Pelor

The Sun and the Moon

Pelor is the god of the sun and the moon; of contradictions, of harmony through the embrace of differences. Pelor is not a puritanical god, though some of his orders (Paladins in particular) take various vows of chastity, poverty, silence, etc. There are some differences within the church regarding Pelor's will, and the conduct he expects of his people.

• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Portfolio: Sun, Moon, Kicking undead butt
• Cleric’s weapon of choice: Flail (Light or Heavy, not Dire)
• Cleric Domains: Light, Life, Protection
• Cleric Alignments: NG, LG, CG, N
• Symbol: A Sunburst, set inside the arch of a crescent moon.
• Avatar: Unknown

Religion

The Nation of Crescent is a theocracy, ruled entirely by the Church of the Sun and Moon. For most of the last 13 centuries or so, the worship of Pelor was the only legal religion. As such, until just recently, there had been no clerics of any other gods.

Practice

Religious practice in the Church of the Sun and Moon, and social interactions in general, are very concerned with symbols. Each of Pelor's Holy Orders has its logo, with which they are identified, and there are signs and symbols throughout the religion. Visions are not uncommon for men of the cloth and other faithful followers, and are always somewhat cryptic, filled with symbolism and icons.

His preachers tend to be popular and persuasive, running their church and governing with a light touch. Nonetheless, there are some within the Devout Orders who take a more 'fire and brimstone' approach to their preaching. Each side has its adherents, and Pelor does not seem to favor one or the other.

Note also that every member of the Devout Orders and most of the Divine orders, as well as the Celebrants of Harmony, are considered fully qualified priests, able to perform weddings and funerals, lead prayers, and pass judgment over minor crimes and civil disputes.

Holy Orders

In a church as large as Pelor's, there are bound to be many, many orders. See Orders of the Church for an overview.

Holidays

See the Calendar for specific holiday dates.

Sunrise

The start of the new year. Marked by outdoor activities and the giving of small gifts to loved ones.

The Day of Harmony

Usually coincides with the spring equinox. Harmony between the races, one of the central tenets of Crescent religion, is celebrated this day. Music festivals, the largest and most well known of which is the Gloria, held in Luminaux, are the focus of most celebration. Celebrated on the 15th of Harmony

Maliceana

Held annually on the summer solstice. This holiday celebrates the life of the Prophet, Malicean the Chaste. Generally celebrated by contests of the body and mind, and large community picnics and festivals. This tends to be a family holiday. Celebrated on the 24th of Fidelity

Harvest Day

Held annually on the autumnal equinox. This holiday celebrates the cycle of life - birth and death, together. Celebrated on the 19th of Bounty.

Night of the Moon

A holiday of repentance, justice and atonement. This is the night when major criminals are executed or forgiven, and when all people seek forgiveness from those they have wronged in the past year. With dawn comes Sunrise, and a new year. Celebrated on the 31st of Penitence.

Holy Places

• the Holy Temple at Mt. Daneasus
• the Spire
• Cathedral of Dawn, in Luminaux
• Many, many other ones.

Notable Clerics/Saints

• Sir Jericho Templar
• Argus SteadyRock
• Veritas Bookworm III
• Brother Denehan ClearStone
• The Hermit who Likes Pie
• Valanthe Amakiir
• Duram Gangi
• Landor Caladon
• Pandarial
• Elan HeartStorm of the Company of the Lamp
• Lynn the Elder
• Malicean

Angels

The archangels

• Hagar, the Angel of Dawn
• Yanseldra, the Angel of Noonday
• Vespera, the Angel of Evening
• Noctia, the Angel of Night

Other Angels

• Uriel Lochevsky, the Great Composer
• Evensong