Shetellar

The Shepherd of Stars

Caravans traveling under the warmth of the sun, travelers huddled around campfires, shepherds watching flocks by starlight, and astrologers peering at the twinkling beyond through treated glass, as well as many others offer worship to Shetellar, the Shepherd of Stars. Shetellar is a god of dualism, representing the cycle of night and day, the balance between chaos and order, as well as the ebb and flow of all things over the course of time.

Shetellar's churches typically take the shape of small stone shrines by the sides of roads, or more established, yet hardly permanent, wayshrines in cities with frequent travel or at crossroads that see constant caravans. These wayshrines rarely have permanent walls, often being yurts or pavilions, rather than buildings. All wayshrines to Shetellar have tops that can be let down to reveal the night sky on clear nights, but also put up to shelter those within from the weather. Wayshrines to Shetellar often offer free accommodations to travelers, but aren't noticeably better conditions than any other tent or bedroll.
Shetellar favors travelers, who move throughout the world, exploring and experiencing as time passes. Those who camp at the roadside under the stars often feel the kind watch of Shetellar. He guides these wanderers and explorers, helping them towards their destinies, whether for good or ill.

Divine Domains

Shetellar holds sway over the domain of light, but also that of dark. He wields the powers of light and shadow, and of night and day. He guides the stars in their ever-present march across the night sky, ensuring they move neatly, so that travelers can navigate by them, and oracles can read the trickles of fortune given by the placement of the stars.

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Pathfinder

Void (Stars)
Darkness (Night, Moon)
Sun (Day)
Luck (Fate)
Travel (Exploration)

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5e

Twilight
Light

Holy Books & Codes

Most holy texts of Shetellar are relatively short by comparison to other gods. His teachings are passed between people in the form of short, individual proverbs and snippets of wisdom, intended to be told around campfires or on the march, or otherwise given quickly as passing advice.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

There are many symbols for the god of the changing sky and the winding road. Many of them are simple shapes, meant to be carved into the wood of wagons, the bark of trees, and the sides of fenceposts along highways. Most priests of Shetellar carry something more ornate. As far as simple shape symbols go, a circle with a line across the middle is very common.

The Turning Wheel

Among those who focus on Shetellar's protection of travelers and guidance of navigators, the symbol of the Turning Wheel is often used. The Turning Wheel is most often made of wood, though sometimes with a silver or gold inlay. It appears as either a wagon's wheel or a ship's helm.

The Dawn and Dusk

Representing the dual focus of day and night, and light and day, The Dawn and Dusk is a symbol usually made from metal, which depicts a circle. The Circle is divided in half, one half light or embossed with the sun, and the other half dark or embossed with stars. It is used by priests who focus on light and dark, or with the concepts of balance.

Tenets of Faith

The believers of Shetellar hold to one core belief:

Time marches ever onward, never back.

The faithful of Shetellar interpret this core tenet in many ways. Some take it as inspiration to plan ahead, and always be looking to the future. Others take comfort in it, knowing that there's no use dwelling on the past. Some use it to quell fears and anxiety of the stress in their lives, knowing that with time, it will pass.

Holidays

The fourth day of the Week of Stars is a holy day for the followers of Shetellar. In common tongue, it is named "Dancing Day" and "Dancing Eve", due to the practice of dancing beneath the night sky on that night. The Day is shared as a day of worship for Mirima, the elven goddess of the Sun and Dance.

Divine Classification

God

Alignment

True Neutral

Realm

The Divine Sphere

Portfolio:
Time and cycles, the passing of days, months, and seasons. Constellations and astrological events. Night and Day. Stars, travel, fortune, navigation.
Favored Weapon:
Quarterstaves, Starknives