Thurunor

Galvana (Sister)

**Thurunor**, known colloquially as the **Lord of Storms** is the Major Titan of the storm, turbulent weather, and lightning within the Eluran Pantheon of deities. Thurunor is well known throughout most of Elura and modern day Argos as one of the greatest immortal champions to ever live. He is especially popular within Dwarven kingdoms and other mountain based cultures and societies.

## Description

### Appearance

Like most Titans, Thurunor was three times the height of the average mortal. He was described as having fair skin with long white hair and beard that shined iridescently in the light. He is often depicted as having eyes bluer than the oceans. Thurunor wore a silver breastplate with every square inch beautifully etched in iconography consistent with ancient Dwarven culture. In the later years of the Reclamation, Thurunor had the fur of a great demonic beast sewn into the collar of his iconic blue cape. The origin and/or specific classification of creature is unknown. Modern artwork of the Titan depict him with a patch over his left eye that was destroyed during his battle with Atreates shortly before the final events of the Cataclysm.

### Personality

Thurunor maintained a rough and stubborn attitude both in times of conflict and peace. His unofficial role as Detro's enforcer gave him a sense of authority over other Titans. Thurunor rarely intervened in the lives of mortals and remained aloof towards them. The Titan believed strongly in only helping those that helped themselves. Despite this, many would agree that Thurunor cared deeply for mortals and happily fought for them until the end.

### Iconography

Most symbols associated with Thurunor stem heavily from Dwarven culture as few other races show as much reverence to the Lord of Storms as they. Some of the most recognizable symbols of Thurunor include a Celtic lighting bolt and a bearded male head sporting a winged helm and patch over the left eye.

### Weapons and Abilities

Similar to the nature of most other celestial Titans, Thurunor was capable of incomprehensible strength and durability. In addition, he was imbued with the ferocious nature of the storm itself which granted him the ability to manipulate the destructive electrical currents in the air and fly. It was also possible for Thurunor travel across the planet of Elura in seconds, blinking from one point in space to the next using lightning.

Thurunor is most famous for wielding a great axe known as the Axe Tempest or more personally to him as *Torden.* This legendary weapon was made from a special type of silver known only to the ancient Dwarves of his age and according to records, no longer exists. Thurunor used the Axe Tempest to help harness the powers of the storm. With it, he could amplify the force of the blade by channeling lightning around its edge.

## **History**

### **Background**

During the time of the Reclamation, he was the supreme commander of the Tempest Chapter of Astral Guardians renowned as one of the greatest generals and heroes to the people of Elura. Having nearly more Archon and Chosen under his patronage than any other Titan, the Tempest Chapter annihilated hordes of demons throughout the planet with the sift brutality taught by the Lord of Storms himself.

Thurunor is the eldest son of the Priarch, Detro, and brother to the Major Titans, Duramir and Galvana. According to legend, despite having no blood relation to them, many Titans looked up to the Lord of Storms as a brotherly figure and a bastion of strength in times of great uncertainty. Thurunor formed relationships with many Titans, but few were as close to him as the Patron of War, Atreates. The two Titans often served along side each other during the Reclamation and were said to be an unstoppable duo in combat. Both Atreates and Thurunor would often confide in one another during times of war and long throughout the Golden Age.

Following the Cataclysm, Thurunor would give up his physical form due to the exhaustion of constant combat, greatly limiting his presence in the Material Plane. His Ascension was felt as a tremendous loss both to the people of Elura and the Titans. The loss of Thurunor is widely accepted to be one of the many tragic events marking the end of the Age of Titans. Today, those in Argos that feel a true calling for justice and vindication may be drawn to gathering clouds and witness the fleeting divine presence of Thurunor. Only the most righteously driven individuals may catch the eye of the great Titan and be bestowed with the power of the storm. Every bellow of thunder instills fear in the enemies of the Light, for it gives an omen of their inevitable destruction. It is a reminder and a warning that Thurunor is still there.