Corellon Larethian

Creator and preserver of the elven race, embodying magic, art, and warfare.

Corellon Larethian is the leader of the elven pantheon (the Seldarine) and the creator of the elven race. As the deity of Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare, Corellon governs what elves hold in highest esteem. The 5th edition Player's Handbook describes the deity as "androgynous," while Deities & Demigods (1980) states Corellon is "alternatively male or female, both or neither." In the Forgotten Realms setting, Corellon resides in Arvandor on the plane of Arborea.

Quick Facts

First

Deities & Demigods (1980)

Creator

James Ward and Robert Kuntz

Race

Deity

Gender

Androgynous
but can choose to be male or female
or "both or neither"

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Home

Olympian Glades of Arborea (2e-3.5e)/Arvandor, the Verdant Isles (4e)

Series

Dungeons & Dragons

Facts from the source article.

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.

Did You Know?

Corellon's symbol changed from a crescent moon to a silver star on a blue field in the 4th edition.
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.