Qiliind

His watch is in phases. For some months he is ever-gazing, in others his power is subsumed by the moon. Anything of importance should be done under his watch, and the dark months left for hardy survival.

— Priest in Zunatuudh and Qariy

Qiliind, also known simply as the Sun God, is a figure revered in the cold northern reaches of Thurásin. He is not considered to be part of the pantheon of Divinities widely worshipped in Tiyu Amara, to the extent that his worship is considered heretical by many.

History

Qilind's divine origins vary depending on whether the storyteller wants to make him compatible with the Divinities or not. Two versions are common - the first that he was created by The Mother of the Divinities in order to watch over the world She had made, and the second that he arose independently from the vast Planar Sea and took advantage of The Mother's slumber to shine on Her creation.
However he is supposed to have come to be, Qilind's history is one of passive observance and gentle guidance. To account for the dark nights and months in the far north, as well as events like the solar eclipse, it's said that Qilind is in constant battle against the Planar Sea itself in order to be seen, and that it necessitates he take frequent breaks. He does not leave the land defenceless, instead imparting some of his power to the moon to keep watch.

Worship

In the frigid north where he is worshipped, his ability to bring warmth and clarity are his most prized traits. To that end, the lighting of massive bonfires is seen as honouring him by imitating his strength, and items are offered to the flames so that they might reach him. Many towns and temples to his worship keep fires burning year round, especially during the dark months, as a sign that the faithful will be there when he is able to return.

Divine Classification

Deity

Divine Domains

The Sun, Fire, Life

Regionality

It's not clear why Qiliind is only revered in Thurásin's cold north, as well as why no equivalent deity can be found on the continent of Abravost.
While some of this can be attributed to the power of the Divinities and their influence on life throughout Tiyu Amara, it seems likely the power of the sun over the life of humans is at its most relevant in the far north, where some days the sun doesn't even set or rise.
In those parts, Qiliind is allowed some limited co-existence with Divinity-based worship, resulting in the alternative backstory of the Sun God being an agent of The Mother.

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