Thesren (tɛsrən)

Thesren (Undercommon : თესრჷნ; Runic: ᚦᛇᛊᚱᛇᚾ; Khem: Θησρην; Elvish: ᡨᡝ᠊ᡝ᠊ᠰ᠊ᡵ᠊ᡝ᠊ᠨ᠋) is one of the seven elemental deities. He is bound to the element of Light and he is the god of inspiration and love. Most citizens of Milea have heard stories of Thesren because of the dedication of his theologists to spreading his word. These might range from myths told by priests which they wrote him into or oral tradition which has evolved over the years.

History

Thesren is one of the oldest, but most modernised deities which we can find on Milea. There is some physical evidence of a couple of local magistrates named Thesren, yet we are not sure where they is from. As they are suppossedly the child of two angels. This would rule out him being alive during the time of the magistrates, so we can conclude that there were several different people named Thesren and they were combined into one amalgamation story. Evindence has been found in ancient texts of an earlier deity named Tyr'rhin, who's ideas are very similar to that of Thesren.

However we can track him becoming the patron deity of the Elves. As they once ruled much of western Milea. Somewhere along the way they learned of the teachings of Thesren and it was slowly adopted into their own pantheons of gods. Yet as it's message spread, it message resonated very well with elves and after the fall of the elven empire, it is now seen as the patron of the elves.

Epithets

The worship of Thesren is not the single united force it seems to be. It can be divided up into several different epithets. Some of the epithets on the main aspect of their worship, while other might see him as their patron deity.

Thesren Ma'at

Thesren Ma'at is the epithet which is focused on order. Their followers strive to uphold the natural flows and laws of the world. Before the acension of Nahuazoh, this epithet was accosiated with Fate. Yet it is now accosiated with the contempt of one's forging their own destiny. Their followers are secluded due to their hatred of self determination and have gathered themselves in secluded communities.

Knights of Destiny

Main Article: Knights of Destiny
The Knights of Destiny are a holy order which strives to uphold the ideas of Thesren Ma'at. The order are the fiercest supporter of predestination and physically oppose the forging of one's own destiny. They are the backbone of the marked cities of Cremand.

Thesren Heteb

The epithet of justice is Thesren Heteb. They are the patron of everything related to the bringing of Justice, like magistrates and sheriffs. Depending on the magistrates power and wealth the place of worship may swing from a small shrine to a huge cathedrals. While this epithet is most commonly found with people in places of power, yet it is not limited tot them. The city of Cammur in Ruples is a great example here. The magistarte is very wealthy and powerful, as such he has spent his money to convert the town and has built a phenomonal cathedral.

Thesren Nefr

Thesren Nefr is the epithet of beauty. It is seen taht the followers of Thesren Nefr are an elitist and gatekeeping group. The High Priests commonly decline new followers on account of being ugly. They have over the years written texts which shows that they are able to what they were doing. So the following of Thesren Nefr has evolved from a high society of elitists to a secretive cult. What eventually became known as the Cult of Nefr has a central place of worship in their secretive hideout, but processions don't take place there regularly. Nowadays private worship of Thesren Nefr may or may not still take place as their texts have become public knowledge seperate from the Cult of Nefr. They form the main trackable follower base, but Thesren Nefr has weakened since the transition to secrecy.

Thesren Mer

Thesren Mer is the epithet which is focused on Love. In contrary to the other deities, Thesren Mer is one of the universal epithets of Thesren and other deiites. They are known to be accepting of anyone of any faith, which want to engulf themselves in the worship of Thesren Mer. It uses extraordinary form of worship in this list, beacause there is no dedication and central form. Yet they manage to stand the test of time.

Amodesia

Every year on the 44th of Claumm until the 48th of Claumm hunderds of followers of different religions unite in the festival of Amodesia. For a couple of days all the light in the worlds shines upon Thesren Mer. On Milea these days are honored as days of peace. Normal life comes to a halt and progress stops. The priests of varying religions unite in a huge cession and sacrfice a flock of doves to Thesren Mer.

Thesren Sesser

Thesren Sesser is the epithet of redemption. It has one of the most faithful base of followers. Yet we rarely see Thesren Sesser fo admiting ones own mistake is one of the hardest things to do. Redmeption musn't be earned just in ones own eyes, but in the eyes of another as well. Thesren Sesser is the living from of: Actions speak louder than words. So the recorded visits of Thesren Sesser have been noted as highly powerfull. Shrine can be found far and wide over the continets, but real churches are rarely found.

Mythology

Thesren was bron at the tail end of the Mystical Era and is the child of two angels. During their stay on earth they was one of the creators of society. They helped to construct the laws and the codes of conduct and they would never back down to granting a second chance. After his passing he ascended to a lower level of deityhood around his old home, but stories spread across the routes and so did this one. Thesren would gain more and more followers until they were one of the continental seven. They would be tthe first and for now only deity to be connected to the element of light.

Cultural

Pars Alba

The Pars Alba is an amalgamation of different stories covering Thesren. The book is divided into different chapters and different stories. Theologist are always debating to which epithet a story belongs, yet it looks like that issue shall never be settled.