Alizar, God of Agriculture
Alizar is the god of agriculture, food, and livestock. Also called “The Harvest God.” One of the 7 of the First Order.
Description
Alizar is portrayed as a middle-aged bearded man with long gray hair, wearing white robes. He holds a tall, wooden staff made of elm wood in his right arm.Divine Domains
Nature, Life
Holy Books & Codes
The primary religious text in the Pantheon of Oros is The Book of Oros. It is a complete anthology of each deity’s individual book, as well as the creation story and other stories of the Pantheon. The Book of Oros is said to have been written by the Heralds themselves. The first copies were assembled and published by an early priesthood known as The First Men 7 centuries ago.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Symbols
Single stalk of wheat, or a seedling.Heralds
Borizar, Herald of Alizar, is a Griffin with golden feathers. Wears a golden band on his front right leg.Saints
Kyozrah the Farmer Baharit the ShepherdTenets of Faith
There is no distinct temple or holy city for worshipers of Alizar, but rather every piece of land is seen as a temple of sorts. All land is holy. Livestock is also considered holy as it is a vital part of the agricultural process. There are, however, temples in larger cities devoted to the First Order, where worshipers leave offerings of wheat stocks, seeds, and sometimes handfuls of soil in devotion to the God of Agriculture.
Most rituals are performed daily through caring for the land, and every time they eat food. To worshipers of Alizar, food is not just food. It is a blessing from Alizar that in turn blesses the human who consumes. Every meal is a holy experience and no food is ever wasted. It is believed that when crops are not successful, Alizar is punishing his worshipers for not properly honoring the earth and the food that grows from it.
Quotes
“A fertile soil alone does not carry agriculture to perfection -- ‘tis the hard work of men which brings bounty to the harvest.” ~Baharit the Shepherd, Saint of Alizar “A farmer is the most noble employment of man.” ~Borizar, Herald of Alizar “To turn soil with respect for the earth is to reap a wealth far greater than gold.” ~Kyozrah the Farmer, Saint of AlizarHolidays
Celebrations are held four times per year on the last day of each season. The holiest day of the year is known as Harvest Day, which is the first day of Spring. Worshipers believe that the way the land is treated on this day largely determines how good the crop yield will be for the rest of the year.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Alizar is worshiped primarily by farmers, shepherds, and other common folk. Worshipers revere the Earth element. They often also worship Celeste, Goddess of Stars, as the information they receive from the stars is vital to raising successful crops.
