Allfather Sigmund Sibelius

== Overview ==
Allfather Sigmund Sibelius is the ultimate leader of the Pax-Viribus Theocracy, and considered the closest human to the PVT Gods themselves. He comes from a long line of Allfather figures throughout the many thousands of years, creating an unbroken conduit of worship. He spends his time in deep meditation inside the Arnas Object, located in Zion. He has not been seen to eat, nor sleep. It is believed that he lies in a perfect state of stasis, supported by pure faith alone. He does not concern himself with the lower dealings of the Theocracy, only that his connection to the Gods remain unharmed.
=== History ===
According to the Pax-Viribus tradition, the Allfather is typically Subramanian, a minor Havanite ethnicity hailing from the northern region of the Primus Territory. Subramanians were on the periphery, both geographically and culturally, of the Pax-Viribus religion as a whole in the ancient years of Havanite settlement. Subramanians were widely considered to be of impure blood in Pax-Viribus texts; their origins remain speculative and debated. 
The Allfather's tribe of origin, the Subramanians, seems to have had abnormal religious practices which persist in Pax-Viribus liturgy, such as the veneration of trees and sacred groves, and the worship of natural spirits (Sortals) and supernatural beings (Astrants). They also seem to have built burial mounds called Soul Cairns. Tree veneration remains important in Pax-Viribus Theology today, particularly in the practice of venerating Vostilized trees. Likewise, Sortals and Astrants have remained important figures in Pax-Viribus religious practices and mythology.
==== Lineage and Holy Initiation ====
Each Allfather is seemingly selected at random, however the process is beyond mortal comprehension. The Allfather does not need to be a clergyman or of high status. There is only the condition that presents itself shortly before the death of the current Allfather. A person's eyes will cloud over in a bright blue haze, and they will begin speaking in ancient tongues, unknown to all but the most sacred of scholars. Such a sight is terrifying yet glorious to see. And as sure as the sun rises the next morning, the current Allfather will wither and die in three days' time.