Khepri (Pay-lore)
(a.k.a. The Shining One)
Khepri, the "Shining One," is the second deity of the sun. He was Ra's high priest who ascended to godhood, absorbing Ra's essence and inheriting his duties as Sun God. He serves as the Patron Deity of the pantheon, acting as the public face of the gods. He is a protector and nurturer who brings life energy from the sun, but also bears wrath against the forces of Chaos.
Divine Domains
Good, Healing, Sun, Law
Divine Portfolio
Sun, light, healing, orderDivine Symbols & Sigils
Sun face
Tenets of Faith
Khepri teaches that divine energy is channeled through the solar cycles, bringing strength and vitality to all living things. Followers are charged with active stewardship over the community, combating the shadows of despair and corruption while promoting healing. He encourages his followers to find the "middle way," avoiding the blinding dogma of excessive zeal or the cold indifference of apathy, always balancing wrath against injustice with compassion for the suffering.
Clergy and Temples
Khepri's clerics favor shining yellow and brilliant white garb, reflecting the purity of the sun. They are known for their strong moral character, protective nature, and dedication to physical and spiritual health. Temples are designed as open, airy structures, often housing public hospitals and centers for nourishment, symbolizing the pervasive and unselfish light of Khepri's gifts.Mental characteristics
Personal history
Khepri was the High Priest of Ra when Ra ascended into the far reaches of the outer plane. Khepri met Ra at the end of the Sun God's nightly journey in the Twelve Hours of Night and boarded the Solar Barge to take over Ra's position as Sun God.
Divine Classification
Greater Deity
Religions
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Realm
Children
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