Lom

1. Core Identity

• Name: Lom (L'om)

• Pantheon: The Core Pantheon

• Titles & Aliases: God of Good, Justice, Peace, and Honesty; The Source of Good, The Shining Beacon, The Honest God

• Gender / Form: Male (He/Him).

  • Form: A statuesque, "perfect" humanoid (often human or aasimar). He does not walk but glides, and he glows with a warm, golden light that inspires goodness in all who see him.

• Alignment: Neutral Good

• Status: God (Reports to Yim, Major God of Peace)

• Divine Realm: Lumen Absolutum (The Unshadowed Light)

2. Domains & Influence

• Primary Domains: Good, Justice, Peace, and Honesty

• Portfolio: Goodness, honesty, just actions, and inspiring mortals to be good in dark times.

• Cleric Domains (5e): Light & Peace

3. Symbolism & Depiction

• Holy Symbol: The horizon with the sun and both moons rising at once (a symbol of perfect harmony and light).

• Favored Weapon: None. (His clerics favor the shield (Protection) and the mace (to subdue, not kill).)

• Favored Colors: Gold and white.

• Sacred Animals / Plants: The Unicorn (pure good) and the Sun-Flower (follows the light).

4. Dogma & Worship (The Core Beliefs)

• Core Dogma (The Philosophy): "Goodness is not passivity. Just being good in a good world is not enough. Goodness only shines in the presence of evil. I am the light that stands against the dark. Be that light. Be honest. Be just. Be good, especially when it is not easy. This is true goodness."

• Tenets for Followers (The "Thou Shalt"s):

  • "Be honest in all things. A lie is a shadow."

  • "Be just. Do good, but do not be naive. Justice must be served."

  • "Be a beacon. Be good in a dark place to inspire others."

  • "Promote the good of all, not just yourself."

• Sins & Taboos (The "Thou Shalt Not"s):

  • "To tell a lie (the Sin of the Shadow)."

  • "To allow evil to flourish when you can stop it (the Sin of Passivity)."

  • "To be good only when it is easy."

  • "To act unjustly, even for a good cause."

5. Relationships

• Superiors: Yim (Major God). Lom (NG) reports to Yim (LG). Lom is the heart of Yim's law.

• Subordinates: None (God tier).

• Counterparts:

  • Nis (God): His arch-nemesis. Lom (Good/Honesty) is the exact opposite of Nis (Evil/Lies).

  • Alsaria (God): His colleague under Yim. Lom is lawful justice, Alsaria is chaotic retribution.

  • Sieyut (God): His colleague under Yim. Lom is Goodness, Sieyut is Honor/Law.

• Mortals: He is revered by paladins, good clerics, and all who seek to be good.

• Demigod Offspring:

  • Caelynn Kiirlo (Light)

6. The Church & Clergy

• Name of the Church: The Shining Beacon, The Order of the Honest Light.

• Worshipper Base: Paladins, good-aligned rulers, judges, and common folk.

• Clergy Structure: A virtuous order of paladins and priests.

  • Acolytes: "The Honest"

  • Priests: "Beacons"

  • Bishops: "High Beacons"

• Temple Description: Temples are always open and bright, often made of white marble and gold. They have no dark corners or hidden rooms. Everything is in the light.

• Rites & Rituals:

  • "The Morning Light": A prayer at sunrise to be honest and good for the day.

  • "The Confession of Light": A ritual where a follower must honestly confess their failings in front of the congregation, so the light can cleanse them.

• Holy Days:

  • "The Rising": A holy day when the sun and both moons are visible in the sky at once.

  • "The Longest Day": The Summer Solstice.

7. History & Lore

• The Lie and the Light: The core myth. It tells that in the beginning, Nis (Evil) told the first lie, which created the first shadow. Lom was born from the sun's tear of pity. He is the light that fights the shadow of Nis's lie.

• The Beacon in the Dark: The parable of Lom's dogma. Goodness is only meaningful when it is hard.