Mythosa

Triumvirate of Light

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Areas of Influence:The world in general, primarily things considered good or just
Alignment:Good
Symbol:A golden sun with an upright triangle inscribed inside
Classes:Justiciars (clerics), Templars (paladins)
Great Temple:The White Temple (Lionsgate)
Domains:Glory, Good, Healing, Protection, Sun, Travel
Astral Dominion:Elysia

The Triumvirate of Light is a divine trinity consisting of the gods Alyara, Baltur, and Lyranis. Each of the three is a distinct deity, but they are a single entity as well.

Once there were many gods of "good" among the Divine Host. During the Divinity War, all but two of them were slain by Shaarizad and his allies. Alyara and Lyranis survived, having fled beyond the reach of mortal worship. When they returned, they were able to restore their brother Baltur to life by infusing him with a large portion of their own divine essence. As such, the three gods became one, though they remained separate beings (this is one of the great mysteries of the faith).

Worship of the Triumvirate not common; the evil and amoral gods dominate the religious landscape, and many folk are not even aware that the three gods of light even exist any longer. Those who serve the Triumvirate as clergy are dedicated to fighting the evils of the world.

The gods of the Triumvirate are detailed below:

Alyara (aka Lady of Light, the Merciful Maiden): Alyara is portrayed as a young, beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, clothed in radiant light and bearing a staff of yew with laurel trim. The clerics who favor her spread the faith of the Light by acts of compassion, and her concerns are primarily focused on healing, love, and wisdom. On Elysia, Alyara makes her home on the Blessed Isles. She is Neutral Good.
Baltur (aka the Golden Lion, the Sun God): Baltur is the epitome of the heroic warrior, dedicated to truth, justice, and righteousness. He is depicted as a tall, muscular man, generally human, wearing golden full plate armor. He bears a shield emblazoned with a stylized cross on a blazing sun and wields a finely crafted longsword known as Calhidorn. Baltur is favored by the justiciars, who work to bring the blessings of the Light to the people of the civilized world and crusade against the faiths of the evil gods. His spheres of influence include justice, the sun, and truth, and his home on Elysia is the castle Caerbannic. Baltur is Lawful Good.
Lyranis (aka the Traveler, Jack of the Winds): Lyranis is the god of the Arts, travel, dreams, and archery. He is portrayed as the archetypal wandering minstrel - a weatherbeaten, bearded young man dressed in nondescript linen and leather, with a lyre at his side, a walking staff in his hand, and a longbow on his back. He is called upon by those who explore new lands and new ideas, regardless of whether these vistas are distant cities, creative works of music and art, or images from dreams. His clerics travel far and wide to spread the faith of the Light through music, story, and verse. Lyranis has no home of his own on Elysia as he is usually wandering through the planes. He is Chaotic Good.

Symbols and Associations: The colors white, gold, blue; the number three; lions, griffins, eagles, doves; roses; diamonds, amethysts; cedar, yew

Holy Days: Sundays are always days of reverence for the Triumvirate's faithful. Other holy times include the Dawning and the Feast of Honor and Memory.

Essence of the Faith: Strike down those who serve evil; hinder those who attempt to thwart goodness. Be the Light that guides others from the darkness. Never fail to come to the aid of those who truly need your help. The Undead are an abomination to life and the Light and must be destroyed at any opportunity. Be true to your word. Always encourage creativity and curiosity in yourself and others.