Hector Lightbringer

Hector Lightbringer : The Shimmering Light

Alignment: Neutral Good

Domains: Light, Sun, Moon, Stars

Symbol: A full moon or sun-disc with the cutout of an 8 pointed star in the center

Hector Lightbringer is a deity of light and opposes darkness is all of it's forms. He claims dominion over the sun, the moon(s) and the stars, claiming each one to have a unique purpose in aiding mortals and gods alike. Due to teachings of the church the members often function as guides, cartographers, and watchmen.

The church teaches that each star in the heavens is a faithful believer of Hector and that their souls are bright light which passes from this world and continue to shine for all to see. Constellations are families of believers, arranged with a special purpose or message for other worshippers.

The temples typically include at least one open-air courtyard for contemplation and worship, with special holy days for an Eclipse (if multiple moons, even more sacred for all moons/suns to be in alignment).

The underdark is taught as a form of Hell, a punishment to those who would snuff out a candle in the dark. It is considered a place where darkness grows and feeds, destroying the light. It is to be respected at least but more often it is to be feared.

A sect of the church feels that the Underdark is simply an area cursed by Hector and that the Light can overcome the Shadows below, if only there is enough faith. They are not afraid of being separated from their god's celestial light for they carry with them the light of his teachings inside themselves. This sect tends to produce more adventurers than the common church.

The  Cult of the Burning Star  is a small but growing cult which teaches the world must be razed to properly worship Hector. Each light in the sky is not a worshipper who has passed on but rather a symbol of each city in the world which must be burned. As a city is burned it is believed a star will fade. This will leave only Hector's most prized lights, the sun and the moon, to shine brightly.