Bahamut

Bahamut is a lawful good deity of hope, justice, and protection. His form is that of a massive platinum dragon. As one of the oldest and most powerful of the gods, he is lord of the pantheon. He is worshipped as the patron deity of kings, nobility, and metallic dragons. In the land of Arkosia, far to the east, he is worshipped as the progenitor of the dragonborn race.

Bahamut's shrines are some of the most lavish in the world. As the patron of kings and nobles, there is no shortage of wealthy patrons willing to donate outrageus sums of money. Bahamut is considered to be one of The Four.

Origin
Legends say that eons ago, before the Dawn War, there was only one dragon in existance: Io, First of Its Kind. Neither male nor female, niether good nor evil, Io was the embodiment of pride, power, and granduer.

There are many versions of the story, but in the most common telling, Io was the one who first rallied the other gods and convinced them to wage war upon the primordials for control of Ea. In the first great battle, Io challenged the mighty primordial, Eruk-hus, King of Terror, to single combat. The opponent proved too much for Io. In a single stroke of his mighty axe, Eruk-hus cleaved the great dragon in two, from head to tail.

Yet the King of Terror's victory was short-lived. From the lifeless halves of the fallen god, two dragons emerged. Bahamut from the right, and Tiamat from the left. Together they slew Eruk-hus and the battle was won. This would be the last time Bahamut and Tiamat would ever work together. It is said that Bahamut inherited all the noble and good apsects of Io, while Tiamat inherited all of the evil and selfish aspects. Yet Io's most enduring aspects, pride, power, and grandeur, were inherited by both. The two dragon gods grew to hate everything the other stood for and have spent their entire existance trying to destroy each other.

Dwelling
Bahamut's halls are a sight to behold. High atop Mount Celestia sits a shining palace decorated with precious metals, ivory, and gemstones. It is said that from this place, Bahamut can see every corner of the Astral Sea.

The Old Man and the Canaries
It is commonly believed that Bahamut delights in travelling the world disguised as a grey-bearded wanderer. In this form, he is accompanied by seven canaries. These companions are actually seven mighty, gold dragons in disguise. They are Bahamut's closest, and most faithful servants.

Some stories tell of him offering assistance to the weak and vulnerable in their hour of need. Others tell of him offering wise counsel to kings and emperors so that they might rule justly. Still other stories tell of him searching the world for heroes who are pure of heart. Ultimately, none can say for certain what compels him to wander. After all, a gods thoughts are his alone to ponder.