Aridnus
The clergy of Aridnus are a fairly influential group, but it is rare that they exert that influence in the political arena. In some regions, the local government relies on the clergy to officiate in trials and in most areas they are at least associated with the judicial system (if there is one). Aridnus is also the patron of scribes and, often, is associated with oversided bureaucracies by his critics. It should be noted that temples solely dedicated to Aridnus are rare... his clergy usually inhabit the same structure as those of Fides, Majestas and Meliboea.
The clergy of Aridnus are also often called upon by Guilds to construct weights and measurements for their use and most people know that measurements issued by the clergy of Aridnus are some of the most precise to be found.
| Aridnus |
| God of Judgment |
| Descriptive Info |
| Gender: Male |
| Avatar: Bardelys the Scribe |
| Consort(s): Terpsichore |
| Allies: Abaris, Goddess of Magic; Alcyoneus, God of Youth; Cthos, God of the Underworld; Fides, God of Oaths; Majestas, Goddess of Law (sister); Meliboea, Goddess of Justice; Ptharos, God of Air (Father); Sarpedon, God of Guardians; Terpsichore, Goddess of Language (sister/wife); Vitulus, God of Cities (stepson); and Zelos, God of the State (brother). |
| Foes: Britomaris, Goddess of Thievery; Hypnos, Goddess of Dreams; Mania, Goddess of Madness; Mormo, God of Deception; and Themis, God of Mischief. |
| Spiritual Info |
| Rank: Major |
| Nature: Harmonious |
| Ethos: Agathocacological |
| Major Influence: Judgment |
| Minor Influence(s): Measurements, Scribnery |
| Spheres: Air, Knowledge, Travel, Judgment |
Dwelling Place
Ayyagal, the Hall of Judgement, upon the peak of Mount Kurgal, highest of the peaks of Kar-gur in Anadimtu, the High Realm.
Doctrine
No information available on the doctrine of Aridnus
Mission
No information available on the mission of Aridnus
Geography
No geographic information available on Aridnus
History of the Church
No historic information available on Aridnus
Organization
No information available on the Organization of the Church of Aridnus
Religious Practices
No information available on the religous practices of the Church of Aridnus
Calendar
The Reckoning
The Reckoning is the high holy day of Aridnus the Fair, set on Nollaig 5th. The day is marked with a solemn morning service intended to remind adherents of their duty to truth and proper judgement. After this service, merchants and craftsmen are expected to come to the priests of Aridnus to have their weights and measures examined and approved. Particularly devout worshipers are also expected to submit themselves for judgement for any sins they have yet to atone for in the previous year. In regions where the priesthood of Aridnus act as secular judges, the day is usually marked with the execution of criminals and judicial fines from the previous year are to be paid on this day.
| This is a thumbnail description and is scheduled for expansion at a later date. |
