Book of Sol
The Book of Sol’s dogma has it that the energy and power of life originates in the sun. Followers of Sol or as some are called Pelorians believe that the life-giving sun is the best cure for all of Tellene’s ills. Justice and freedom are brought about through charity, modesty, perseverance, and self-sacrifice. Pelor's priests teach that the truly strong don't need to prove their power. Pelorians strive to perform so many good acts that evil has no room in which to exist, though they will fight if necessary. Pelor is wrathful against the forces of evil, and is especially opposed to the undead. However, Pelor urges his followers to remember that excessive attention to things of evil can blind one to the truly important things: compassion and goodness. These are what must be emphasized above all.
There are two basic tenants of the Book of Sol:
"Aid Those in Need" and "Vanquish Evil." The two tenants are meant to complement each other, and a priest should never, for example, sacrifice compassion in his urge to see evil brought to heel.
"Aid Those in Need": Nurturers and protectors, the priesthood of sol is heavily involved in charity work and caring for the needy, the sick, the injured, the suffering, and the unfortunate. Priests of the Sol will the community by building orphanages, acting as midwives, providing education, conducting services at funerals and weddings, or any number of charitable works. They are also expected to lend their strength to the weak, and to aid in the defense of their flocks. They view kindness, mercy, and compassion as virtues which all must aspire to.
"Vanquish Evil": The priest is expected to be ever vigilant against the forces of evil, especially undead. Pelor considers undead to be abominations, and his priests are expected to do their utmost to bring about the destruction of undead creatures. After destroying undead, priests of The Book of Sol will often say the last rites over the remains in order to lay the creature's soul to rest.
Priests of the Book of Sol favor bark yellow garbs of varying shades, though many accentuate their yellow garb with accessories of gold, orange, white, and red. For official services, priests dress in yellow robes, those of 7th level and above trimmed in gold. Many wear their hair long and loose in imitation of the rays of the sun, but it is often tied back or otherwise secured in situations where it could be dangerous or a nuisance. Male priests, especially the older ones, often wear long beards.
Services to Pelor are held in tall, airy, bright temples with open courtyards and lots of windows and/or skylights. On sunny days, services are often held outdoors. Typical services consist of hymns, sermons, and prayers.