Solar Pantheon
The Radiant Pantheon is the divine order worshipped by the Holy Solarian Empire, representing law, purity, war, and creation under the guiding light of Solenara, the Ever-Burning Light. Each deity embodies an aspect of fire, from Alarion’s righteous war and Kaelira’s protection to Velanna’s wisdom and Dureon’s craftsmanship.
While some gods, like Serrathis,represent the destructive power of fire, others, like Isora, symbolize its role in renewal and growth. The pantheon reinforces the Empire’s doctrine of strength through faith, order through discipline, and justice through divine judgment. Worship is strictly enforced by the Church of the Radiant Flame, which claims the gods sanction the Empire’s rule and its holy crusades against heresy.
| Deity | Domains | Titles & Aspects | Symbolism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solenara, The Ever-Burning Light | Light, Life, Order | The Sun-Forged Queen, The Blazing Judgment | Radiant sunburst with a golden flame at its center |
| Alarion, The Sword of Dawn | War, Order | The Divine Champion, The Blade of Law | Blazing sword held aloft, surrounded by a halo of light |
| Velanna, The Guiding Flame | Knowledge, Light, Arcana | The Illuminator, Keeper of Wisdom | A lit lantern held by an open hand |
| Dureon, The Hearth-Keeper | Life, Forge, Peace | The Guardian of Community, The Builder’s Flame | A flaming hearth with tools crossed beneath it |
| Serrathis, The Flame of Vengeance | War, Tempest | The Wrathful Storm, The Cleansing Fire | A broken chain engulfed in fire |
| Athyra, The Ember of Fortune | Trickery, Forge | The Flame of Luck, The Unpredictable Spark | A coin with one side glowing like a burning ember |
| Cyrath, The Smoldering Judge | Death, Order, Grave | The Arbiter of Souls, The Eternal Balance | A balance scale with a smoldering coal in one pan |
| Isora, The Wandering Flame | Nature, Life | The Flame of Renewal, The Keeper of Wild Growth | A leaf-shaped flame |
| Thaelron, The Silent Flame | Death, Knowledge | The Keeper of Secrets, The Watcher at the Threshold | A single, flickering candle |
| Kaelira, The Shielding Flame | Protection, War | The Bastion of Light, The Guardian of the Innocent | A shield emblazoned with a golden flame |
Holy Days of the Radiant Pantheon
Each holy day reflects a divine truth, binding the faithful to a spiritual calendar meant to bring order and harmony to both soul and society.
High Solar Ascendance (Summer Solstice) – Day of Solenara
- Most sacred day of the year.
- Great pyres are lit across the Empire.
- The Emperor and High Cleric appear together to bless the nation.
- Fire-walkers, prayer-chant processions, and purifying flame rites abound.
Dawnmarch (First Day of Spring) – Day of Alarion
- Beginning of military campaigns and renewal of oaths.
- Public duels of honor and parades of the legions.
- War-banners are consecrated in fire.
Night of Kindling (Winter Solstice Eve) – Day of Velanna
- A solemn night of reflection and remembrance.
- Lanterns are lit and floated down rivers or hung on city gates.
- Children are told parables of wisdom and hope in darkness.
Feast of the Hearth (Late Harvest) – Day of Dureon
- Families gather for offerings of food and unity.
- The poor are fed by the Church.
- Temples give tools, clothing, and medicine to the needy.
The Reckoning Storm (Autumn Equinox) – Day of Serrathis
- A day of violent theater and cleansing bonfires.
- Criminals are sometimes executed publicly.
- Vows of vengeance are sworn for wrongs done that year.
Emberchance (Last Day of Every Month) – Day of Athyra
- A time for risk, celebration, and unexpected blessings.
- Legalized gambling, flame-dancers, and games of chance.
- Coins are burned for luck, then extinguished in wine and saved for luck.
Day of Weighing Ashes (Late Winter) – Day of Cyrath
- Reflection on mortality, balance, and justice.
- Confession rituals before scorched altars.
- Judges and clerics renew their oaths.
The Wildfire Bloom (Early Summer) – Day of Isora
- Pilgrimages into the wilds.
- Ceremonies to bless crops, animals, and natural springs.
- Flower-braided flames and tree-planting offerings.
The Silent Vigil (Every Eclipse) – Day of Thaelron
- All speech is forbidden from sunrise to sundown.
- Monks lead candlelit processions in total silence.
- Those who break the silence must fast for seven days.
The Shielding Flame (Midspring) – Day of Kaelira
- Day of renewal for temple guardians, bodyguards, and peacekeepers.
- Ceremonial blessings over arms and armor.
- Parades of armored clergy protecting sacred relics.
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