Heironeous and Hextor's other brother? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Heironeous and Hextor's other brother? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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PsychoTron
06-11-07, 04:02 PM Is any one familiar with Heironeous and Hextor's other brother? I seem to remember reading about a third brother who was a neutral god of war and his name was Stratus. My memory fails me and I don't recall where I read this, but I know I did. If any one has any knowledge of such a brother and possible stats, I would be most greatful if you would share said information.
Zalakhiel
06-11-07, 04:09 PM Actually his name was Stratis. He was Lawful Neutral and Hextor killed him because he considered him weak. You can learn more at Wikipedia. As far as stats are concerned, I am sorry but I know not a thing that would prove of any assistance to you. :(
Orion72
06-11-07, 04:17 PM The death of Stratis was the central event in the Chainmail minis game. You can probably get plenty of info by looking for old Chainmail products.
Zousha_Omenohu
06-11-07, 07:29 PM It seems that Stern Alia's offspring really didn't get along. One can only wonder what they were like when they were kids!
ripvanwormer
06-11-07, 10:10 PM Actually his name was Stratis. He was Lawful Neutral and Hextor killed him because he considered him weak.

No. Stratis was actually killed by a group of mortals. Although he has the same mother as Heironeous and Hextor, the other brothers don't have any role in Stratis' story.
Unholy_King
06-11-07, 10:32 PM It seems that Stern Alia's offspring really didn't get along. One can only wonder what they were like when they were kids!

According to the Core Beliefs: Hextor in the new Dragon, Hextor and Heironeous got along great as kids. Though it went downhill as they got older.
Zousha_Omenohu
06-12-07, 01:01 AM Darn it! Now I need to check my library for that issue! I've been wondering if they'd have time to make an article for Hextor. I'm trying to develop a campaign, and I felt that the duality of those two faiths would be interesting. Plus, I've read the article on Heironeous and I think it's one of the greatest D&D articles I've ever read (though that may just be my pro-Heironean bias:D ).
ripvanwormer
06-12-07, 01:10 AM Sibling Rivalry (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip6.htm)
Revenge of the Sith (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip120a.htm)
Hextor Strikes Back (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip16a.htm)

The new Dragon article introduces a heretical myth that Heironeous and Hextor are actually fragments of the same being, who create and sustain the balance of the multiverse through their endless battles.
Zousha_Omenohu
06-12-07, 01:30 AM Ahh, WoG. I always enjoy reading those.
ripvanwormer
06-12-07, 12:42 PM From Dragon #285:

"Five years ago a company of mortal heroes banded together to kill Stratis, the God of War. They believed that by killing Stratis they could win peace for their peoples. They were tragically mistaken. Though the heroes slew the god, Stratis defied his killers in death. As he ascended to the heavens in a pillar of fire, he scattered his panoply across the world. With his dying breath, Stratis proclaimed that there would be nothing but war until a new god ascended to replace him. Now heroes and tyrants struggle to win Stratis's artifacts. It is said that whoever reassembles his panoply will take his place as God of War."
Zousha_Omenohu
06-12-07, 06:54 PM This is a rather ignorant question, but what's a panoply?
ripvanwormer
06-12-07, 09:59 PM 1. a wide-ranging and impressive array or display: the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history.
2. a complete suit of armor.
3. a protective covering.
4. full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment.

From the context, definition 2 and 4: his weapons and armor.
Zousha_Omenohu
06-13-07, 12:48 AM Ah. Thank you.
turalisj
06-13-07, 01:07 AM According to the Core Beliefs: Hextor in the new Dragon, Hextor and Heironeous got along great as kids. Though it went downhill as they got older.

That's what my mom said about me and the borther of mine closest to my age. We were great as kids, but now I don't go a day without giving him a black eye. :D
Zousha_Omenohu
06-13-07, 01:11 AM My brother and I are pretty chummy, but we couldn't be more different. I'm kind of fat, and I take walks for exercise. He's a lean, mean fencing machine. I used to play the violin. He plays the bagpipes (yes, the bagpipes). I was captain of the speech team. He's in show choir. And yet there are several things we do have in common, D&D being one of them.:)
turalisj
06-13-07, 01:18 AM I have 5 diffrent brothers. Naming off all our diffrences would take a millenia. :P
navar100
06-13-07, 02:31 AM Hi, I'm Heironeous. This is my brother Hextor, and this is my other brother Hextor.

:P :D
Zousha_Omenohu
06-13-07, 07:22 PM :confused: Sorry, I don't get the joke.
ripvanwormer
06-13-07, 07:45 PM :confused: Sorry, I don't get the joke.

You have to have watched the sitcom Newhart back in the 1980s or 1950s or whenever that thing was on.

Boo, Navar! Get some hipper references! That wasn't funny on Newhart and it's not funny now!
navar100
06-13-07, 10:06 PM :evillaugh
Zousha_Omenohu
06-14-07, 12:10 AM I wasn't even born until the tail-end of the 80's! I'm one of the youngest guys on the university campus!
turalisj
06-14-07, 12:48 AM Yeah.... I wasn't born until '89..... Try something that people with grey hair wont know. :P
Zousha_Omenohu
06-14-07, 01:29 AM And all this time I thought I was the youngest person here....
sciborg2
06-14-07, 02:30 AM Hi, I'm Heironeous. This is my brother Hextor, and this is my other brother Hextor.

:D

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
PsychoTron 06-11-07, 04:02 PM	Is any one familiar with Heironeous and Hextor's other brother? I seem to remember reading about a third brother who was a neutral god of war and his name was Stratus. My memory fails me and I don't recall where I read this, but I know I did. If any one has any knowledge of such a brother and possible stats, I would be most greatful if you would share said information.
Zalakhiel 06-11-07, 04:09 PM	Actually his name was Stratis. He was Lawful Neutral and Hextor killed him because he considered him weak. You can learn more at Wikipedia. As far as stats are concerned, I am sorry but I know not a thing that would prove of any assistance to you. :(
Orion72 06-11-07, 04:17 PM	The death of Stratis was the central event in the Chainmail minis game. You can probably get plenty of info by looking for old Chainmail products.
Zousha_Omenohu 06-11-07, 07:29 PM	It seems that Stern Alia's offspring really didn't get along. One can only wonder what they were like when they were kids!
ripvanwormer 06-11-07, 10:10 PM	Actually his name was Stratis. He was Lawful Neutral and Hextor killed him because he considered him weak. No. Stratis was actually killed by a group of mortals. Although he has the same mother as Heironeous and Hextor, the other brothers don't have any role in Stratis' story.
Unholy_King 06-11-07, 10:32 PM	It seems that Stern Alia's offspring really didn't get along. One can only wonder what they were like when they were kids! According to the Core Beliefs: Hextor in the new Dragon, Hextor and Heironeous got along great as kids. Though it went downhill as they got older.
Zousha_Omenohu 06-12-07, 01:01 AM	Darn it! Now I need to check my library for that issue! I've been wondering if they'd have time to make an article for Hextor. I'm trying to develop a campaign, and I felt that the duality of those two faiths would be interesting. Plus, I've read the article on Heironeous and I think it's one of the greatest D&D articles I've ever read (though that may just be my pro-Heironean bias:D ).
ripvanwormer 06-12-07, 01:10 AM	Sibling Rivalry (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip6.htm) Revenge of the Sith (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip120a.htm) Hextor Strikes Back (http://www.greyhawkonline.com/wogcomic/title/wogstrip16a.htm) The new Dragon article introduces a heretical myth that Heironeous and Hextor are actually fragments of the same being, who create and sustain the balance of the multiverse through their endless battles.
Zousha_Omenohu 06-12-07, 01:30 AM	Ahh, WoG. I always enjoy reading those.
ripvanwormer 06-12-07, 12:42 PM	From Dragon #285: "Five years ago a company of mortal heroes banded together to kill Stratis, the God of War. They believed that by killing Stratis they could win peace for their peoples. They were tragically mistaken. Though the heroes slew the god, Stratis defied his killers in death. As he ascended to the heavens in a pillar of fire, he scattered his panoply across the world. With his dying breath, Stratis proclaimed that there would be nothing but war until a new god ascended to replace him. Now heroes and tyrants struggle to win Stratis's artifacts. It is said that whoever reassembles his panoply will take his place as God of War."
Zousha_Omenohu 06-12-07, 06:54 PM	This is a rather ignorant question, but what's a panoply?
ripvanwormer 06-12-07, 09:59 PM	1. a wide-ranging and impressive array or display: the dazzling panoply of the maharaja's procession; the panoply of European history. 2. a complete suit of armor. 3. a protective covering. 4. full ceremonial attire or paraphernalia; special dress and equipment. From the context, definition 2 and 4: his weapons and armor.
Zousha_Omenohu 06-13-07, 12:48 AM	Ah. Thank you.
turalisj 06-13-07, 01:07 AM	According to the Core Beliefs: Hextor in the new Dragon, Hextor and Heironeous got along great as kids. Though it went downhill as they got older. That's what my mom said about me and the borther of mine closest to my age. We were great as kids, but now I don't go a day without giving him a black eye. :D
Zousha_Omenohu 06-13-07, 01:11 AM	My brother and I are pretty chummy, but we couldn't be more different. I'm kind of fat, and I take walks for exercise. He's a lean, mean fencing machine. I used to play the violin. He plays the bagpipes (yes, the bagpipes). I was captain of the speech team. He's in show choir. And yet there are several things we do have in common, D&D being one of them.:)
turalisj 06-13-07, 01:18 AM	I have 5 diffrent brothers. Naming off all our diffrences would take a millenia. :P
navar100 06-13-07, 02:31 AM	Hi, I'm Heironeous. This is my brother Hextor, and this is my other brother Hextor. :P :D
Zousha_Omenohu 06-13-07, 07:22 PM	:confused: Sorry, I don't get the joke.
ripvanwormer 06-13-07, 07:45 PM	:confused: Sorry, I don't get the joke. You have to have watched the sitcom Newhart back in the 1980s or 1950s or whenever that thing was on. Boo, Navar! Get some hipper references! That wasn't funny on Newhart and it's not funny now!
navar100 06-13-07, 10:06 PM	:evillaugh
Zousha_Omenohu 06-14-07, 12:10 AM	I wasn't even born until the tail-end of the 80's! I'm one of the youngest guys on the university campus!
turalisj 06-14-07, 12:48 AM	Yeah.... I wasn't born until '89..... Try something that people with grey hair wont know. :P
Zousha_Omenohu 06-14-07, 01:29 AM	And all this time I thought I was the youngest person here....
sciborg2 06-14-07, 02:30 AM	Hi, I'm Heironeous. This is my brother Hextor, and this is my other brother Hextor. :D