The Second Aspect: Pelor
Alignment: Neutral Good • Domains: Good, Healing, Strength, Sun, Travel
The God of the sun and summer, Pelor is the keeper of time.
He supports those in need and opposes all that is evil and for
that reason, he took it upon himself to become the Prime
Deity after Io's death. As the Prime Deity, Pelor guides and
lords over the remaining aspects and the lesser pantheons.
He believes justice and freedom are brought about through
charity, modesty, and perseverance.
Pelor's leadership and resolve was tested with the betrayal
of Tiamat, but he did not falter. Instead his wrath and the
wrath of his followers were more focused than ever on the
corruption of the world.
Pelor’s strength is a spiritual strength, opposed to physical
strength. His strength is the power of will and hope, the need
to face evil in the face of insurmountable odds. Pelor is
wrathful against the forces of evil, corruption, and darkness,
and is especially opposed to the undead. However, Pelor
urges his followers to remember that excessive attention to
things of evil can blind one to the truly important things:
compassion and goodness.
Pelor's priests teach that the truly strong don't need to
prove their power. Pelorians strive to perform so many good
acts that evil has no room in which to exist, though they will
fight if necessary.
In times of war, his clerics heal the sick, bless the crops, and destroy any evil that threatens the balance of the world. Pelorian paladins, known as Crusaders, are at the forefront of almost every battle. They see themselves as the burning light of the sun which scours away darkness and evil and brings strength and comfort to the innocent.
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In times of war, his clerics heal the sick, bless the crops, and destroy any evil that threatens the balance of the world. Pelorian paladins, known as Crusaders, are at the forefront of almost every battle. They see themselves as the burning light of the sun which scours away darkness and evil and brings strength and comfort to the innocent.
Pelor’s services involve communal prayer, the singing of
hymns, and the distribution of alms. Prayers to Pelor are
often affirmations in the first person, for example, “I am
merciful, just as the Sun of Mercy shines on me.” Weddings
and rites of passage often take place at the beginning of a
new season. Farmers often request a ritual known as the
Blessing of the Sun-Kissed Field.
Pelor’s temples are tall, with large windows; many are
stained-glass cathedrals. They are arranged so that the sun
shines into most of the rooms during the day, and many
feature large courtyards. They tend to be airy and blindingly
white. Temple trappings are typically yellow or gold. They are
always kept clean. Many Pelorian temples have hospital
wings.
Commandments of Pelor
- Alleviate suffering wherever you find it.
- Bring Pelor’s light into places of darkness, showing kindness, mercy, and compassion.
- Be ever vigilant for evil. People are quick to forget thelessons of the past.
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