Drakanith

Drakanith is the son of Wymjir; he represents morals, protection, and righteousness. He is depicted as a massive golden dragon bigger than any ever seen before with red edged scales. His tenets are followed closely by the sentinels Drakanith and they are his main influence in the world. The hall of Drakanith is the main church found in the city of Ordafin in the Krar Empire.

Drakinith Created dragons and for the first part they were peaceful and almost philosophical but when the Great Madness happened most of the dragons turned against their god and so his last physical act on our realm was destroying all the mad dragons. In doing so all that was left was ashes and bones, from these bones was born a Phoenix it's said that the Phoenix appears in the time of need for those who follow Drakanith.

The dragons that remained after the Draconic purge are still found today and there are approximately 12 but only three have known whereabouts these dragons are smart and intelligent and have sworn off harm to the innocent there paths of pilgrimage that can be found all across Athela but they are only revealed to the right person at the right time and these paths lead to sacred sights

Sacred sights

There are two sights that are of great importance: the dragon graveyard and the hall of Marcellus.

The dragon graveyard is where the draconic purge happened. Its whereabouts are unknown but those who have visited it are sworn to secrecy and return with new found wisdom or are never seen again

The second sight is the Hall of Marcellus. Marcellus is Darkaniths youngest son and guards the portal that leads to other realms. It is said to be hidden in the tallest mountain in Heethmore. No one has gone to the hall and back but servants of Darkanith are commanded to come when the symbol of Marcellus is engraved on their armor and then they are taken in the night to the secret location.

Besides the churches the only other sacred sights are the sights in which dragons have died. These sites are visited by many who follow the teachings of Drakanith for guidance, offerings are commonly left there for the pheonix to take.

Yearly events

June 21st through the 28th is a time of fasting and mourning. For the great draconic purge. Its start is symbolized by the sun turning a bluish color resembling Drakantihs sadness and ends with a fiery orange representing his resolve.

August 4th is the day of the phoenix. It's a day of feasting and merriment where those who follow Drakanith or his sons rejoice in the rising of the phoenix and stay awake all day and drink and feast

April 13th the day of dragons. It is the day the first dragon was created. The first dragon was named Grimnoth.

Tenets

Drakaniths tenets are Be kind, giving, and loving. Kill all demons and evil entities. Cherish creations, protect the innocent, fight for your values, and always do what's right.

Champions

The first champion ever was the first dragon he ever made Grimnoth. There is no record of Grimnoth past the Draconic Purge so it's assumed he's dead.

The first humanoid champion is known as the mother, she has no name as its been lost to the ages. The mother was said to have a vision of Drakanith and he told her of his great plan and so she set out to create the hall of Drakanith and she went on many pilgrimages to save as many lost souls and that's how Drakaniths order started.

The second most known was Zailoth Nirien a dragon born from the Krar empire who was a paladin devoted to Drakanith from a young age and he was granted champion status after he freed a village from the clutches of a cult leader, he disappeared after his great battle in the Great Magma Crisis.

Omens

It's considered a calling if one sees the great phoenix to return to the hall of Drakanith for a purpose

If one is saved with divine energy during a time of great need it is assumed to be Drakanith calling for you.

If a dragon approaches you and dips its head you must ride it to a sacred sight