Berethane

==Description==
Berethane appears as an unassuming man with short, dark hair and and a short beard. He also wears darkened ringmail and keeps his dire wolf, Varnach, at his side.
== Iconography ==
Holy Symbol: The wolf is a symbol for Berethane himself on multiple levels: first, as the progenitor of the Shifter race, for the wolf is Berethane's animal form. The second reason is his wolf Varnach, who is always at his side and is a major part of his symbolism. The third reason is that wolves are a pack that will stay true to one another in order to survive. The moon symbolizes the basic nature of the Shifters' reverence for the moon.
Revered Animal: While in traditional cults of Berethane all creatures are revered, the wolf is none-the-less the most revered, for it is the shape of Berethane's animal form and that of Varnach, his companion.
== History ==
As one of the Exalted, Berethane was the first of the Shifters and has an established position as the god of Oaths, Vows and Strength. Berethane's might is indisputable both as a deity of power and as a deity of influence. Be that as it may, Berethane's fortunes have waxed and waned over the years. The first blow was when one of his ascended fellows turned on him, taking several others along with him. This deity was Machius, who is believed to have been tricked by Malvane into betraying Berethane. The second is due to Malvane directly, as she used the jealousy of other humans towards the Shifters as a means to manifest the curse of lycanthropy, turning popular opinion against Shifters in many civilized lands. Regardless, Berethane remains a widely worshiped entity in Nurthru and is honored by Nerthune/Eirgys herself, who is questionably the most powerful deity in Nurthru. 
==Dogma==
* Do not give your word freely, but stand by your oaths to the end when given.
* Be strong and shield those whom you have sworn to defend; scorn those who do not.
** Everyone is of value -- defend those who cannot stand for themselves.
** Stay true to your family and your charge, for a house divided will fall. 
** Train hard, for skill is tantamount to strength itself. 
* Respect the wild, for your lives depend upon its bounty.
* Be as the wolf and his pack: quick in battle, firm in friendship, and strong as one.
* Dread no darkness, fear no pain, and be brave in the face of adversity.
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