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-image:npc:1varunak1.png Varunak
+image:npc:erubenyx.png Erubenyx
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-**Alignment:** alignment \\
+**Alignment:** Chaotic Neutral \\
-**Domains:** Conquest, War, Victory\\
+**Domains:** War, Strength, Trickery, Knowledge \\
-**Symbol:** brief description \\
+**Portfolio:** Conquest, victory, ambition, clever tactics, dominance \\
-**Realm:** The Fields of Sarinar \\
+**Holy Symbol:** A stylized axe beneath a crown \\
-**Ascended:** [[The First Age]] \\
+**Realm:** The Fields of Sarinar, a vast and ever-expanding domain of conquered lands and fortresses \\
-**Status:** Mostly forgotten, rarely worshipped \\
+**Ascended:** The First Age \\
+**Status:** Alive, Mostly forgotten, rarely worshipped except regionally \\
-The old elven [[religion|god]] of conquest is rarely invoked, much less worshipped. Scholars regard him as the first god revered by the elves and feared or cursed by their enemies in ancient times.
+Elven [[religion|god]] of conquest and victory. Erubenyx is revered as the greatest of the First Men, a warlord without equal who claimed lands, secrets, and power through strength and cunning. His victories are said to have shaped the course of history, and his mythological campaigns are still studied by generals and scholars alike.
-### Symbols
+Though not widely worshipped across Gimahn, he remains a central figure in Tiressea and surrounding regions, where his legacy is preserved through both song and strategy.
-Expanded symbols, including omens, favored creatures, etc.
+#### Divine Influence
+Erubenyx favors those who act decisively and think ahead.
-### Domains and Powers
+He rewards:
+  * ambition and initiative
+  * clever strategy
+  * calculated risk-taking
-Expanded info about domains and powers.
+Victory, in his eyes, is not simply achieved through strength, but through outmaneuvering one's opponent and seizing advantage at the right moment.
-### Relationships
+Those who follow him are often guided toward opportunities—weaknesses revealed, openings created, or enemies made vulnerable through circumstance. These are not gifts freely given, but chances to be taken.
-Relationships and interactions with other gods.
+He does not protect the unprepared. He favors those who make themselves worthy of victory.
+#### Signs and Associations
+**Animals:** Birds of prey, carrion birds \\
+**Colors:** Gold, deep green, steel grey \\
+**Weapons:** Axes, swords, bows \\
+**Omens and Signs:**
+  * A sudden realization of an opponent’s weakness
+  * An unexpected opening in battle or negotiation
+  * A plan unfolding more cleanly than expected
+  * Carrion birds over a battlefield
+**Motifs:**
+  * Banners raised over conquered land
+  * Interlocking strategies and layered plans
+  * The image of a warrior standing above a defeated foe
+**Murder:**
+The axe known as *Murder*, fashioned from the bones of a giant bird, is said to be a sacred relic of Erubenyx. It is believed to drink the blood of those it strikes, empowering its wielder with the essence of their foes. Murder has appeared and disappeared throughout history and is highly sought after by those devoted to Erubvenyx.
+#### Manifestation
+Erubenyx appears as a tall elven warrior, bearing the marks of countless battles. He is usually depicted with one brown and one blue eye, the result of an old battle where he took opponent's eye to replace his own after it had been lost in the fight.
+He carries a great axe or sword and wears armor suited for war rather than ceremony. His presence is commanding, confident, and unmistakably that of a leader. In scenes where he is depicted without the axe, it is claimed that he is lending out Murder to another warrior.
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 ### Worship
+Erubenyx is primarily worshipped in the Tiressea region by those who seek victory through strength and strategy.
-General description of common worshippers and maybe where they are tend to be.
+**Common Followers:**
+  * Ambitious elves and those steeped in elven culture
+  * Generals and military officers
+  * Soldiers seeking glory or survival
+  * Individuals seeking to rise above their station
-#### Clergy
+He is often invoked as both a patron of conquest and a warning: proof that even the greatest can fall if they misjudge those closest to them.
-Description of the clergy.
+#### Tenets
+  * Victory belongs to those who seize it
+  * Strength must be paired with cunning
+  * Trust is a tool, not a guarantee
+  * Reward loyalty, but be prepared for betrayal
+  * Do not waste an opportunity to dominate your enemy
+  * If you are betrayed, ensure it is the last mistake your enemy makes
-#### Notable Temples
+#### Clergy
+Clergy of Erubenyx act as historians, tacticians, and advisors.
+They are responsible for:
+  * recording battles and campaigns
+  * teaching strategy and leadership
+  * advising rulers and military leaders
-If he had any cool temples I'd write about them here.
+They often emphasize his victories and leadership, presenting him as both a warrior and a model of ambition.
 #### Affiliated Orders
+  * Military academies and strategic guilds
+  * Elite warbands and officer circles
+  * Noble houses tracing lineage to ancient campaigns
-Any dedicated paladin orders, etc.
+#### Notable Temples
+Temples of Erubenyx are mostly found in Tiressea, rarely outside of it. They may be found within:
+  * military strongholds
+  * training academies
+  * ancient fortresses
 #### Holy Days
+  * Celebrations of major victories
-Key holidays.
+  * Anniversaries of famous battles
 #### Rites
-Various rites associated with the deity.
+**Burial:**
+The dead must be buried with their weapon in hand or within reach. If they possessed rank or authority, a token of that station must also be buried with them.
+The body is positioned upright if possible, or laid with the head elevated, as if still observing the field.
+Before burial, a recounting of their greatest victory (or, if none is known, their final battle) is spoken aloud.
+This is done so that they are remembered not for how they died, but for what they accomplished.
+**Claiming Victory:**
+After a battle, a follower of Erubenyx must take something from the field to mark their victory.
+This may be:
+  * a weapon
+  * a banner fragment
+  * a piece of armor
+The item is kept as proof of conquest or offered to a superior as a sign of loyalty.
+**Trial of Command:**
+Before taking command of others, an individual must demonstrate both strength and cunning.
+This may take the form of:
+  * a duel
+  * a tactical exercise
+  * or a controlled engagement
+Victory alone is not sufficient, how the victory is achieved is judged.
+**Offering of Opportunity:**
+When a clear advantage presents itself, a follower may choose to offer their opponent a chance to surrender or act.
+This is not done out of mercy, but to test the opponent—and to create an opportunity to prove superiority if they fail.
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 ### Myths and Legends
-#### Ascension
+#### The Conqueror’s Rise
+Erubenyx rose to prominence during the time of the First Men and First Beasts, earning his title through unmatched success in battle. He claimed lands and power, forming alliances where useful and crushing opposition where necessary.
-Ascension myths, if known.
+He was known to spare defeated enemies and reward loyalty, often placing trusted generals in charge of conquered lands.
-#### Some other myths.
+Erubenyx ascended to godhood when he killed the Old God Tychas for cheating in a card game. This set off The War of Turmoil.
-Other stuff and legends about the god.
+#### The Slaying of Murder
+When the First Crow known as Murder betrayed the Raven Mother, Erubenyx tracked and slew it through cunning rather than brute force. He fashioned its bones into a great axe, which he carried thereafter as both weapon and symbol of his victory. He occasionally lends out the axe, allowing chosen warriors to find it.
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+#### The Betrayal of Ardanelle
+Erubenyx’s love for Ardanelle is remembered as both his greatest joy and his greatest failing.
+Though he provided her with knowledge and built her a great library, she ultimately betrayed him, valuing power and knowledge above his devotion. Blinded by love, he failed to see her treachery until it was too late.
+His grief and anger following this betrayal led to a devastating campaign across the land, the effects of which are still felt in ancient ruins and forgotten strongholds. Many of his followers believe this betrayal to be a lesson: that love, if misplaced and trusted blindly, can become a weakness.
+#### The Endless Campaign
+After his exile and return, Erubenyx waged war across entire kingdoms, toppling rulers and leaving fortresses in his wake. Among these was Solbach, one of the greatest strongholds of the ancient world which lives on as the capital of Tiressea.
+It is said that even Kardathi, the Vengeful, was defeated by Erubenyx on multiple occasions and spared, proof of both his superiority and his restraint.
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