Kols

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Kols
(Deity)

Titles
Oath-Keeper; Oathkeeper
Adjective
Kolsian
Alignment
Areas of Concern
Duty
Honor
Promises
Worshipers
Edicts
Find oathbreakers and enforce restitution, never break promises
Anathema
Lie, dishonor your family or yourself, avoid your duties, break oaths
Cleric Alignments (1E)
Domains (1E)
Glory, Law, Nobility, Strength
Subdomains (1E)
Inevitable, Leadership, Loyalty, Resolve
Cleric Alignments (2E)
Domains (2E)
Duty, knowledge, might, truth
Alternative: confidence, glyph, secrecy
Favored Weapon
Symbol
Lizard perched on scroll
Rune-locked book
Sacred Animal
Sacred Colors
Brown, green
Source: Gods and Magic, pg(s). 47f. (1E)
Highhelm, pg(s). 121 (2E)

Kols, known to his faithful as the Oath-Keeper or Oathkeeper, is the dwarven demigod of duty. His personal duties are following and serving his father Torag, and protecting his brother Grundinnar and sister Bolka. He is the oldest of Torag's children.1 He is also tasked with exacting punishment on souls who shirk their responsibilities or break sworn oaths and solemn promises.23 Some believe that Dranngvit is Kols' true mother.4

In his honor, dwarven contracts traditionally use a stamped seal with his symbol.5

Appearance

Kols is the firstborn of Torag's children and an older deity, which is reflected in his appearance. He has pure white hair with a white beard that goes down to his knees. His skin is as deep brown as the earth with age lines that tell many stories.1

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Paizo Inc., et al. “Chapter 3: Highhelm Options” in Highhelm, 121. Paizo Inc., 2023
  2. Sean K Reynolds. “Other Gods” in Gods and Magic, 48. Paizo Inc., 2008
  3. Alexander Augunas, et al. “On Virtue” in Divine Anthology, 18. Paizo Inc., 2016
  4. Sean K Reynolds. “Other Gods” in Gods and Magic, 47. Paizo Inc., 2008
  5. Sean K Reynolds, et al. Inner Sea Gods, 182. Paizo Inc., 2014