Bodrick the Literate
As literacy slowly becomes more of a given than not, Bodrick often called, the
Learner has moved from being an obscure deity to one of the
most well-regarded. The Learner is the god of knowledge,
justice and history, as well as the
husband of the Custodian. He
is a kind and patient though
esoteric god, seen most
often as an aged scholar or
an owl. In addition to being
the patron of philosophers
and intellectuals, many
sanctioned arcanists of all
sorts pay lip service to the
Learner. The Learner often
values usable knowledge over
mystical powers, but He does grant prayers of perception to
those He deems intelligent enough to use them wisely
Divine Domains
Knowledge, Literacy, History, those who marry.
Holy Books & Codes
All books of history and secreted knowledge.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A set of scales balanced by a diamond.
Tenets of Faith
First among all of the Learner’s
strictures are that Truthsayers must safeguard knowledge
of all sorts, as it is the foundation of civilization. It is also
their duty to arbitrate in disputes, free from bias. In addition,
though they view combat as a last resort, they see no shame
in using it to overthrow injustice and heresy. The Learner
also expressly forbids the priesthood from telling falsehoods,
unless it would grant heretical or dark knowledge to others.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
The Learner’s devout are called
Truthsayers. Their ranks are few but well-regarded for their
sagacity. They record and maintain great histories, including
of those other faiths that let them and they often serve as
arbitrators or judges on disagreements between feuding
churches. As a Truthsayer obtains more knowledge and
submits their new-found learning to the restricted archives
kept by their priesthood, they develop an almost eidetic
memory while their sense of judgement grows less humane
and more pragmatic. Truthsayers who use knowledge for
their own twisted purposes are beyond saving, for their
awareness of dark truths can serve as potent weapons against
their fellows.
Divine Classification
God, Profundos
Children
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