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Supreme God of Health

Realms of Responsibility

This god is the ruler of the Gods of the Wold. He is responsible for the health and well being of the Noble and Ignoble Races. He provides comfort and ease of pain for those who suffer. He extends life and teaches how to enjoy it by living a healthy lifestyle both physically, mentally, and spiritually. He also rules over the Gods of Wold and is responsible for leading these Gods in their struggles against the Cult Gods. He personally feels a responsibility to keep the Gods of either pantheon from ever physically entering The Mortal Realms of Wold again as was done during the Year of Ascension.

Godly Powers

Alemi can grant healing or body, mind, and soul to any creature. He can heal both natural and magical diseases. He retains his powers of justice, but refrains from using those abilities as the responsibilities of justice now belong to Kevintar, brother of Marteaus. Alemi can grant youth or extended natural life to any creature if it is deserving, but never crosses Gargul's wishes in this department. He has the power to remove evil influences from the lands of The Wold and cure corrupted creatures and plants of the influence of Evil Outsiders. He knows when any evil entity strikes the Noble Races and Lands with disease. In godly combat, no god can die while looking at his glowing form.

Appearance

Mortal Form -- When in his natural form, Alemi appears as an grandfatherly type human with long white hair, soft face, sad smile, and eyes that constantly twinkle.

Avatar Form -- In pictures, in ritual, or appearing before a group of believers, Alemi appears as a tall figure in a white robe, emanating a soft white healing light. A sack of healing herbs is at his waist. His eyes are bright blue and pierce to the soul, understanding, comforting, and rebuking all at the same time.

Divine Form -- In dreams and legend, when his healing touch leads The Gods of Wold, Alemi appears as a golden dragon, powerful and wise, which flies to the rescue of the Noble Races of Wold. Symbolically he appears as a pair of white hot hands folded in prayer.

Holy Symbol

Clerics of Alemi need no Holy Symbol. Instead, they simply hold their hands palms outward with fingers spread as if to heal. At higher levels, when extreme faith is exhibited, their hands may briefly glow with holy might! Worshippers wear a golden symbol of two hands folded in prayer. The High Woldian symbol for Alemi seen above is very rarely used these days, and seems largely lost to antiquity. It is made up of the four sacred circles, and is the most holy of the ancient High Woldian symbols.

Priests' Appearance

The Clerics of Alemi normally wear robes of white. Their hands are sometimes warm to the touch. Many carry candy for the children which is enchanted with needed nutrition. It is not uncommon for Clerics of Alemi to be followed by 4 or 5 children wherever they go begging them for candy.

Clerics in Society

Known as Shepherds of Alemi, these priests serve as physician and educator to the Noble Races concerning health and fitness. They heal the sick, and comfort the dying. They fight the magical diseases and sickness that Marteaus inflicts upon The Wold.

Shepherds also act as counselor and psychologist, healing the soul and providing comfort for those who suffer. They believe that a sound mind is essential to a happy life. Much can be overcome if the Noble Being has a positive outlook on life. Some shepherds run sanitariums to help those who cannot be cured of their mental problems with spells and counseling. They work hard to see that such places are havens of healing and rest rather than prisons and places of experimentation.

Shepherds believe that one must be a good person by choice to be truly happy and live the contented life. This is a hard state to achieve in a life filled with hardship and trial. So they teach, and live by example, shepherding the Noble Races in the directions of goodness and contentment.

A small part of the previous tasks that Shepherds performed before the Year of Ascension remain within them. Most believe that a man must justify their existence by working hard and being fair to all. One cannot be content in life if they are not contributing something to the welfare of the community.

Worship

The worship of Shepherds is positive and restful. Many techniques of relaxation and inward seeking is incorporated into their services. Candles and incense with cheerful smells are used to create a positive experience for the troubled and weary. Services are held at daybreak when the sun rises over the horizon to spread it's warm healing glow over The Wold. Prayers for the sick occur around the clock as needed. All worshippers are welcome at the temples of Alemi, regardless of race or status.

Holy Days

Day of the Dead, Deliverance Day, Day of Wishes.

Content of Sacrifices

Time, alms for the poor.

Ethos

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties. -- Henri-Frederic Amiel

Spell Domains

Healing, Good, and Protection (PHB 165)

Prestige Classes

Healer, Fixer, Paragon