Elaris
(“eh-LAR-us”)
Overview
Elaris is the keeper of stories, memory, and history.
Followers of Elaris believe that truth survives through remembrance, and that forgotten history is among the greatest dangers to civilization.
Divine Teachings
Edicts
- preserve stories and histories
- listen before passing judgment
- record truth even when uncomfortable
- ensure the forgotten are remembered
- share wisdom through tales and song
Anathema
- destroy historical records out of spite or convenience
- silence another’s story for personal gain
- spread falsehoods that erase truth
- allow important knowledge to vanish through neglect
Areas of Concern
- stories
- memory
- history
- oral tradition
- legacy
Religious Symbol
An open eye above an unfurling scroll.
Sacred Animal
Moth
Sacred Colors
- deep blue
- parchment white
- copper
Worship
Followers of Elaris are commonly:
- historians
- archivists
- storytellers
- wandering chroniclers
- musicians
- scholars
Many temples function more as libraries and archives than traditional places of worship.
Witnesses of Elaris
A Witness of Elaris is a script or record said to have been left behind by Elaris personally.
These writings recount major events from distant ages, including eras before mortal civilization existed.
Those who read a Witness are often changed by the experience, gaining strange insight or power connected to the event described within.
Witnesses remain among the most valuable and dangerous artifacts in Navria.