Zudros

Zudros, often referred to as The Warrior, is one of the major deities on the world of Sprin'Torel. In spite of his status as a god of war, the only people who tend to worship Zudros are dictators and warmongers. This is in part because he represents war at its most fundamental form, in part because those who worship him believe there is no other purpose in life.

While some of the other gods represent aspects of war - Wedjun for protection or Nelsyn with honour - Zudros is all the parts of war that the romantics leave out. He symbolises the blood, the stench, the mud, the infection. He stands for all war, regardless of whether it has a cause or not.

Worshipers
Almost everyone who worships Zudros profit from war in one way or another. As such, they tend to either keep their worship secret or they exist in a position of power high enough that nobody is able to do anything about them. Those who are neither of these tend to buy into the idea that war is necessary for one reason or another. Some believe that there are economic benefits to it, others believe that war is essential for state expansion. Regardless, these people tend to exist in the minority, knowing that many societies frown on these beliefs.

Clerics
Zudros' clerics are seen as extremely strict and cruel given that they live for war. As such, many of these clerics are high ranking soldiers, spending their lives devoted to worshiping Zudros as they see best. Though some consider these clerics to be too zealous for such responsibility, many believe that it is safer for them to remain in militant forces where they can release their urges in combat instead of striking them from the army to do as they please.

Orders

 * Frontline
 * Unlike members of the Frontline who worship Wedjun or Badite, those who worship Zudros tend to be cruel to the point where the other members typically disavow them where they can. This is sometimes more difficult than it sounds, however, given that Zudros' followers are often much higher ranked, and not afraid to strike down anyone who would dare stand against them.

Rites
As with all other religions, the worship of Zudros involves many rituals and rites. Many of these involve ritualistic sacrifice to sway the tide of battle, but there are some for invoking his power during combat regardless of the cost. Below is an example of a prayer to Zudros:"'Mighty Zudros, hear my prayer for these soldiers under my command. Grant that I may bring your spirit to all my efforts and orders as I exercise my authority over those beneath me. Inform my judgment with your militant wisdom so that I may make decisions to bring success during this time of war.'"