Thraeon, Lord of the Hunt – God of Beasts, Forests, and the Chase
Domains: Hunting, Wildlife, Wilderness
Alignment: Neutral
Thraeon governs the wild, embodying the predator, prey, and the cycle of survival. Hunters, rangers, and woodland folk appeal to him for skill, guidance, and safety. Legends portray him stalking great beasts or aiding hunters who respect nature’s balance. Some see him as a protective force, preserving forests and the creatures within; others call him a trickster, punishing arrogance or cruelty toward wildlife.
Thraeon’s shrines are often simple wooden posts in clearings or atop hillocks, decorated with bones, feathers, or carvings of local fauna. Seasonal rituals honour the changing cycles of game and the forests, and festivals in his name involve hunting contests and storytelling. His influence extends subtly to farmers and travelers who move through the woods, marking paths and ensuring survival.
Lore & Sayings:
- “The hunter walks in Thraeon’s shadow.”
- Hunters sometimes leave a portion of their catch as offering.
- Some claim Thraeon once transformed a pack of wolves to guard a village from marauders.
Symbol: A stag’s skull encircled by a ring of intertwined branches.