Difference between revisions of "Solonor Thelandira"
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He is a war-time god and his name is seldom invoked, even by hunters and archers in need of his aid, lest the god be distracted from tracking his quarry. | He is a war-time god and his name is seldom invoked, even by hunters and archers in need of his aid, lest the god be distracted from tracking his quarry. | ||
| − | As opposed to the other Seldarine, Solonor Thelandira is likely based on an actual personage who was granted apotheosis upon refusing to abandon the mortal plane for the undying lands. Some stories paint him as more of a folk hero than an actual deity. | + | As opposed to the other Seldarine, Solonor Thelandira is likely based on an actual personage who was granted apotheosis upon refusing to abandon the mortal plane for the undying lands. Some stories paint him as more of a folk hero than an actual deity In certain ancient songs he seems to be referred to as Salmos or Salmox, although its possible this name actually refers to another figure altogether. |
It is said that he fights by physically touching an opponent and then fleeing, later crafting a special arrow in private which will bring down that creature in a single shot. | It is said that he fights by physically touching an opponent and then fleeing, later crafting a special arrow in private which will bring down that creature in a single shot. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:01, 28 July 2006
God of hunting, archery and survival under harsh conditions; he is thought to have a quiver that never empties, a bow that can shoot as far as the horizon, and arrows which never miss their mark (except once, in Elven myth, when Corellon snatched one from the sky).
He is a war-time god and his name is seldom invoked, even by hunters and archers in need of his aid, lest the god be distracted from tracking his quarry.
As opposed to the other Seldarine, Solonor Thelandira is likely based on an actual personage who was granted apotheosis upon refusing to abandon the mortal plane for the undying lands. Some stories paint him as more of a folk hero than an actual deity In certain ancient songs he seems to be referred to as Salmos or Salmox, although its possible this name actually refers to another figure altogether.
It is said that he fights by physically touching an opponent and then fleeing, later crafting a special arrow in private which will bring down that creature in a single shot.
