Tazhif, God of Sunlight

Tazhif is the God of sunlight, hope, warmth, and exuberance. He is a Descendent of the Elder Goddess Korumay, Goddess of Protection.

Description

Depicted as a golden-haired man wearing a yellow tunic, embroidered with golden thread on the cuffs, neckline, and hemline. Wears a golden crown embedded with yellow and orange jewels and seems to glow a soft, warm light at all times.

Divine Domains

Life, Light

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

Symbol

Sun

Heralds

Teragall, Herald of Tazhif. A Solar -- man with white robes, white eyes, and broad white wings, wielding a greatsword.

Saints

Sable, The Bard, Saint of Tazhif Miron, The Bard, Saint of Tazhif

Tenets of Faith

Tazhif is worshiped widely across the world, mostly among the races of humans, elves, and some dwarves. Worshipers turn to Tazhif for hope in times of trouble, and give thanks to him when times are good. He is credited with controlling the light of the sun, which plays a large role in everyday life for agricultural societies. As such, farmers typically have an affinity to Tazhif.
Rituals include prayer and music. Music is said to be the preferred language of Tazhif, as it is a powerful means of communicating hope and optimism. Prayers are often sung in groups and have been known to mobilize hope in even the most dire of circumstances -- a powerful form of protection from fear and other mental obstacles.

Quotes

“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” ~Teragall, Herald of Tazhif
“After great struggle comes great reward.” ~Sable the Bard, Saint of Tazhif
“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” ~Miron the Bard, Saint of Tazhif

Divine Goals & Aspirations

To seek guidance from Tazhif is to seek light and hope. It is said that Tazhif comes to the poor, famished, and downtrodden in the form of a glowing, guiding light when they need it most.

Divine Classification

God

Church/Cult

The Pantheon of Oros