The Guardian
The Guardian is the god of what must not fall.
Walls. Borders. Oaths kept through exhaustion.
He governs protection, vigilance, and the quiet labor of standing watch long after praise has faded.
Names Across the Land
- Common Name: The Guardian
- Animalis (Solisan): Ptah
- Northern (Barbarian): Heimdall
His name is spoken most often at the edge of things.
Beliefs and Teachings
- What is built must be defended
- Vigilance is a virtue
- Duty is not glory
- Failure is final
The Guardian teaches endurance, not victory.
Worship
His worship is practical:
- Keys hung near doors
- Walls repaired instead of rebuilt
- Watch rotations honored without complaint
Many who serve him never realize it.
Clergy and Temples
His clergy are masons, engineers, wardens, and gatekeepers.
Temples are forts, towers, bridges, and bastions—places where standing firm matters.
Common Sayings
- “Hold the line.”
- “Not one step.”
- “It still stands.”
Relationships Within the Pantheon
- The Father establishes order; the Guardian preserves it
- The Warrior fights threats; the Guardian endures them
- The Thief seeks breaches; the Guardian seals them
The Guardian does not chase danger.
He waits for it.