Master Lifeld the Shredder -

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Minor God of Music and Fire

Physical Description:

Lifeld is usually depicted as a tall and powerfully built man, with long, dark hair and a beard. He is often shown shirtless and wearing tight leather pants or, occasionally, in velvet flared trousers. He is usually depicted with an three-necked guitar, with which he is playing all three necks with his four hands. Lifeld is also occasionly shown with an assortment of other musical instruments, often relating to the musical specialty of the temple or locality. His natural element is fire, and his therefore often surrounded by torches or depicted in a pillar of flame.

Teachings:

The teachings of Lifeld, obviously enough, revolve around extremely high-level musical skills. He also teaches skills in pyrotechnics, because of his control over fire. He teaches various schools dancing and a rough form of hand-to-hand combat known as "Mm'osh Pytte"

Followers:

Lifeld's followers are usually bards who travel the countryside, spreading his teachings and singing his praises. Many Innkeeper's worship Lifeld, as his entertainment brings custom to an Inn. Many commoners and aristocrats worship Lifeld along with a pantheon of house gods, and celebrations are held every year at the beginning of the end of Autumn. His temples usually resemble amphitheatres, with a stage and shrine, as well as rows of benches extending back.

Symbol:

Lifeld's symbol is his three-necked guitar, but other symbols commonly used are a demon's skull, or elvish star. When he is represented in animal form, he is always shown as a gold and red dragon/serpent. His elemental symbol is fire.

Avatar:

An full Avatar of Lifeld is rare, though there are many famed musicians whose souls are believed to contain a fragment of the Master's. These men are recognisable by being very skilled in the musical arts, and they are often lonely character's travelling here and there across Salenheim, performing occasionally, usually in the Autumn, and spreading the word of Lifeld. He sometimes infuses the soul of a musician during a performance, when this occurs, the performer begins to shake violently, his instrument being pushed to the limits, and his skills far outstrip those of any mortal.

Appearances:

Lifeld may be seen at his festival every year in early late Autumn, when he rises up and judges a contest of musical skill. He is also sometimes seen in a rush of flame, as mentioned previously, when he infuses a worthy performer.