The Golden Suns

The golden suns are a pantheon of divine beings that are most commonly revered within the Free Cities of Norvosh. During the eternal ritual all of the Golden Suns, save for Hazoret were defeated and subsequently enslaved by the Undying King. And although they were freed from their enslavement by the Heroes of Ankararam, they have not returned to Arkoria and Hazoret herself has disappeared. However, they are still heavily worshipped by the people of Norvosh who undergo trials in order to earn their divine favour.

### Oketra

Depicted as a huge humanoid figure with a golden lion’s head, Oketra is the goddess of stability, order, and protection. She is an archer of unshakeable focus and her arrows are said to be made from the very light of the sun.  Typical depictions of Oketra are heavily associated with the Sun, with many believing that she was the first member of this pantheon.

Her followers are asked to undergo the Trial of Solidarity, where they are forced to rely on their brethren in order to succeed. Teamwork is essential and they either fail or succeed together.

### Kefnet

Depicted as a huge humanoid figure with a golden ibis’ head and radiant wings, Kefnet is the god of knowledge and magic. He believes that knowledge is power, and his greatest weapons are his mental acumen and magical abilities.

His followers are asked to undergo the Trial of Knowledge, where they are expected to solve a complex mental task, worthiness is not judged merely on failure or success, however, their worthiness is judged based on their mental prowess.

### Bontu

Depicted as a huge humanoid figure with a golden crocodile’s head, Bontu is the goddess of ambition and self-growth. She teaches her followers that no one was born successful but rather they must work to achieve it, through pride and cunning one must grow. Bontu is most often associated with the moon, with many of her followers basking in its pristine glow when making offerings to her.

Her followers are asked to undergo the Trial of Ambition, where they are tested to see if they are truly willing to do what must be done. It is not uncommon for initiates to sacrifice themselves or other members of their crop in order to further their chances of success.

### Hazoret

Depicted as a huge humanoid figure with a golden jackal’s head, Hazoret is the goddess of death and the afterlife. She teaches her followers that death is a natural part of life and ensures that the dead are provided with the necessary funerary rites so that they may reach their afterlife.

Her followers are asked to undergo the Trial of the Afterlife, where they are faced with various temptations to delve into necromancy. Every initiate faces a different trial, and only those that truly understand the duality of life and death return.

### Rhonas

Depicted as a huge humanoid figure with a golden cobra’s head, Rhonas is the god of power and military prowess. He believes that battle must be faced with an indomitable will and self-reliance, helping his followers develop the ability to resist fear. His followers are also thought to appreciate fine craftsmanship with many of them becoming skilled artisans.

His followers are asked to undergo the Trial of Strength, the most straightforward of all trials where they are placed within an arena and forced to face the deadliest creatures. The trial may last for days and ends only when the strongest fighters remain.