Solaris: Radiant Sovereign of Celestial Fire
Overview
Solaris stands as the radiant sovereign of the celestial heavens, embodying the raw power and life-giving energy of stars. As the cosmic furnace that forges elements and the beacon that guides lost travelers, Solaris represents both nurturing warmth and scorching judgment. Their domain encompasses not only physical light but the metaphysical illumination of truth, making them both revered and feared among mortals and immortals alike.
Divine Statistics
| Attribute | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Greater Deity | Primary Cosmic Force |
| Symbol | Golden sun with twelve rays | - |
| Sacred Colors | Gold, white, amber | - |
| Domains | Sun, Light, Truth, Revelation, Purification, Creation | Fundamental forces of existence |
| Alignment | Lawful Neutral | Upholds cosmic order with unwavering conviction |
| Worshippers | Vast | Spans countless civilizations across multiple planes |
The Stellar Cycle
Solaris's power manifests in a perpetual cycle of creation and destruction:
- Stellar Birth: From cosmic dust, new stars ignite under Solaris's guidance
- Radiant Life: Planets form, life flourishes under stellar warmth
- Solar Tempests: Flares and storms reshape cosmic landscapes
- Stellar Death: Supernovas seed the universe with new elements, completing the cycle
"In the heart of every star burns a fragment of Solaris's eternal flame."
Characteristics
Appearance:
Solaris typically manifests as a towering figure of blinding radiance, with skin that glows like molten gold and eyes of pure white light. Their form is ever-shifting between humanoid and pure energy, crowned with a halo of miniature stars. When appearing to mortals, they often temper their glory to avoid harming them, taking the form of a regal figure with golden skin and hair that flows like liquid sunlight.
Personality:
- 🌞 Fierce and unyielding in their convictions
- 🔥 Impartial and unwavering, embodying the duality of the sun itself
- 💫 Values honesty, clarity, and order above all else
- ⚖️ Justice is absolute and uncompromising
- 🌱 Sees all things clearly without the shadow of doubt or deception
- ⚔️ Balances creative and destructive forces with cosmic precision
Divine Manifestations:
Solaris rarely appears in physical form to all but the most worthy. Their presence is felt through:
- Sudden bursts of inspiration or clarity
- Unexplained sources of light in darkness
- Intense heat or energy surges
- Visions of cosmic events and stellar lifecycles
- Moments of profound truth-realization
Worship and Followers
Followers:
- Paladins and judges seeking divine justice
- Truth-seekers and philosophers
- Farmers and those who work by daylight
- Healers who channel solar energy
- Warriors fighting against corruption or darkness
- Artists inspired by cosmic beauty and clarity
Clergy:
Known as the Radiant Order, Solaris's priests wear gold-trimmed white robes and conduct rituals at dawn.
Temples:
- Built on high ground or mountaintops to catch the first light of dawn
- Feature polished metal surfaces that capture and amplify sunlight
- Often contain intricate mechanisms that track the sun's movement
- Solar observatories for celestial study are common
- Forges for celestial metalwork where sunlight is focused into creative fire
- Healing sanctuaries where Solaris's purifying light restores the afflicted
Mythology
Solaris is said to have been born from the first spark of creation, splitting darkness to forge the material realm. Myths tell of their daily journey across the heavens, driving back the shadows and bringing life to the world below. Ancient texts speak of a time when Solaris once withheld their light in response to mortal deception, plunging the world into a bitter winter until truth was restored. This period, known as "The Great Dimming," serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of widespread falsehood. It is believed that Solaris can see through all falsehoods and that those who die with lies on their lips must face their unfiltered gaze in judgment, their souls either purified or consumed by divine flames depending on the weight of their deceptions.
The Price of Radiance
Basking in Solaris's glory comes with risks:
- Overzealous followers may become blind to nuance or shadow
- Their harsh light can be unforgiving, exposing flaws mercilessly
- Proximity to such cosmic power may lead to burnout (literal and metaphorical)
- Those who cannot bear truth may be driven to madness by divine revelation
Relations
| Ally | Friendly | Neutral | Rival | Enemy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selune | Aeonix | - | Mystral | - |
Remember: "To shine brightly is to risk casting the darkest shadows."