Coraxumn, the God of Mountains and Earth
The Bountiful Golem, The Ore Beast
Coraxumn's sturdy grip and gaping maw are said to cradle the earth and cultivate the lands into what they are today. Various depictions of this god have a large titanic golem carving out the mountains and valleys with plated fingertips from dozens of hands that mold with movement from his massive body. Deep, earth toned flesh rippling with veins of silver and golden metals coat his body and drip from his bulky hide as he moved across the physical planes. The god's head is nothing more than a massive maw of stalactites and stalagmites as his lack of sight does not impede his ability to sense all that happens in his domain.
It is said that the very mountain ranges of Eagrela are the actual bones of this god's physical shell that have been shed away for his celestial body. Meteors that careen from the skies are shooting stars that make their way to the material realm are sald to be the beast's blessing and good harvests of quality soil or rare ore is soon to follow. Dwarven worshiper of this god take care when harvesting minerals from the god's bones lest sudden earthquakes or cave ins from a displeased Coraxumn bury the miners and consume them to become part of the earth once more.
While sometimes depicted as mindless and tongueless, the god does not need to speak as the earth he cultivates says more to his followers than most of the other gods.
As legends go, the god of earth is quite fond of Kuplorae, the goddess of seasons and nature. One day, the earth god spoke frankly with the one of seasons, remarking it was a shame that during the winter months there was nothing to look at. Kuplorae granted Coraxumn one of her vassal in the form of a humanoid girl and stated if he kept it safe that she would always be with him, even during the winter times. Coraxumn eagerly took the vassal and carried it around. When winter came, in order to keep the vassal safe from death's icy touch, the earth god consumed it. When spring arrived, Kuplorae revealed she was aware of what he did and expected it. She them revealed the vassal's name as Peren, which would give birth to a new form of life that would bloom year round. To this day, perennials plants regrow every spring due to the protective soil of Coraxumn's body.
Divine Domains
Life and Nature
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A very simple symbol that is used to denote worship to this god is a simple chuck of unrefined jade with a vertical and horizonal cut crossed over one another. Annotating the cardinal directions, this act is said to bring attention to the beast. In communities and locales that do not have jade readily available, devotees use their own local mining source as a substitution. Sometimes, large badger fangs or claws are carved in ornate designs and worn as a talisman. As long as that badger remains alive, it is said this token gains favor to the god.
Resonance: Farmlands, earthquakes, jade, badgers
Worshipers: Farmers, Dwarfs, Miners, Craftmasons
Tenets of Faith
- To nurture the earth is to nurture Coraxumn and oneself
- Do not take gifts from Coraxumn with both hands or be swallowed
- The howl of Coraxumn's bones carry wisdom of the ages. Listen carefully.
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