Koryis in life was an Alphatian wizard, born when the Alphatian lived on their far-away world before it was destroyed by war. He was an adventurer called "the Negotiator" because he preferred discussion to combat. Since attaining Immortality, Koryis has become known as the patron of peace and prosperity, something which has endeared him to commoners throughout Alphatia and its colonies in Norwold spreading quickly down through Ochalea and the rest of the Known World. Since Alphatia sank, Ochalea and the Kingdom of Norwold have become bastions of his faith. Popular among merchants, many paladins and healers are amongst his faithful. Weapons and fighting are anathema in his temples and holy places, and peaceful negotiation is stressed as the solution to any problem. Koryis appears as a pale-skinned Alphatian man, hollow-cheeked and gaunt, wearing simple robes, bearing an expression of long-suffering determination.