Overview
Radiating with self-assurance and pride, Heliod represents all of the radiance and warmth of the sun. He is also a god of trust and promise, associating the assurance of contract with the certainty of the sun's rise every morning. Widely worshiped by farmer's and sailors, Heliod is one of the most revered dieties in the Sadurian Basin. Because a majority of Heliod's followers are not located in the major population centers, there is little formal structure to his worship.
Heliod prefers the appearance of a sun-bronzed human, dressed in a golden flowing tunic. He has a noble profile, and a golden wreath crowns his head. He is fond of also appearing as a radiant golden stag or brilliant white pegasus. In all guises, he blazes in radiance, lit by the sun.
Relationships with other Gods
Heliod is the twin brother of Helso, the god of the cold sun. Their relationship, like any brothers who view the world through different philosophies, is complicated. In general, they tend to leave each other and each other's followers alone. Heliod is also generally allied with the aspects of the moon, seeing their pantheon as both a natural foil, and understanding the moon to serve as a substitute for guidance and illumination when the sun is gone. In fact, Moon Temples will often have a small shrine devoted to Heliod. The only deity that truly angers Heliod is Purphoros, the God of the Forge, who has fueled anti-deity movements in the Sadur Basin.
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