Korlash

King of the Gods

Korlash is God of Kings, rulers and rhetoric. He is the patron of monarchs, emperors and leaders of all stripes. He leads the The Civilized Gods. Prayers to Korlash are spoken before courtly gatherings, imperial decrees and whispered in earnest before a difficult choice for the kingdom is made. Korlash is depicted as regal, paternal Radashi with resplendent beard and crowned head. His is usually pictured sitting on his throne, gazing thoughtfully down at his subjects and listening intently. His alchemical material is gold, noble and incorruptible.

Korlash is seen as the king of the gods. Not only the among the The Civilized Gods but the gods of other peoples as well (a view that doesn't earn evangelists any favors.) He is the father of creation, who spoke himself into existence with the power of speech. Language in Al'Quam culture is paramount, separating people from mere beasts. It is only fitting that the king of kings also have not only language but conversation in his divine sphere. It is only through wise words and council that a ruler can effectively administrate.

Unlike most of the other pantheon, Korlash is seen as beneficent, a just ruler who only has what's best for his people at heart. Some see this as cynical propaganda of the Al'Badadi Empire, as the dynasty has long attempted to tie itself to Korlash. Tuk'Badad believed himself a descendant of the King of the Gods, and therefore, his linage shares this divine ancestry as well.

Korlash is the direct father of the other gods (Though, curiously, only heretics speak of a mother). His relationship with his children is that of a caring if distant father. He will let his children fail so they might learn from their mistakes. He watches the antics between Bruton and Elodar with caution and praises Ynara and Marith on their works. He is described as distant with his youngest child, Nashara who's nature is too mercurial for closeness.