Armagan

''' Armagan '''

''Warborn, Lord of Slaughter ''

 Symbol:  A lone blade embedded in the ground through the eye of a skull Portfolio: Battle, Strength, War, Weaponry, Slaughter''' Worshipers: '''Soldiers, Barbarians, Mercenaries, Savagaes, Half-Orcs Cleric Alignments: CN, TN, LN, NG, NE Domains:  War, Strength, Glory, Destruction, Defense Favored Weapon: Corpse Song-Greatsword

 History/Relationships:  It is said Armagan was born when the first armies clashed, his body forming from the bloodsoaked soil after the dead were left to rot in the sun. Whether this is a fanciful story, or has legitimate truth will likely never be known but it captures the nature of the deity. Over the centuries, Armagan has updated himself for the new field of battle era after era. The first depictions of him have him with a hide shield and a wooden club embedded with obsidian shards. Depictions have changed, using axes, clubs, polearms and swords through history, but always depicted with the crown of three horns and pure white eyes. Sometimes he is seen marching alongside soldiers before a battle, usually considered a great omen. Today, when seen, he is usually seen in steel plate armor, one shoulder and arm thicker than the rest, the edges drawn to a point and sharpened, a massive greatsword resting over his shoulder, his grey orcish skin marred with the scars of countless battles.

 Dogma:  Never back away from a fight. The best way to pray is through combat. Hone your abilities and your senses to a razors edge. Losing is only the encouragement to get back on your feet get better. More than any other, combat is an art. The art. Diplomacy and politics have merit, but the final answer of the strong is to fight.  Clergy and Temples:  Armagan is a commonly worshiped deity of orcish tribes, but his worship has spread through civilized lands. Many armies work to ensure that a few clerics of Armagan walk among their soldiers, The worship of Armagan wanes and waxes in most nations, growing to a fever pitch in times of desperate war and being viewed as silly outside of it. Most nations that are regularly dealing with war have established churches and temples to him.