Cir
The Sun
The Brightest Star
By far the most widely known, respected, and feared of the The Council of Stars, Cir's existence is not one of Aedeva's great questions. For nearly 4000 years he has ruled nearly half of Aedeva from his temple in Melavik.
Cir's influence can be felt in a multitude of ways throughout the land of Cireth. As befits the god of the sun, the lands Cir governs are hot, ranging from savanna to jungle to desert to superdesert1. There are some scholars who debate whether this is a result of Cir's influence or merely the shape and nature of the land in which he built his capital, but the number of studies which contradict this is staggering.
By and large, Cir has surrounded himself with zealous, pious religious leaders who enforce his will throughout the duchies.
1"Superdesert" is a term coined by Colromat of Nenesvi in his book Strange and Wonderful Geography of Cireth. His book can be found at the Bosme, Cirethean Dutchy national library for copy or enjoyment, and is also sold at many book stores.
If you are reading this insert, then that means you have acquired the "Not Safe In Cireth" copy of this book. If you are in Cireth and you value your life or the lives of those around you, destroy this insert before or after reading it. The insert is specially designed to be ripped out easily and the ink will come off of the pages in running water. DO NOT burn this. Burning is the most common method of offering things to Cir, and it is highly likely that he will know the contents and the location once it is burned. Unfortunately, over the millennia, Cir's continual release of new laws has resulted in no less than a brutal dictatorship. Lawbringers, who are touted as vigilant warriors against darkness and evil, do more work suppressing the populace than punishing dark magic. Especially in recent years, as of the writing of this book, the laws on what constitutes "dark magic" have grown to the point of making arcane magic nearly entirely illegal. In addition to this, Cir himself has done nothing to slow the warfare between his own duchies or alleviate the pain of the people caught between the armies. Still, there is little doubt that if Cir calls the dukes and duchesses to war, they will follow without question.
1"Superdesert" is a term coined by Colromat of Nenesvi in his book Strange and Wonderful Geography of Cireth. His book can be found at the Bosme, Cirethean Dutchy national library for copy or enjoyment, and is also sold at many book stores.
Aspects of Cir
Followers of Cir devote themselves to a specific aspect of the sun.The Burning Crown
". . . Thus, my servants shall burn away the darkness, and through that the land will be made pure. So do not suffer the evil of night to stand beneath my rays, but seek it where it lies and set it ablaze with my light. To this end I bequeath to you, my most loyal servants, one ray from the glorious sun. One ray to obliterate that which corrupts even the closest of friends. . . . Snippet from When the Sun Rose, Section 15: To Burn the NightBy far the most common aspect of Cir to be encountered throughout Aedeva, the aspect of the Burning Crown is the official sect that forms the hierarchy of the Cirethian government and priesthood. Over the years, the Burning Crown has grown to eclipse the other aspects of Cir, and many adherants of the Burning Crown even go so far as to consider the other sects heresy. Followers of the Burning Crown are zealous and devoted. Their priests uphold and enforce the laws dictated by Cir himself from temples that glow with golden sunlight. Their priests glowwith the very light of the Sun himself, striking fear and obeisance into their subjects.
The Healing Light
". . . And it is for this reason that we bask in the glorious light of the Sun. His light surrounds us, soothing our pains and providing the warmth that sustains us through our trials. To be outside the light is to suffer in the cold, dark of the wilds. To be in the light is bliss. . . . Snippet from When the Sun Rose, Section 23: In the Warmth of the Sun
The All-Seeing Light
". . . And so it was that the few who remained loyal to the traitor gods and the high priests of the sun were gathered, each from their own secrets to the place of the erasure of the Tenth, then called Fjinttafým,, and from there was the story of the world rewoven. . . . Snippet from When the Sun Rose, Section 7, Hidden Script 3 : The Final Judgement of the Tenth
Rituals
Welcoming of the Dawn
Basking in the Zenith
Greeting of the Last Light
Divine Classification
Deity
Religions
Current Location
Church/Cult
Children
