Tetris
Tetris
Title(s): Patron God of Fynwell
Pantheon: New Gods
Power: Minor God
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Symbol: Peacock, One Eyed Lion
Portfolio: Justice, Democracy, Law
Domain(s): Light
Worshipers: citizens of Fynwell
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Description
Tetris the Just, is the patron deity of Fynwell and god of justice democracy. He is portrayed as ornately dressed figure with mane of gray hair, and ashen gray complexion. He carries a staff with topped with a figurine of a peacock. He is often accompanied either by a peacock or a one eyed lion.
Spread
The heart of the cult is in Fynwell and temples of Tetris are rare outside the city. That said, you can sometimes find his shrines wherever there are Fynwell immigrants.
Dogma
Tetris is said to have guided the people of the great city when they dethroned their kings and established the rule of the people. He watches over the city and ensures that it's laws are obeyed not only by the common folk but also by the rich and powerful. In his eyes, all citizens are equal.
The cardinal sins of the cult are tyranny, corruption and conspiring to subvert and overthrow the democratic rule of the people. Minor sins include breaking established laws and failing to vote in elections.
Shrines and Temples
Because Tetris is the patron of the city, and because it's cult encourages citizens to abide the law and participate in democracy, it's cult is in part sponsored by the state. There is at least one temple in every district though richer districts may have a temple complex.
A temple of Tetris is usually used as the local courthouse, town hall and a polling place is fitted as such. Most temples have a large auditorium where politicians can address the public, or where criminal trials can be conducted. Most also have an enclosed courtyards for public punishments and executions.
A temple complex usually includes barracks and walled off training grounds for the Paladins of Tetris.
It is common for each Ward to have at least one Tetris shrine, typically in a common city square or park. The shrine usually consists of statue of the god and a small altar or a lectern in front of it which can be used for making public speeches or used during local elections.
The temples and shrines of Tetris are at the heart of political life of the city.
Priesthood
The clerics of Tetris organize themselves into three distinct orders:
- The Tribunes help to organize and oversee the elections, ensuring they are just and fair. On election day, they also walk the streets, calling out, knocking on doors to encourage people to vote.
- The Justics organize and oversee court hearings. They are responsible for storing and maintaining the ceremonial masks used in criminal trials, and they anoint judges before trial.
- The Executors are responsible for administering the physical punishment to those found guilty during a trial. This usually involves lashing, branding, beheading and etc. They ensure that the proscribed punishment involves the minimum required amount of cruelty, and tend to the wounds and injuries they cause ensuring that the wounds heal properly and do not fester.
