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PFS RestrictedNeshen (Knight of the Steel Lash)

Source Divine Mysteries pg. 308
Neshen, Knight of the Steel Lash, is a loving but harsh god, demanding that those who come to him show they have truly changed through the trials he gives them. More hands on with the fate of his followers than many other gods, Neshen is known to manipulate situations to ensure that those who have turned to him really do plan to turn away from their previous lives. This can be as simple presenting them a temptation of the flesh, placing them on the receiving end of a fight, or even having them imprisoned for that which they have done before. Neshen doesn’t believe that change should be easy, but meaningful. Through meaningful change, his worshippers are those who tread closest to the light.

Neshen appears as a battle-scarred elven man with metallic skin. His skin bears particular segmentation and shaping, causing it to resemble living armor. When not working to facilitate the change of his followers, Neshen can be found working on the perfection of himself. Sometimes this is physical, through running or assisting others with manual labors; while other times it is mental, with reading the texts of ancient scribes, or even joining them in the tedious work of copying holy texts from their copies in the Great Library of Harmonious Scripture in Heaven. No matter what he is doing, he dedicates his whole self to it, leading his followers not only in word but also in deed.

Category Empyreal Lords
Edicts Lead others to the light of good, strive for self-perfection, be a support for others struggling to change their ways
Anathema Lead others to the light of good, strive for self-perfection, be a support for others struggling to change their ways
Areas of Concern Penitence, repentance, suffering
Religious Symbol Coiled steel lash
Sacred Animal Ram
Sacred Color(s) Iron gray, red

Devotee Benefits

Divine Attribute Strength or Intelligence
Divine Font harm or heal
Divine Sanctification can choose holy
Divine Skill Athletics
Favored Weapon ranseur
Domains change, freedom, introspection, might