Amaterasu - Lady Light
Sun Goddess
Gameplay:
Followers of The Old Gods have the most diverse set of beliefs and gods on the Sword Coast. As such all religious classes (clerics, paladins, and druids) are open to them. Listed below, in order of importance, are the most important deities in the pantheon, but there are too many to list. You may choose one of them as your character’s deity, or you may design your character’s deity and religion. If you wish to play as a follower of The Old Gods, work with your DM to design your character’s beliefs and the nature of the religion and the god(s) she serves.
A Note to Players:
There is a lot of room for players develop their characters' religious beliefs and to expand on the brief summaries of each deity presented below. Players are invited to help expand or ammend what is written below.
Beliefs:
Amataresu has no holy books, no grand message. Her name is a blessing in the cold northern reaches and a curse in the scorched desert wastes.Place of Worship:
Amataresu is acknowledged, but does not have many large temples built to her. However, there are several small cults that worship her above all other gods. These cults seek to draw on Amataresu’s manifest power.Manner of Worship:
In colder regions with less sun, there are festivals dedicated to her during the end of the winter months, thanking her for returning and bringing spring with her. In desert regions, worship of Amataresu or Amata as she is called, is one of the vilest acts a person can commit and is a sign of a disordered mind.Characterization:
In colder regions, she is seen as a beautiful young woman of the same race as the worshipper, surrounded by blinding light. In desert regions, she is seen as an ugly old crone surrounded by scorching fire.Worshippers:
Most people of colder northern regions and a few small cults.Counterpart:
Tsuki Yomi, Goddess of The MoonsRival:
Rigor - The Great DarknessGlory to Amaterasu, Lady Light. May her brilliance shine down on you and your kin.
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