Rillifane (Rill-i-feign)
Overview
Son of Allir and twin brother of Aerdrie. He is quiet, reflective, and enduring over eons unchanged. He is the least flighty of all the Seldarine, the least likely to act on a whim, and often grave and self-absorbed. The Leaflord is protector of the woodlands and guardian of the harmony of nature. He is often likened by his clerics to a giant oak tree, so huge that its roots mingle with the roots of every other plant in the world, that stands at the heart of Arvandor. The great tree draws into itself all the ebb and flow of the seasons and lives within the woodlands of the green elves. At the same time, it defends and sustains those lands against disease, predation, and assaults of all kinds. The Leaflord is the patron of wood elves (and to a much lesser extent wild elves).Portfolio and Responsibilities
He is a god whose portfolio includes woodlands, nature,wood elves, wild elves, and druids. The church of the Leaflord generally keeps to itself, extending itself only to help fellow elves and other sylvan beings. The church hierarchy is organized regionally and divided into branches, as each type of cleric serves a specific role. The druids who compose the bulk of Rillifane’s clergy tend to the health of the forests and those who dwell within, fiercely contesting any attempt to further reduce those forests that remain. Many clerics serve as ambassadors of the faith, working outside the communities of wood elves to educate other races and even other elven subraces how to better dwell in harmony with nature. In times of war, however, the leaders of each region unite the branches of the faith and wood elf warriors into a single force.Divine Domains
Elf, Plant (Including Growth, Thorns, and Leshy), Protection (Including Defense and Fortification), Strength, Earth
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Holy Weapon - Elven Curved Blade
Holy Animal - Elk
Holy Colors - Dark Green, Silver
Holy Mineral - Mithral
Holy Symbol - Oak tree with an eye in the center
Tenets of Faith
Edicts - Live in harmony with nature, allowing each creature to serve its purpose. Defend the great forests from ravagers and destroyers. Hold strong like a great oak and do not relent.
Anathema - Despoil forests and nature. Fail to defend your home and family.
Holidays
Rillifane’s faithful gather twice yearly at the equinoxes to hold fey dances in large groves of oak trees deep in the heart of great forests. The Budding is a joyful celebration of new life celebrated through dance and song and preceded by an extended period of fasting. A ritual hunt of an ancient and noble hart is undertaken on this day, from which the venison serves to break the fast of the Leaflord’s faithful. This ritual honors Rillifane’s bounty and reminds his followers of the natural cycle of life that plays out beneath the Leaflord’s boughs. The Transformation marks the arrival of autumn and the vibrant hues that bedeck the canopies of the Leaflord around this time. Wood elves and elves of other subraces who seek a form of spiritual rebirth or a major change in their lives gather to celebrate Rillifane’s eternal promise that the trees will bloom again and that life is a process of continual renewal.
Example Paladin Codes
Under the watchful gaze of Rillifane, the enduring Leaflord who stands firm amidst nature's ever-changing dance, I dedicate my heart and soul. Just as the roots of the great oak entwine with every living being, so shall I intertwine my destiny with the timeless rhythm of the forest. I vow:- To respect every life, understanding the importance of each being in the grand tapestry of the woodland.
- To stand firm against those who seek to harm the natural world, channeling the unwavering strength of the oak.
- To foster unity among all elven races, teaching them to thrive in harmony with nature.
- To venture beyond the canopy, educating other races about the significance and beauty of our woodlands.
- To rise in defense when nature is besieged, uniting with my elven kin to repel invaders.
- To remember that even in the heart of battle, I am a guardian of life, fighting to protect rather than to conquer.
- To cultivate patience and understanding, recognizing that true growth and change come with time.
Physical Description
Body Features
He is depicted as a strong and swift wood elf wearing darkwood armor and wielding a mithril blade and darkwood shield. He is often shown in religious art defending deep and old forests from monstrous beasts, corrupted plants, and servants of the shadow fey.
Divine Classification
Rank 17 Greater Deity
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Realm
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
“The Oakbrother” or “The Leaflord”
Children
Pronouns
he/him
Aligned Organization
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