Alnorum, the First Dawn

Alnorum, God of Life
Alnorum, god of life, light, and good in the hearts of all beings was among the first beings to glean sentient thought from the existence before. He is often depicted as a kind faced man in casual, humble dress. His symbol is an equal armed cross backed by the silhouette of the sun and are the common symbols of refuge, peace, and sanctuary to all people's of the world. Alnorum priest adorn themselves not in armed regalia or elaborate outfits, but rather in humble clothing. Many of his priest give their life and possessions to the people who are supported by the church. Others travel to the fore front of battle to act as both healers and peace makers.

Dogma
Alnorum's worshipers preach of forgiveness, self sacrifice, and charity. Alnorum is a god that fully believes that every person in existence is worthy of forgiveness. His scriptures are full of parables teaching to turn the other cheek, to forgive an enemy, and to make sure that all people have just as much as you, if not more. Truth, love between fellows, and understanding are also key in the Alnorum priesthood. Worshippers of him often form close bonds between themselves and develop very close knit communities. The clerics and close followers of Alnorum would gladly put down their lives if it meant saving the life of another, particularly the life of the innocent.

Lore
Alnorum scriptures hint at the idea that Alnorum was the first Deity to exist. According to these scriptures, he was the first thought that shattered existence into the light and the dark. Alnorum was known to take part in the creation of the realms by breathing unto these realms the gift of life. The first to live outside of the gods were the Seraphim. These seraphim were the first life that spread forth directly from the gods. Though the seraphim were beings seperate from the gods, they lacked the free will that later beings would come to know.

The seraphim saddened Alnorum. He wanted to create a being that was free from the god's direct control. Thus he took his wife, Covalla, goddess of death, and made a child. This child was the first being to have true free will. After this, many other beings came to be on the material plane. Humans, The Nesai, and several other species were created from the primal material plane.