Anulil
"When the Gods wage war, forevermore will nothing remain the same."
ANULIL (NG) Overgod. King of the Gods, the Father of Angels, the Sun.
Anulil is the son of the first gods to appear out of the void during the creation of the world. All of the other gods bow to his authority as his voice is the voice of all leaders. After he witnessed the destruction and death wrought in his name during The Godswar he has come to believe the life of even one who follows him is to be noted with keen interest and vital importance so as to never be dismissed or forgotten. Anulil is the great sun, regarded as the creator of much of what is good in the world, a god of strength, light, and healing. Anulil casts down dark evils with bolts of brilliant sunlight though reluctant to use his great power as a peaceful, gentle god concerned with others and their suffering, Anulil brings vitality to those beset by Evil. The Church Modern temples to Anulil tend to be airy and taller structures that feature large windows, often with decorative stained glass. They are usually placed so the sun shines through most of their rooms throughout the day and often feature open, sunny courtyards as well. They are kept scrupulously clean, and many of them have wings that house hospitals. They are a good source of healing magic and often easy to find because Anulil-worship is so prevalent in civilized lands. Services to Anulil involve hymn singing, communal prayer, and the dispensing of alms to the needy (and the collection of same from the well-to-do). As befits a sun god, major festivals take place on solstices and equinoxes, and many weddings and rites of passage take place on the cusp of a new season. The Paladins Anulil's paladins consider most laws helpful, but realize that laws alone do not remove suffering from the world and that laws sometimes can be abused to become a symptom of the problem rather than a cure. As a whole, they favor no weapons over others, but individuals often focus on mastering the sword or mace over the course of their lives. The greatest among them wield legendary sunblades, sunaxes or maces of disruption. Paladins of Anulil are sworn foes of the undead and adorn themselves in plate or chain armor and carry weapons appropriate to their needs. Favoring light-colored tunics (especially sky blues, pale greens, or grays) when dressing informally. They wear an inky black cloak, shining steel armor and shields emblazoned with the Anulil's holy symbol on formal occasions or when engaging in a planned battle with the forces of darkness (such as a war). When so garbed, the Pelorians blend into the darkness, looking like floating suns charging into battle. The Priests Anulil clerics work for the poor and sick, bringing healing, food, and aid to them. They are quiet, kindly people for the most part, but with some steel as protection. They are primarily nurturers and protectors, but when the time comes to bear arms, they are not afraid to do so. Because Anulil's clerics spend a lot of time tending to the sick, blessing crops, and providing for the basic spiritual needs of their communities, they attract a number of earnest, forthright youths who want to make the world a better place. While not unduly harsh, training among the followers of Anulil is rigorous enough to send many well-meaning youths back to their farms and cobbler shops. Clerics of Anulil are free to explore far lands in an effort to drive off harmful beings and spread their god's gift to all who need it. More so than adherents of any other faith, the followers of Anulil often find themselves striving against the undead. They also undertake healing whenever they can whether that healing is physical or spiritual. Quests that break up a cabal of necromancers, broker a peace accord between rival warlords, or destroy an ancient lich-queen are good examples of missions for the glory of Anulil. Clerical level titles are relatively standard through the use the title High Patriarch / Matriarch, rather than High Priest(ess), as found in some other religions.ANULIL (NG) Overgod.
King of the Gods, the Father of Angels, the Sun.
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Religious, Pantheon
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