The Highlord

"The formal worship of the Highlord is a relatively recent occurrence, as they are the youngest of the known deities. However, their purity of spirit, unwavering pursuit of good, and countless victories over Yaziri Mourntide has ensconced them as the patron deity of Celenis and the Isle of Krell for nearly a thousand years.

Known more formally as Highlord Aeterius the Sun-Crowned, this deity boasts more clerical followers than any other faith, and has for centuries, leading many to believe that their chosen form of power, the Light, is simply how holy divine magic manifests.

Though their devout followers are numerous, there are known cults within the faith that are more than willing to utilize the Highlord’s absence of Light, ostensibly also in the name of Good."

— Truthteller Paldrus, 'A Discussion on Historical Facts and Fictions'; September 9th, 371

Description


Hailing from the heavens above, Highlord Aeterius the Sun-Crowned is a recent addition to the deities of Arcanorum, if one can speak of the several dozens of lifetimes that have passed since their arrival as “recent”, however, being the progeny of one of the other deities, a certain allowance must be made.

The center of worship for the Highlord, naturally, is the Isle of Krell, where the theocratic government is centered upon their worship and service. However, adherents of the Highlord can be found far and wide, scattered across the known lands, as missionaries, clerics in service of expeditionary forces, and adventurers.

Tenets of Faith

  • Courtesy: Treating others with kindness, tact and graciousness.
  • Integrity: Standing on moral high ground. Keeping faith with our ideals and our agreements.
  • Perseverance: Staying the course for however long it takes. Steadfastness and persistence in pursuing our goals.
  • Self-Control: Experiencing our feelings without allowing them to control us. Stepping back and thoughtfully choosing how we will act rather than just reacting.
  • Indomitable Spirit: The strength of spirit to recover from adversity. Overcoming obstacles by tapping into a deep well of faith and endurance.

  • Official Name: The Highlord
    Primary Eye: Arcanorum
    Accent: Radiance
    Qualifier: “Follower of The Highlord”
    Leader Title: Luminant
    Population: ~2,730,000
    Type
    Religious, Organised Religion
    Permeated Organizations
    Deities
    Do not go gentle into that good night...
    "Do not go gentle into that good night,
    Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
    Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

    Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
    Because their words had forked no lightning they
    Do not go gentle into that good night.

    Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
    Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
    Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

    Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
    And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
    Do not go gentle into that good night.

    Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
    Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
    Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

    And you, my father, there on the sad height,
    Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
    Do not go gentle into that good night.
    Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

    ~ Dylan Thomas

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