Corellon Larethian

Lore & Background

Corellon created the elven race and raised Ye'Cind to demigod status. In an ancient battle against Gruumsh One-Eye, god of orcs, Corellon took his eye, making Gruumsh and the entire orc pantheon intense enemies. Corellon also banished Lolth (Araushnee) to the Abyss for her treachery, creating eternal enmity with evil drow gods. In the Forgotten Realms, Sehanine Moonbow is Corellon's consort; some myths claim Corellon gave birth to the rest of the elven pantheon in a female aspect, while others say they were fathered with Sehanine. The 4th edition sourcebook Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018) introduced the "blessed of Corellon" mechanic, allowing elves to change their biological sex after a long rest.

In Their Own Story

Corellon dwells in Gwyllachaightaeryll, the Many-Splendored, a magnificent tower of marble in the center of Arvandor. The art within its rooms constantly changes, though the central throne room remains constant. Followers gather in moonlit glades during Lateu'quor (the Forest Communion of the Crescent Moon) to praise their Creator through song, dance, and offerings of beautiful art that are sometimes transferred to the Upper Planes or used to decorate temples.

Reader's Guide

Worshippers include elves, half-elves, bards, elven warriors, and elven paladins. Clergy wear silver circlets, gossamer robes of bright azure, and blue cloaks; their favored weapon is the longsword. Corellon's clerics favor those who kill orcs and followers of Lolth but are upset by those who defile the dead or flee foes. Holy days include Agelong (celebrated on Richfest 4) to honor the battle against Gruumsh, and monthly Lateu'quor ceremonies. Rituals occur at natural geological formations and integrate with births, coming-of-age rites, weddings, and funerals.

Did You Know?

• Corellon's symbol changed from a crescent moon to a silver star on a blue field in the 4th edition.
• The 'blessed of Corellon' mechanic introduced in Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (2018) allows elves to change their sex after a long rest.
• Corellon is considered one of the 'Four Free Gods' in 4th edition, alongside Sehanine, Avandra, and Melora.
• The tower where Corellon resides in Arvandor is called Gwyllachaightaeryll, meaning 'Many-Splendored' in Elvish.
• Corellon's truest friends are Moradin, Yondalla, and Garl Glittergold, rulers of other demihuman pantheons.