Korro Langor
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Korro, the god of pure waters and fertility of the western coast. He is heavily associated with the storms/monsoons that bring the inland folks their yearly rains for crops, the mountains their snow, and kills sailors foolish enough to be at sea in his presence. Korro is most commonly depicted with a pitcher for the fresh water he gives in his left hand, a wide brimmed hat to protect from the rain (or sun) on his head, and a lotus in his right hand for the fertility of the land, river, or sea and it's people.
His depictions often also show him wearing loose robes that fall to his knees, and come down around his shoulders with a holy garment depicting storm clouds that seems to twirl possessively around him.
The coast often depicts him facing the sun with a coil of rope and a fishing spear, as they worship him as the storms end and the fishing season begins.
The inland communities worship depict him in a downpour with a dowsing rod and a staff, and they worship him for his presence.
The mountain peoples pay careful respect, as his crossing can be sudden and vicious; bringing blizzards and avalanches. He is depicted holding a cat and a torch in these communities, the signal and the caution. Cat and Fire. Many villages are often able to tell the signs of Korro's coming, many reporting that a cat circling thrice around the well will indicate it has been purified and thus the winter is coming, and following this the villages hold a bonfire where winter roles and plans are made in the last great warmth they'll have for the year before winter strikes.
One strange constant between all three regions that pay homage to Korro is their fertility cults. While they are perfectly accepted by the shrine priests, they are never spoken of in public. Those seeking children, love, or bountiful harvests visit one of the cult shrines to partake in licentious rituals. Ranging from orgies to nude dances in front of their symbol.
In these shrines Korro is depicted nude, well-endowed, and reclining back into the body of a woman who's expression is enraged with jealousy; she is holding a long strip of cloth binding the cat god's hands. Korro in these depictions is often expressed as confident, lustful, or expectant, looking up at the woman. Like he knows exactly what is going to happen, and that it will turn out well for him (and, the cult believes, those that serve him).
These cults will often leave virgin 'sacrifices' in the grand temples when the time for offerings has come. The temple is shut and the 'sacrifice' is allowed to eat the offerings of food (as they must live through the season or it will be a bad omen).
Nobody knows or remembers the origin of the woman in this depiction, most believe it is a stand-in for those who try and bind their lovers but ultimately lose out to their desires and must release their lover. However, some have guessed there is a second god involved in Korro's legend that has been lost to time. It is impossible to know for sure as the mountain people send word each year on the status of the Ambient Archives;; and every year they report the doors are still shut.
His depictions often also show him wearing loose robes that fall to his knees, and come down around his shoulders with a holy garment depicting storm clouds that seems to twirl possessively around him.
The coast often depicts him facing the sun with a coil of rope and a fishing spear, as they worship him as the storms end and the fishing season begins.
The inland communities worship depict him in a downpour with a dowsing rod and a staff, and they worship him for his presence.
The mountain peoples pay careful respect, as his crossing can be sudden and vicious; bringing blizzards and avalanches. He is depicted holding a cat and a torch in these communities, the signal and the caution. Cat and Fire. Many villages are often able to tell the signs of Korro's coming, many reporting that a cat circling thrice around the well will indicate it has been purified and thus the winter is coming, and following this the villages hold a bonfire where winter roles and plans are made in the last great warmth they'll have for the year before winter strikes.
One strange constant between all three regions that pay homage to Korro is their fertility cults. While they are perfectly accepted by the shrine priests, they are never spoken of in public. Those seeking children, love, or bountiful harvests visit one of the cult shrines to partake in licentious rituals. Ranging from orgies to nude dances in front of their symbol.
In these shrines Korro is depicted nude, well-endowed, and reclining back into the body of a woman who's expression is enraged with jealousy; she is holding a long strip of cloth binding the cat god's hands. Korro in these depictions is often expressed as confident, lustful, or expectant, looking up at the woman. Like he knows exactly what is going to happen, and that it will turn out well for him (and, the cult believes, those that serve him).
These cults will often leave virgin 'sacrifices' in the grand temples when the time for offerings has come. The temple is shut and the 'sacrifice' is allowed to eat the offerings of food (as they must live through the season or it will be a bad omen).
Nobody knows or remembers the origin of the woman in this depiction, most believe it is a stand-in for those who try and bind their lovers but ultimately lose out to their desires and must release their lover. However, some have guessed there is a second god involved in Korro's legend that has been lost to time. It is impossible to know for sure as the mountain people send word each year on the status of the Ambient Archives;; and every year they report the doors are still shut.
