Zlntrlkopfr, god of the Tlengle

Say it now and say it loud, I'm a Big Red Lizard and I'm proud! That's what we're taught by Zlntrlkopfr, our deity. He told me, personally, mind you, that as long as I am proud of my heritage, I can be a failure and still demand respect from others.

As Tarq was formed, Zlntrlkopfr, the Lizard God, saw that he was without representation among the races of the land. He created the Tlengle, in his own image and gave to them the islands of Balat and Noromi to dwell upon.

The mighty sword of Zlmnrdra he forged and gave to the Tlengle, that they could righteously defend themselves against the denizens of the wild. Great skill in tailoring and weaving he also gave his children, that they might celebrate their existence with bright and festive garb. Great lovers of lore, poetry and humor they were, despite their large, fearsome appearance. They dwelt on the cliffs of their islands, delving into the face of the rock to create their habitat. Lacking a good source of wood, the Tlengle became ingenious at using plants and fibers to substitute in its place.

Zlntrlkopfr is a giant red lizard. His children, the Tlengle, are also red lizards.

There is a temple to Zlntrlkopfr in Noriin.

Tito – Protector of the weak

Before we embark on our quest, let us offer thanks to Tito, Protector of the Weak, for prosperity in battle!

Tito created beacons of magic all over Galaq. They were powerful items, but now the only two that remain are the sword, Kastapha, and The Silver Bolt of Galaq. The sword was forged from pearl and ebony, and given to the human high chief, but was later lost in battle.

Tito is the god of humans.  It is unclear where he came from.  He might have been a brother of Rohrkhad, or might have been create by him.

Tito led the fight in removing dragons from the land.  Ascalon, the queen of the dragons, demanded a virgin sacrifice every month in exchange for not destroying the fledgling cities of Galaq, and Tito did not like that tradition.  He challenged the dragon queen to single combat, and slew her in front of the elf maiden who was to be her dinner.

Legends of Tito

It is said that Tito is entombed in the High Temple.

There are temples to Tito near Galaq and Rulaan.

• Time of Life: Coming of age
• Time of day: Afternoon
• Alter tool: Sword
• Horses
• Protection
• Lightning

Dablak, god of the Earth

Dablak is the god of the earth. All which live on or under it should revere him, lest they invoke his wrath! 

Dablak takes the form of a white tiger.  He is the creator of the holy scarab.

Legends of Dablak

It is said that his final resting place is in the Delqafi Caverns.

There are temples to Dablak in Tulara and near Haraza.

• Cardinal Direction: Center
• Season: Autumn
• Time of Life: Old age
• Time of day: Twilight
• Alter tool: Dirt and sand
• Magic tool: Staff
• Feminine energy
• Strength
• Stability
• Abundance
• Fertility

Palelil, god of the Taldor

“When Rohrkhad created the Dwarves, his misshapen brother, the foul god Palelil, in his jealousy and hatred, created the loathsome race of Taldor.”

Palelil was the watcher of a far distant world, which he destroyed on a whim. He wandered the skies, and came across Galaq while searching for another plaything. He was drawn to the planet Rhorkhad controlled, he was drawn by its beauty.

The Taldor god tried to create the race much like Rohrkhad created the dwarves. They were tainted, however, by Palelil's inexperience with creation. This angered Palelil because it revealed his shortcomings. The Taldor have fought the Dwarves ever since.

Palelil created the a magic axe, called Mukora, for the first Taldor. It is interesting to note that Rohrkhad copied Palelil in making the Khamalkhad, because he did not know anything about weapons of destruction.

Palelil is driven by a hatred of Rohrkhad, and is generally viewed as evil and jealous.

Palelil crafted the Delqafi Caverns.

Palelil rests in the Dark Temple.

There is a shrine to Palelil high up in the mountains to the west of Rulaan.

• Alter Tool: Gems and gold
• Color: Green
• Spite
• Jealousy
• hate

Hantaknor, the god of Fire

Fire! Brimstone! The world is coming to an end! Hantaknor, God of Fire shall cause the world to be consumed in flame! Seek the temple of Hantaknor and repent, lest you be among the first subject to incendiary doom!

Hantaknor is the god of fire, and is commonly associated with energy, assertiveness, and passion. It is said that he created the other elemental gods. Transforming the chaos into water, and half that water into earth, and half of the earth into air.

Legends of Hantaknor

It is said that his resting place is in Pasenta, northwest of Hataan.

There is a temple to Hantaknor along the southwest coast.

• Cardinal Direction: South
• Season: Summer
• Time of Life: Adulthood
• Time of day: Midday
• Alter tool: Candle
• Magic tool: The wand
• Masculine energy
• Blood
• Thunder
• Drum beat
• All predatory creatures
• Purification

Melmalan, the god of Water

Sometimes my dad tells me stories about a man made of water, called Melmalan, that was turned to ice by Rohrkhad! He was made out of water, and he was strong, and he ruled the seas, and he was big, and fishpeople prayed to him, and he lived in the ocean.

Melmalan is a living being, made of water. He rules the seas, and the mermen pray to him. Before he was banished, he lived in the ocean.

Legends of Melmalan

It is said that Melmalan is frozen in a block of ice in the Sea Temple.

There are temples to Melmalan on the western shore of Seahorse Bay to the northeast of Amqal and in Phoroshi.

• Cardinal Direction: North
• Season: Winter
• Time of Life: Youth
• Time of day: Midnight
• Alter tool: A cup
• Feminine energy
• Compassion
• Divination
• Intuition
• Healing
• Dreams

Rohrkhad the Creator

We are the children of Rohrkhad, and these are his laws.

Seek HONOR to purify your mind.

Seek STRENGTH to purify your body

Above all, seek ROHRKHAD to purify your spirit.

Centuries ago, Rohrkhad, the original Watcher of Galaq, roamed the land with the dwarves he created. Now, he has all but given up on mortal affairs, and sits on the Throne of Stars watching his creations. He is prevented from interfering in mortal affairs by The Covenants.

When the earth was young and the gods of Power and Elements roamed over the mountains, rivers, and valleys, Rohrkhad, in His Vision, saw that a hardy race of mortals would thrive in such a place. From his palace on Ilakasek, he took up a multitude of stones, both precious and rugged, and formed of them the first dwarf. To this dwarf he gave the Blessed weapon, Khamalkhad - Bane of Dwarven Enemies. It is said that the havens rejoiced on the day the dwarves were created.

He saw the first dwarf, Dahlkhad, as his son. When the race of dwarves was young, dragons were common, but Rohrkhad and the rest of the gods hunted them down. He has two brothers, Palelil and Zlntrlkopfr. His brother, Palelil is the creator of the Taldor, and Zlntrlkopfr created the Tlengle.

One day, Rohrkhad grew tired of the other gods destroying the world he created. So he imprisoned the rest of the gods, but, even while trapped, they retained enough strength to banish him from the land as well.

Rohrkhad created magic. When the world was new, his highest priests could create new spells just by thinking them up. That art, however is long lost.

Legends of Rohrkhad

It is said that when a dwarf dies, they go to Rohrkhad's castle. If they have done well in life, they become castle guards. If they have done poorly, they work in the ice mines beneath. Either way, in death, all serve Rohrkhad.

It is said that Rohrkhad plucked out his own eye and put it in a statue to watch over the land of Tarq. When the statue was broken, the eye was lost in the ocean. That eye is now referred to as The Orb.

It is said that Rohrkhad will not return among mortals until there is an end to the strife among the dwarves. It is also said that his castle, there are windows to all the worlds in which he was present so that his children could see how powerful he was.

Temples to Rohrkhad can be found in Sartuma and Hikar

Ziphanu the Air God

This is the first post on what will become the Pantheon of Galaq.

Ziphanu the Air God

Winds!  Obey my command!

Ziphanu is the god of the air, his domain is all that is above the earth.  He is sometimes called 'The Four Winds'.  He resides in the Air Temple, An ancient relic of times past, times when the gods roamed the earth with their children.  He is revered by all air elementals and creatures of the sky.

He is said to be the creator of a magic crown, a Galaqian artifact of great power.  The crown is made of iron, but is a diadem of great value because it is studded with diamonds, giving the polished iron an almost unearthly radiance.

Of the gods Rohrkhad created, Ziphanu is the strongest.  He can blow out (or spread) Hantaknor's fire, lives above Dablak's earth, and evaporate Melmalan's water.

There are two temples to Ziphanu, one in Kafari, and a smaller one on the island of Talana.

Ziphanu's Attributes:

• Cardinal direction:  East
• Season: Spring
• Time of life: Childhood
• Time of day: Sunrise
• Alter tool: incense
• Mind
• Intellect
• Study
• Consciousness
• Communications