Pelor
Pelor, God of the Sun and Agriculture and greater deity of the Light Pantheon, is a deity of warmth, life, and the nurturing power of the sun. Revered as The Radiant Lord, The Harvestbringer, and The Shining Light, Pelor embodies the life-giving energy of the sun and the prosperity of the fields. He is a beacon of hope, mercy, and growth for his followers, encouraging them to spread kindness, light, and abundance wherever they go.
Pelor wields a shining staff known as The Sunblade or The Sower’s Staff, topped with a radiant sunburst that glows with a comforting, golden light. His holy symbol is a stylized golden sun with outstretched rays, symbolizing his role as the bringer of light, life, and prosperity.
Pelor’s journey to godhood began during a time of great strife among the mortal races. Seeing the suffering and the scarcity that plagued his people, he was determined to bring warmth and prosperity to all. Pelor’s selflessness, along with his desire to spread light and hope, caught the attention of Pholtus, God of Light. Recognizing Pelor’s virtue and resolve, Pholtus offered him the Rite of Rebirth. Pelor accepted, undergoing trials that tested his convictions and his compassion for others.
Upon passing the Rite of Rebirth, Pelor ascended as the God of the Sun and Agriculture, inheriting the divine power to nurture life and bring warmth and growth to the world. His presence brought new vitality to the earth, and his followers saw him as a source of life and light, bringing prosperity to those who worked the land and peace to those who looked to him for guidance.
Nurture Life and Growth: Just as the sun nurtures crops, followers of Pelor believe in tending to the land, aiding in growth, and cultivating both physical and spiritual prosperity.
Embrace Compassion and Generosity: Pelor encourages his followers to help others selflessly, to share their resources, and to offer comfort and mercy to those who suffer.
Stand Against Cruelty and Darkness: Pelor’s followers are defenders of justice and are called to stand against those who bring harm, suffering, or oppression.
These tenets encourage a life of kindness, charity, and community, inspiring followers to care for one another and foster environments where life and prosperity can flourish.
Healers and Caregivers: Those who tend to the sick, wounded, or needy often follow Pelor’s teachings, offering kindness and aid to those who suffer.
Defenders of the Innocent: Some of Pelor’s followers take up arms to protect the weak and defenseless, believing in the power of light and justice to drive out cruelty and darkness.
Community Builders: Pelor inspires leaders and community builders who strive to create environments of cooperation, harmony, and mutual aid. His followers seek to unite people under values of compassion and generosity.
Pelor’s followers are known for their warmth and kindness. They often work to build strong, interconnected communities and are quick to offer a helping hand. Many carry symbols of Pelor—amulets or badges with his sun emblem—as a reminder of their commitment to spreading light and hope.
Holy Day: Pelor’s followers celebrate The Festival of the Sun, a day of feasting, games, and offerings. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and is a time of community gatherings, charity, and celebration.
Through his presence and teachings, Pelor inspires mortals to live with compassion and gratitude, encouraging them to use their strength for the good of others. His followers believe that by embracing kindness, unity, and respect for the land, they honor Pelor’s ideals and bring his warmth into the world. Pelor’s faith fosters a sense of community and resilience, urging mortals to act as sources of light and life in the world.
Physical Description
Pelor is often depicted as a tall, golden-haired man with a robust frame, radiating a gentle yet powerful light. His hair and beard seem to shimmer like golden rays of sunlight, and his skin carries a warm, sunlit glow. His attire is simple but regal, often depicted as white robes accented with sunburst symbols and patterns of golden wheat and vines. His eyes are warm and kind, evoking the compassion he has for all life.Pelor wields a shining staff known as The Sunblade or The Sower’s Staff, topped with a radiant sunburst that glows with a comforting, golden light. His holy symbol is a stylized golden sun with outstretched rays, symbolizing his role as the bringer of light, life, and prosperity.
History
During the Divine Era, Pelor was born as a mortal human and rose to prominence as an Icon for his dedication to the protection and nourishment of his people. Known for his kindness and wisdom, he was often found helping farmers till their fields, heal the sick, and offer guidance to the weary. His compassion and commitment to justice made him a beloved figure among mortals.Pelor’s journey to godhood began during a time of great strife among the mortal races. Seeing the suffering and the scarcity that plagued his people, he was determined to bring warmth and prosperity to all. Pelor’s selflessness, along with his desire to spread light and hope, caught the attention of Pholtus, God of Light. Recognizing Pelor’s virtue and resolve, Pholtus offered him the Rite of Rebirth. Pelor accepted, undergoing trials that tested his convictions and his compassion for others.
Upon passing the Rite of Rebirth, Pelor ascended as the God of the Sun and Agriculture, inheriting the divine power to nurture life and bring warmth and growth to the world. His presence brought new vitality to the earth, and his followers saw him as a source of life and light, bringing prosperity to those who worked the land and peace to those who looked to him for guidance.
Beliefs
Pelor’s teachings emphasize compassion, growth, and the virtues of hard work and kindness. He believes in spreading warmth and prosperity and in treating others with mercy and generosity. Pelor’s followers are encouraged to help others, give freely, and find strength in the community. To Pelor, the sun represents both the light of truth and the life-giving force that sustains all beings, and he teaches his followers to live in harmony with nature, to nurture the land, and to work together for the common good.Core Tenets of Pelor’s Faith:
Spread Light and Warmth: Pelor’s followers are taught to spread kindness, comfort, and hope wherever they go, acting as beacons of warmth for those in need.Nurture Life and Growth: Just as the sun nurtures crops, followers of Pelor believe in tending to the land, aiding in growth, and cultivating both physical and spiritual prosperity.
Embrace Compassion and Generosity: Pelor encourages his followers to help others selflessly, to share their resources, and to offer comfort and mercy to those who suffer.
Stand Against Cruelty and Darkness: Pelor’s followers are defenders of justice and are called to stand against those who bring harm, suffering, or oppression.
These tenets encourage a life of kindness, charity, and community, inspiring followers to care for one another and foster environments where life and prosperity can flourish.
Followers
Pelor’s followers, known as The Radiant Faithful or Sowers of Light, include farmers, healers, caregivers, and those who seek to bring warmth and hope to their communities. His faith attracts those who value kindness, hard work, and community, and it appeals to anyone who believes in the power of mercy, light, and nurturing.Types of Followers:
Farmers and Sowers: Many of Pelor’s followers are those who work the land, bringing life to the soil and harvesting crops that sustain others. They see Pelor as a patron of the harvest and a guardian of agriculture.Healers and Caregivers: Those who tend to the sick, wounded, or needy often follow Pelor’s teachings, offering kindness and aid to those who suffer.
Defenders of the Innocent: Some of Pelor’s followers take up arms to protect the weak and defenseless, believing in the power of light and justice to drive out cruelty and darkness.
Community Builders: Pelor inspires leaders and community builders who strive to create environments of cooperation, harmony, and mutual aid. His followers seek to unite people under values of compassion and generosity.
Pelor’s followers are known for their warmth and kindness. They often work to build strong, interconnected communities and are quick to offer a helping hand. Many carry symbols of Pelor—amulets or badges with his sun emblem—as a reminder of their commitment to spreading light and hope.
Temples and Worship
Temples dedicated to Pelor are welcoming, open-air structures often surrounded by gardens and fields. They are built to catch the sunlight, with large windows or openings that allow the rays to fill the interior. These temples serve as places of worship, healing, and community gatherings, where followers come to offer thanks, celebrate harvests, or seek guidance. Rituals in Pelor’s honor include blessings of the fields, harvest festivals, and moments of prayer at sunrise and sunset.Symbols and Holy Days:
Symbols: Pelor’s symbol is a golden sun with radiant beams, often worn by his followers as pendants or badges. His followers also create small charms of wheat or fruits to bless the harvest.Holy Day: Pelor’s followers celebrate The Festival of the Sun, a day of feasting, games, and offerings. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and is a time of community gatherings, charity, and celebration.
Sacred Texts:
The Scroll of Radiance is Pelor’s primary sacred text, containing parables, prayers, and teachings on mercy, compassion, and the power of light to nurture life. Followers study it for guidance in living a life of warmth, kindness, and generosity.Through his presence and teachings, Pelor inspires mortals to live with compassion and gratitude, encouraging them to use their strength for the good of others. His followers believe that by embracing kindness, unity, and respect for the land, they honor Pelor’s ideals and bring his warmth into the world. Pelor’s faith fosters a sense of community and resilience, urging mortals to act as sources of light and life in the world.
Type
Greater DeityTitle(s)
The Radiant LordThe Harvestbringer
The Shining Light
Alignment
Neutral GoodSymbol
a golden sun with outstretched raysEdicts
spread kindness and compassion, especially to those in need; Nurture life and growth, particularly through the land; stand against darkness and cruelty.Anathema
abandon those in need of healing or compassion; hoard food or wealth during times of scarcity; act with cruelty or maliceAreas of Concern
sun, agriculture, growth, compassionD&D Domains
Life, LightP2 Devotee Benefits
Divine Ability
Constitution or WisdomDivine Font
healDivine Sanctification
can choose holyDivine Skill
MedicineFavored Weapon
scytheDomains
healing, nature, sun, timeAlternate Domains
earth, protectionCleric Spells
1st: burning hands, 2nd: flaming sphere, 3rd: threefold aspectDivine Intercession
Pelor rewards kindness, healing, and community efforts while punishing those who act with cruelty or neglect the needs of others.Minor Boon: Warmth of the Sun
Once per day, you gain resistance 3 to cold damage for 1 hour and emit a gentle, comforting glow. This light acts as a torch, allowing you to see and providing warmth to allies within 10 feet.Moderate Boon: Bounty of the Harvest
Once per day, you can cast goodberry as an innate divine spell. These berries nourish as a full meal and provide temporary Hit Points equal to your level for 1 hour, reflecting Pelor’s blessing of sustenance and care.Major Boon: Radiant Light of Pelor
Once per day, you can call upon Pelor’s light to cast sunburst as an innate divine spell. Creatures healed by this light gain an additional 2d6 Hit Points, while undead and evil creatures take additional damage equal to your level. This light is warm and purifying, embodying Pelor’s life-giving power.Minor Curse: Shadow of Neglect
If you neglect those in need, Pelor withdraws his warmth from you. You feel constantly chilled, suffering a -1 penalty on Fortitude saves against cold environments and diseases until you actively help someone in need.Moderate Curse: Barren Touch
If you act with cruelty or malice, Pelor curses you so that plants and small animals shy away from your touch. Crops you touch wilt slightly, and animals become nervous or hostile toward you. You suffer a -1 penalty on all Nature checks until you perform an act of significant kindness or generosity.Major Curse: Forsaken by the Sun
Pelor marks you as unworthy of his light, casting a shadow over you. You become sensitive to sunlight, taking 1d6 damage per minute of direct exposure. Additionally, plants and creatures of nature instinctively recoil from you, and you take a -2 penalty on Diplomacy checks when interacting with people who value kindness and community until you redeem yourself by aiding a struggling community or nurturing life.
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