Corellon Larethian
CORELLON LARETHIAN Coronal of Arvandor, Creator of the Elves, First of the Seldarine, Preserver of Life, The Protector, Ruler of All Elves
- Symbol: Crescent Moon
- Home Plane:Olympus/Arvandor
- Alignment: Chaotic Good
- Portfolio: Arts, crafts, elves (esp. sun elves), magic (elven magic, High Magic), music and bards, poetry and poets, war and warriors
- Worshippers: He was the creator and preserver of the Tel'Quessir, governing those things held in the highest esteem among elves, such as magic, music, arts, crafts, poetry, and warfare.Elves, and half-elves (as well as many bards) worship Corellon. He favors those who kill orcs and the followers of Lolth. He blesses those who aid others. He is upset at those who defile the dead, or flee from their foes.
- Favored Weapon: Sahandrian (longsword)
- Cleric Alignment: CG, CN, NG
- NWN Domain: Good, Magic, Protection, War
History Relationships: The Creator of the Elves has forged stong alliances with the leaders of the other demihuman pantheons in face of the seemingly endless waves of human expansion. and the ever present threat of the monstrous populations and their dark powers, as well as the good- and neutral-aligned powers of the humans. The Protector works closely with Mystryl, the Mother of All Magic. Whereas the Lady of Mysteries govers the Weave, Corellon oversees elven magic, particularly elven High Magic, and the intimate connection between the Fair Folk and the mantle of magic that envolopes the world. Corellon's epic battle with Gruumsh One-Eye, leader of the Orcs is legendary and they have never reached a lasting truce in their neverp-ending battle over territory.
Dogma: Corellon desires to protect and preserve the elven race, return to his people their lost artistic heritage, and to thwart the schemes of the drow and the orcs. This also means guarding against the corruption within that resulted in the creation of the drow. Corellon advises his faithful to guard against stagnation as well, continually seeking out new experiences. They seek to bring out beauty through art, craft, and magic. The elves are sculptors and wardens of magic's endless mysteries. Bring forth the beauty that envelops and lets the spirit gambol unfettered. Seek out new experiences and new ways. Ward against those that would destroy what they cannot create. Commune with the natural and mystical world. Be ever vigilant against the return of the banished darkness and be strong in heart against the corruption of the Spider Queen.
Day-to-Day Activities: Priests of Corellon are expected to serve actively in the defense and artistic development of elven communities and to work to mediate disputes that arise among the Fair Folk. Corellon's church emphasizes his protective and artisan aspects over his role as ruler of the elves. They watch over the borders of elven land, guard elven communities, help shape the appearance of elven settlements, and create beautiful items for use within the community and trade without. It is rare to find one of his clerics in a position of leadership, though many work behind the scenes to ensure a smooth functioning government.
Holy Days/Important Ceremonies: Corellon's faithful celebrate a great number of holy days, most of which are tied to astronomical events and occur only once every few years or decades.
Affiliated Orders: Corellon is the divine patron of many knightly orders. Outside of elven homelands the most frequently encounter is The Fellowship of the Forgotten Flower, a loosely structured organization made of elven knights or elven warriors dedicated to the recovery of lost elven relics from long-abandoned realms.
Priestly Vestments: Ceremonial vestments for priest of Corellon consist of azure robes moode of gossamer and embroidered with silver quarter moons. Silver circlets engraved with the Prootector's symbol are worn on the brow
Adventuring Garb: Corellon priests generally favor skyblue cloaks, elven chain mail, lonswords, and longbows in imitation of thier divine patron.
