Hefren
Major Aspect of Chaos
The transformative flame, igniting potential into existence or snuffing it out.
Hefren's form constantly shifts and flickers like the heart of a forge. He is a silhouette of raw power, outlined in tongues of fire that dance and writhe, occasionally solidifying into temporary shapes of tools or weapons. His voice is the crackling of fire, the roar of a forge, and the rumble of a volcano, all blended into a resonant, powerful sound. He carries no physical tools, for he himself is the forge, the hammer, and the raw material, capable of shaping reality
He is proud, fiery, and dynamic, driven by creation and transformation done to glorify his name. He's passionate and impulsive, quick to anger and quick to forgive, respecting skilled craftspeople and warriors. While destructive, he sees it as part of creation. Impatient with stagnation, he pushes for constant innovation, constant change, and constant creation.
Rites
Oath of Sacrifice: Before a major project, an artisan would dedicate a significant amount of the most precious materials (often 10 percent) and sacrifice them to Hefren while reciting an oath (usually by destroying them in fire). This symbolizes commitment to the art as well as "payment" to the dragon god of creation and destruction.
The Rite of Culling: Followers of Hefren may perform this rite when someone is deemed an obstacle. A ritual forge is heated, and a symbol of the condemned is consumed by flames as the justifications for its culling are spoken. Ashes are scattered, symbolizing a necessary purging by Hefren's destructive fire.
Celebrations
Emberfall: Yearly, as winter nears, communities gather for Emberfall, a festival of communal purging. A massive bonfire consumes old remnants and symbols of past burdens. Participants dance, casting effigies of their ills, and actual past creations that have broken down, or things that have lost their use into the flames. Ashes are scattered, symbolizing renewal.
Effigy: A six-starred symbol of a forge, A volcanic rock, A broken sword
Domains: Creation, Destruction, Innovation, Flames
Legends: He is both the father and mother of all dragons in Suriel.
Goals: Unknown.
Draws Strength From: Acts and sacrifices in his name, very high-quality creations, wealth, and destructive power.
Rivels: Graous - The Tamer of the Storm, Diavola - The Crawling Doom.
Originating Culture: Hadeeb, Dragonborn, Sajani, and others.