Each of the many gods of Terrinoth and beyond have found a place in Al-Kalim. Of the myriad powers here, the greatest has always been A’tar, the Sun God. It was A’tar who saved the people of Al-Kalim from the Djinni, and it was A’tar who founded the Caliphate. It is said that the Caliph is a direct descendant of A’tar, and that the burning blood that runs in his veins grants him the right to rule. Many believe that, should the Caliph be cut, flames will issue forth from the wound, and A’tar will descend to save his son from harm—though in living memory, none have ever raised a hand against the ruler.
As the high priest of A’tar, the Caliph dictates the one true form of worship of the Sun God and ensures that those who blaspheme against A’tar or subvert his message are swiftly dealt with. The Sun God’s influence, however, is diverse, and despite the Caliph’s edict, many cults dedicate themselves to worshiping A’tar in other ways. The Daughters of Cinders burn themselves and see the divine in fire, while the Cabal of the Desert Wind teaches that worshiping the sandstorm is to witness a manifestation of A’tar. The Sun Blessed instruct the devout to go blind staring into A’tar’s brilliance so that they might truly see.
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- Realms of Terrinoth