Heliod

Sovereign of Sun and Law

The prideful god of the sun believes himself to be the rightful head of the pantheon. Heliod is known for good works on Rüt: his temples are places of charity and public service and his name is invoked in matters of morality and legality. These notions belie Heliod's wrath, as the god of the sun is also known for smiting those who injure his pride, usually with Khrusor, the Sun Spear.

Suggested Backgrounds:

• Acolyte
• Athlete
• Noble
• Soldier

Divine Domains

Light

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Animal Manifestation: Golden Stag

Tenets of Faith

Heliod is the sun god, literally bringing the light of day to the world, so almost everyone on Rüt pays at least token acknowledgment to him. Some families have a custom of winking in the direction of the dawn's light first thing in the morning, a gesture of respect to the sun god's luminous eye. Heliod's devoted worshipers are mainly humans who worship Heliod on the first clear-skied morning of every month, although some Leonin are said to still worship him. Temples to Heliod often feature stairs up to a rooftop courtyard, enabling sun worship. The largest holiday aligned with Heliod is the summer solstice, celebrated with three days of ceremonious feasting, weddings, and oaths of loyalty.

Divine Classification

God