Dokorath (dō-KŌR-áþ or DŌ-KŌR-áþ)

Full Name: Dokorath
Species: DECEASED (Aedra)
Allegiance: Unknown
Religion: Unknown
Social Status: Unknown

Age: deceased
Eyes: n/a
Hair: n/a
Height: n/a

Physical Notes: Dokorath generally appeared as a tall man in a black suit of armor, with a black cape and a silver broadsword. His face is was obscured from view by his helmet, which most often has two rams' horns mounted on it — the only facial features that are generally seen clearly are his eyes (which flash with glints of red from time to time) and his mouth, which is known for its exceptionally white, even teeth. Those few who saw him unmasked tell of black hair and a swarthy complexion, but solid details are hard to come by.

His aura was usually seen as a smoky gray fog.

Behavioral Notes: n/a

Supernatural Abilities: Immortal traits; aedric traits; magical prowess equivalent to high master wizard, with a specialization Unknown. His aura was a smoky gray fog.


Titles

  • God of War
  • God of Honor
  • God of Valor
  • Field Marshal of the Aedra

Background

Dokorath was the god of War and Honor.

Dokorath drew power from battle and war which is conducted in an honorable fashion, in keeping with the unwritten laws of combat. (Keep in mind that "honor" is a flexible term in war, and even a surprise attack can be considered honorable if the cause is just.) He was said to frown on those who commit atrocities against civilians and prisoners of war — though those who have seen him know he spends most of his time frowning anyway .

He is dead, and he was the first of the aedra to die after the Great Fall. Having joined the people of Metamor in the struggle against Talia during the 710s, he was severely wounded in the final battle with the new Vampire Queen. Not wanting his power to pass to one of Metamor's enemies, he asked Rickkter to deliver the killing blow. The battlemage complied, and went on to use the power to help Raven defeat Talia and forcibly restore her sanity.

Holy Symbol

The Spear and Shield, represented by a circle with an arrow extending outward from it at a 45-degree angle to the upper right.1

Symbolic Creature

Warhorse

Holy Day

Dokor'kema March 12th. Soldiers honored the God of War by offering sacrifices taken from the spoils of battles that they have fought and won honorably during the past year. Armorers and weaponsmiths brought their finest work to be laid upon the altar and blessed by Dokorath for use in combat. Justicars and other disciples renewed their vows of service, often taking on tattoos, brands or ritual scars that show their devotion; these markings were always administered by one of their fellow disciples, usually an elder who is in a position of authority over the one receiving the mark. In the modern era, …[tbd].


Story Appearances

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Sources

pantheon [MK Wiki Entry- Dokorath

Author's Notes

d20 Notes

Alignment: Lawful Good
Divine Portfolio: War, Honor
Domains: Courage, Law, Strength, War
Weapon of the Deity: Mighty Cleaving Greatsword

Voice Actor

none set

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