Corellon
The Elven deity, Corellon, is worshipped as part of the monotheistic religion known as 'the Duty. Corellon is the sole deity in this religion and is hence considered to be a Greater God.
Epithets
Amongst the Elven worshippers of Corellon, the name "Liberator" is often applied to Corellon as they believe that Corellon was the deity who led them (along with the Gnomes) to turn against their tyrannical masters, the Eladrin, and to flee the Feywild and settle on Oberon.
Symbol
Corellon's symbol is of a silver star on a sky-blue background. The star usually has 8 points but a simplified version with just four points is also common.
Spheres of Influence
Corellon's spheres of influence are:
- Magic
- Healing
- Nature
- Archery
Description
Corellon is usually depicted as an androgynous Elf, armed with a longsword and longbow and wearing a sky blue cloak over a suit of polished mithril armour. Corellon's skin and hair colour changes depending on whether his depiction is that of a High Elf or Wood Elf but is always shown with bright blue opalescent eyes. His symbol is a silver star on a blue background.
Many (mostly non-Elven) people with a basic understanding of the teachings of Corellon often mistakenly see parallels with the deity Apollo. This is perhaps understandable considering that their depictions are remarkably similar in many aspects (blonde hair, longbow, shining armour and blue cloak). Whilst there may be some overlap between the two, they are most definitely not the same deity - Corellon is the embodiment of 'the Duty' and how it should be manifest by Elven worshippers, whereas Apollo is more about the spreading of Imperial culture
Relationships
Corellon is the sole deity in this religion and so maintains no relationship with any other divine power. Over the millennia of Elven interaction with other races, the belief has adapted so that Corellon is shown having cordial relations with the Gods of Dwarves and Humans.
Festival
As a 'non-Human' deity Corellon has no specific festival listed in the Imperial Calendar. However many of Corellon's followers co-opt the festival of Apollo, as that date (the day between Sextibus and Septibus, which is broadly analogous to Midsummer's Eve) is of significance in the Elven calendar.
Classes and Organisation
The worship of Corellon is not followed by any specific class but is widely respected by both High Elves and Wood Elves.
Generally speaking, Corellon urges the Elven people to live a life of self-reliance, never expecting anyone to assist them, but also to freely give assistance where it is required. The appreciation of the function and beauty in the natural world is also a strong feature of the worship of Corellon and, indeed, of 'the Duty'.
