Aurifar

Mythology & Lore

Aurifar, the Caliph of the Sky, is the deity of the midday sun who deigns to let lesser deities bear his litter to his throne each morning, then back to his resting place each evening. Stern, unyielding Aurifar rules the skies during the hottest part of the day, passing judgment on all in his sight, deciding who lives or dies. Typically worshiped by fire giants, efreet, and other fire creatures, Aurifar appears as a glowing ball of light and unbearable heat. He can also take the form of a mute giant who carries this ball of light and heat (from which his divine voice speaks). His symbol is a golden disc polished to a mirrorlike sheen. Aurifar and his servants are implacable enemies of the undead.

Worship

There are daily noon services held both outdoors and within his temples. His temples are made so that the noon sun shines directly onto the altar.

Priesthood

While many of Aurifar's worshippers are connected to the Elemental Plane of Fire, he has a small but loyal following among humanoids. His priests lead noon sermons and are revered as Judges and prosecutors. His most ardent worshippers wander the land dispensing justice and hunting the undead.

Sects

The Everlight:

Members of the Everlight are tenacious hunters of the undead. They crisscross the continent, either seeking out undead on their own or compelling others to join them on their sacred mission as needed. Twice a year, these warriors must return to a Temple to recount the monsters they've hunted. These events are treated as major events in the church, especially for smaller, more provincial temples. 

Speakers of the Sun:

The Speakers of the Sun are judges and adjudicators of the punishment of their god, as well as municipal law. Their devotion to the law is unmatched, and while they tend to be harsh, they are rarely unfair, and their opinions on a case hold great weight. Members of this sect are often found either traveling from small village to small village, dispensing judgment and rulings, or living in a major city, often overseeing the highest courts of the land.

Only truth may be spoken beneath the One Above

Alternative Names

The One High Above, The Shinning Lord, The Caliph of the Sky