Bahamut

1. Core Identity

• Name: Bahamut

• Pantheon: The Core Pantheon

• Titles & Aliases: The Platinum Dragon, God of Good Dragons, The Just-Wyrm, King of the Good Dragons

• Gender / Form: Masculine. His "dragon" form is a massive, majestic dragon with platinum scales. His "human" form is a kindly, white-haired old man, often accompanied by seven golden canaries (who are seven ancient gold dragons in disguise).

• Alignment: Lawful Good

• Status: God (Reports to Vistoul, Major God of Good Dragons)

• Divine Realm: The Platinum Haven

2. Domains & Influence

• Primary Domains: Good Dragons, Good, Justice, Honor

• Portfolio: Good dragons (gold, silver, bronze, brass, copper), justice, honor, and the protection of the weak.

• Cleric Domains (5e): Light & War

3. Symbolism & Depiction

• Holy Symbol: A dragon's head in profile, scales shining, in silver or platinum.

• Favored Weapon: Longsword or Greatsword (often depicted as a "just" weapon)

• Favored Colors: Platinum, silver, and white.

• Sacred Animals / Plants: All good-aligned dragons, the canary (as a "disguise").

4. Dogma & Worship (The Core Beliefs)

• Core Dogma (The Philosophy): "Uphold the highest ideals of honor and justice. Be a bulwark against evil, but a shield for the weak. Speak the truth, be compassionate, and let your word be your bond. True strength is not in tyranny, but in the protection of those who cannot protect themselves. Be the platinum standard."

• Tenets for Followers (The "Thou Shalt"s):

  • "Stand against evil in all its forms, especially the tyranny of Tiamat."

  • "Protect the weak, the innocent, and the helpless."

  • "Speak the truth, act with honor, and be just."

  • "Be compassionate, but not naive. Temper mercy with wisdom."

• Sins & Taboos (The "Thou Shalt Not"s):

  • "To harm a good dragon. This is a mortal sin."

  • "To allow evil to triumph through your inaction."

  • "To break your word or act with dishonor."

  • "To abuse your power or tyrannize the weak."

5. Relationships

• Superiors: Vistoul (Major God). This is a perfect, harmonious relationship. Vistoul is the "Major God" of the "Good Dragon" portfolio, and Bahamut is the "God" who serves as its "King" and "Patron." They are in full, Lawful Good agreement.

• Subordinates: None (God tier).

• Counterparts:

  • Tiamat (Goddess of Evil Dragons): His arch-nemesis, sister, and the embodiment of all he fights against.

• Mortals: Bahamut is widely revered, especially by paladins, just rulers, and those who fight for good. He is known to walk among mortals, testing their hearts and offering aid to the worthy.

• Demigod Offspring:

  • Bahamon (War)

  • Sorara Whitelight (Light)

6. The Church & Clergy

• Name of the Church: The Platinum Bulwark, The Church of the Just-Wyrm.

• Worshipper Base: Paladins, good-aligned rulers, metallic dragons, and all who fight for justice.

• Clergy Structure: A highly structured, "Lawful" order. Acolytes are "Squires," priests are "Knights," and high priests are "Platinum-Wardens."

• Temple Description: Temples are beautiful, shining, and often fortified, with high, arched ceilings, silver-inlaid altars, and a "lair" (a treasury) used to fund their crusades.

• Holy Days:

  • "The Wyrm's-Rest": A day of mourning for all good dragons who have fallen in the fight against evil.

  • "The Platinum-Standard": A day of oaths, where new paladins are sworn in, and followers re-dedicate themselves to justice.

7. History & Lore

• The War of the Scaled: The core myth. The eternal battle between Bahamut and his sister, Tiamat, for the "soul" of dragon-kind.

• The Seven Canaries: The well-known story of Bahamut's disguise as an old man, and his seven ancient gold dragon companions who hide as simple birds, watching and judging the world of mortals.