| PELOR, Greater Power, male, NG Attributes: Sun, Light, Strength, Healing Domains: Good, Healing, Strength, Sun Symbol: Golden sun on a field of blue Typical Worshippers: Common folk, warriors (for good) Raiment: Yellow robes, gold trim for clerics of higher rank Preferred Weapon: Heavy Mace Holy Days: |
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Pelor (PAY-lor) is the great Sun Father, the Shining One, regarded as the Creator of much of what is good – a Power of strength, light, and healing. Pelor flies on the great Ki-rin Star Thought, summons flights of eagles, and casts down dark evils with bolts of brilliant sunlight. Pelor is depicted as an old man in white with wild hair and a beard of shining gold.
The nature of Pelor’s reverence is one of ministering to the needy. His aspect is that of a peaceful, gentle Power concerned for the suffering of the common folk. As strengthener and healer, Pelor brings vitality to those beset by evil, and many warriors in the cause of good turn towards his faith. Pelor is a champion of those who fight for the cause of good, and the stylized sub-face holy symbol is painted on shields and banners across Wearth.
The energy of life orginates from the sun. This light brings strength to the weak and health to the injured, while destroying darkness and evil. Do not be afraid to challenge the forces of corruption, but remember that just as staring at the sun can cause blindness of the eyes, relentless attention to the destruction of negative forces can blind the heart to the true essentials of of life; kindness, mercy, and compassion.Services to Pelor involve hymn singing, communal prayer, and the dispensing of alms to the needy (and the collection of same from the well-to-do).
Pelor’s clerics have always worked for the poor and sick, bringing healing, food, and aid to them. This comfort endears the common folk to the yellow robed clerics of Pelor. Pelor’s clerics are quiet, kindly people for the most part, but with some steel as protection.
