Pelor, the Dawnfather

Titles: The Dawnfather, The Radiant Lord, The Eternal Light

Home: Hestavar, the shining city of the Astral Sea

Alignment: Neutral good

Portfolio: Light, the sun, summer, harvests, agriculture, compassion, mercy, renewal

Symbol: A sunburst

Favored Weapon: Maces

Teachings:

 * Alleviate suffering wherever you find it.
 * Bring Pelor’s light into places of darkness, showing kindness, mercy, and compassion.
 * Be vigilant against evil.

Followers and Clergy
Pelor is exceptionally popular amongst all races, and he has an almost universal appeal within agricultural communities. Many mistakenly believe that Pelor rules the other gods, and his name is invoked for all manner of blessings and curses.

Pelor’s organized clergy are known as the Church of the Eternal Light. Almost every community has a small chapel devoted to the Eternal Light, and these priests serve as healers and spiritual leaders. Within the Eternal Light, a group known as the Dawn Heralds take a more militaristic role, leading crusades against evil enemies of the faith.

Traditions and Practices:
Followers of Pelor generally pray at the sun’s rising, height, and setting. Many donate a portion of their proceeds, especially crops or livestock, to the local Church. All are expected to aid those in need, show kindness and compassion, and deal with honesty.

Priests often take their devotion to extreme ends. While sex, gambling, alcohol, and other vices are not expressly forbidden, some clergy, especially Dawn Heralds, enforce strict prohibitions.