The Dazzling One, patron deity of the Sun Elves
Alignment: Good
Domains: Sun, sky, wind, health, healing, knowledge, law, life, prosperity, and summer.
Worshipped By: Healers, arcanists, priests, and librarians
The sun is the bestower of light to the totality of the cosmos. With his unblinking, all-seeing eye, Varos is the stern guarantor of justice. With the almost universal connection of light to enlightenment or illumination, Varos is also the source of wisdom. Varos sits at the head of Ilisara's pantheon as a benevolent justicar. He attempts to keep the peace between the other gods and strives always for the benefit of mortals. His qualities—sovereignty, power of beneficence, justice, and wisdom—are central to any government, and his image is popular in courthouses and places of law.
Varos created Sun Elves, the first race to live on Ilisara. Sun Elf Kings and Queens are said to be blessed by his divine power. Other creations of Varos include avianfolk, dragons, and other winged beasts. Because Varos is good-aligned and a very active member of the pantheon, he is frequently worshipped alongside other deities by humans. As befits a sun god, Varos' major festivals take place on solstices and equinoxes, and many ritual events take place on the cusp of a new season.
In some places, statues, shrines, and local tales describe Varos as male, particularly in the south. In the north, Varos is more frequently depicted as female. Both depictions are accurate. Varos is genderfluid and chooses to present as female or male based on what feels appropriate. In any form, Varos appears angelic with white feathered wings and glowing golden eyes set into an aristocratic elvish face. His skin is brown and tattooed with golden designs. Known to be attached to appearances, Varos' outfits frequently cycle through various styles and fashions. His most classic adornments are flowing robes and silks.