Kereska

Kereska (pronounced: /k əˈr ɛ s k ɑː/ kuh-RES-kah^[1]) was the chaotic neutral dragon goddess of magic, specifically dragon magic and magical creativity.^[1]^[2]

Description[]

Kereska always manifested in the form of a dragon, although she was able to take on many draconic forms as she wanted to, and specific details about her natural form were unknown. However, she was always surrounded by a pulsating aura of magical power.^[1]

Realm[]

It was believed Kereska had her lair in the plane of Limbo.^[1]

Abilities[]

Kereska was reputed to have the ability to cast spells as many times per day as she wanted to, and as she was the font of magical creativity, she was able to create any new spell-like power with a moment's effort.^[1]

She also had the ability to empower any draconic creature with whatever level of spellcasting ability she wished, and often bestowed her followers with the ability to cast new spells and spell-like abilities if they had pleased her.^[1]

Kereska was noted to grant magic to many chromatic dragons, including their breath weapons.^[3]

History[]

According to draconic myths, it was Kereska who first taught dragonkind how to wield magic.^[1]

At some point prior to 1357 DR, Kereska empowered the gold dragon sorcerer Larendrammagar with the ability to cast more spells than any dragon naturally could, and to be able to use both arcane and divine magic, as a reward for his magical achievements.^[4]

In the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR, Kereska came into conflict with the draconic demigod Kalzareinad after he began aiding mortals such as Sammaster in the creation of dracoliches and unwittingly made use of spell elements created by her.^[5] She entirely subsumed the worship and portfolio of the demigod before consuming his life shortly thereafter.^[2]

At some point prior to 1492 DR, Kereska imbued the staff Markoheshkir with her power, granting a humanoid wielder elemental energy sourced from the goddess.^[3]

Worshipers[]

Kereska was revered by dragons of all kinds, although those adept with magic were specially devoted to her. Dragons researching new spells often invoked her name in hopes she would imbue them with her power.^[1] Kereska's divine aims were so aligned with those of Mystra that some followers were able to claim patronage from both.^[6]

Appendix[]

Notes[]

↑ While Cult of the Dragon (1998) lists her as an intermediate deity, Draconomicon (1990) states that she is a greater deity.

External Links[]

Kereska's Favour article at the Baldur's Gate 3 Community Wiki, a community wiki for Baldur's Gate 3.

Appearances[]

Video Games: Referenced only; Baldur's Gate III

References[]

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Dale Donovan (January 1998). Cult of the Dragon. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 120. ISBN 0-7869-0709-6.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Larian Studios (October 2020). Designed by Swen Vincke, et al. Baldur's Gate III. Larian Studios.
↑ Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 59. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.
↑ Ed Greenwood (2023-02-11). "Kalzareinad". Greenwood's Grotto (Discord).
↑ Ed Greenwood (2017-09-03). Multiple Patrons - Mystra & Kereska (Tweet). theedverse. Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-08-18. Retrieved on 2021-08-18.

Connections[]

The Draconic Pantheon

Greater Deities
Asgorath • Null • Task
Intermediate Deities
Kereska • Nathair Sgiathach • Zorquan
Lesser Deities
Astilabor • Bahamut • Garyx • Hlal • Lendys • Sardior • Tamara • Tiamat
Demigods
Kuyutha
Dead powers
Azharul • Kalzareinad
Unknown
Zotha

Deities

Deities of the Post–Second Sundering Era

Deities of the Post-Spellplague Era

Deities of the Era of Upheaval

Deities of the Age of Humanity

[1] While Cult of the Dragon (1998) lists her as an intermediate deity, Draconomicon (1990) states that she is a greater deity.

[Draco2e-2] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 26–27. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.

[CotD-3] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 Dale Donovan (January 1998). Cult of the Dragon. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 120. ISBN 0-7869-0709-6.

[BG3-4] 3.0 ^3.1 Larian Studios (October 2020). Designed by Swen Vincke, et al. Baldur's Gate III. Larian Studios.

[Draco-p59-5] Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 59. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.

[6] Ed Greenwood (2023-02-11). "Kalzareinad". Greenwood's Grotto (Discord).

[7] Ed Greenwood (2017-09-03). Multiple Patrons - Mystra & Kereska (Tweet). theedverse. Twitter. Archived from the original on 2021-08-18. Retrieved on 2021-08-18.

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