Aldin

Aldin, otherwise known as The Father, is a Light god, and a prominent god within the Tyrranean Pantheon of Gods
The largest following of Aldin is in Whytehold.
== Themes ==
Aldin is seen as the most war-like of the light gods. His religion fosters a yearning for justice and vengeance, many crusades have been made in his name.
Aldin wants unconditional justice, and never considers mercy or forgiveness. Followers of Aldin have performed some terrible crimes over the years in their zealous search for evil.
Aldin's symbol is a chain. This represents how those who Aldin judges are doomed to be chained away in the afterlife for eternity, and how followers of Aldin are chained to their duty.
== Mythology ==
=== Placement in the Pantheon ===
Within the familial structure of the Tyrranean Pantheon of gods, Aldin is the son of Athin, and the father of Annor, Ardella and Alshin. He is both the husband and the brother of Aysa.
=== Relations with other Gods ===
Aldin is devoted to delivering justice to the Dark Gods, and thus hates them all. He has a particular hatred for Zekin the Butcher, who has been the source of mass slaughter and war. Zekin's list of crimes is continually expanding, and Aldin looks forward to the day he can finally make the dark god pay for them all.
Aldin is often seen as Athin's "loyal dog". When Athin discovers darkness in the world, Aldin destroys it.
Aldin sometimes listens to the advice of his wife Aysa, who prefers mercy to punishment.
=== Depiction ===
Aldin is depicted as a statuesque muscular individual with a stoic face. He is described as having skin and hair of gold, and having a thick beard. His eyes glow bright white, and burn any creatures of darkness who he looks at. He wields an enormous silver greatsword, and wears regal clothing.
The Tome of Truths states that "Where Aldin walked, the people knelt. I did not fear his gaze upon me, for I knew that I was truly devoted. But there were those among the crowd who shied away, and when Aldin turned his eyes upon them, they burned"
== Worship ==
Aldinates often become paladins and inquisitors, destroying evil wherever they can find it and delivering divine judgement.
The Lightguard is a militant group who worship Aldin, based in Whythehold.
Category:Light Gods
Category:Gods