Kornoln Iristos

Kornoln Iristos is the child brought to the Nolghas by Divine intervention at the Tolfynas en Solthos of year 1 in Irinoslwen. He is a legendary miracle worker with almost mythical combat prowess to match.

## Pre-Lordship Life

### Divine Birth

Iristos was not born of a man and woman, and it appears his body was crafted from Earth and Water, then filled with air, just like the Nolghas believe their primordial ancestors were. The final element of life, Fire, is believed to have been imbued in him through the actions of the citizens of Irinoslwen at the Dawn Festival. Upon the altar which he was born, the High Chieftain named him Iristos [Divine Birth]

That year’s Dawn festival was particularly festive and rich. Irinoslwen was brimming with wealth because High Chieftain Kornoln Melkron had reformed policies in a move to make Irinoslwen a player on the world stage. As The Mother’s sarcophagus was brought out of its vault, Melkron acknowledged a strange energy in the air. As the day went on, the Altar piled higher and higher with the people’s offerings, until it was time for the great sacrifice. The sacrifice of that year was named Ellos Melia. She was brought forth to the thunderous cheers and applause of the crowd. She marched up to the Altar with pride, and allowed herself to be restrained, then she was given an ancient elixir that dulls her pain during the ceremony. As the altar was lit, the High Chieftain offered his prayers up to the gods. The prayer went: “*Oh Great Spirit, father of the land and sea, hear our words and accept our offerings. Grant me and my descendants the strength and wisdom to guide your blessed people, now and eternally. Grant us this blessing*.” As the smoke carried his prayer to the heavens, the flames begin to glow brighter and hotter. The people had to stand back to avoid getting scorched. As the flames cleared, Melkron was the first to approach the now scorched altar. On it, he found only an infant Nolghas, though it did not cry. Then and there, Melkron understood the Gods’ intent, and publicly proclaimed that this Divine Child would be the heir to his clan and inherit the leadership of Irinoslwen. This event was so widely celebrated that the High Council decided that this Child’s birth would mark the start of the Nolghas measuring time. Iristos’ birth marks the start of year 1 of the Nolghas’ first age

### Childhood

After his shocking birth, Iristos was raised in wealth as a member of the High Chieftain’s household. At this time, the Chieftain had a wife but was too busy to raise an heir due to overseeing international relationships. He had ushered in a new chapter in Irinoslwen’s history, he could be forgiven for having no time to build a family. After Iristos’ birth however, Kornoln Melkron thought it fit to rest and raise this child of the gods. In time, Iristos gained 3 siblings, who came to revere him as the people did. Whenever he spoke, people stopped to listen. Even his father, The High Chieftain, would at times listen to the council of The Child of The Gods. The Iriynforh and clergy especially listened closely to what he said, and managed to memorize his words clearly as though he was speaking in poetry. Even as a child, the gods would reveal the mysteries of the world through Iristos.

One notable event was when the High Chieftain’s hunting party got lost in the middle of Ovinendi, a time of evil spirits, Wendigos, and death. Iristos stepped up to help bring him back. He was no more than 18 Summers old at that time. He instructed that small bundles of sticks be carried by each person, and would be set alight. Then, the crowd would march through Iriellarth while singing songs of merriment. The crowd did as they were told, and sang well into the night. Before the break of Dawn, The High Chieftain returned with his hunting party completely unharmed. To celebrate this, High Chieftain Melkron decreed that all would be given gifts this night, and so Ghillusoln, a festival that would be celebrated forevermore to commemorate the winter solstice, was born.

### Miracles

#### The Taming of The Greatwolves

From the nation of Almyr across the gulf, the Nolghas were introduced to the technology necessary to tame animals. This new development captivated the citizen’s minds and they wanted a signature animal to tame, worthy of their mighty race. From the citizens to the chieftains, Nolghas discussed at length which animal to tame, as they would accept none but the mightiest beasts as their friends. Discussions ranged from bears, to Wyverns, and even sufficiently large Wendigos at the suggestion of one particularly insane councilman. It is not known what became of him for this blasphemy, for the suggestion that The Nolghas and The Wendigos shall ever be allies. Annoyed at how long the deliberations were taking, it is said that Kornoln Iristos went deep into the woods in the dead of night to seek a sign from the Gods. There, Iristos heard from behind the howl of Greatwolves, and it was clear to him that he was already surrounded. A hulking Greatwolf stepped from the shadows and stared down Iristos. As it charged to slay him, Iristos merely stood his ground. As the wolf looked like it was about to pounce, Iristos’ display of bravado made it stop in front of him. As he held out his hand to touch the wolf’s snout, the Greatwolf submitted to his touch, and he knew that the pack had acknowledged him as its master. When he returned in the morning, he was riding the Greatwolf leader and was flanked by a numerous pack. He ended the debate and gave to the Nolghas their most fearsome allies, The Greatwolves.

## Revelations

While being a mortal, Iristos had an undeniable connection with the Divine. Through this connection, Iristos revealed the mysteries of the world to The Nolghas through stories.