Robor

**Robor** (pronounced *Row-boar*) is the Kell god of wisdom, longevity, trees, and all those who wander. Exemplifying the universal search for knowledge present in most mortals, his symbol is that of a star shining between the branches of an oak tree.

Unlike most "good" Alder Gods, Robor does not live in the Aetherial Planes. Though he once did, he was banished to Agara by Aine for attempting to gain the knowledge of the Alder Oak.

## Description

A deity attributed with the search for thing forgotten and forbidden, whether Robor is a good or evil god is left up to debate. A worshiper of Aine might tell you that Robor represents a lust for knowledge that clouds the mind, like a mad sorcerer. One of Robor's own followers, however, would say that no knowledge is too great to learn, and that secrets are meant to be uncovered.

Robor is described in many forms, including that of a great willow tree, to a thin old man with a long white beard. In his common humanoid form, Robor wears a heavy white robe lined with pale green cloth, and carries with him a twisted wooden cane (which does not appear to be an artifact).

Robor is married to Caer Cerridwen, who watches over him and ensures that Aine does not abandon him completely.

## Realm

As stated before, around the time of the Alder Gods' creation, Robor attempted to use his magical powers to unlock the mysteries surrounding the universe, hidden within the legendary Alder Oak. Upon doing so, Aine banished him to Agara so that his thirst for forbidden knowledge could never be enabled.

Currently, Robor lives in a desolate part of Lothor without any known coordinates, known as The Banishing Woods. Guarded by the Trees of Robor, a forest of sentient trees that were created by Caer to protect her husband, Robor supposedly lives in a clearing where the animals of the forest tell him everything that occurs beyond the limits of his home.

## Personality

Robor is described as a deity obsessed with knowledge. Constantly seeking to learn just for the sake of learning, the only thing to cross his mind beyond it is the love he has for his wife, Caer. Robor and Caer's bond is often used as an example for traditional Kell marriages, where both the husband and wife are bound to protect and support one another, even when separated.

## Powers

As an Alder God, Robor has the ability to directly communicate with the high priests of Lothor through visions, though has only ever spoken with his own priests. Since his banishment to Agara, Robor's powers over the fabric of time and space have been limited, so he relies upon his many followers to carry out his interests.

## Worshipers

As the patron of those that wander, a majority of Robor's followers are hermits and travelers, all in search of some greater knowledge. Some believe it is their calling to find the great "Mystic in the Trees" themselves, while others believe that this goal simply cannot be reached.

### Clergy

Robor's greatest priests obtain their status through receiving a vision from their lord, where he will tell them of a hidden bounty of knowledge that they must discover in order to be allowed into his clergy. Such quests can take years, and are often centered around something from the person's past.

### Orders

* **Berhad Tribe:** The Berhad Tribe is the largest organization of Robor's followers in Agara. Moving from one location to another, small "cells" of the Berhad Tribe often explore beyond the reaches of Lothor in search of knowledge. Like most followers, the Berhad Tribe is centered around curiosity.

## Shrine

Robor's shrine, located in the southeast mountain woodlands of Lothor, is known as The Banished Shrine. During the Dagda's enslavement by the Tarragon in the Age of Dawning, the shrine was destroyed. However, in the early years of the Age of Enlightenment, the shrine was repaired by members of the Berhad Tribe. Currently, it is a common spot for hermits and sages to rest while traveling southward, and sellers of magical wares will often camp nearby in hopes of making a sale.

## See Also

* Kells
* Kell Pantheon
* Dagda
* Caer Cerridwen