Kurmar and Sotmar

Fek'lhr's twins were the god and goddess of the warrior spirit. Out of all the D'eethkoras-i, their image has changed the most over time in the Klingon culture. At first, Kurmar and Sotmar were highly respected; they were the ones who would ignite the fire that burns in every warriors heart. Infants would be brought to their temple to be blessed with courage and strength. The sacrifice of a young Targ was Common, and its blood was mixed with a sacred ointment that would be spread on the hands, chest, and head of the newborn. If the child grew up to be an exceptional warrior, it was said that he or she was favored by the twins.

In ancient artwork, the twins are always portrayed together. Sotmar is usually standing behind her brother Kurmar. She would hold in one hand the heart of courage and in the other, the blade of strength. Kurmar would be igniting the two with the warrior's flame.

Shortly after the time of Kahless, when the worship of the D'eethkoras-i was ending, the image of the twins changed dramatically. Instead of being beloved deities, they were now seen as demons of misdirection. If a child was to disappear or die suddenly of unknown causes, Kurmar and Sotmar were to blame. Children who were disrespectful to their parents and clan, or lacked focus in their studies were said to be under the influence of the twins. They were sent to special institutions where hopefully the demons would be exorcised.

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