Hallow

The Hallows of Ara are saints of various deities. They are many and multitudinous, ranging in recognition from regional to international level. A Paladin, Cleric or cult may choose a Hallow through which they access their given deity. This is usually done to magnify a particular aspect of a deity that Hallow typified and the individual or organisation associate with.
Many Hallows have relics associated with them, often which are powerful magic items
Hallows, or the Temples they inspire, are then often the inspiration for place names or names of people. The Common abbreviation for Hallow is Hw. This is usually pronounced 'How' or 'Huw' (depending on regional variation).

List of Significant Hallows and associated deities

Hallow's Name	Homeland	Relic	Associated Temples	Associated Deity
Hw. Brunhilde	Ebrion	The Boots of Brunhilde	Cathedral of Hw. Brunhilde	Arawn
Hw. Zerath	Alagria	Zerath's Seed of Darkness		Oloch
Hw. Petras		The Petrassian Lamp		Belnias
Hw. Chetto	Milagon	The Dragonsbane Sword	The Chettoria	Gobnin
Hw. Druphilla		Druphilla's Lash	Hw. Druphilla's	Mercannan
Hw. Beris	Ebrion	The Spade	Hw. Beris-in-the-Swamp	Brigantia

Appointment

Hallows are identified by Churches or cults. Churches that revere the same deities may choose to recognise, or not, the Hallows beatified by other sects. In order to qualify, an individual must have at least one miracle and/or sacrifice attributed to them.
Some exceptional Hallows are hallowed by the deities directly. These are the most internationally recognised Hallows.

Type

Religious, Beatified

Source of Authority

The Gods

Length of Term

Eternity

Related Organizations

• Aran Polytheism