Glory be to Creed

The Glory of the Battlefield
The Glory of Blades upheld in Honour
The Glory of Brotherhood
The Glory of Courage that fails Not
The Glory of Slaughter
The Glory of Death
In ten-thousand Raven's Wings

Creed is not a god of bloodshed and slaughter, nor does he favour a battle fought without just cause.  He teaches that the best war is the war not fought, and one should only draw their sword when it is absolutely needed.  In the defence of the weak and innocent Creed watches over those that give their lives to protect others.

Shrines and altars are often erected on the site of a historic battle, while many larger towns have a chapel where offerings and prayers are given to invoke Creed’s protection over the settlement.  The largest churches may serve as memorials to the fallen or as rallying places before a host marches to war.

Priests of Creed are often warriors themselves, teaching masteries of various weapons or joining their townsfolk in times of war.  It is their purpose to ensure that all those capable of raising arms can defend themselves and the weak, to advise rulers in matters martial and to rouse the levies in times of danger.

Icons depicting weaponry are often associated with Creed; most commonly these will be a crossed pair of swords.  Other symbols include shields, batons and pennants.  A bird often associated with Creed is the crow or raven.

Creed is often seen in battle wielding a pair of matched swords, leading his armies from the front and inspiring all around him to acts of courage and valour.