Thear (/Theer/)
"He Whose Justice Serves All"
Summary
Thear is a complement to the other deities of society, a blacksmith and crafter of law. While Aelis aids individuals in navigating the legal system and in mediating their issues beyond it, and Deanala aids in educating about the law and keeping civil institutions running, Thear's domain is the writing and execution of law and order. He demands justice from the authors, so that justice may permeate throughout the streets. Judges, politicians, and guards all worship Thear and ask for his guidance throughout their daily lives, though Thear has no patience or respect for those who become corrupt.The Canon and the Way
The standard description of Thear is, perhaps, significantly influenced by the beliefs of the Prime Canon. Followers of the Green Way who favor Thear would argue that he is a god of order and justice, but not necessarily of law. Even the wilds and small communities require arbiters and protectors, and Thear guides them in making the correct decisions without requiring formal strictures or complicated bylaws.Symbology
Thear is often represented simply as an anvil, or a tablet of steel. His physical manifestation is unknown, so he is often limited to his symbols. Followers of Thear - and many secular public officials - will often wear pendants with a small steel tablet hanging down from them, representing the weight of Thear's judgement upon the decisions they're entrusted to make. Many judges wear powder wigs while holding court, which sometimes transitively draws associations with Thear and such wigs, though there is no direct connection between the two.Rites and Worship
Thear has official temples where his worship is held. In historical times, these temples served as courthouses, though most nations have sought to distance themselves from such a direct influence by a god. Still, even secular courthouses are dominated by followers of Thear, and they often have permanent appointments to care for and sanctify their space. Nowadays, the courthouses of Thear are more often used for the purposes of 'civil court.' When no law has been broken but disagreements arise, individuals will go to the temple to receive mediation from a Cleric, and in many cases this is legally (or, at least, socially) binding. Aside from serving as courthouses, temples of Thear are filled with legal scribes and vast libraries of documentation so that followers can study precedent and advise lawyers and judges in their roles. Clerics of Thear who go abroad exist, often serving as wandering mediators and judges-for-hire. Because infrastructural development and the travel of information are not always great, many villages will pay such a Cleric so that they most accurately follow laws of the nation they exist under when meting out punishments. Such Clerics also disseminate legal precedents across nations, maintaining a unified dialogue across temples - and, thus, among the halls of lawmakers. The influence of Thearites can be attributed to the relative standardization of laws and norms across the world, and thus for the simplification of travel.Holy Text: The Seven Theses (Second and Sixth)
Tenets |
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Penances | Strictures |
| ⊕ Correct an injustice placed against another. | ⊝ Never resort to fighting if alternatives are possible. |
| ⊕ Smith a beautiful piece in honor of Thear. | ⊝ Do not break the law. |
Mandates |
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| ⊜ When entering a court, take a coin from the offering plate. When leaving, place the same coin back. Should you forget, return as soon as you are able and give two. |
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