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[[File:Tor.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Tor god of Thunder and Lightning''']] | [[File:Tor.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Tor god of Thunder and Lightning''']] | ||
| − | '''Tor''' is the god of Thunder and Lightning and a warrior god. He is mainly worshipped in [[Kislev]]. He is shown as a muscled, square-jawed warrior with a massive axe which has a haft of oak and is used it to cleave the sky to create thunderbolts. He is the most active of the Kislevite gods and his name is often used as a curse on others. | + | '''Tor''' is the [[Kislev]] god of Thunder and Lightning and a warrior god.{{Fn|1a}} |
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| + | He is mainly worshipped in [[Kislev]]. He is shown as a muscled, square-jawed warrior with a massive axe which has a haft of oak and is used it to cleave the sky to create thunderbolts. He is the most active of the Kislevite gods and his name is often used as a curse on others. {{Fn|1a}} | ||
==Symbols== | ==Symbols== | ||
| − | Usually a thunderbolt or an axe with a thunderbolt for a haft. Silver is a favoured metal of Tor and usual for a famed warrior to have threads of silver woven into his moustache or beard as a sign of thanks. | + | Usually a thunderbolt or an axe with a thunderbolt for a haft. Silver is a favoured metal of Tor and usual for a famed warrior to have threads of silver woven into his moustache or beard as a sign of thanks.{{Fn|1a}} |
==Temples== | ==Temples== | ||
| − | Temples to Tor are built on the tops of hills and there are many in the [[Worlds Edge Mountains]] near to the Peak Pass and High Pass. They are imposing structures of large stone blocks with heavy roofs of wooden logs. | + | Temples to Tor are built on the tops of hills and there are many in the [[Worlds Edge Mountains]] near to the Peak Pass and High Pass. They are imposing structures of large stone blocks with heavy roofs of wooden logs.{{Fn|1a}} |
==Friends and Enemies== | ==Friends and Enemies== | ||
| − | They have an indifferent approach towards other gods although they have no particular allies among other gods. They do tend to get on with the followers of [[Ulric]] however. | + | They have an indifferent approach towards other gods although they have no particular allies among other gods. They do tend to get on with the followers of [[Ulric]] however.{{Fn|1a}} |
==Holy Days== | ==Holy Days== | ||
| − | Tor doesn't have any formal holy days, however during mighty storms, people gather outside to honour Tor. They also praise him before and after a battle. | + | Tor doesn't have any formal holy days, however during mighty storms, people gather outside to honour Tor. They also praise him before and after a battle.{{Fn|1a}} |
==Strictures== | ==Strictures== | ||
| − | There is only one stricture, and a quite sensible one: | + | There is only one stricture, and a quite sensible one: |
| + | * ''Never stand under a tree during a thunderstorm.'' {{Fn|1a}} | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | * | + | * {{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Kislev (6th Edition)]] |
| + | ** {{Endn|1a}}: The Land of the Kislevites, pg. 7 | ||
[[Category:Kislev]] | [[Category:Kislev]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:25, 10 August 2020
Tor is the Kislev god of Thunder and Lightning and a warrior god.[1a]
He is mainly worshipped in Kislev. He is shown as a muscled, square-jawed warrior with a massive axe which has a haft of oak and is used it to cleave the sky to create thunderbolts. He is the most active of the Kislevite gods and his name is often used as a curse on others. [1a]
Symbols
Usually a thunderbolt or an axe with a thunderbolt for a haft. Silver is a favoured metal of Tor and usual for a famed warrior to have threads of silver woven into his moustache or beard as a sign of thanks.[1a]
Temples
Temples to Tor are built on the tops of hills and there are many in the Worlds Edge Mountains near to the Peak Pass and High Pass. They are imposing structures of large stone blocks with heavy roofs of wooden logs.[1a]
Friends and Enemies
They have an indifferent approach towards other gods although they have no particular allies among other gods. They do tend to get on with the followers of Ulric however.[1a]
Holy Days
Tor doesn't have any formal holy days, however during mighty storms, people gather outside to honour Tor. They also praise him before and after a battle.[1a]
Strictures
There is only one stricture, and a quite sensible one:
- Never stand under a tree during a thunderstorm. [1a]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Kislev (6th Edition)
- 1a: The Land of the Kislevites, pg. 7
| The gods & goddesses of the Old World |
| Old Faith - Rhya - Taal - Ulric - Manann - Morr - Verena - Myrmidia - Shallya - Ranald - Handrich - Stromfels - Khaine - Sigmar - Lady of the Lake - Lucan & Luccina - Ursun - Dazh - Tor - Esmeralda |
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