Titles
The Great Pack Leader
Edicts
Uphold the unity and strength of the pack, fulfill your duties with honor and diligence, protect and provide for your family and community, travel to spread the values of unity and duty.
Anathema
Abandon your family or pack in times of need, act selfishly to the detriment of the group, neglect your responsibilities and duties, sow discord or disunity within the pack.
Areas of Concern
Family, Cities, Travel, Duty
Pantheons
Symbol
A pack of gnolls hunting together
Sacred Animal
Hyena
Sacred Colors
Brown and gold
Khorr grants you the ability to inspire your pack. Once, you gain a +2 status bonus to Diplomacy checks for 24 hours.
Khorr blesses you with unwavering resolve. Once per day, you can cast Heroes' Feast as an innate divine spell.
Khorr grants you the power to lead and protect. Once per day, you can cast Foresight as an innate divine spell.
Khorr weakens your ability to connect with others. You take a -2 status penalty to Diplomacy checks.
Khorr binds you to your duty in a way that hampers your flexibility. You gain a -1 status penalty to Dexterity checks and Reflex saves.
Khorr marks you as a failure to your pack. You are unable to receive any benefits from teamwork feats or aid another actions, and allies cannot benefit from your teamwork feats or aid another actions.
Divine Ability
Strength or Wisdom
Divine Font
Heal
Divine Sanctification
Holy
Divine Skill
Diplomacy
Favored Weapon
Spear
Domains
Family, Cities, Travel, Duty
Alternate Domains
Cleric Spells
1st Level:
2nd Level:
3rd Level:
4th Level:
5th Level:
6th Level:
7th Level: Unfettered Pack
8th Level: Migration
9th Level: Weapon of Judgment
1st Level:
Bless
Increase the morale and effectiveness of your allies.
Protection
Ward a creature against harm.
2nd Level:
Aid
Bolster your allies with increased vitality.
Augury
Receive an omen about the results of a specific course of action.
3rd Level:
Remove Disease
Cure diseases afflicting your allies.
Tongues
Communicate with any creature.
4th Level:
Sending
Send a mental message to anyone you know.
Freedom of Movement
Allow the target to move and attack normally despite impediments.
5th Level:
Commune
Contact your deity and ask questions that can be answered with a simple answer.
Teleport
Instantly transport you and willing allies.
6th Level:
Heroes' Feast
Create a feast that heals and fortifies your allies.
Find the Path
Show the most direct route to a specific destination.
7th Level:
Regenerate
Cause a creature’s severed body members to regrow.
Ethereal Jaunt
Step into the Ethereal Plane.
8th Level:
Antipathy
Repel creatures from an area.
Mind Blank
Protect against mental intrusion.
9th Level:
Foresight
Gain a powerful sixth sense of danger.
Storm of Vengeance
Create a massive storm that causes widespread devastation.
Role: The highest authority within the faith of Khorr, the High Alpha is a leader and organizer, chosen through displays of wisdom, strength, and dedication to the community.
Responsibilities:
Leading major rituals and ceremonies.
Guiding the faithful in their duties and responsibilities.
Overseeing the training and appointment of Pack Guardians.
Interpreting omens and signs related to the well-being of the pack.
Role: Priests and priestesses dedicated to Khorr who lead rituals, offer guidance, and maintain the sanctity of the temples.
Responsibilities:
Conducting daily rituals and ceremonies.
Offering spiritual guidance and wisdom to followers.
Protecting and preserving sacred texts and artifacts.
Training Pack Defenders and Pathfinders.
Role: Devoted followers who ensure the safety and unity of the community. They are often warriors, protectors, and enforcers of Khorr's edicts.
Responsibilities:
Training and teaching principles of duty and defense.
Assisting in rituals and ceremonies.
Protecting the community from threats.
Upholding the laws and values of the pack.
Role: Followers who undertake journeys to spread Khorr’s teachings and connect with other communities. They are often explorers, diplomats, and messengers.
Responsibilities:
Traveling to new lands and forming alliances.
Recording and sharing tales of their journeys.
Assisting in rituals and ceremonies.
Promoting unity and duty among different packs.
Role: Newcomers to the faith who are in the process of proving themselves worthy. They must undergo rigorous training and trials.
Responsibilities:
Learning the teachings and rituals of Khorr.
Assisting in the maintenance of temples and sacred sites.
Participating in training and spiritual exercises.
Proving their dedication and loyalty through trials.
Ptolus
Ptolus
Khorr, the Great Pack Leader, is depicted as a powerful and commanding gnoll with a noble bearing. His fur is a mix of dark and light shades, symbolizing the balance between duty and family. Khorr's eyes are a deep, wise brown, exuding authority and a sense of responsibility. He is often shown leading a pack of gnolls, symbolizing his role as the unifying force within gnoll society. Khorr’s presence is felt in the organized and disciplined aspects of gnoll life, where the well-being of the pack is paramount.
The Unity Feast: A communal meal held on the first day of each month where followers gather to celebrate their unity and reinforce their bonds. The feast includes storytelling, singing, and communal prayers.
The Vigil of Duty: A solemn ceremony where followers reflect on their responsibilities and reaffirm their commitment to their duties. This vigil often takes place in temples or significant communal spaces.
The Pilgrimage of Paths: Followers undertake a journey to significant sites associated with Khorr’s life and teachings. This pilgrimage serves as both a spiritual journey and a physical demonstration of their faith.
The Rite of the Alpha: A ritual performed to choose new leaders within the community. Candidates must demonstrate their wisdom, strength, and dedication through a series of trials.
Khorr’s origins are tied to the early days of gnoll society, where survival depended on the strength and unity of the pack. Legends tell of a time when gnolls were scattered and disorganized, vulnerable to external threats. Khorr emerged as a visionary leader who united the disparate gnoll tribes, teaching them the importance of cooperation, duty, and mutual support. His leadership transformed gnoll society, establishing the foundations of order and community that persist to this day.
One of the most celebrated events in Khorr’s lore is the Great Hunt, a legendary tale where Khorr led his pack on a massive hunt that not only provided sustenance but also demonstrated the power of unity and strategy. The Great Hunt is commemorated in rituals and festivals, symbolizing the strength and prosperity that come from working together.
Khorr’s followers believe that life is a journey where every gnoll has a role to play for the greater good of the pack. This belief is encapsulated in the Path of the Pack, a philosophical and spiritual framework that emphasizes the importance of duty, family, and communal support. Followers of Khorr strive to walk this path, upholding the values of their deity in every aspect of their lives.
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