Pelor

Pelor is the god of the sun and summer, and also the keeper of time according to those who worship him. He supports those in need and opposes all that is evil making his followers quite well like among commoners. Many of his followers become paladins and rangers seeking to purge the world of evil and save any who are in trouble.

Those who worship Pelor seek; alleviate suffering wherever they find it, bring Pelor’s light into places of darkness, showing kindness, mercy, and compassion and to be be watchful against evil. This often means that they are very self sacrificial risking their lives to root out evildoers or giving of their resources to those in need, for those who don't consider themselves "in Need" are often less receptive to those who follow Pelor's teaching meaning that often the worship of Pelor is more common in rural areas over urban environments.

Appearance
Pelor is often depicted as a tall Humanoid figure dressed in golden full plate armour, with a gold trimmed white tabard with his symbol emblazoned on it, his face however is obscured by bright shining light.

Lore
Those who don't follow the teaching of the religion of The Seen and Unseen gods believe that Sarenrae is Pelor's daughter, which he loved so much he gave the morning dawn to her. However the teaching of The Seen and Unseen gods is that Sarenrae is a true god while Pelor was once a follower of hers who she favoured so much that she allowed him to enter The Everlight Palace where he betrayed her and stole a portion of her power and gained god like strength. Most people outside of Duthgar don't follow the religion of the Seen and Unseen gods and there are very few followers of Pelor there and thus, this disagreement in beliefs don't often come up as an issue.

Realm
Some of the followers of Pelor believe that he dwells within The Everlight Palace within the sun with his daughter Sarenrae while others believe he is alone or that she is there alone. Pelors realm is described as a massive Golden Palace be that in the sun with Serenrae or on The godly Plane, either way the palace is described as being so bright that it would blind any mortals that went there and burn to a cinder any creature that is evil aligned. The halls of the palace are guarded and attended by humanoid creatures wreathed in golden fire with majestic white feathered wings that sprout from their backs known as Sun Dancers.

Relationships
While most good deities oppose evil aligned deities and their plans, they and their worshipers don’t really go out of their way to hunt them down and hinder there activities. Pelor and those who follow him however, do this puts them quite firmly on the radar of many evil deities, chief among these deities are Achaekek, Asmodeus and Tharizdun who seek to appose Pelor almost as much as he does them.

Sarenrae is close to Pelor even if their followers argue and debate exactly what their relationship is none dispute that they both actively work together and benifit each other and each others followers.

Providence
Pelor is one of the more active deities often communicating with those who follow him, appearing in visions while people worship or when Pelor sends Sun Spears to visit people. Pelor's messages are often to warn people of the works of evil in their area along with charges to go and snuff them out. Pelor also shows his favour on people who please him by parting the clouds at meaning full times and shining down upon them, or if the sun suddenly feels warm.

Servants
Pelor's main servants are the Sun Spears who were once his mortal followers of him, now transcended into immortal servants they are described as skilled warriors dressed in golden armour and made of living radiant light, each wields a short spear and a large kite shaped tower shield. They are very similar to Sarenrae's servants known as Sun Dancers.

Divine

Matariki Ra also known as The Blazing Sword Matariki Ra appears as a giant 12ft tall Sun Spear who wields a shimming two handed sword that is made of pure light so bright that it can cause fires when it touches, combustible material.

Tai-Yo appears as a young beautiful human dressed in traditional Mithril Isles kimono and make up, she often accompanies good news from Pelor or blessings that he wishes to impart on to someone very important.

Temples to Pelor
Many of the temples to Pelor are have large clear windows to let light in and large hearths to light fires that burn throughout the night shedding light across there surroundings, during the summer they can be stiflingly hot but, many who follow Pelor revel in the heat. The temples often act as shelters and food banks to those who are in need, but they also have thick walls and if it wasn't for the large windows they would look like mini fortresses.

Clergy
Many of the followers of Pelor are Paladins and Rangers and nearly all are trained in the art of combat at least, ready to take up arms to root out evil when it is found. Most do, however, down their weapons and pick up farm tools to help with the harvest when it is time to gather that in.

Holidays
The Summer Solstice is worshiped as a holy day for those who worship Pelor.