Sezelrian

Sezelrian

(Deity)

Titles

The Fire God

Realm

Volkorgoth, Maelstrom

Alignment

Chaotic evil

Areas of Concern

Fire
Magic
Revenge

Worshipers

Orcs

Follower Alignments (1E)

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Domains (1E)

Chaos, Evil, Fire, Magic

Subdomains (1E)

Ash, Demon, Divine, Smoke

Favored Weapon

Heavy mace

Symbol

Burning boar skull

Sacred Animal

Daeodon

Sacred Colors

Green, orange

Source: Belkzen, Hold of the Orc Hordes, pg(s). 30

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Sezelrian the Fire God was a deity said to have brought intelligence and magic to the orcs. He taught that orcs need intelligence in addition to strength to control fire and magic, but had no patience for knowledge without immediate use. He was defeated by his replacement, Mahja Firehair, during her Crucible in 4724 AR.

Appearance

Sezelrian was depicted as an orc witch or oracle wielding a mace that constantly smoked and sparked without burning. He often hid his face behind a burning demon mask.

Relationships

Sezelrian rarely fought other orc demigods, but preferred to instigate conflicts between them by serving as an adviser to one such belligerent. He preferred to ally with Zagresh, who appreciated the power of fire, and favoured Nulgreth least of all.

Cults

All orc arcane and divine spellcasters prayed to Sezelrian, regardless of which deity they worshiped. These orcs often incorporated smoke or flame into their rituals and branded their flesh with burns. Common sacred objects in Sezelrian worship included bonfires, burnt offerings, or candles placed on skulls. Tribes dedicated to Sezelrian were usually more tolerant of members who used magic.

References

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