Cults of Glorantha

Lodril

Father of Volcanoes, Fire in the Earth

Lodril is the lusty, hearty god of volcanoes. He is the younger brother of Yelm and Dayzatar and descended from the heavens in the Golden Age to conquer the Underworld, freeing the bountiful goddess Oria. His nature and fires became those of the earth, and he founded many nations, protecting his descendants during the God War. With his wife Oria and numerous other lovers, his children are many. He has no cosmic ambitions or pretences and rules over Lodril’s Portion – the Earth and the common man – and regards his lot as far superior to that of his brother. Lodril revels in plenty and sensuality rather than his brother’s asceticism and denial. He presides over a sprawling, quarrelling family of gods and goddesses. Collectively, they define life for the peasantry of the Pelorian Basin.

Lodril and his family are the gods for most males in Peloria. He is known under a variety of names throughout the Pelorian Basin and the surrounding lands – even the Orlanthi acknowledge the existence of a lusty volcano demon. A Lodril worshipper is expected to be cheerful, robust and generous. Honest and usually peaceful, he is expected to fight to the death to defend his family. The cult of Lodril and his wife Oria is important and widespread and his temples come in all sizes. He is depicted as a lusty peasant man of varying ages though sometimes he is depicted as a warrior with three spears of varying lengths. His most ancient statuary are giant stone phalii. Shrines to Lodril teach Earthwarm though variations to this exist.

Runes: Disorder, Heat.

Type: Fire, Ruler.

Pantheon: Solar.

Worshippers: Fiery warriors, sturdy farmers, peasant crafters, proud fathers.

Worshipper’s Duties: Protect family, relish the earthly delights.

Initiate Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Cult Skills: Athletics, Craft (Any), Lore (Animal, Lodril Theology, Plant), Unarmed, Spear.

Cult Spells: Disruption, Endurance, Firearrow, Fireblade, Ignite, Vigour, Warmth.

Common Divine Magic: All.

Special Divine Magic: Create Bonfire, Create Wildfire, Earthwarm, Firespear, Heat Metal, Suppress Flame.

Acolyte Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Divine Magic: Cremate Dead.

Fire Priest (Runepriest) Membership

Requirements: Standard.

Divine Magic: Awaken Lodril, Cremate Dead.

Spear Lords

(Runelord) Membership

Requirements: Standard. Must have 90% or more in Spear and four other skills. These may be drawn from the cult skills, plus Dodge, First Aid, Influence or Shield.

Divine Magic: Summon Lodril.

Special Benefits

Initiates of Lodril know best the earthy joys of life. They receive a +10% on any tests to become or avoid drunkenness.

Associated Cults

Dendara: Provides Bless Home.

Lokarnos: Provides Hie Wagon.

Yelm: Provides Fight Disease.