Viratas
From Mizahar Lore
 Blood of the World | |
| Race | God |
|---|---|
| Title | The Blood Catcher |
| Domain | Blood, Heritage, Connection |
| Divine rank | 3 |
An often misunderstood god, Viratas presides over blood in both literal and figurative terms.
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Domain
Blood is the elixir a life, a connection between living creatures. It is the intrinsic bond of families and peoples, a messenger of what traits and history binds them. Viratas governs over the sanctity of such connections with an emphasis on loyalty to those within one's community of blood.
Some of his principles are set out in the Viratassa.
Appearance
Viratas often appears as a man of late middle years with burgundy eyes and crimson hair. His body is broad shouldered and scarred like a warrior's. There is a depth to his expression that softens its stony lines, as if he was familiar with the grief of all who have been betrayed.
Attitude
A worshipper of Viratas would say they worship the god of the essence, life and connection. Blood sustains life, binds peoples and serves as the ultimate sacrifice. Any crime against life and community is a crime against their god.
Viratas calls for devotion to god, the Viratassa and sentient life. The prime virtues he espouses are sacrifice, devotion and respect for all people that bear blood. However, follower's have defined "people" in contradicting terms, or place higher value on their own blood than others, which still can be seen as honoring Viratas's principles.
Viratas is worshipped largely by the Symenestra.