Trithereon

Titles: The Learned Liberator, Book-giver, The Rebellious Recluse

Position: God of Enlightened Self-Determination and Zealous Planning

Holy Symbol: Golden Phoenix holding aloft a sun on a blue field

Sacred Objects/Creatures: Phoenix, Light Sources, Books, Libraries

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Domains: Light, Knowledge

Favored Weapon: Golden Spear

Manifestations: Visions, usually accompanied by learning something new and important from a book

Backstory: Thithereon was a gnome during the Elder Days, who, along with Bif and other compatriots, sued for freedom from the giants. Trithereon is credited with being the first to form an alphabet and written language (what is now called High Gnomic) and the first to write books. Several works and fragments of works are credited to him that still exists today, though many modern scholars believe these are from a later date, from an academic school in Bifilin. Most of his works are on treatises on morality, or against the giants. Legend has it that his treatises are what initially spurred the gnomes to rebel from the giants and form the ancient state of Bifilin.

Organization: Worship of Thithereon has fluctuated over the ages. During times of political upheaval, his temples are full of devout seekers of enlightenment. During more peaceful times, his followers are usually limited to priests dedicated to him. His priesthood has a very loose and organization. Many reside in academia, preferring libraries and universities to the temple. His worshippers are primarily gnomes in Bifilin, though an occasional human or dwarf will revere him among one of several dieties. At times of great import, Trithereon has been known to appoint chosen Enlighteners (Favverpoks in Gnomic) to be envoys of his divine will. Favverpoks spread untainted truth in order to bring about great societal change.

Tenets

-Knowledge is Power. Ignorance is the ultimate evil.

-Knowledge should not be hoarded but used for the betterment of society

- Education begets knowledge, knowledge begets truth, truth begets conviction, conviction begets action.