Rath

There are three gods that have ascended into Godhood; none of the three are quite so...odd as Rath, who became a God through a simple drunken bet. Once a mercenary with ill-reputation, Rath didn't really get along with most of his employers, as he believed that no man should be given power over another, no matter the circumstances. As a result, he'd often quit or leave his job rather than compromise his ideals. The fact the man was drunk through most of his conversations didn't help either...until he made his fabled pilgrimage, of course.

One day, Rath was heavily inebriated, and on this day had decided to make the drunken bet of surviving the exposure of the Manastream. Not quite realizing the fact that most die within minutes of stepping near it, he instead decided to do the exact same thing that Helvian did: Hop right into the Manastream.

Spheres of Influence: Freedom and Ale

Title(s): The Drunken Hero

Symbol: A flagon.

Depiction: A handsome man wielding a sword in one hand, and a flagon in the other.

Month: Rath, the 2nd month of Spring.


Relations

Helvian: Helvian and Rath get along very well, sharing overall the same ideals, were it not for Helvians capricious nature. The two gods are also able to relate to one another due to both being ascended, as opposed to born.

Aletrod: The two butt heads quite often, but are able to cooperate and live with one another.

Belial: A very well-known rivalry, Belial and Rath never really got along. While Rath agrees that the guilty need to be purged, the controlling and manipulative manner of the Devil-God had always aggravated him.



Churches and Clergy

	While Rath doesn't have any actual churches attributed directly to him, shrines or places of worship can be found in various taverns or inns. Most of his clergy consists of adventurers that prefer to live life on the road, and as a result mercenary or adventurer guilds will often be dedicated to him.

	Followers of Rath just want to enjoy the simple things of life. They don't want to be bound by harsh laws, and simply wish to be left to their own devices. It should be noted that while Rath's faith enjoys a good drink, they do know the fine line between being merry or abusing it to a certain point.


Holy Texts

Rath doesn't use books. He does have a few well-known lines of wisdom, however, which are sometimes posted up on plaques or repeated by clerics.



Notable Equipment

Save for his trusty flagon, none.

Rituals:

General Partying: Celebration is a very key component to Rath's faith. To them, there's almost always a reason to celebrate something; that being said, there's still a notable holiday to the faith.


Ascension day: Though the date of Rath's actual ascension is long forgotten, the 4th day Marei is used to celebrate his month. During this time, followers parade through their town, while local breweries will often provide free samplings to the public.