Aurelia

Aurelia is the central deity of the pantheon known as the Triad of Light and the singular, all-encompassing force in Aurelia Orthodoxy. She embodies the principles of light, purity, healing, and justice. Her presence is seen as the guiding force that illuminates the path of righteousness, banishes darkness, and brings life and order to the cosmos.

The Triad of Light

In the ancient belief system of the Triad of Light, Aurelia is revered as one of three primary deities, each representing a fundamental aspect of existence. Together with Lumeros, the God of Knowledge and Balance, and Umbra, the Goddess of Shadow and Change, she forms a harmonious trinity that governs the balance of light, knowledge, and mystery in the universe.

Aurelia represents the light that brings life, truth, and justice. Her role in the Triad is to guide beings towards the light of understanding, to heal, and to uphold justice across the land.

Worship of Aurelia within the Triad emphasizes ritual purity, truthfulness, and the eradication of evil. Temples dedicated to her are filled with light and often feature mirrors, crystals, and eternal flames that amplify the sun’s rays.

Aurelia Orthodoxy

With the discovery of the Eternal Flame in the mountainous city-state of Everlight around 400 years ago, Aurelia rose to prominence, becoming the central focus of Aurelia Orthodoxy. This new religious movement reinterpreted the Triad, teaching that Lumeros and Umbra are not separate deities but rather manifestations of Aurelia’s infinite power.

Aurelia Orthodoxy teaches that Lumeros embodies Aurelia’s wisdom and balance, while Umbra represents her capacity for mystery and change. In this belief system, Aurelia is seen as the source of all creation, with her light giving birth to both knowledge and shadow.

The Eternal Flame in Everlight is revered as the purest expression of Aurelia’s power, a divine beacon that has burned without end since its discovery. Pilgrims from across Elenoria journey to Everlight to witness the flame and reaffirm their faith in Aurelia.

Worship and Influence

Aurelia is worshipped across Elenoria, particularly among human civilizations, where Aurelia Orthodoxy is the dominant religion. Her teachings emphasize the pursuit of truth, the importance of justice, and the need to spread light in all its forms—whether through healing, guidance, or the destruction of evil.

Temples and Shrines

Temples dedicated to Aurelia are often grand structures filled with light, designed to reflect and amplify the sun’s rays or the glow of the eternal flame. These temples serve as places of worship, healing, and justice, where followers can seek guidance, confess sins, and receive blessings.

Clergy

Clerics and paladins dedicated to Aurelia often serve as healers, judges, and warriors of light. They are trained to uphold her teachings and to spread her influence across the land, battling darkness in all its forms.

Holy Days

Key holy days in Aurelia Orthodoxy include the Day of Radiance, which celebrates the discovery of the Eternal Flame, and the Festival of Dawn, which marks the beginning of a new year and the renewal of Aurelia’s light in the world.

Relationships with Other Deities

In the context of Aurelia Orthodoxy, Aurelia is viewed as the ultimate deity, with Lumeros and Umbra being mere aspects of her divine essence. However, traditional believers in the Triad of Light still honor Lumeros and Umbra as distinct entities, creating a religious tension that persists in certain regions, especially among the elves and dwarves.

Lumeros

Umbra

Mythology

Creation Myth

According to Aurelia Orthodoxy, the universe was born from Aurelia’s light, which emerged from the Void as an eternal flame. From this flame, she created the cosmos and brought forth Lumeros and Umbra as manifestations of her knowledge and mystery. Together, they shaped the world of Elenoria, with Aurelia as the guiding force of all creation.