Uthalis Lightbringer

Pronounced (Ooo-tha-liss)

Uthalis Lightbringer was the most trusted lieutenant to Vorgak during the War of Orc’klar. When the war ended and Vorgak gained half the essence of Orckla and ascended into the heavens, Vorgak asked Uthalis if he would like to ascend with him and be his lieutenant in the heavens. Uthalis agreed and became Vorgak’s second. When Vorgak was killed by Grimshaw during the second War of the Heavens. Uthalis became the default leader of the deities of good. He is the creator of humans. Uthalis is the god of justice, and everything good. He believes that those who harm others and the world should pay for the crimes, but only using death as a last resort. Opting for people to serve their communities while serving terms of imprisonment. If they serve their time they are redeemed unless they turn back to their life before imprisonment. As most faiths of good alignment he despises unholy creatures as undead, demons, devils, fiends, and the like. He believes in the right thing at all cost. Clerics who have come upon two individuals in physical conflict, they will apprehend both until the matter is resolved by a court, or through peaceful interrogations. There is no vow of celibacy, there is no law about consuming alcohol. Clerics of this faith do not like to take lives, but if it’s unavoidable, they pray for forgiveness, and move on. Uthalis knows that in the pursuit of justice individuals will succumb to their own misdeeds from time to time

Colors–Prominent colors for those who serve Uthalis are ivory, purple and gold. Those who follow him wear some or a lot of clothing depicting these colors. Ceremonial robes are usually ivory trimmed in purple. Higher ranking members usually wear a gold blessume that is trimmed with purple. Clothing is based on the region/kingdom the clergy are in.

Temples–Temples of Uthalis are decorated plainly since most of the tithes go to help the community and local courts and justice systems.

Hierarchy of Clergy

Regional Patriarch/Matriarch–Over all temples within a region. Archbishop–Head of individual temples.(Must approve any raise dead/resurrection/etc.)

Bishop- Liaisons for Archbishops to the community. (2-5 depending on the size of temples.)

Deacon– Those who take care of everyday business for the temple. (i.e. ensuring healing gets done, ensuring food gets to the community either doing it themselves or delegating to brother/sisters) (8-10 to a temple depending on the size)

Acolyte– The title given to adventurers of this faith.

Brother/Sister– title given to those that just joined the faith and learning.

Symbol– A shield with sun on it.

Domains– Life, Light, Order

Alignments Allowed– LG, NG