Bahamut
Good epitomized through fire and scale.
Mortality. A frail, feeble thing. To walk among mortals is the eternally unifying experience. They value their lives more than others; they see life as precious, and their is beauty in that. There is beauty in the world - beauty in Rakuen - beauty in the universe.
We once scorned this realm, turning our noses at it, seeing nothing but a virus of beasts upon the land. This was our hubris. We know better now; we know the machinations of the ones that call themselves gods, who once cleaved us from paradise. We were their rivals, and now we are their neighbors.
We must put the past behind us. For the sake of a greater vision of the world, of the beyond. There is something precious in this realm, something that goes beyond logic. Something worth protecting. I shall be this lands sword and shield. I gladly bestow myself for what is to be loved.
Divine Domains
Bravery, Empathy, and Prophesy.
Holy Books & Codes
Dogma of Dragons
Holidays
Festival of Lights: The Draconic gods are seen as being generally outside the realm of others gods, as the dragons themselves are creatures rather than traditionally ascended beings. And as the draconic gods are not bound to Rakuen itself, a week is given to all the gods.
The Festival of Lights is generally on the final two week of the year, culminating in the the Solar New Year, punctuated by various occasions throughout.
- The Advent: On the first day of the Festival of Lights, adherents begin a fasting for the day, and upon dinner time when their fast breaks, bring out a candelabrum. This is used for religious observance, where every night, prayers are said at the lighting of a candle for the passage of time. Eight candles are used as part of the candelabrum, with for representing the four legs of Haumea, and four representing the dragons Bahamut, Tiamat, Deidra, and Adramalech.
- Starlight: Generally throughout the proceedings of the Festival of Lights, decorations will be made throughout communities, including wreaths, decorative ribbons of red and green, and most importantly, candles, lanterns, and lamps. Starlight is the most popular event for decoration though, as it is usually a community event. In smaller communities, roadways and the doorways of houses are lined with candles, and families travel through the lights at night, singing various carols to one another as groups. Larger communities can get quite advanced with decorations, including more candles, stained glass for lamps to produce different colored lights, and large displays in public places.
- The Nativity: A day of worship for the god of all dragons, Alexander, who was created by the divine might of the other draconic gods. This day is generally celebrated as a day of family and gathering. It is largely somber and subdued, and meant to be a night spent with those that matter most to you. Traditions include the completion of the candelabrum, homecooked meals, games, and the sharing of beds between family.
- Noel: Noel is the day immediately after The Nativity, celebrating the birth and ascension of Alexander. This is a day of gift giving, and of appreciating those closest to you. Handcrafted gifts or personal gifts are most prominent, with items such as toys, clothing, and pottery, although silverware, glassware, and jewelry are also very popular gifts. The day emphasizes children in the morning, celebrating their youth, before devolving into raucous feasting and partying to celebrate adults. Large dinners late at night as well as various alcohols.
- Solar New Year: In the days after Noel, the celebrations do not stop. The day after Noel is a public day of feast. There is usually a religious parade featuring small statues of the draconic gods, with emphasis to Alexander, followed by a community feast where everyone shares. Afterwards, partying is encouraged throughout, and no business is allowed to be conducted. Heavy drinking throughout the day was a particularly popular activity. Another was the election of the Dragon King, where each family would elect someone else in their family to be head of household, usually someone of lower status such as a child or slave, who would be allowed to order others around within reason. The event concluded with a celebration on New Years at around midnight, where the community would count down the last day of the year in unison.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Bahamut is the Left Hand of Haumea, and the draconic god of bravery, empathy, and prophesy. He is seen as stoic and wise, and is worshiped broadly, even outside of those who typically do not worship the draconic gods. He is renowned for his sincerity and strength, and adherents believe that worship of him will bring these qualities about in oneself.
Bahamut is most popular among dwarves. He is renowned for his strength and consistency in Dwarven culture, and is seen as a role model for good behavior throughout various Dwarvish communities. Bahamut is also popular among humans and halflings, who value his bravery, and his resoluteness in the face of challenge. Bahamut can also be popular among religious folk, even outside of those who are devotees to the god, largely due to his prominence and powers of prophesy.
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