Balos

Praise Balos! The cries echoed by thousands of devout followers who abide by the teachings of the great fire God Balos.

Born human in the first age, Balos grew up in a humble setting. His father a lowly fisherman, Balos was brought up primarily by his mother. Despite being an only child he was often neglected, and sought his own life once he reached the age of 18. Despite magic being banned in his home country due to its association with destruction, Balos began to practice the art of pyromania after witnessing terrifying acts through a travelling circus.

He rapidly excelled at his en-devours, and became a vigilante during his travels due to his desire to help the under privileged with his gifts. Hunted for most of his life due to his illegal activity, Balos spent most of his human life in hiding, often coming close to the law on several occasions.

Thankfully he prevailed however until he became the greatest pyromancer the world has ever seen. He became envied across the world from more than just his local law enforcement, he was so well known that some of the Gods themselves marveled at his talents.

A prophecy written at the dawn of time had spoken of the world being drowned by fire. Some believed this refereed to Balos himself, but when Mt. INSERT NAME HERE. threatened to blow and destroy the world with unending fire and ash cloud, Balos came and quenched the flames, however burning himself alive in the process by the very flames he cultivated.

Impressed by his sacrifice, the Fire Dragon gifted Balos with the godliness and blessed him as the fire God for the world. Thus Balos watches over Tella'ndor now atop the newley named Mt. Balos. Legend now foretells that Mount Balos is where the God was born, and in a way this is indeed the truth.

In the second age the country of INSERT NAME which was home to Mount Balos, was overrun by overzealous Balosi follows in a crusade who rapidly and quickly formed the theocracy of Balosi.