Alora

“''I’d like to say that the most horrifying sight I saw on the battlefield was the treacherous arcs and blasts of arcane magic tearing the land asunder- but it wouldn’t be the truth. As lightning streaked across the sky and fire burst in violent hues of orange and white the only noise we could hear from the enemy ranks was the sounds of uproarious laughter.''”


 * Record of Elward the Minstril at The Defeat of the Sundered Pass.

Alora is a cheerful god who delights in the kind and pure companionship of his friends and servants. The order of the world is better maintained through the respect and love of each other than through the might and fear of lordly justice. One must live an ordered life in order to care for themselves and others- and thus order is a necessity if you’re to meet the world with confidence and pride so that you truly earn the love of those around you. Commanders who worship Alora learn that a soldier's heart is their strongest weapon and they spend the time to truly build trust and competence throughout the ranks. Acts of nature that would leave most armies beaten and worn such as a rainstorm on the march instead leaves their ranks in laughter and song. Every man knows they have a brother to stand beside them and that they’re never alone.

Alora’s old rival still resides within his memory- though with his godhood taken by the betrayer his name no longer can be heard among the sounds of the world. Alora seeks to right the betrayal and actively seeks the Betrayer to see what kind of character follows such a heinous deed.

Alora is good friends with Däedorun, though ever since his face was severed he’s taken to calling him names like “Handsome” or “Good Looking”. The builders of Däedorun have been called upon to build Alora’s fortresses and cathedrals, Alora would trust none other to construct such holy sites, though the works are often so grand and mighty that Alora walks the halls like a child in the home of giants.

Alora’s teachings are simple and yet even the wisest steer off course and have to be guided back- hopefully by the friends they’ve surrounded themselves with. He teaches to keep your word so that others can trust you and so that you can keep your word with yourself. He teaches of discipline and self control so that you can have courage and dignity in front of those you meet. He teaches of kindness and compassion so that you can have comrades to lean on when you need help or advice. He teaches of fairness and of treating those who are in your charge with respect and love which makes good governance an easy secondary concern.

To Alora there are no tricks to his teachings. He simply demands that his servants follow his example in life and war. On the battlefield he expects his servants to shine with courage, to be quick of wit and fast to react, to be wise and insightful when making decisions of logistics and strategy. He believes in planning and preparation, training and drilling, putting in the work to make sure your force is filled and led by better men than the enemy. There are no shortcuts to take and no excuses for failure.