Hadak
From World of Kralis
| Hadak | |
| Title: | Warmaster, Intermediate Deity, Guardian of the Gate of Life, entrance to Syra Gaul |
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| Symbol: | A mailed fist grasping a longsword |
| Affiliation: | Mala, Albiorix, Akiri |
| Portfolio: | War, Battle, Tactics |
| Abode: | Arbain |
| Consort: | Atura |
| Worshipers: | Warriors, Mercenaries, Guardians, Knights, Crusaders |
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The Master of War, God of Wars and Tactics, the First Blade, the Beautiful One
Hadak is the master of war, the only true god of war. He is the first offspring of Elal when the omniverse was created. He is a master tactician and expert bladesman who is known as the General of Syra Goul (the Planar Primes of Good). He is the knight of Elal and the prime protector of life, as well as the Guardian of the First Gate of the Omniverse. He is known to challenge and defend all good-aligned mortals against demons, evil and chaos. It was Hadak whom, according to legend, freed the twin moons (the gods Amm and Mantara) from the wretched control of the Jutan (Fire Giants) who were under the control of Azahak. Hadak is a deity of good.
While there are many great temples and grand churches in worship of Hadak, the majority of worship places are sanctuaries often found near large bodies of water or a stand of large flat, smooth stone.
Dogma
The pursuit of war is not a means or reason to destroy with no meaning. War is the true definition of a mortals soul. It is through master of war does one master himself. The protection of life often requires war. Honor in war is to proclaim the name of the Master of War. Do not wage war or battle needlessly or recklessly. Honor the fallen with prayers and song. War is life, to master it is to master yourself.
Tenets
Known as the Da’Naru (Laws of War) the laws that Hadak has set into the Celestial Fold are to be used to focus his priests and followers into becoming Masters of War.
The Da’Naru
1) The master approaches his objective without fear.
2) The master weighs the situation before he moves.
3) Just as water is adaptable to the ground so must the master be adaptable in battle.
4) The master uses his opponents anger against him.
5) The skillful master can subdue his opponent without lifting his sword.
6) The victorious master is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not.
7) To know the enemy and to understand yourself is to know that in a hundred battles you are not in danger.
Symbol
A mailed fist grasping a longsword
Philosophy
Good
Holy Days
The Winter and Summer Solstices
Places of Worship
Temples and shrines
Church
Clergy
Lords of Battle
Appearance
Hadak appears as a huge humanoid of 30’ dressed in metallic purple armor riddled with spikes and dents.
