Heironeous

Heironeous is the God of Chivalry and Valor, he is a lesser deity of the Light Pantheon. He promotes justice, valor, chivalry, and honor. The faith of Heironeous is a very militaristic one, launching crusades against evil and championing causes. As one would expect, many soldiers, city watchmen, mercenaries, and others who make their living by the sword find themselves honoring the Archpaladin.
Heironeous appears as a tall human man in a full robe of chainmail so fine that it moves with him like cloth. He has auburn hair and skin the color of copper, and is impervious to all but the mightiest weapons due to a secret solution known as meersalm. His signature weapon is a great magical battleaxe, though he has recently taken to the longsword.
Heironeous sees the world as a deadly place, filled with perpetual challenges and trials for those who battle for justice and defend the weak and innocent. His followers should always act with honor and chivalry, and to uphold justice. Danger is to be faced head-on, with calm and resolve. Those who defeat evil are rewarded with Glory, while those who uphold the tenets of the Arch-paladin are rewarded with Virtue. The Arch-paladin's teachings have been codified in a chivalric code known as the Heironean Code.

Type

Lesser Deity

Title(s)

The Archpaladin
The Invincible
The Valorous Knight

Alignment

Lawful Good

Symbol

lightning bolt

D&D Domains

Order, War

Edicts

be temperate, fight for justice and honor, hold valor in your heart

Anathema

abandon a companion in need, dishonor yourself, refuse a challenge from an equal

Areas of Concern

honor, justice, rulership, and valor

Follower Alignments

LG, NG

Devotee Benefits

Divine Ability

Strength or Constitution

Divine Font

heal

Divine Skill

Intimidation

Favored Weapon

longsword

Domains

confidence, duty, might, truth, zeal

Cleric Spells

1st: true strike, 2nd: enlarge, 4th: fire shield