Crocun
Crocun
Crocun (recorded in some older fragments as Oxxonn) is the armored crocodilian god of protection, craftsmanship, and wetland resources in the Swamp Gods pantheon. Depicted as a massive, plate-armored crocodile wielding a broadsword, Crocun governs the afternoon watch and stands as the unyielding bulwark of swamp settlements.
Domain and Worship
- Domains: Protection, Craftsmanship, Wetland Resources
- Sacred Watch: Afternoon
- Worshippers: Builders, blacksmiths, ironwood carpenters, levee engineers, and city defenders of Threetrees and Nykhas Rest
Swamp dwellers invoke Crocun's name for safeguarding their homes, reinforcing the catwalks and causeways of Threetrees, and utilizing the swamp's abundant timber, peat, and mineral resources wisely. In the western marshes, the ruthless efficiency of the fraternity of four (the Irungarten brothers) is famously described as a force of nature that "should elicit a prayer to Papa Croakus or Crocun."
Spells Granted (Guardian's Grimoire)
Defenders and craft-priests of Crocun call upon the following spells from the Guardian's Grimoire:
- Mudslide (Level 1): Conjures a controlled surge of heavy marsh mud and earth, raising instant defensive ramparts or engulfing advancing enemies in thick mire.
- Bogfire (Level 5): Ignites natural pockets of swamp methane into a roaring wall of flame, forming a lethal defensive barrier to ward off besieging forces.
- Summon Swamp Guardian (Level 7): Calls forth a colossal guardian spirit native to the Farseas — such as a giant armored crocodilian or swamp drake — to defend a sanctuary or crush invaders.
- Guidance of the Swamp Gods (Level 6): Communes with Crocun for tactical counsel, fortification mastery, and locating hidden wetland resources.
See also: Swamp Gods, Guardian's Grimoire, Farseas Guardians Spirits, fraternity of four, Papa Croakus