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Areas of Influence: Strength |
A chapter from the recent work of Gnome Scribe Ghal-mish-uul:
Legend rumors that at the heart of the most violent
and stormy hurricanes a stalwart soul can find the essence that guides
them. This essence is said to manifest in many forms, one of which is
a man. Large and strong, this man is a warrior of the finest caliber,
serving as general to the legions of storms that buffet the land with
their fury. Within the Mists these legends are proven true, speaking
of a man named Maelstrom. In a time of great darkness he came from the
Storm Throne to lead the Warriors of Thera in their greatest battle.
Now, tainted by the mortal magic he once fought against, Maelstrom spends
his days within the Great Storm, studying its strength.
Maelstrom, the Anvil of Storms, Lord of Thunder is, in many ways, an
enigma. His origin is uncertain, though it is whispered among some scholars
that he is simply a manifest force of nature. In fact, there are many
who believe Lord Maelstrom has no body, and the form he wears in Thera
is but an affectation created from the storms that are his domain. This
theory, though it fits much of the hard evidence presented, is possibly
refuted by Lord Maelstrom's reputation as a fierce and puissant warrior.
When presented with such an argument, one is forced to wonder where
a force of nature would gain such a thorough understanding of physical
weaponry. However, it is undeniable that Lord Maelstrom is known to
ride from location to location upon a mighty bolt of lightning. It is
also said by those who have encountered him that the weather near Lord
Maelstrom often reflects his moods. These tidbits tend to support the
"force of nature" argument. As I said, he is an enigma.
Lord Maelstrom first became evident in Thera shortly after the passing of Lord Julive (then Leader of the Crusaders). With this position of power unoccupied, no doubt many of the more-than-mortal powers fought for the title. Lord Maelstrom was the victor, and appeared to lead the Crusaders for many years. After a time he disappeared with startling abruptness, and has only recently returned to the land. He is now co-leading the Crusaders with Lord Darkwood at his right hand.
Most students of Pantheonic interaction agree that Lord Maelstrom represents the aspect of Strength in all of its various manifestations.
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