Gorum is a god of battle above all other pursuits; it is said that if there is ever a time with no more conflicts to be fought, he would rust away into nothingness. Known as the Lord in Iron, his faithful believe he is present in every iron weapon of war that is forged.
Dogma[]
When you worship Gorum, you recognizing that fame and glory are fleeting, and that all that matters is how you acquit yourself in the moment. The companionship of others can lift you up for a time, but in the end you must prove your powers every day or risk coasting on past glories. You may be savage, or you may be cool and calculating, yet your goal is always to know that you spent your life pushing your limits. You have a strong drive to establish dominance over others, and while other faiths may take a similar view on self-perfection and self-understanding, you know that any path but that of the sword is inherently one of avoidance, weakness, and fear.
Relations[]
Gorum concerns himself with few matters outside of battle, and this attitude extends to include his relations with other deities. He sees little value in matters of diplomacy and politics, considering the pursuits of his divine peers as frivolous a best. The Lord in Iron is considered brash and impulsive; he takes what he wants, by force if necessary, and answers any direct opposition to his will with violence. His priests and followers tend to follow the god's example, which means that there are more ruthless and exploitative members of his faith than those who espouse altruism.
History[]
Gorum's presence was unknown in the earliest days of Golarion. His clergy claim he was formed from battle itself, a suit of iron armor standing alone on the battlefield once the dust had settled; his genesis is generally considered to have resulted from conflicts that erupted between orcs and humans following the former race's surge to the surface during the Age of Darkness. Gorum is considered the divine embodiment of martial prowess, of glory on the battlefield, and it is believed that should conflicts like those that birthed the deity ever cease, he will perish as a result of their absence.