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	<noinclude>{{Deity		<noinclude>{{Deity
	\|name = Ptharos		\|name = Ptharos
			\|epithet = the Father
	\|title = God of Air		\|title = God of Air
	\|symbolpic = Ptharos.gif		\|symbolpic = Ptharos.gif

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	The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.		The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.
	\|relics = The most significant relic of Lord Ptharos is the [[Orb of Grace]], the legendary orb of rulership for the Emperors of Zeth. It is said that only a true Emperor can lift the Orb of Grace from its resting place in the Grand Temple of ~~Ptharus~~ Optimus Maximus in Zeth. It is notable that, since the end of [[the Fourth Age of Man]], no one has been able to lift the Orb.		\|relics = The most significant relic of Lord Ptharos is the [[Orb of Grace]], the legendary orb of rulership for the Emperors of Zeth. It is said that only a true Emperor can lift the Orb of Grace from its resting place in the Grand Temple of Ptharos Optimus Maximus in Zeth. It is notable that, since the end of [[the Fourth Age of Man]], no one has been able to lift the Orb.
	\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace. Both of these structures lie on a cloud suspended above the mountains of Kar-gur in the High Realm, Anadimtu.		\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace. Both of these structures lie on a cloud suspended above the mountains of [[Kar-gur]] in the High Realm, [[Anadimtu]].
	\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.		\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.
	\|doctrine = The doctrine of Lord Ptharos is codified in the Creed of Truth, the central holy book of Ptharan worshipers.		\|doctrine = The doctrine of Lord Ptharos is codified in the Creed of Truth, the central holy book of Ptharan worshipers.

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	The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.		The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.
	\|relics = The most significant relic of Lord Ptharos is the [[Orb of Grace]], the legendary orb of rulership for the Emperors of Zeth. It is said that only a true Emperor can lift the Orb of Grace from its resting place in the Grand Temple of Ptharus Optimus Maximus in Zeth. It is notable that, since the end of [[the Fourth Age of Man]], no one has been able to lift the Orb.		\|relics = The most significant relic of Lord Ptharos is the [[Orb of Grace]], the legendary orb of rulership for the Emperors of Zeth. It is said that only a true Emperor can lift the Orb of Grace from its resting place in the Grand Temple of Ptharus Optimus Maximus in Zeth. It is notable that, since the end of [[the Fourth Age of Man]], no one has been able to lift the Orb.
	\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace.		\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace. Both of these structures lie on a cloud suspended above the mountains of Kar-gur in the High Realm, Anadimtu.
	\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.		\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.
	\|doctrine = The doctrine of Lord Ptharos is codified in the Creed of Truth, the central holy book of Ptharan worshipers.		\|doctrine = The doctrine of Lord Ptharos is codified in the Creed of Truth, the central holy book of Ptharan worshipers.

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	\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace.		\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace.
	\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.		\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.
	\|doctrine =		\|doctrine = The doctrine of Lord Ptharos is codified in the Creed of Truth, the central holy book of Ptharan worshipers.
	\|virtues =		\|virtues =
	\|vices =		\|vices =

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	Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.		Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.

	Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of [[the Old Empire\|the Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth~~\|Zeta~~]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.		Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of [[the Old Empire\|the Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeta\|Zeth]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.

	The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.		The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.
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	\|avatar = Lord Ptharos has a multitude of Avatars, though his most popular are Garethon the Aged and Augustus Ptharus		\|avatar = Lord Ptharos has a multitude of Avatars, though his most popular are Garethon the Aged and Augustus Ptharus
	\|consort = None (though, through [[Dagon]]'s trickery, Ptharos begat [[Luna]] on [[Mania]])		\|consort = None (though, through [[Dagon]]'s trickery, Ptharos begat [[Luna]] on [[Mania]])
	\|allies = ~~All of the Triadic, Ptharosian, Betshaban, and Baelthoric deities, and the Iuvenes owe homage to Lord Ptharos and generally obey his commands; amongst those,~~ [[Betshaba]] and [[Baelthor]] (his first children, with whom he is head of the Triad), [[Aridnus]] (god of Judgment), [[Cthos]] (god of the Underworld), [[Evander]] (god of Gates), [[Gyges]] (god of Thunder), [[Luna]] (goddess of the Moon and daughter), [[Melpomene]] (goddess of Clouds), [[Ophion]] (god of the Sun), [[Thalia]] (goddess of the Hearth) and [[Zelos]] (god of the State) are ~~his staunchest allies~~.		\|allies = [[Betshaba]] and [[Baelthor]], his first children, with whom he is head of the Triad are his staunchest, most unwavering allies. Of the other deities, [[Aridnus]] (god of Judgment), [[Cthos]] (god of the Underworld), [[Evander]] (god of Gates), [[Gyges]] (god of Thunder), [[Luna]] (goddess of the Moon and daughter), [[Melpomene]] (goddess of Clouds), [[Ophion]] (god of the Sun), [[Thalia]] (goddess of the Hearth) and [[Zelos]] (god of the State) are often associated with Lord Ptharos.
	\|foes = The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that none are beyond his forgiveness, even his brother. However, [[Dagon]] ~~and his lineage~~, the Inimicures and ~~the Dagonian, Maelphegorian, Enosian, and Taltosian deities,~~ have long been enemies of Lord Ptharos. Chief ~~amongst~~ these of course is Dagon ~~(god of Fire and Evil) himself~~.		\|foes = The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that none are beyond his forgiveness, even his brother. However, [[Dagon]], the Inimicures and their descendants have long been enemies of Lord Ptharos. Chief among these of course is Dagon, Ptharos' own jealous brother.
	\|rank = Greatest		\|rank = Greatest
	\|nature = Ordered		\|nature = Ordered
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	\|major_influence = Air		\|major_influence = Air
	\|minor_influence = Rulership, authority, wisdom, truth, goodness		\|minor_influence = Rulership, authority, wisdom, truth, goodness
	\|spheres = Air or Wind*, ~~Community~~, ~~Good~~, ~~Law~~, ~~Knowledge~~, ~~Nobility~~		\|spheres = Air, Communication and Empathy, Knowledge, Making and Breaking, Protection and Warning, Weather
	\|depictions = Lord Ptharos is usually depicted wearing white robes with a wide, golden belt. His face is that of a bearded human in advanced old age, but he never appears weak or infirm. In some areas of the Empire of Zeth, he is depicted wearing the purple sash and shoes of Imperial Office, as well. Regardless of how he is depicted, however, a golden light is always shown as surrounding him, representing the Armor of Truth. Rarely does Lord Ptharos carry a weapon of any sort. As Augustus Ptharus, he carries his Mace of Supreme Office which is capable of many, innumerable feats, but rarely is it used for violence.		\|depictions = Lord Ptharos is usually depicted wearing white robes with a wide, golden belt. His face is that of a bearded human in advanced old age, but he never appears weak or infirm. In some areas of the Empire of Zeth, he is depicted wearing the purple sash and shoes of Imperial Office, as well. Regardless of how he is depicted, however, a golden light is always shown as surrounding him, representing the Armor of Truth. Rarely does Lord Ptharos carry a weapon of any sort. As Augustus Ptharus, he carries his Mace of Supreme Office which is capable of many, innumerable feats, but rarely is it used for violence.
	\|symbols = The primary symbol of Lord Ptharos is a green triangle, almost always depicted above the brown triangle of Baelthor and the blue triangle of Betshaba. The three-leafed clover is an extremely important symbol of the Triad, and is often used in religious ritual by the priests, or kept in a locket for luck. The four-leafed clover is considered extremely bad luck, and is to be destroyed where-ever it is encountered. Mica is the most important stone to Lord Ptharos, and divinations are often carried out staring into a specially-prepared sheet of the stone. Any priest of Lord Ptharos who attempts a Divination Casting with a sheet of Mica gains a 1 DR bonus for use of the casting.		\|symbols = The primary symbol of Lord Ptharos is a green triangle, almost always depicted above the brown triangle of Baelthor and the blue triangle of Betshaba. The three-leafed clover is an extremely important symbol of the Triad, and is often used in religious ritual by the priests, or kept in a locket for luck. The four-leafed clover is considered extremely bad luck, and is to be destroyed where-ever it is encountered. Mica is the most important stone to Lord Ptharos, and divinations are often carried out staring into a specially-prepared sheet of the stone. Any priest of Lord Ptharos who attempts a Divination Casting with a sheet of Mica gains a 1 DR bonus for use of the casting.

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	Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.		Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.

	Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of [[the Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth\|Zeta]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.		Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of [[the Old Empire\|the Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth\|Zeta]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.

	The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.		The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.

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	Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.		Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.

	Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of ~~the~~ [[Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth\|Zeta]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.		Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of [[the Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth\|Zeta]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.

	The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.		The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.

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	''The Father''[[Image:Ptharos.gif\|right\|100px\|Symbol of Lord Ptharos]]		''The Father''[[Image:Ptharos.gif\|right\|100px\|Symbol of Lord Ptharos]]
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	Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man ~~who~~ acts as an ~~advisor~~, not a ruler, to the gods.		Lord Ptharos is the Great Father, leader of the Triad and, in [[Imperial Ecclesia\|the Imperial Tradition]], King of the Gods. He is the god of wisdom and rightful rulership, whatever form that takes. In the [[Aebasan Orthodoxy]], Lord Ptharos once went mad with power and became a tyrant, until he was overthrown and replaced with [[the Celestial Council]]. In the [[Koramian Heresy]], Ptharos realized that he had become corrupt and passed the scepter of rulership to [[Vortumnus]]. In both of the latter traditions, he is depicted as a wizened old man that has repented his corruption and acts as an adviser, not a ruler, to the gods.

	Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are king-makers and even ~~crown~~ the Emperor himself. ~~Conversely, on~~ [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.		Due to these disparate belief systems, worship of Lord Ptharos is paramount in the states of the former [[The Old Empire\|Great Empire]], where his clergy are often king-makers and once even crowned the Emperor himself, though since the fall of the [[Great Empire]], his influenced has waned greatly everywhere but [[Zeth\|Zeta]]. On [[Duria]] and [[Gallorea]], worship of Lord Ptharos is rare except in Temples to the Triad, which also support [[Baelthor]], his son, and [[Betshaba]], his daughter.

	The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.		The liturgy of Lord Ptharos claims that he has no enemies, as he has forgiven all of the trespasses of other deities, including that of his own brother, [[Dagon]], for trying to destroy creation. Though the clergy of Lord Ptharos do not call Crusades of any sort, they are often called upon to stand up to the machinations of Dagon or his descendants.

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	====Dedication of the Triad====		====Dedication of the Triad====
	{{:Dedication of the Triad}}		{{:Dedication of the Triad}}
	\|customs = The ~~worshippers~~ of Lord Ptharos follow the Creed of Truth, an ancient document which details the operations necessary to appease the High Lord. It commands that the children of Lord Ptharos, Betshaba and Baelthor, must be ~~worshipped~~ in the same temple, which has resulted in the unusual four-point design of a typical Temple of the Triad (an entrance hall with three temples protruding from its apex). The Creed of Truth also commands that his ~~worshippers~~ must speak the truth in all things, particularly to their superiors. Sex out of wedlock is considered a highly deceptive sin, as the couple is pretending that their union is recognized by Lord Ptharos. Failure to produce a child once married, however, is also a sin, as those married under the Church of Ptharos must promise that their union will prosper. Any marriage that does not produce an offspring in its first seven years is considered annulled, and the couple are not permitted to remarry each other. Divorce before this time is rare, but possible through extreme penance for both parties. The Creed of Truth also commands that children must obey their fathers, and that they must give precedence to the eldest brother of a family. It is often considered a darker sin to disrespect one's brother than it is to disobey one's father. Of course, ~~worshippers~~ are permitted a certain amount of leeway, to be forgiven by a priest in confession, but a priest who transgresses this code is stripped of his position and his Vow becomes void. Those who violently disregard the Creed of Truth are often excommunicated by an Archisacerdos or one of his superiors. An excommunication by the Pontifex himself is rare, but cannot be revoked by anything short of a pronouncement from Lord Ptharos himself. Those excommunicated by a priest of Lord Ptharos are not permitted to enter any temple, and often flee to the comfort of one of the Dagonian deities for spiritual guidance.		\|customs = The worshipers of Lord Ptharos follow the Creed of Truth, an ancient document which details the operations necessary to appease the High Lord. It commands that the children of Lord Ptharos, Betshaba and Baelthor, must be worshiped in the same temple, which has resulted in the unusual four-point design of a typical Temple of the Triad (an entrance hall with three temples protruding from its apex). The Creed of Truth also commands that his worshipers must speak the truth in all things, particularly to their superiors. Sex out of wedlock is considered a highly deceptive sin, as the couple is pretending that their union is recognized by Lord Ptharos. Failure to produce a child once married, however, is also a sin, as those married under the Church of Ptharos must promise that their union will prosper. Any marriage that does not produce an offspring in its first seven years is considered annulled, and the couple are not permitted to remarry each other. Divorce before this time is rare, but possible through extreme penance for both parties. The Creed of Truth also commands that children must obey their fathers, and that they must give precedence to the eldest brother of a family. It is often considered a darker sin to disrespect one's brother than it is to disobey one's father. Of course, worshipers are permitted a certain amount of leeway, to be forgiven by a priest in confession, but a priest who transgresses this code is stripped of his position and his Vow becomes void. Those who violently disregard the Creed of Truth are often excommunicated by an Archisacerdos or one of his superiors. An excommunication by the Pontifex himself is rare, but cannot be revoked by anything short of a pronouncement from Lord Ptharos himself. Those excommunicated by a priest of Lord Ptharos are not permitted to enter any temple, and often flee to the comfort of one of the Dagonian deities for spiritual guidance.

	Most services to Lord Ptharos take place during the middle of the day, except for the Dedication of the Triad, which is described below.		Most services to Lord Ptharos take place during the middle of the day, except for the Dedication of the Triad, which is described below.
	\|taboos = Priests of Lord Ptharos are required to obey the Creed of Truth, as described above. ~~Worshippers~~ must give at least ten percent (a tithe) of their income to the Church, though this tithe may be given in the form of land, to be granted to the Church upon the death of the ~~worshipper~~. ~~Worshippers~~ are also forbidden to keep a fire lit during Dagon's Hour, from midnight to one in the morning, and any fire that they do keep during the other hours of the night must be minimal. It is said that Dagon can see into the world only through flame, and may manifest only in a flame burning during his hour. Though the exact definition of a "minimal" flame is a question of much debate, local social mores often dictate when a fire is too large. Nighttime bonfires are always considered extravagant, and bordering on the worship of Dagon himself.		\|taboos = Priests of Lord Ptharos are required to obey the Creed of Truth, as described above. Worshipers must give at least ten percent (a tithe) of their income to the Church, though this tithe may be given in the form of land, to be granted to the Church upon the death of the worshiper. Worshipers are also forbidden to keep a fire lit during Dagon's Hour, from midnight to one in the morning, and any fire that they do keep during the other hours of the night must be minimal. It is said that Dagon can see into the world only through flame, and may manifest only in a flame burning during his hour. Though the exact definition of a "minimal" flame is a question of much debate, local social mores often dictate when a fire is too large. Nighttime bonfires are always considered extravagant, and bordering on the worship of Dagon himself.

	The only colors restricted from usage by the priests of Lord Ptharos are orange and yellow, which are the colors of Dagon in religious practice.		The only colors restricted from usage by the priests of Lord Ptharos are orange and yellow, which are the colors of Dagon in religious practice.
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	\|symbolpic = Ptharos.gif		\|symbolpic = Ptharos.gif
	\|gender = Male		\|gender = Male
	\|avatar = Lord Ptharos has a multitude of Avatars, though his most popular are Garethon the Aged and ~~Augustus~~ Ptharus		\|avatar = Lord Ptharos has a multitude of Avatars, though his most popular are Garethon the Aged and Ptharus Optimus Maximus
	\|consort = None (though, through [[Dagon]]'s trickery, Ptharos begat [[Luna]] on [[Mania]])		\|consort = None (though, through [[Dagon]]'s trickery, Ptharos begat [[Luna]] on [[Mania]])
	\|allies = [[Betshaba]] and [[Baelthor]], his first children, with whom he is head of the Triad are his staunchest, most unwavering allies. Of the other deities, [[Aridnus]] (god of Judgment), [[Cthos]] (god of the Underworld), [[Evander]] (god of Gates), [[Gyges]] (god of Thunder), [[Luna]] (goddess of the Moon and daughter), [[Melpomene]] (goddess of Clouds), [[Ophion]] (god of the Sun), [[Thalia]] (goddess of the Hearth) and [[Zelos]] (god of the State) are often associated with Lord Ptharos.		\|allies = [[Betshaba]] and [[Baelthor]], his first children, with whom he is head of the Triad are his staunchest, most unwavering allies. Of the other deities, [[Aridnus]] (god of Judgment), [[Cthos]] (god of the Underworld), [[Evander]] (god of Gates), [[Gyges]] (god of Thunder), [[Luna]] (goddess of the Moon and daughter), [[Melpomene]] (goddess of Clouds), [[Ophion]] (god of the Sun), [[Thalia]] (goddess of the Hearth) and [[Zelos]] (god of the State) are often associated with Lord Ptharos.
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	\|minor_influence = Rulership, authority, wisdom, truth, goodness		\|minor_influence = Rulership, authority, wisdom, truth, goodness
	\|spheres = Air, Communication and Empathy, Knowledge, Making and Breaking, Protection and Warning, Weather		\|spheres = Air, Communication and Empathy, Knowledge, Making and Breaking, Protection and Warning, Weather
	\|depictions = Lord Ptharos is usually depicted wearing white robes with a wide, golden belt. His face is that of a bearded human in advanced old age, but he never appears weak or infirm. In ~~some areas of~~ the ~~Empire~~ of ~~Zeth~~, he is depicted wearing the purple sash and shoes of Imperial Office, as well. Regardless of how he is depicted, however, a golden light is always shown as surrounding him, representing the Armor of Truth. Rarely does Lord Ptharos carry a weapon of any sort. As ~~Augustus~~ Ptharus, he carries his Mace of ~~Supreme Office~~ which is capable of many, innumerable feats, but rarely is it used for violence.		\|depictions = Lord Ptharos is usually depicted wearing white robes with a wide, golden belt. His face is that of a bearded human in advanced old age, but he never appears weak or infirm. In the Temple of Ptharus Optimus Maximus , he is depicted wearing the purple sash and shoes of Imperial Office, as well. Regardless of how he is depicted, however, a golden light is always shown as surrounding him, representing the Armor of Truth. Rarely does Lord Ptharos carry a weapon of any sort. As Ptharus Optimus Maximus, he carries his Mace of Baltheron which is capable of many, innumerable feats, but rarely is it used for violence.
	\|symbols = The primary symbol of Lord Ptharos is a ~~green~~ triangle, almost always depicted above the brown triangle of Baelthor and the blue triangle of Betshaba. The three-leafed clover is an extremely important symbol of the Triad, and is often used in religious ritual by the priests, or kept in a locket for luck. The four-leafed clover is considered extremely bad luck, and is to be destroyed where-ever it is encountered. Mica is the most important stone to Lord Ptharos, and divinations are often carried out staring into a specially-prepared sheet of the stone. Any priest of Lord Ptharos who attempts a ~~Divination Casting~~ with a sheet of Mica gains a 1 DR bonus for ~~use of~~ the ~~casting~~.		\|symbols = The primary symbol of Lord Ptharos is a white or silver triangle, almost always depicted above the brown triangle of Baelthor and the blue triangle of Betshaba. The three-leafed clover is an extremely important symbol of the Triad, and is often used in religious ritual by the priests, or kept in a locket for luck. The four-leafed clover is considered extremely bad luck, and is to be destroyed where-ever it is encountered. Mica is the most important stone to Lord Ptharos, and divinations are often carried out staring into a specially-prepared sheet of the stone. Any priest of Lord Ptharos who attempts a Knowledge spell with such a sheet of Mica gains a +1 bonus for using the material in the spell.

	The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.		The number seven is also significant to Ptharos and it is said that he graces groupings of this number.
	\|relics =		\|relics = The most significant relic of Lord Ptharos is the [[Orb of Grace]], the legendary orb of rulership for the Emperors of Zeth. It is said that only a true Emperor can lift the Orb of Grace from its resting place in the Grand Temple of Ptharus Optimus Maximus in Zeth. It is notable that, since the end of [[the Fourth Age of Man]], no one has been able to lift the Orb.
	\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace.		\|dwelling = Lord Ptharos dwells in the Palace of Erystes, but he holds court in the Grand Pantheon, adjacent to his palace.
	\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.		\|servants = [[Mattatron]] is Lord Ptharos' greatest attendant, King of the Order of Archangels. Other archangels, including [[Michahel]], serve Ptharos through him. Other attendants include Aridnus, god of Judgment, who sits at the left hand of Lord Ptharos; Zelos, god of the State, who sits at his right hand; Ophion, god of the sun, who carries the Truth of Ptharos across the sky; and Thalia, goddess of the Hearth, who keep the Hearthfire of the Gods burning for eternity.