This article is about the deity Kiri-Jolith; if you are looking for the moon of the same name see here.
Overview
Kiri-Jolith idealizes courage, honor, obedience, justice and other principles which draw upon unity to achieve just ends. Although he is the very spirit of glorious battle and righteous warfare, he is not warlike or bloodthirsty, for that would lead to division and disharmony. Instead, he marshals the righteous in battle only when necessary to maintain the greater good, and in times of peace he encourages the strong to protect and defend the innocent from the threat of darkness. He is revered by paladins and warriors who embrace good, and he is a patron of the Knights of Solamnia, especially the Order of the Sword.
Kiri-Jolith is the eldest son of Paladine and Mishakal, and the twin brother of Habbakuk.
Description
Kiri-Jolith prefers to appear as a soldier, usually a Knight of Solamnia, but occasionally as a reassuring and down-to-earth man-at-arms, supporting the troops. He also appears as an axe-wielding minotaur, appealing to those who admire direct and physical action. In all forms, Kiri-Jolith appears as a heroic figure, larger-than-life or filled with conviction and spirit. He prefers not to disguise or hide his divine nature, although he will play it down to some degree if he feels it will better serve the greater good for him to work behind the scenes.
Holy symbol
Kiri-Jolith's holy symbol is either a bison's horn or a pair of bison's horns.
Celestial symbol
Kiri-Jolith is associated with the constellation Bison's Head.
Favored weapon
Kiri-Jolith wields a longsword known as Sacred Defender.
Realm
Krynnspace cosmology
In the cosmology of Krynnspace, Kiri-Jolith maintains his realm, which resembles a mighty fort with pennants fluttering in a stiff breeze, within the Dome of Creation, along with the rest of the Gods of Light.
Great Wheel cosmology
In the Great Wheel Cosmology, Kiri-Jolith resides within his realm known as the Heart of Justice, which is located on the savage plane of Shurrock, the second of the Twin Paradises of Bytopia.
Worship
The priests of Kiri-Jolith seek out and wage war against evil and tyranny. They are organized with military precision, and train every day in preparation for the fight against evil. They often speak of their faith, hoping to inspire hope and courage in their listeners.
In Spelljammer
Kiri-Jolith is a member of the Gods of Light and is considered native to Krynnspace.