Birinac

Birinac is most commonly known as the god of lightning and justice(often vengeful). He has been worshipped for as long as anyone knows, longer than Derevan has been worshipped. He is perhaps most known for his descent on Eldrai in 437.

History
Birinac has been worshipped for as long as anyone remembers, but only began picking up large quantities of followers in the second century ED. Birinac's association with hawks, as well as his name, originated from the tribes in the Jallir Forest, who have been worshipping him longer and more devoutly than any other group. From there, it gradually spread and many began to accept his existence. However, until 437 ED Derevan overshadowed Birinac in all cultures, except for a few tribes in the Nirius Mountains and Jallir Forest.

Birinac Descends on Eldrai
In 437 ED, Birinac decided that he wanted to become the ruler of Orrimael. He descended on the hills north of Eldrai, and sent out 18 Storm Giants to conquer the city. The Giants succeed, and Birinac begins his terran empire. Birinac destroyed the temple to Derevan and made a temple to himself instead. He declared Kimlin Allibaum to be the leader of the city, and had him destroy all idols of Derevan. Birinac summoned thousands of thunderstorms to strike down priests, temples, and statues of Derevan. Thousands converted within a week, and by the end of the year it is estimated that there were at least 300,000 followers of Birinac. Birinac considered this to be success, and returned to heaven.

438-563
Birinac continues to control lightning storms, and occassionally speaks to Allibaum, the leader of Eldrai. More are converted to worship Birinac, until the Cataclysm of 563.

563 onward
Birinac is still worshipped in many lands, especially in the Jallir Forest and the Vaalri Mountains.

Appearances
When Birinac descended on Eldrai in 437, he took the form of a tall storm giant with the head and wings of a hawk(scaled appropriately). He had control of lightning and clouds in his ow hands, but he could not create rain or control water.