Kastorius

KASTORIUS
The Fortifier, the Immovable

Lesser Deity
Symbol:
A Parthan war-helmet
Home Plane:
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Portfolio: Battle and battle-tactics, the strength of formations, order and discipline in combat
Worshippers: Parthan warriors
Cleric Alignments: LE, LG, LN (technically, N could be allowed; Kastorius will not suffer capricious priests, though)
Domains: Law, Protection, War
Favored Weapon: Spear

Kastorius (ka-STORE-ee-us; from the Parthan "Kastor", meaning bastion) is Memnos’ second-born son by Hathonae. He is the faceless, emotionless engine of war, exemplifying both the murderous onslaught of the offense, and the unbreaking bulwark of the defense. He is the father of Parthan tactics and military innovation.

Kastorius is always depicted as armored. When he deigns to appear in visions, or in the rare occasions that he has walked the mortal world, he has always appeared as a Parthan warrior of awe-inspiring stature, adorned with magnificent arms and armor. His facial features are unknown to mortals; wearing a traditional Parthan helmet with a face-mask that bears the visage of a handsome, smiling youth. Legend says that the face-mask was a gift from Polynikia, who cannot bear battle without emotion of exultation.

Kastorius is praised by all Parthan warriors, though he receives less (if any) veneration from such tribal groups as the Pyrrhans, or renegades and outcasts.

Prayers to Kastorius are required before and after battle and any sort of battle-practice as well. Engaging in either activity without first giving the war-god his due is considered unthinkable. Kastorius requires little other supplication, but he is nonetheless included in many of Polynikia’s mysteries and religious celebrations.

History/Relationships: Kastorius exists for war and war alone. When he is not fighting, he is tirelessly training and studying for the day when his skills will be needed. He does as his father bids him to, and pays the proper respects to his mother. His closest relationship is with Polynikia, his half-sister. He is ever at her side, and works not only at restraining her, but for her protection as well.

Dogma: Discipline in battle is everything. Strike as one; defend as one. Do so, and one man can have the strength and heart of ten; of one hundred; of one thousand.

Clergy and Temples: Shrines to Kastorius exist in every Parthan weapon hall, and many such places are actually temples dedicated to him as well. Furthermore, his shrines are intricately built into the gates of the citadels themselves; as warriors march forth from the citadel, Castorian priests perform the rituals from above them, and allow the sacrificial blood to rain on their men.
Castorian priests are indistinguishable from other Parthan warriors, save for their face-masks and the religious emblems they adorn their arms and armour with. They are utterly dedicated to the artifices of war, and lead very solitary lives—rarely leaving their temples if not to seek martial experience or to do their deity’s or the Primus’ will.

OLDER:
KASTORIUS
The Fortifier, the Immovable

Lesser Deity
Symbol: A Parthan war-helmet
Home Plane:
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Portfolio: Battle and battle-tactics, the strength of formations, order and discipline in combat
Worshippers: Parthan warriors
Cleric Alignments: LE, LG, LN (technically, N could be allowed; Kastorius will not suffer capricious priests, though)
Domains: Law, Protection, War
Favored Weapon: Spear

Kastorius (ka-STORE-ee-us) is Memnos’ second-born son by Hathonae. He is the faceless, emotionless engine of war, exemplifying both the murderous onslaught of the offense, and the unbreaking bulwark of the defense. He is the father of Parthan tactics and military innovation.
Kastorius is always depicted as armored. When he deigns to appear in visions, or in the rare occasions that he has walked the mortal world, he has always appeared as a Parthan warrior of awe-inspiring stature, adorned with magnificent arms and armor. His facial features are unknown to mortals; wearing a traditional Parthan helmet with a face-mask that bears the visage of a handsome, smiling youth. Legend says that the face-mask was a gift from Polynikia, who cannot bear battle without emotion of exultation.
Kastorius is praised by all Parthan warriors, though he receives less (if any) veneration from such tribal groups as the Pyrrhans, or renegades and outcasts.
Prayers to Kastorius are required before and after battle and any sort of battle-practice as well. Engaging in either activity without first giving the war-god his due is considered unthinkable. Kastorius requires little other supplication, but he is nonetheless included in many of Polynikia’s mysteries and religious celebrations.

History/Relationships: Kastorius exists for war and war alone. When he is not fighting, he is tirelessly training and studying for the day when his skills will be needed. He does as his father bids him to, and pays the proper respects to his mother—who holds the fates of those who fight in his battles. His closest relationship is with Polynikia, his half-sister. He is ever at her side, and works not only at restraining her, but for her protection as well.

Dogma: Discipline in battle is everything. Strike as one; defend as one. Do so, and one man can have the strength and heart of ten; of one hundred; of one thousand.

Clergy and Temples: Shrines to Kastorius exist in every Parthan weapon hall, and many such places are actually temples dedicated to him as well. Furthermore, his shrines are intricately built into the gates of the citadels themselves; as warriors march forth from the citadel, Castorian priests perform the rituals from above them, and allow the sacrificial blood to rain on their men.
Castorian priests are indistinguishable from other Parthan warriors, save for their face-masks and the religious emblems they adorn their arms and armour with. They are utterly dedicated to the artifices of war, and lead very solitary lives—rarely leaving their temples if not to seek martial experience or to do their deity’s or the Primus’ will.

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