Haelyn
Lawmaker, Lord of Noble War (a.k.a. Haelyn (Anuire, Brechtür, Vosgaard), Halaïa (Khinasi), Holn (Rjurik))
Haelyn (HAY-lynn) is the lord of justice, chivalry and righteous war - and the patron of the Anuirean people. He is the paragon of kings and paladins, and is worshiped throughout Cerilia by those seeking order through law. In his role as lord of justice, Haelyn is stern, but tempers his judgments with mercy. He represents the rule of law as the means by which a society is run. Prior to his ascension, Haelyn was the high paladin of Anduiras and the chosen commander of the forces gathered against Azrai.
Haelyn creates his Avatars only under the most unusual circumstances. Haelyn's Avatar is as a 20th Level Paladin. His Avatar appears as he did in life, a mighty, tall clear-eyed warrior carrying a sword and sceptre and surrounded by an aura of golden light.
Divine Domains
Good, Justice, Law, Nobility, War
Holy Books & Codes
Haelyn's gospel, the Book of Laws
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Silver sword over a golden sunburst, Greatsword or bastard sword
Tenets of Faith
See justice done, with both compassion and zeal. It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak and uphold the sacred feudal social order. Make war when justice demands it, but never for an unjust reason. Study warfare and serve in the armies that oppose evil and injustice. To rule or judge is not a privilege, it is a most holy responsibility and the heaviest of burdens, for your acts touch the lives of your subjects. Should lordship fall to you, work diligently to see that you rule fairly and justly. Stand by your oaths to your liege, your subjects, and your neighbors; the word of a ruler is the coin by which nation's earn peace.
Holidays
Priests of Haelyn pray for their spells at dawn. The most important ceremony of the year is Haelyn's Festival, which occurs on the day of the summer solstice. The night of the summer solstice, called the Night of Fire because of the shower of falling stars that occurs each year, is the culmination of the festival. Worshippers of Haelyn refer to the 22nd of Deismir as Godsday (also the Day of Ascent) and commemorate the battle of Deismaar and Haelyn's ascension. Haelyn's gospel, the Book of Laws, appeared in the first temple of Haelyn on the 6th of Pasiphiel the following year, where it remains to this day. The church of Haelyn now celebrates that day as the Day of Holy Justice. Other holidays vary from temple to temple.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Haelyn was a human paladin of Anduiras before the battle of Deismir. He was a leader for the religion and fought hard during the battle. As his god fell and the blood of the gods was absorbed by many who remained, he absorbed most of the blood from his god. This caused him to ascend into godhood to take Anduiras' place in the pantheon. Many other people who were fighting for their god, ascended to godhood in a similar way.
Failures & Embarrassments
Not being able to stop the death of his god and guide in this life.
Taboos
Enjoying strife, suffering and destruction.
Social
Family Ties
Our wife, Nesirie, is our surest ally. We are her shields and we shall allow no harm to befall her. Our son, Cuiraécen, is poised on the edge of a sword, between glory and duty. We must strive to guide him towards just and well-considered action that faithfully discharges his duty rather than rash forays in the pursuit of personal glory.
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