The Eternal Radiant Lord Amanata

Clergy: full-time priests and monks

Doctrine

The apostles of Amantala often serve as judges. They present the cases and listen to the arguments of the parties involved. By resolving commercial disputes arising from contracts, agreements, and trade, they reap substantial profits. Moreover, their role as arbitrators allows them to enjoy a privileged status alongside the church. This is because almost all commercial and civil lawsuits that do not attract the attention of high-level authorities are handled by them.

Emblem: In the center is depicted a face within a sun wheel sacred emblem

Daily Affairs

The Amanata Church has numerous sects, with their representatives widely distributed throughout the society of Naiseryl. The first established was an association of scribes, named the "Most Transcendent Affiliation of Paradisiacal Pens." These transcendent and proud individuals travel the world proclaiming the sacred significance of law and order. Their lifelong aspiration and mission is to construct a library as grand as a coliseum, intended to house legal codes. This monumental stone edifice will allow the followers of Amanata to store the legal texts of all the countries and cities they encounter.

The priests of Amanata don bright-colored long tunics, adorned with magnificent cloaks in yellow, red, and orange, intricately embroidered with mysterious sun symbols. There are, of course, many other decorative methods to depict the sun, such as embroidery, dyeing, gilding, or inlaying with gemstones; in short, one must find a way to piece together a sun pattern akin to that on the sacred emblem. Senior priests who possess their own temples choose to use gold-threaded fabric for their cloaks, ultimately adding a headdress shaped like the rising sun, thus completing a set of grand and exquisite attire. As for the sacred emblem of Amanata, the priests typically craft it from gold, gold-plated materials, and wood dyed in golden hues.

The attire of the priest

Church

As a meticulous and careful deity, Amanata prefers to ensure that everything is well-documented, whether it be contracts, receipts, guarantees, or notarizations. At the same time, he is an extremely dogmatic god, focusing on the literal wording of the law rather than its essential spirit—unless, of course, a certain legislative spirit is more to his liking. Naturally, he also expects his followers to align with him.

At times, Amaunator is also regarded as the guardian of time, although this title is artificially imposed. The reason lies in a contract established between Amaunator and another deity. The original text states: "... Amaunator shall be responsible for all time. Any misrepresentation of his or his followers, if so deemed the fault of Amaunator..." The commas and periods are mistakenly reversed. This overlooked error led Amaunator himself to believe that he should govern "all time." Fortunately, he never formally seized this divine office, as he did not wish to provoke Misrael—the true master of the River of Time.

Ally: Jergal - the predecessor of the powerful death god who achieved the triad of death gods.

For the Amanata Church, the most sacred day is the Feast of the Manifestation of the Gods. On that day, an agreement was reached among the deities under the judgment of Amanata. The commemorative celebration is held during the third full moon of each year. The followers of Amanata don majestic and splendid attire, hang the Sun Wheel emblem at every court entrance, and parade through the city bearing this sacred symbol

Priests who venture out on adventures typically choose practical attire. However, they prefer to adorn the non-armored parts, such as cloaks, robes, and other accessories, in red or orange. Whenever possible, they will wear armor that is dyed gold or gilded.

Holy Day / Celebration

Powerful divine force, aligned with the Lawful Neutral faction

Amanata often appears as a radiant lady, dressed in a flowing, wide robe of milky white, holding a pure gold balance—almost translucent in its golden hue. It is said that if someone sees the balance tilting to the right, they will face divine neglect. Not only will they lose all their possessions, but they will also endure seven years of poverty, debt, and the torment of hard labor. However, if someone sees it leaning to the left, they will enjoy the favor of the divine. They will not only lose all their possessions but will also endure seven years of poverty, debt, and the torment of hard labor. Yet, if someone sees it tilting to the left, they will enjoy the favor of the divine. Various rewards and lucrative contracts will cause the wealth of the entire world to flow into their pockets. Those who witness the most perfect sight—the balance remaining in equilibrium—will receive the highest honor: an invitation to join the Church of Amanata and the Book. It is evident that Amanata will personally announce each individual who receives this honor to his clergy. Because the facts show that they always find these individuals in a very short time and bring them to the Amanata Temple in the City of the United to undergo rigorous study and training.

Amaunator

The monks of Amanata belong to the Brotherhood of the Sun, a wandering monastic order. Their members serve the divine in the wilderness, bringing the gospel of Amanata to farmers and other common people, while also maintaining order in various places. Their emblem is a pattern of a burning sun.

At times, Amanata also expresses his emotions through various entities. These include the Emerald Dragon, the Sapphire Dragon, the Steel Dragon, the Golem, the Tako (which means "octopus" in Japanese, likely referring to a creature from Karatu), the Sun Falcon, sunflowers, yellow-spotted daisies, golden lilies, yellow topaz, various fiery red gemstones, brown dogs, cream-colored cats, snow-white wolves, and pure white stallions

The priests of Amanata are predominantly influential political figures. Many of them serve as religious leaders and political advisors. The hierarchy within the church is extremely strict and filled with various regulations. All matters, big or small, within the church are under the full control of the Righteous Potentates, the senior priests of the temple known as the "Holy See." No one is permitted to act without the consent of the Righteous Potentates and their seven Monastic Abbots. Each Monastic Abbot oversees seven High Jurists, who are ruthless and meticulously enforce various ecclesiastical decrees. Below the High Jurists, there are several lower-ranking clergy, listed in descending order of authority: Jurists, High Magistrates, Magistrates, Defenders of the Law, Lions of Order, and Radiant Servants. These dedicated priests are referred to as Solar Attendants and Solar Handmaidens.

Arch-nemesis: Kozah (the God of Destruction, Talos from the Naisereel pantheon)

Faithful factions: Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Lawful Neutral, True Neutral, Lawful Evil, Neutral Evil

The Syndicate of Celestial and Righteous Lawmakers is a holy order consisting of 70 members. They revere the deity Amanata for her love of law. They preach the aspect of Amanata's justice. Regarding certain less favorable attributes of the deity, they strive to provide positive interpretations, claiming these are insignificant aspects in order to encourage the public to overlook them. Alternatively, they may address these issues from a more humanized perspective, persuading people not to be overly critical. These paladins affix various highly effective dazzling spells to the convex surfaces of their shields. This blinding light is often used to incapacitate the lawbreakers they encounter, making them appear like stars in the darkness. Naturally, this also grants them a tactical advantage, as the intense light emitted from their shields renders their opponents nearly blind.

Throughout the history of the temple, the bishops in power have shared a peculiar hobby. They cast shimmering magic on their short hair, transforming it into a dazzling white or adorning it with other colors. The trouble is that new hair keeps growing, necessitating a monthly application of the spell. However, this eccentric habit has its advantages. The werewolves residing in the secluded Facile Forest come to pay homage to the "Shimmering Superman" each month. The priests find this quite amusing, as it has led the werewolves to hold the City of Cyan in great respect, thereby eliminating the danger of being attacked by them.

Amanata brings retribution to those who deserve it. He corrects wrongs, punishes the violent and wicked, and even avenges the helpless and pitiful. Representing his execution of divine punishment are 13 enormous jackals and 20 giant wasps. They descend from the heavens, tearing apart the bodies of the sinners in a frenzy, until they are reduced to fragments, with shattered remains scattered over a radius of several dozen meters.

All clergy of Amanata must study, understand, and master how to utilize various local laws: neighborhood laws, city laws, provincial laws, and so on. To gain a deeper understanding of the nuances between laws, they often practice with one another, seizing every opportunity to engage in court practice, and they also conduct simulated training in dedicated practice rooms. They have a strong passion for investigating crime scenes or contributing to local legislation, and their high spirits always accompany them in these endeavors. To gain a deeper understanding of the nuances between laws, they often practice with one another, seizing every opportunity to engage in court practice, and they also conduct simulated training in dedicated practice rooms. They have a strong passion for investigating crime scenes or contributing to local legislation, and their high spirits always accompany them in these endeavors.

Titles: God of Radiance, Eternal Lord of Light, Guardian of the Law

Display Miracles

Clerical: Bureaucracy, contracts, law, order, the sun, sovereignty

Transcending Undying Beings: Only dedicated priests can, while monks cannot

The longest day of the year, the summer solstice, is another significant holy day. Throughout the entire day, the followers of Amanata indulge in joy, basking in the sunlight, praying to their deity, and expressing gratitude for the abundant gift bestowed upon humanity—sunlight. The believers hold that if this day is not fully spent in celebration, Amanata will withdraw the sunlight from the land of Toriel for a year.

Location: Mechanical Realm, Keep of the Eternal Sun

Affiliated factions: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil

Holy Land

The novice monk was advised: "Study the law and integrate it into your life; every word and sentence must be adhered to. In doing so, you will discover a world within the profound meanings of the law. As long as you comply with the law, you may soar freely without the fear of just punishment; do not doubt the decisions of those in high positions, for only then can the power of precedent flourish, and the mighty will of Amanata be revealed to the world; serve the higher authorities sincerely, and you shall receive their sincere rewards; however, evading responsibility will inevitably lead to severe penalties."

Adventure Apparel

The apostles of Amanata accept the teaching that law is authority. Law maintains social order; otherwise, the world would descend into chaos. Amanata asserts that the function of law is unshakeable, as natural as the sun rising in the east each day. All disputes and any crimes can be perfectly resolved within the framework of the law

Manipulating undead creatures: full-time priests are not capable, nor are monks

The Bishop of the Holy Order is responsible for teaching the fundamental doctrines of order to the people gathered in the temple, and manages the preparation of the sacraments required for the promotion of members of the Holy See (novice monks). The seven abbots each fulfill their duties, overseeing various auxiliary affairs of the church, including managing the church's territories and farms, handling internal church matters, conducting foreign affairs, procuring sacred relics, acquiring necessities (such as food and supplies), and maintaining and expanding the legal library. In addition, they are responsible for training and supervising missionaries who travel around, preaching that "faithful adherence to the law is the maintenance of peace." These missionary monks can be considered the only clergy who have at least partially freed themselves from the church's complex affairs. Nevertheless, they must report annually to designated temples or sanctuaries.

People depict Amanata as a tall, slender figure with a head full of silver hair, sporting a short, light silver beard, and skin that always radiates a soft golden glow. In one hand, he holds a scepter, while the other cradles a massive tome of law, draped in a flowing, oversized purple-black robe (sometimes purple, sometimes black), adorned with specks of golden "stars" and silver "moons." Before him, one cannot help but sincerely bow in reverence to the awe-inspiring majesty and the power that emanates from the solemn law. His scepter, the Scepter of Eternal Radiance, intimidates the beings and golems of the chaotic faction, enveloping them in the shadow of destruction. It is said that with a single strike, Amanata can annihilate all undead creatures before him; should he wish, his divine visage alone can illuminate a radius of several miles.

Unity, a vast city of Naiseryl once controlled by Orosdin, is home to the most magnificent temple of Amanata. Surrounded by dense forests, it is known as the City of the Blue Sun. This colossal structure, rising three stories high, features a pentagonal semi-circular dome. A striking spire towers above it, reaching an astonishing height of seventeen stories above the ground. It supports the sacred emblem of Amanata, overlooking the layered forests below. This spire is so prominent that it can be seen from a great distance.

Sect

Amanata, the God of Law and the Sun, is revered as the protector of justice and the guardian of time. His judgments are fair and relentless. Many rulers, warriors, and powerful wizards hold him in high esteem

On this day, a devout believer is always able to profit from contracts, win cases in court, or successfully pass a piece of legislation. The priests of Ammanata express their gratitude and reverence to the Lord of Sunlight through the ritual of burning oak leaves stored with magic.