Sol Aureum
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
Sol Aureum is the radiant seat of Helios, nestled high in the storm-kissed mountains of Eronia. Here, dawn is never fleeting; the eastern horizon glows with a perpetual sunrise, painting the peaks in gold, rose, and white fire. Pilgrims describe it as the very fountain of renewal, where each day feels like the world’s first morning.
Unlike the tranquil meadows of Amoria, Sol Aureum is vibrant and restless, a realm of motion and vitality. Mountain winds carry hymns across cathedral-valleys, waterfalls scatter prisms of light, and every dawn re-stirs the spirit of renewal.
Customs and Law
Sunrise Oath
All vows, contracts, and reconciliations in Sol Aureum must be spoken at the first light of dawn. The sky itself bears witness, golden fire etches across the clouds. Breaking such an oath stains the vow-breaker’s shadow with ash until amends are made.Trial by Light
Disputes are not decided in shadow. Lit torches, mirrored pools, or the direct glow of dawn are used as courts. Ill-will and deceit falter in the open brightness, and testimony that thrives only in secrecy is rejected.Bread of the Dawn
Hospitality is sacred at sunrise. A host who shares bread and clean water at dawn cannot strike their guest until the next sunrise bell, and a guest who betrays that peace finds their tongue bound with bitterness until confession.The Renewal Mandate
Stagnation is considered a kind of blasphemy. Those who hoard wealth, stifle change, or refuse to aid renewal are judged by service: they must plant, build, or teach something that endures beyond themselves.The Dimming Ban
Undeath, shadowcraft, and necrotic bindings are forbidden. A single whisper of such arts is silenced by the land—torches go cold, words choke, and only contrition or departure lifts the weight.Festival of Beginnings
Every week a day is set aside for new undertakings. Pilgrims and petitioners must either begin a fresh task, restore a broken work, or set aside a grudge. Neglecting this rhythm of renewal causes roads to lengthen and paths to lose their way until the duty is fulfilled.Geography
Notable Locations
The Sunspire Heights
Jagged golden crags where Helios’ temples rise, open-air cathedrals aligned to the east. Fountains of molten-light well up here, cool as water but burning away weariness and shadow.Auroral Fields
Alpine meadows perpetually bathed in rose-light, where Dawnbringers gather to perform the Song of the Dawn. Each hymn resonates with the land, renewing both spirit and soil.The Dawnspring Lake
A radiant mountain basin that reflects not the sky but visions of a supplicant’s next worthy beginning. Drinking its waters restores vigor and seals vows made at first light.The Radiant Causeway
A shining bridge of marble and sunstone linking Sol Aureum to neighboring sanctuaries. Pilgrims who walk it at sunrise hear whispers of encouragement for the journey ahead.Travel and Access
Auroral Bridges
Pathways of light stretch to Amoria, Eroniaand Belierin when vows of service or healing are spoken.Okyanus Threads
Mountain streams pour into the Okyanus.Solar Veins
Rare dawn-shafts pierce into Arborea’s golden groves or even into Seven Heavens, reflecting Helios’ dual aspect as sun and renewal.Inhabitants
Dawn Petitioners
Souls reborn as youthful, glowing forms, farmers, artists, nobles, and commoners alike, forever reliving the joy of new beginnings.Agathions and Azatas
Avorals and leonals guard the mountain paths, lillends sing vows into permanence, and bralani run with storm-winds across the crags.Angels
There are some Angels who act on Helios' behalf in order to progress the ways of righteousntessDawnbringer Saints
Exemplary mortal clerics of Helios dwell here as guides, still offering counsel and blessings to pilgrims in addition to other Bafigronians who come here as pilgrims.Mortai Envoys
Cloud-faces streaked with dawn-gold thunder across the skies, speaking in lightning glyphs when Helios calls them to judgment.Localized Phenomena
Blaze of Oaths
Vows spoken at sunrise flare in gold fire across the sky; false vows sear the tongue and silence the voice until confession.Auroral Mists
Silver-rose fogs descend after storms, calming anger and encouraging reconciliation.Sunfire Mirage
Horizons lengthen when doubts take hold; clarity of purpose shortens the road.Dawn’s Respite
Rest and healing occur in half the usual time; recovery is suffused with renewed vitality.Solar Favor
Light, fire and healing spells carry farther and linger longer; shadow, fear, and undeath magics weaken or fail.Oath of the Horizon
Teleports and way-walks declared with purpose and time arrive precisely; casual magic drifts unpredictably.Choral Casting
Spells sung, prayed, or proclaimed as vows steady the caster and inspire allies nearby.Trait Type |
Description |
|---|---|
| Gravity | Normal. |
| Time | Normal, though subjective time feels shorter as resting requires only half the usual duration. Sun is always at Noon. |
| Shape & Size | Infinite, appearing as mountain ranges and valleys stretching forever eastward. Horizons glow with perpetual dawn, but the “day” never advances. |
| Morphic Traits | Divinely morphic; Helios and his Dawnbringers shape terrain with ceremony, music, or vows. |
| Elemental Energy | None Dominant. |
| Alignment | Neutral Good. |
| Magic | Healing, protection, light, fire, and oath-bound spells are enhanced; necromancy and fear effects are impeded. |
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