Kunnia

Lesser Deity

At A Glance
Alias:Aegis, The Mithril Lady Symbol:            A silver triangle, pointing downward Home Plane:        Sunhaven Alignment:         Lawful Good Portfolio:         Protection, community, justice Worshippers:  Paladins, halflings, judges Cleric Alignments: LG, LN, NG Domains:            Community, Good, Law, Protection Favored Weapon:   Quarterstaff

History
The daughter of Aurinko and a great silver wyrm, Kunnia was birthed during the First Age of the world. She refused to join in the rebellion against the gods, instead fighting at her father's side against Korinthar* and the others. For her valor, she was not punished along with the others, and instead was placed into a mystic slumber, waiting the proper moment to awaken once more. That moment came in the Second Age, when the Mists were broken open and Korinthar* and the others burst into the world. Awakening, she was instrumental in uniting the various races, as well as convincing Skogen and Skadia to change sides. She fought against Korinthar* bravely in the final battle, eventually prevailing and banishing him from the world. For her valor, she was raised to the side of Aurinko, her place in the pantheon assured with her deeds.

In the Third Age, she has become a goddess of protection and justice, and many paladins follow her ways. With the aid of Kukka's faithful, her followers formed the Mithril Rose, an organization devoted to protection and healing. In addition, she has many followers among the halflings, who are fond of her community spirit, as she encourages people to work together to overcome obstacles. When she does appear in the material world, she often takes the form of a halfling paladin, saving her draconic form for a true combat situation.

Dogma
The innocents in the world must be protected, and the best way to protect them is to strengthen the bonds of the community. Evil lurks in many places, and driving it off is paramount to having a strong community. Work with others, rally them against a common cause, and they shall see the truth of your own. The welfare of others is your concern, protect them and you will prosper.

Clergy and Temples
Kunnia's clergy is focused mostly within the Mithril Rose, though followers of Kukka (indeed, of any non-evil god) are welcomed within it. The Mithril Rose sponsors many paladins and monks as well, and encourages ethical adventuring guilds, for they often deal with threats that endanger the community. Many of her followers are encouraged to establish roots within a community, and adventurers that follow her often have strong roots to one community, or to their companions. She normally has a shrine within the Pantheistic temples, though most major cities will have a hostel run by the Mithril Rose within their boundaries.

Her halfling followers, on the other hand, do not endorse the Mithril Rose per se, though they can be members of that group. Most instead follow her as a deity exclusively, and forge strong ties of community amongst themselves. Several of her most dedicated paladins and clerics are of the halfling race, and she returns the love and adoration that they feel for her. Often her paladins will be 'proactive' defenders, riding out to exterminate threats before they can endanger the community. Though her followers prefer peace to violence, none will shy away from conflict if that is what is required to save their flock.

Deity Specific Items
Kunnia's Healing Hand

This white-mithril ornamented gauntlet provides the equivalent of a paladin's lay hands ability at the wearer's level and Charisma bonus; when used by a paladin of Kunnia, it doubles the paladin's ability to lay hands. The Healing Hand may only be worn by a good-aligned follower of Kunnia. Market Price: 18,750 gp

Mark of Kunnia

A fine but strong mithril chain holds this pendant in the shape of a downward-pointing triangle. It functions as a normal holy symbol, and in addition, has the following powers. When worn by one of Kunnia's faithful of Good alignment, it provides a +5 sacred bonus to Heal checks, and provides a continual Protection from Evil. In addition, the Mark of Kunnia may be used to cast Shield Other as a 3rd level cleric 1/day. Market Price: 5,400 gp