, and those who remained neutral and ultimately pledged allegiance to Sardior. The conflict between the dragon gods prevented intervention from the other deities, resulting in escalating casualties among the dragons on the battlefield. The dragons ultimately emerged victorious, banishing the giants to their own island. However, this victory came at a great cost—the dragon population was decimated, and the gods found themselves divided. In the wake of the devastation, Bahamut and his sister, recognizing the need for unity and the preservation of their kind, reached a truce. They agreed to set aside their differences until such Time as the dragon population could thrive once more on Toriel.
Bahamut
(God of Justice, protection, nobility and honor, God of metalic dragon)
by Claudio Pozas
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