Digital Mystic |
So I am planning to play a Cleric of Sarenrae in an upcoming game. He is somewhat young and inexperienced, a bit naive and idealistic, and more book smart than street smart. I figured that I would role play him as being prone to spouting off aphorisms and catch phrases of his faith. So... I am asking you guys to help me come up with a nice long list of good aphorisms for a cleric of Sarenrae. Things like....
The light of the goddess upon you.
The light redeems.
The holy flame will burn cleanse your sins.
Darkness is nothing in itself, it is only the absence of Light.
Be healed by the touch of the Dawnflower.
Things like that perhaps? I would also be interested in any particularly insightful views of her faith that may help me to play my character better.
Lloyd Jackson |
I recommend Faiths of Purity and AP#20(House of the Beast) for information on her. These have a lot of very nice material. The common book of the faithful is
Our only quote from it is, "Let the healing light of the sun burn out the darkness within you. Let your inner light be a guide for others, and a searing flame against unrepentant evil."
If you're looking for inspiration, Sarenrae's faith draws heavily from Islam, so look around for quotes or mannerisms that seem appropriate. Also, as Islam is heavily influenced by Arabic language and culture, Sarenrae's church is influenced by Kelish language and culture. Depending on his training or background, it might be common for him to use Kelish phrases, rather than translating them.
Some other potentially useful tidbits: Priests usually pray at dawn, midday and sunset. A quick prayer/utterance/saying is said when the sun breaks through cloud cover or exiting a door facing the sun.
The only two official aphorisms are The dawn brings new light. and For the Sun and the Fury! The second is a battlecry, no surprise. The second means each new day is an opprotunites. A fresh start. It can be used in both really grim situations, or as welcome to blessings.
Something that may be of interest, in some lands, I imagine this being particularly common in the Kelish Empire, various Empyreal Lords are worshipped as saints.