Who is Helamakt for Orlanthi?

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From: parental_unit_2 <parental_unit_2_at_...>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:54:53 -0000

I have a question about Helamakt, a warrior god whose subcult is shared between Heler and Orlanth Thunderous. The Orlanth version of the subcult is in _Thunder Rebels_ (TR), the Heler one in _Storm Tribe_ (ST).

Specifically: Who do Orlanth worshippers think that Helamakt is, and what do they believe he did in the myths? And on what points do they agree or disagree with Heler worshippers?

TR only says that Helamakt is "The Fighting Storm" and fought as a Thunder Brother in support of Orlanth at Thrinbarri. ST says that Helamakt is a guise of Heler, who fought _against_ Orlanth at Thrinbarri. So do Orlanthi think Helamakt is Heler, but disagree with Helerings about which side Helamakt fought on at Thrinbarri? Or do Orlanthi think that Helamakt is completely distinct from Heler, despite the fact that the subcult is shared?

Rob