Corbae

Names 
Corbae, The Borrower, Teller of Secrets, The Crow
Domain 
Neutral (occasionally chaotic…occasionally lawful)
Description 
Corbae’s entire focus is in the promotion
 of himself and his followers. He is also perfectly happy to accept even
 the most transient of followers. A thief at the core, he is attracted 
to shiny objects, lost causes, and secrets. All shrines of Corbae 
include the following poem:
One for sorrow 
Two for mirth 
Three for death 
Four rebirth 
Five for Silver 
Six for Gold 
Seven for secrets never to be told
True followers of Corbae have unlocked the secrets of the poem and use it to their benefit as well they should.
For the followers of Corbae, some spells have game history but must be 
approved by GMs. These spells include: borrow – which could include but 
not be limited to sharing hp, ability to cast another’s spells, mp, or 
skills otherwise unknown to the follower. Other forms of borrow that 
have been used on game have been “borrow soul” which puts the victim to 
sleep and is unable to take damage and “possession” in which the spirit 
of Corbae possesses the victim and is in control of all of his actions. 
Any other spell in the handbook may be used as a form of borrowing such 
as Dance ( I borrow your legs), etc. 
Dogma 
Life is fluid, ever changing. One should do absolutely everything to make it as enjoyable as possible by fair means or foul.
Symbol 
A large black bird.
Clergy and Temples 
There are few temples established in the 
name of Corbae, however, small shrines have been known to pop up all 
over the known world. Large or small, they all include a collection bowl
 and an image or statue of a bird.
Clergy, called Jackdaws, are as difficult to find as temples. Corbae 
prefers to talk directly to his followers. Jackdaws are considered 
eccentric, they talk to themselves (Corbae) and can access Arcane powers
 in their time of need.
 Laity 
Corbae is worshipped by thieves, in the 
main, gamblers, and spies. However, Corbae will listen to and grant the 
requests of any who ask correctly at any of his shrines.
 Holy Days and Festivals 
The Gleaming Festival – Celebrated during
 the 3rd week of the 4th month. This is a week long celebration of all 
things that shine. It is during this time that new priests are 
confirmed, libraries are opened and even the poorest may trade for 
something beautiful.
Night of Secrets – Celebrated on the 10th night of the 10th month. It is
 a night that all of the secrets from the previous year are unleashed on
 the night and gathered by Corbae and his Jackdaws.
Mythology and Lore 
 Corbae began as a small crow, who, some say, took the first coin made by Choth.
 He was then cast down from the heavens and hid his treasure from a 
wrathful god. That coin multiplied in hiding, creating both Corbae’s 
first treasure and secret. Once he had more that he would ever need, he 
returned that coin to Choth, earning the name the Borrower.
Furthermore, in the the small mining town of Nebelkrae the villagers 
worshiped the small god called “Corbae the Borrower”. Corbae, likes 
tricks, wisdom, and “borrowing” shiny things. Metaphorically lots of 
things “shine”: weapons, wealth, knowledge, etc. He’s an easy god to 
worship… in fact Corbae thinks everyone is “His” follower and that 
“lesser” gods are simply borrowing them for a while
On blackened wings, he flies collecting treasures beyond dreams and 
gifting it to the followers he deems worthy. Only the most faithful are 
capable of borrowing in the same manner of Corbae.
Contact 
Dale Brodt or Heather Brodt
Red File 
No red file at this time.
Category:Dieties