The Light

The Light is a force in the world of Coryphiel, which can empower the most devout followers of the Light Gods. Those who follow it would call it a force for good in the world, but it is actually more of a force of aspiration and idealism. The Light is one branch of the Divine, and is starkly opposed to Darkness.
=== Light Magic ===
Ever since humanity first migrated into the known world, divine forces have guided them. The most prevalent of these forces was the Light, which inspired humanity to forge their own path in the world. Where there is a following of the Light, there is always those chosen few who can wield it. The Light can grant a variety of powers, usually dependent on the ideals of the wielder, and which god they have chosen to follow. Those who are compassionate and merciful are often given the ability to heal. Those who seek justice gain the power to smite their enemies.
Not every priest and devotee wields light magic, it is only granted to a chosen few "champions" who are tasked with the responsibility of spreading the word of their gods, protecting their fellow believers, and enforcing the gods' will on the mortal realm. Such champions only retain Light Magic while they continue to serve this cause, if they give up or go astray, their powers are often removed.
Attaining these powers is unpredictable, and relies mostly on the will of the gods. It is common for devotees and priests to randomly receive a vision in their dreams of the gods commanding them to do something, and then wake up with the powers of Light magic. At other times, a priest may pray for the power to do what they believe is right, and if their prayers are sincere enough, they gain such powers. Prominent religious leaders, such as the Heirophant of Sollan are sometimes able to grant those they deem worthy powers of light magic, but these are often diluted, having been passed down from a human, rather than the gods themselves.
=== Philosophy of the Light ===
The Light teaches that every aspiration is good, and should be sought. Varying different gods may have different approaches, and even opposing views, but they all encourage what they see as virtue. The single-minded determinism of these gods makes them seem a little naive, and followers of the light are often unable to see the bigger picture. As such, crusading paladins seeking "justice" will often commit horrible atrocities in the name of their gods, and go unpunished for it, justifying it all as the pursuit of justice. Churches of the light are often incredibly ostentatious, bedecked with gold and incredible artistry, as they pursue beauty in all things, and ignoring the poverty outside their doors.
In the four-pointed cosmology of the divine, Light is adjacent to Life and Death, and opposite to Darkness. Followers of the light usually despise those who follow the dark, and hunt them down zealously.
=== Limitations ===
The Light is less powerful in dark places, and during the night, but more powerful in the light of day. Light magic is heavily associated with the sun. One way to completely remove a light caster's power is to put them in a pitch-black room.