The Father
The Father is the god of authority, order, and rule.
He is not loved. He is obeyed.
To most people of the Land, the Father represents the idea that someone must decide, and that decision must stand. Laws, crowns, contracts, borders, and punishments all fall beneath his shadow.
Where his temples stand, order follows.
Whether that order is just is another matter.
Names Across the Land
- Common Name: The Father
- Animalis (Solisan): Ra
- Northern (Barbarian): Odin
Scholars widely agree these are not separate gods, but different names for the same divine force.
Beliefs and Teachings
- Authority is necessary for civilization
- Law must exist, even when it is cruel
- Power is a burden, not a privilege
- Disobedience invites chaos
The Father does not promise mercy.
He promises stability.
Worship
Worship of the Father is formal, public, and often compulsory.
- Oaths are sworn in his name
- Kings claim his blessing
- Judges invoke him before passing sentence
Many pray to him not for favor—but to be noticed as loyal.
Clergy and Temples
His clergy favor hierarchy and structure. Ranks matter. Titles matter.
Temples are imposing, symmetrical, and cold by design—meant to remind mortals that order endures longer than comfort.
Common Sayings
- “Order must stand.”
- “The Father sees.”
- “Law is heavier than mercy.”
Relationships Within the Pantheon
- The Mother tempers his rigidity
- The Judge interprets his laws
- The Thief exists in direct opposition to his will
The Father does not forgive betrayal.
He remembers it.