The Emperor

The Fourth

Mythology & Lore

Birth of the First Empire

With The Emperor’s guidance and The Hierophant's divine teachings, mortals formed the first great kingdom, watched over by The Sun, the god of clarity and prosperity. This age was marked by innovation and expansion but sowed seeds of future arrogance.

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

Creation and Dominion

The partnership between The Empress and The Emperor is seen as the embodiment of nature’s abundance paired with structured rule. While The Empress symbolizes growth, fertility, and the nurturing aspect of the world, The Emperor embodies laws, authority, and protection. Devotees of this divine duo believe in maintaining harmony between nurturing life and enforcing order. In practice, temples dedicated to both deities often double as centers for governance and agriculture. Farmers and rulers alike pay homage to these deities, as the former seek bountiful harvests and the latter stability and power.

Rule and Illumination

The Emperor and The Sun form a powerful alliance, representing leadership that shines with clarity and purpose. While The Emperor enforces order and structure, The Sun brings illumination and warmth to those efforts, ensuring they are just and true. Monarchs, generals, and leaders often invoke both deities when making proclamations or leading their people into new eras. Followers of this pair believe that true leadership is one that is not only firm but also transparent and inspirational.

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.

Tenets of Faith

Edicts: Show respect to those of higher station. Follow the word of law. Respect the citiies you find yourself in
Anathema: Disrespect nobility. Willingly break the law. Deface and damage buildings

Granted Divine Powers

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability Strength or Charisma
Divine Font Harm or Heal
Divine Sactification Can choose holy or unholy Divine Skill Society
Favoured Weapon Crossbow

Domains

Core Domain Cities
Secondary Domains Wealth, Ambition
Subdomains Family

Triad and Septagram

Holy Triad Confidence
Holy Septagram Change

Cleric Spells 2nd: Persistent Servant, 7th: Magnificent Mansion, 8th: Power Word Stun

Avatar Form

Speed 50 feet, burrow Speed 30 feet, Immune to immobilized;
Ranged Single Action Crossbow, (range increment 120 feet, reload 1), Damage 6d10+3 piercing.

Pantheons: The Twenty-Two, Triad of Confidence
Divine Colour: Red

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Parent Organization

The Twenty-Two