The Chariot

The Seventh

Mythology & Lore

Conquest of Shadows

When the realm was threatened by an army of shadow beings birthed from The Moon's sorrow after her separation from The Sun, The Chariot rode forth to lead the forces of light in battle. The Emperor supported The Chariot, providing strategic guidance and reinforcements. Together, they pushed back the darkness, restoring order to the land. The battle was fierce, but The Chariot’s unwavering will, combined with The Emperor’s commanding presence, brought victory.

Celebrated in late winter, just before the arrival of spring, symbolizing the light returning after the longest nights. The holiday includes reenactments of the battle, military parades, and rituals where people offer thanks to both The Emperor and The Chariot for protection and guidance. It’s a day of strength and unity, encouraging participants to face their personal shadows and conquer them.

Cosmological Views

Conquest and Command

The Chariot shares an alliance with The Emperor centered on ambition, conquest, and the power of authority. The Emperor’s rulership provides the strategic foundation for The Chariot’s campaigns of glory. Warriors and champions see this pair as guides for achieving victory through discipline and leadership. Ceremonies to invoke their favor are marked by displays of strength and elaborate oaths of loyalty.

Passion and Triumph

The Lovers and The Chariot share an intricate bond that embodies the drive born of passionate commitment. While The Lovers represent connection and choice, The Chariot stands for determination and the will to achieve victory. Their followers view life as a journey driven by devotion, whether to a cause, another person, or a belief. This alliance inspires a doctrine that love and ambition must be intertwined; to truly succeed, one must have something or someone worth fighting for. Knightly orders dedicated to these deities often embark on quests, driven by romantic ideals or a steadfast oath to a higher purpose.

Tenets of Faith

Edicts: Use your strength to gain higher status. Answer the call of challenge. Seek retribution.
Anathema: Lie and cheat your way to victory. Deny or ignore a challenge. Let a sleight go unanswered.

Granted Divine Powers

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability Strength or Wisdom
Divine Font Harm
Divine Sanctification Can choose holy or unholy Divine Skill Intimidate
Favoured Weapon Whip

Domains

Core Domain Ambition
Secondary Domains Pain, Might
Subdomains Metal

Triad and Septagram

Holy Triad Protection
Holy Septagram Change
Cleric Spells 2nd: Phantom Steed, 5th: Impaling Spike, 6th: Dominate

Avatar Form

Speed 30 feet, fly Speed 70 feet;
Melee Single Action Whip (disarm, finesse, nonlethal, reach 20 feet), Damage 6d4+6 slashing;

Pantheons: The Twenty-Two, Triad of Protection
Divine Colour: Yellow

Parent Organization

The Twenty-Two