Korrosin Chronicles Workshop # 17
Overview
Ortos is the King of the Pantheon, God of Wisdom, Youth, and the Passage of Time, and his element is light. He is the most powerful of the Patrons, ruling over their realm with a benevolent touch. He is married to Kiiras of Dimensions, and through their love they spawned all that exists. Though he has many worshipers, few are granted his Pawning, and fewer discipleship. The Pawning of Ortos ages the victim until they are nothing more than dust. They retain their sentience, and are filled with the infinite knowledge of all possible timelines to assist their new masters as they are returned to their original form, as well as eternal youth. Ortos’ Sigil is of a cracked hourglass, and it appears on the Pawn’s forehead. One can only be Pawned if they are younger than one-third of their total average lifespan. Ortos’ Sacred Treasure has the ability to control time at will.
History
Ortos came to Orstrys from The Black alongside Kiiras with their children Shakkar, Balseer, Marrion, and Moriat. Together, they went about creating the first races. Ortos was responsible for creating the Qanala, and made sure they knew how to not only survive, but prosper. For ages Ortos would speak with the new inhabitants, especially the Qanala, but eventually Kiiras birthed Corina, Teribos, and Kairoban, and his attention was drawn to them. With his time occupied with 3 new children, Ortos could not forsee the building disaster on the horizon. When the Sakumo emerged from Corina’s shattered heart, yet more demanded Ortos’ attention, stretching his presence thin and allowing Dorinum to finally make his move and initiate the War of the Ten. During the War of the Ten, Ortos was torn between his benevolent nature and the violence going on around him, unfortunately pulling into reclusion until it was almost too late. If not for Corina joining the war, Ortos would have certainly remained inactive and Dorinum would have won. With the help of Kiiras and Shakkar, Ortos locked Dorinum away in Dustaman, ensuring he could no longer wreak havoc amongst the Orstrian population. Unfortunately, the Qanala, Ortos’ child race, had been successfully exterminated from existence. Wrapped in grief that his indecision caused so much suffering, Ortos locked himself away in Ornaria for millenia. It is only relatively recently that he has begun to return to action, speaking with his few Disciples and most devout worshippers.
Guardian Beast
Ortos’ guardian beast is the kukrunga, a golden-scaled wyvern said to be born from the sun’s rays. Kukrunga can emit blinding flashes of light to stun predators and prey alike, and use these flashes to communicate across vast distances. During the mating season, many Orstrians gather in the distance of kukrunga breeding grounds at night to watch the splendor of the lights in the sky.
Sacred Treasures
Brasswinder: The sacred treasure of Ortos’ first Disciple, Niaro. An ornate brass pocket watch with ivory decor, it appears to be unworking to all but Ortosian Disciples and their Pawns. It has the ability to control the flow of time.
Silver Ribbon: The sacred treasure of Ortos’ Disciple, Kuzu-Sim. Appearing to be nothing more than a reflective ribbon, it is actually capable of slicing through iron when used as a weapon. It has the ability to control the flow of time.
Amadia Nors: The sacred treasure of Ortos’ Disciple, Tikki. A gilded rapier with an especially ornate handguard, twisting one’s wrist while wielding it causes it to emit a bright light. It has the ability to control the flow of time.













