Aurius

Aurius, often revered as the Skyfather, is one of the six Order Deities of the Order Pantheon. He is said to have created the vespoids and holds a prominent place in their beliefs. He holds dominion over the winds and breezes of Alvandis, protecting the world from above. He is associated with courage, righteousness, a symbol of grace, nobility, and divine protection.

Appearance

Aurius is depicted as a majestic vespoid of grand proportions. His exoskeleton shines in gleaming gold, with onyx stripes as dark as the stormy sky striking through his form. His multifaceted eyes glisten with the clarity of an unclouded horizon. From his back extend two mighty wings, shimmering and translucent, infused with the golden glow of dawn. They are not mere appendages but tempestuous wonders: with every flutter, they evoke the force of mighty hurricanes or the serenity of a soft breeze. His form is graced with a mane woven from luminous threads that glisten like sunlit strands in the heart of a midday beam. Wrapped in resplendent golden armor and wielding his formidable spear, this valiant knight embodies the very essence of honor.

Symbols

His primary symbol is a golden hornet in majestic flight. Radiating from the hornet's back are six lightning bolts, each symbolizing the power, fury, and unpredictability of nature's storms and the six prime deities of the Order Pantheon.

Commandments

• Uphold the spirit of courage in all your actions, defending hive and queendom with unwavering determination. It is not enough to merely act brave; one must embody bravery in every deed, thought, and word.
• Soar on the winds of honor as a paragon of righteousness.
• Chaos is a relentless force, always seeking to penetrate the structured beauty of the world. You must swear to be a bulwark of order against the chaotic forces that endanger the world.

Myth

Aurius birthed the vespoids from his divine essence, gifting them wings from his stormy essence to soar the skies. Yet, seeing their fragility amidst the vastness of the world, the noble knight whispered ancient windborne secrets to them: the art of navigating tempests, understanding the breezes, and dancing between raindrops. This divine intervention transformed the vespoids into masters of the sky.

Holy Days and Religious Practices

The Dance of the Tempest: A ritualistic dance performed during impending storms. Aurius' followers gather, dancing through the air in intricate patterns, mimicking the swirling winds, calling upon Aurius to protect them and guide them safely through the storm.

Festival of the First Flight: Celebrated annually, this festival commemorates the day the vespoids were first given the gift of flight. vespoids from all over gather, taking ceremonial flights and offering dances to the rhythm of the winds.

Deity Information

Titles
The Noble Breeze, The Skyfather, The First Wind, Guardian of the Spires
Gender
Male
Divine Classification
Order Deity
Province
Honor, Justice, Sky
Divine Realm
Aerolitha
Associated Religion
Order Pantheon
Depiction
A tall vespoid with golden chitin and onyx stripes, clad in regal armor with spear and shield in hand.
Religious Iconography
Circular golden emblem of a bee with six wings in the form of lightning bolts jotting outward.

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Worship

Divine Domains
Order, Tempest, War, Light
Holy Days
Festival of the First Flight
Artifacts
The Divine Jelly