Khepri (Pay-lore)
(a.k.a. The Shining One)
Khepri, second deity of the sun, is depicted as an older man in white, with wild hair and a beard of shining gold. Khepri is the patron deity of the pantheon, which means that ordinary mortals that worship the pantheon collectively will address their prayers to Khepri.
Divine Domains
Good, Healing, Sun, Law
Divine Portfolio
Sun, light, healing, orderDivine Symbols & Sigils
Sun face
Tenets of Faith
Though widely revered as a peaceful and gentle deity who alleviates suffering, Khepri also has more martial aspects. He brings his wrath to bear on the forces of Chaos, and he invigorates and heals those who champion the cause of Order.
Khepri teaches that the energy of life originates from the sun. This light brings strength to the weak and health to the injured, while destroying darkness and Chaos. He urges his followers to challenge the forces of corruption aggressively, but also to remember that just as staring at the sun can cause blindness of the eyes, relentless attention to the destruction of negative forces can blind the heart to the true essentials of life: kindness, mercy, and compassion.
Clergy and Temples
Khepri's clerics favor yellow garb. They are usually kindly people with backbones of steel. They are primarily nurturers and protectors, but when the time comes to bear arms they are not afraid to do so. They use their powers to heal, nourish, and otherwise aid the needy, while practicing the skills needed to protect their charges charges should they be threatened. Many clerics of Khepri leave their pastoral duties and go to explore far lands in an effort to drive off harmful beings and spread their deity's gifts to all who need them. Temples to Khepri tend to be tall, airy, and blindingly white. They are usually placed so the sun shines into most of their rooms throughout the day. They often feature open, sunny courtyards as well. Khepri's temples are always kept scrupulously clean, and many of them have wings that house hospitals.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
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Realm
Church/Cult
Children
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