The True Paladin's Birth
Summary
The birth of Aliantar Boabaid has been a legend ever since his exploits during the War of Doom. The legends say that, when Aliantar's mother was in labour, Ravinus, the Deity of Light, himself came down to greet the newborn, giving him a birthmark (the image of a crude sun on his left cheek; the mark was there indeed, but it was just a common birthmark. After all, the Elder Deities cannot descend into the mortal plane.
Historical Basis
The birth indeed occurred (after all, Aliantar indeed existed), but it wasn't like the legend said. It was just a common peasant birth that happened in the northern outskirts of Haven
Spread
The myth is known worldwide, but it is mainly spoken about on the Republic Federation of Rockvar and in the Central Islands, place where Aliantar died.
Variations & Mutation
Some even say that Ravinus, when he met the Boabaid family, talked with them and blessed their home, for they had always followed the Deity's church dogmas. This is, however, a ploy of the church itself that some priests started to spread around, in order for the people to submit to the dogmas.
Cultural Reception
Humans belonging to the Descendants of Donathar line usually all know about this myth, as they have grown being told by it.
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