Tor Aellar
Tor Aellar
God of Storms, Chaotic Weather and Natural Destruction
Other Names
Common title
A streak across the heavens marks the coming of Tor Aellar, lighting crackling in his wake, as he rides on his cloud like a skipping stone across the water. The sound of his hammer echoes through the sky, a sign that the storm is coming.
Mighty Tor stands ready for battle, clad in Mithril mail fastened with intricate interwoven patterns of gold and blue. His helm, a crown of light frames his face, his eyes glowing with bright light as he looks down upon the destruction of his storm. Hammer raised high above his head, he is ready to unleash his fury upon the world. His face is solemn and grim, long locks of gold and blue flowing from his head and his beard alight with dancing sparks.
Tor embodies the raw power of the elements, the chaotic force of nature that can both destroy and renew. He is the master of storms, the wielder of lightning, and the bringer of natural destruction. His hammer strikes echo across the heavens, and with each blow, the very fabric of the sky is torn asunder to unleash his divine fury.
But Tor is not merely a destroyer—he is a trickster and a rebel, reveling in the chaos of the storm and the freedom it brings. His hammer, a weapon of legend, can extend outward to strike targets far away, then retract with a snap of lightning. His hammer’s ability to extend and retract makes him a master of both close combat and ranged strikes, and he uses this power to scale the highest peaks and strike from impossible distances.
Those who dwell high in the mountains know him well, for it is there that his power is most felt. Stormcallers and weather-worshippers seek his favor, though they quickly learn that Tor does not respond well to limitations and structure. He often breaks the rules and ignores his followers, following his own chaotic whims rather than the expectations of others.
His presence brings with it the weight of the tempest and the cold certainty that the storm will reshape the world according to its will.
Common Worship
Section titled “Common Worship”Tor is called upon by those who understand that natural destruction is the will of the divine, that storms are not to be feared but to be embraced. His followers are wayfarers who brave the elements, stormcallers who command the weather, and those who dwell in the high places where the storm’s power is most evident.
Wherever the elements rage and the sky tears itself apart, Tor is invoked to grant the strength needed to weather any storm. He receives many prayers from those who operate in the realm of natural forces. However, those who seek Tor’s favor quickly learn that he is an unpredictable patron. He revels in the storm and destruction, often ignoring the pleas of his followers in favor of his own chaotic whims.
The followers of Tor are those who have embraced the chaos of the elements, who have seen the power of the storm and chosen to become its master rather than its victim, and who have learned that natural destruction is often the prelude to renewal. They include stormcallers who can command the weather, wayfarers who brave the elements, and those who have endured the fury of the storm and emerged stronger for having learned to respect its power—though they must also learn to accept that their god may not always answer their calls.
Edicts
Section titled “Edicts”- The rain is a blessing and must touch the skin
- Seek out the places where lightning has struck
- Revel in the chaos of the storm
- Defy limitations and break the rules
- Scale the highest peaks and reach for the impossible
Anathema
Section titled “Anathema”- Take shelter from rain when you are healthy
- Repress you own anger or laughter
- Accept limitations without challenge
- Follow rules that restrict your freedom
- Ignore the call of the storm