Al'Akbar
| Al'Akbar | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Guardianship, Faithfulness, Dignity, Duty |
| Home: | Seven Heavens |
| Alignment: | Lawful Good |
| Gender: | Male |
| Class: | Cleric |
| Superior: | The rest of the Baklunish pantheon |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Community, Good, Healing, Law, Protection |
Al'Akbar is the Baklunish demigod of dignity, duty, faithfulness, and guardianship. His symbol is a cup and eight-pointed star, images of the legendary Cup and Talisman that now bear his name.
Description
Relationships
Al'Akbar is subordinate to the other Baklunish gods, remaining a mere demigod out of respect for them.
Realm
Al'Akbar has no realm of his own. He dwells in Mount Celestia's fifth layer, Mertion, in Soqed Hezi, the City of Swords. The ruler of Soqed Hezi is the sword archon Bahram, known as the Conquering and Triumphant Fire, who answers only to the tome archon Raziel.
Dogma
Al'Akbar's priests use the Cup and Talisman as metaphors for the good life, urging their flocks to be vessels of kindness and emblems of devotion. They use Al'Akbar's relationship to his pantheon as a model for their own relationships to their superiors, urging obedience and respect for the wisdom of those of higher station. Followers of Al'Akbar are expected to be both steadfast and merciful.
Worshippers
Al'Akbar's faith is divided into two different sects. The Exalted Faith, based in Ekbir, is led by Caliph Xargun, while the True Faith, based in the Yatil Mountains,
Clergy
Paladins
Artifacts
History
Al'Akbar was a humble cleric at the time of the Invoked Devastation. In that time of misery and suffering, he was given the Cup and Talisman by Al'Asran to help heal his people's ills.
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