Zaro

Domains: War, Chaos

Zaro is the steward of war and chaos. He values martial skill above all else, from leading battles to single combat. His followers dedicate themselves to his ideals, striving to perfect themselves until they are eventually recognized by the Steward himself.

Mortal Life

Zaro was born on the frigid northern tundra to a tribe of warlike barbarians. As a touched he rapidly eclipsed every other warrior in his tribe. Before the age of eighteen he’d kill seventy men in single combat, which began his legend as a living specter of death on the battlefield.

A man with his martial prowess could have easily conquered every northern tribe, forging them into a massive army capable of sweeping down and overwhleming all other kingdoms of the day. But Zaro cared nothing for leadership. The only thing that interested him was seeking the next combat in the hopes of meeting a worthy foe.

Zaro sought such a man for long years, but no matter how many times he faced an opponent none ever stood before him. With each passing year he became more jaded, but he continued his endless search.

When he awoke one morning to find himself standing atop Mount Shyar he was overjoyed. Surely the golden figure standing before him was the foe he’d been searching for. Zaro attacked, but his axe passed through the figure as it if were not there. He flew into a rage, but every attack ended the same way. He could not harm Rei.

The golden god explained to Zaro that a few elder gods lurked beyond the bounds of the world in the vastness of the void. One day they would return and when they did the world would need a champion to stand against them. If Zaro wished the perfect opponent he could only find it in the elder gods themselves.

Zaro was overjoyed at the news and eagerly accepted Rei’s offer to become a Steward. The god presented him with a wicked two handed axe, a powerful eldimagus the elevated Zaro to a level far beyond other mortals.

Elevated By Rei

After his elevation Zaro wandered Argan for many years. He sought battle wherever he went, and when he found two armies fighting would often join one side at random. The warriors of the world quickly learned to fear and respect him, and before long many began to worship Zaro.

Zaro didn’t care. He sought no followers and he did not lead armies. He was a living weapon, interested only in testing himself against worthy foes. In the millenia since he was continued to seek such a one, but to date none have been able to stand against the Steward of War.

Orders of Zaro

The Warmasters– Zaro’s most famous followers are the highly respected Warmasters. Warmasters were born in the early days of the Elentian Empire. They are trained with spear, sword, shield and armor and are some of the finest warriors in the world. They strive to improve their martial abilities, but are also phenomenal battle leaders. This is somewhat ironic, as the Steward they follow has no experience being a general.

The Zerkers– Zerkers are a disparate order with one thing in common. Rage. Each emulates Zaro, endlessly striving to become the perfect warrior. They rarely work together, though when they do enemies often flee in terror.