In Klingon mythology, Sto-vo-kor (Suto'vo'qor in the Klingon language) is the afterlife of the wanted dead, where all worthy warriors go after they die to fight an eternal battle against great enemies. (TNG episode: "Rightful Heir", DS9 episode: "The Sword of Kahless")
A Klingon would be deemed to be worthy to enter sto-vo-kor by dying in battle or by performing an heroic deed. Entry into sto-vo-kor would also occur if an individual allowed themselves to be killed by another Klingon. (DS9 episode: "Children of Time")
Alternatively, relatives of a deceased individual may also perform a great deed in their honor to ensure their arrival in sto-vor-kor. (DS9 episodes: "Image in the Sand", "Shadows and Symbols" DS9 - The Left Hand of Destiny novels: Book One, Book Two)
History[]
In the mid-23rd century, L'Rell, Chancellor of the High Council of the Klingon Empire, entered Sto-vo-kor after her death and dwelt among the honored dead. However, she was distraught that her mate Voq had been denied entry and sent to Gre'thor because he had been denied an honorable death. L'Rell traveled to Gre'thor and struck a bargain with its lord, Fek'lhr - her soul for Voq's. Fek'lhr agreed, and Voq took his mate's place in Sto-vo-kor.
In the year 2411, L'Rell explained that to Matriarch J'Ula of House of Mo'Kai and General Martok, who had come to Gre'thor to return the former chancellor to the realm of the living as an ally in the Klingon Civil War against Klingon Emperor J'mpok. L'Rell declined returning with J'Ula in order to keep Voq in Sto-vo-kor. Another dead chancellor, Gowron, agreed to trade his soul with L'Rell's, allowing her to return. Gowron had been stuck in Ko'th - limbo - and found Gre'thor preferable over the endless, grey void. (STO - Klingon Civil War mission: "Leap of Faith")
Denizens of Sto-vo-kor[]
- Kahless the Unforgettable[1]
- L'Rell (mid-23rd century)[2]
- Voq, son of none (from ca. 2259/2260)[2]
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External link[]
- Sto-vo-kor article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
| Concepts of Klingon belief and mythology | ||
|---|---|---|
| notable figures | Baka, mate of Kortar • Fek'lhr • Fek'Ihri • Kahless the Unforgettable • Kortar, the first Klingon • Kos'Karii • Kramp'Ihri • Lunob, the first Klingon woman • Molor • Morath, brother of Kahless | 
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| Klingon gods | Migmek the Trickster • Khoss the Gigantic • Wa'Joh'a', the first god | |
| afterlife and other locations | Barge of the Dead • Black Fleet • Boreth • Gre'thor, afterlife for the dishonored • Ko'th, the place in-between (limbo) • qo'sor, the Great Tree of the World • Sto-vo-kor, afterlife of the honorable | |
| mirror universe | Kahless (mirror) | |