The Dawnfather
(a.k.a. Sunfather, Pelor, Palidor)
The Dawnfather stands lord over sun and summer, his vigil encircling the ages as the keeper of time. Lord of agriculture and harbinger of the harvest, his followers commonly include farmers and most common folk, his priests welcome in lands all over. Supporter of the needy and destroyer of evil, the Dawnfather is often the patron to Paladins and Rangers who follow a similar creed.
Tapestries of old match early text describing the Dawnfather as a patronly figure in silver and gold armor, his head a beacon of light and fire so bright that a face could rarely be seen within. Many statues in holy places treat the head as a brazier, lit with each dawn and extinguished with the dusk.
Divine Domains
Life, Light
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A golden sun
Holidays
The Dawnfather's holy day is called Highsummer, and takes place on the Dim Night of Highsun. In some places, the entire week is celebrated with gift-giving and feasting. Festivities begin on Highsummer day and end at midnight on the 3rd Sunday (the summer solstice). Most folk choose to spend Highsummer with their family, recounting the small things they are thankful for.
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