Dol Arrah

The Sovereign of Sun and Sacrifice, **Dol Arrah** is the light, not only of the sun, but also of the good aspects of the mortal soul. Many Vassals see him as important as Aureon and Boldrei in the formation of a community, and believe that if more of their number recognized that, their faith would be much brighter. He also provides the light needed for Arawai's harvest, and when she was killed by The Devourer, it was Dol Arrah who revived her. Now, a fraction of Dol Arrah's light lives within Arawai, and hers within him. Dol Arrah is the husband of Severa, the father of Ilmater, and the sibling of Dol Dorn and the Mockery.

## Personality

A very old deity, Dol Arrah is the eternal sentry and is always seen wearing a full suit of armor with a glowing helm, that represents the weight of his heavy responsibility. Yet Dol Arrah always got the job at hand done without complaint. The people of the Eberron widely admire these qualities in what they saw as a humble and reassuring god. Dol Arrah seeks justice above all else, and always strives to kindle a spark of hope even in the darkest of times. Dol Arrah is particularly fond of children, and often forgives their minor transgressions.

Dol Arrah and Arawai have always had a special connection, even before their souls were literally intertwined. They see each other as kindred spirits, and are each other's closest friend and confidant. Despite his close connection with Arawai, Dol Arrah's first and only true love will always be Severa, the Mistress of Death.

## Worship

The patron of paladins, diplomats and all who seek justice, as well as explorers who bring light to dark and forgotten places, Dol Arrah oversees all those who fight with wisdom as well as weapons. Disciples usually wore polished full suits of armor, often enchanted as *everbright*, and typically wore plumed helmets. All of Dol Arrah’s clergy respected art, liberty, nature, and culture; promoted betterment of oneself; and strove to bring hope to their followers and others. Many of these followers worked in various creative arts. They were intolerant of evil, especially undead and inaction that caused evil to prosper.

**Tenets of Faith.**

* ***Kindle the Light.*** Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.
* ***Shelter the Light.*** Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.
* ***Preserve Your Own Light.*** Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can't preserve it in the world.
* ***Be the Light.*** Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.

**Priest Training.** Dol Arrah’s priests must have the highest integrity. Many were warriors, diplomats, or law officers before becoming priests. In all cases, they are people of sterling reputation. Dol Arrah’s priests quest to bring peace to warring factions, to expose deceptions, to aid soldiers fighting for justice, and to defend the helpless against invaders.

Novices in the Dol Arrah faith were called the Awakened, while clerics were known as Dawnbringers. Titles used by Dawnbringers (in ascending order) were: Dawngreeter, Dawnlord, High Dawnlord, Dawnmaster, Morninglord, High Morninglord, Mornmaster, High Mornmaster, and Sunrise Lord.

**Prayers and Rites:** Dol Arrah does not require specific items for sacrifice, so long as they have true meaning to the petitioner. Most ceremonies of Dol Arrah were held at dawn and actions and contracts agreed to at sunrise were said to be blessed by him. Funerals, among his followers, were held at dusk, and followed by a wake that lasted until dawn.

**Shrines:** Dol Arrah’s shrines have large east-facing windows, to let in the light of the dawn. They are normally stone and are easily defensible, though not as fortress-like as those of their brother Dol Dorn.

**Holy Symbol:** A rising sun, a bright, eight-pointed star, or the Sovereign Octogram in bright yellow-gold and white, representing light and purity.

**Favored sayings.**

* "From death, life."
* "There is always another dawn."
* "In the dawn, beauty reigns, and the way is clearer."

## Aspects

Dol Arrah is often portrayed as a human or half-elf knight shining with holy radiance, and occasionally as a red dragon perched atop a cloud. Dol Arrah is portrayed as a masculine or feminine figure in equal measure.

### Dularanahk

The legendary red dragon Dularanahk was betrayed during the war against the Rakshasa Overlords by her brother Dulazurak. They may be the inspiration for Dol Arrah and The Mockery, whose name was once Dol Azur.

### Pelor, Keeper of the Yellow Sun

The ancient gnomes of what would later become Zilargo worshipped Pelor, Keeper of the Yellow Sun, which modern sages believe to be an aspect of **Dol Arrah**. Pelor's holy symbol was a road traveling into a sunrise.

### Kaan the Vigilant / Helm the Vigilant

While the Dhakaani Empire was actively atheistic, their much less successful descendants, the Ghaal'dar tribes, worshiped a pantheon of sixteen deities. One of these deities was known as Kaan the Vigilant, which modern sages believe to have been an aspect of Dol Arrah. "Kaan" translates to "Helm" in the common tongue, and used the holy symbol of a staring eye on upright left gauntlet.

### Clangeddin the Commpanion

The ancient Dwarves of the Deep Kingdoms, the underground empire that originally exiled the twelve clans of the modern-day Mror Holds, worshipped a figure known as Moradin the Forge-Father; a deity which modern sages now believe to have been a misinterpreted conflation of both Aureon and Onatar. Among Moradin's retinue were the twins Clangeddin the Companion (**Dol Arrah**) and Hanseath the Hammered (female aspect of Dol Dorn), who were in betrayed by their elder brother Dumathoin the Digger (The Mockery).

### Ja'thanduur the Springmaker

In the Shadow Marches of Khorvaire, many orc and half-orc clans worship Ja'thanduur the Springmaker, which modern sages believe to be a misinterpreted combination of both Arawai and **Dol Arrah**. The name "Ja'thanduur" eventually turned into "Lathander" when speakers of common tried to pronounce it.

## Notable worshipers

* Helios, paladin of Dol Arrah that grew up among the Gatekeepers, member of the Order of the Faded Flame.

## References

* ***Eberron Campaign Setting***.

Keith Baker, Bill Slavicsek, and James Wyatt (2004). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0.

* ***Faiths of Eberron***.

Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Ari Marmell, and C.A. Suleiman (2006). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-3934-6.