Kithkhanamahr

Kithkhanamar is the Lord of Light, Mercy, and Song, Giver of Joy, the Patron of Children and Innocence, and the Patron of all Healers. He is perhaps the most widely worshipped of the Aldarine, and at least a shrine to him is to be found in the least of villages where folk of good will dwell. Kithkhanamar granted men the gifts of Joy and Youth at creation of Man.

Following: All non-evil beings acknowledge the pervasive goodness of Kithkhanamar. His Temples found in every city and his priest are to be found everywhere upon the face of Maen'la. Those who fall ill or are hurt are taken to a Temple where they are cared for regardless of their status or means-all life is precious to Kithkhanamar. The Temples ask nothing of worshippers or supplicants, but accept all that is freely given as charity is a great virtue in Kithkhanamahr's eyes.

Manifestation: Kithkhanamar usually manifests as a beautiful, androgynous youth. He has fine golden hair that reaches his waist and has glittering topaz-colored eyes. He wears a silken robe of purest white which is belted by a cord of woven golden threads. His pupils are slitted as a cat's are. Tiny white flowers constantly shower from his hair, leaving a trial wherever he passes. Kithkhanamar usually carries a stringed instrument or a golden flute and he delights in charming those he encounters with the unearthly music he creates. Kithkhanamar always radiates a pure, white light to a 100' radius, although he can conceal it from the eyes of mortals if he wishes. Undead flee at the merest hint of the radiance of Kithkhanamar and any that come within the 100' radius are utterly destroyed, overcome by the force of life that radiates from this deity.

Kithkhanamar's touch can heal any wound or disease, magical or otherwise, including lycanthropy, mummy rot, and those casued by curses. It is said that his breath can raise the dead. Dwelling in his presence for a length of time is said to restore the bloom of youth to even the most decrepit.

Temples: Temples consist of large chambers in the outer halls where gifts and artistic treasures are displayed for all to appreciate and share in. The outer chambers connect to a central atrium and garden where services are held. Statuary, fountains, pools, and pleasant alcoves are scattered throughout the Temples, for meditation by visitors and priests alike. Visitors often throw gifts of coin or gems into the pools. Many merchants and nobles donate lavish gifts to the Temple, that they may not be scorned by the god. Temples in smaller villages are less opulent, and many may be indistinguishable from farmhouses. Temples often sponsor concerts and reading by famous composers and poets, and often great bards, which are always free to the public. It considered a great honor to be extended an invitation to perform in the Temples.

Temples are always brightly lit by special golden-white continual light spells. Each Temple or Shrine has a central votive which must always be shining in order for the Temple grounds to remain hallowed. Should the light every be permitted to go out, the priests of the Temple must make a pilgrimage of atonement to a major temple to receive a new blessing from Kithkhanamar. Larger Temples will always have at least one priest or acolyte playing an instrument in the central garden. The great Temples of Toth and Jharrhastur have magnificent choirs which sing praises to Kithkhanamar around the clock.

Although the treasures of the Temples are unguarded, no one dares to thieve from them. The curse for the theft of Beauty is the withdrawal of the gift of healing by Kithkhanamar. No healing will ever work upon such a thief.

There is a legend which speaks of a sacred glen and pool from which flows enchanted waters which have the powers to cure wounds and disease. It is said that in times past, before the location of the pool was lost, great pilgrimages were made to the glen where pilgrims threw gems into the pool in hopes of being granted a boon by Kithkhanamar. It is said that the glen still exists somewhere, forgotten by Men, and that a vast collection of beautiful jewels still sparkle beneath the crystalline waters.

Services: Services are held at high noon and consists of chanting, singing, and dancing. Acolytes play various, pipes, chimes, and stringed instruments during services.

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