Pelor

Pelor
Pelor is the god of the Sun, Light, Strength, and Healing. He is known as the Shining One, and the Sun Father. He is known as the creator of much that is good. His holy symbol is a face in a sun.

Relationships
Pelor often has a close association with Heironeous.

Pelor's greatest adversary is Nerull, the god of death.

Dogma
Pelorians believe that the life-giving sun is the best cure for all of Earth's ills. Justice and freedom are brought about through charity, modesty, and perseverance. Pelor's priests teach that the truly strong don't need to prove their power. Pelorians strive to perform so many good acts that evil has no room in which to exist, though they will fight if necessary. Pelor strength is a spiritual strength, opposed to physical strength like Kord. His strength is the power of will and hope, the need to face evil in the face of insurmountable odds. Pelor is wrathful against the forces of evil, corruption, and darkness, and is especially opposed to the undead. However, Pelor urges his followers to remember that excessive attention to things of evil can blind one to the truly important things: compassion and goodness.

Pelorian dogma has it that the energy and power of life originates in the sun.

Worshipers
Pelor is a popular deity, greatly beloved by the common folk, it is one of the most popular religions in the known world, even as far as the Sultanate where is known by the name Sol.

Paladins
Paladins of Pelor often are part of the Order of the Sun. But those who are not are rare and serve as questing knights in the world, trying to stamp out evil and darkness and bring peace and tranquility wherever they go. They tend to dress simply and do not wish to make a splash where they travel as they do not consider themselves evangelists.

Clergy
Pelor's clergy heal the sick, bless crops, help the needy, and destroy evil and the undead. They are caring and nurturing, with backbones of steel. The Pelorian priesthood attracts many naive youths to his service, but training is rigorous enough to send many of them back to their farms. Pelor's elite priests are called Radiant Servants. Pelor's favored weapon is the mace (heavy or light). Vestments are typically yellow or gold.