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High Priest of the Sun Paradox

Ssisao, 15th Century Post Imperium: The climate of the Southern part of Irusaq is dry and hot. Much is desert, and life can be very short in such a climate. The religion which has achieved prominence in the city of Ssisao is one based on the ever-present Sun. Too much Sun and no water: you die. Too little Sun, even with plenty of water, and you cannot grow food: you also die. The Sun Paradox is a therefore a religion which attempts to ensure survival by means of the balance of light and dark. The sun is worshipped, but also must be controlled. The absence of sun is also worshipped because it brings relief from burning heat, but this too must be controlled. Sometimes the Great Sun Paradox is simply called the Balance. The High Priest always wears Robes which feature light/dark contrasts and carries scales made of gold and basalt - symbols of the Balance. The religion itself is benign; there is no human sacrifice like that of the Iboriisi, and its teaching urges balance in the lives of its practitioners, to mimic the desired outcome of the balance of sun and darkness, and therefore help in its achievement.
High Priest of the Sun Paradox

Ssisao, 15th Century Post Imperium: The climate of the Southern part of Irusaq is dry and hot. Much is desert, and life can be very short in such a climate. The religion which has achieved prominence in the city of Ssisao is one based on the ever-present Sun. Too much Sun and no water: you die. Too little Sun, even with plenty of water, and you cannot grow food: you also die. The Sun Paradox is a therefore a religion which attempts to ensure survival by means of the balance of light and dark. The sun is worshipped, but also must be controlled. The absence of sun is also worshipped because it brings relief from burning heat, but this too must be controlled. Sometimes the Great Sun Paradox is simply called the Balance. The High Priest always wears Robes which feature light/dark contrasts and carries scales made of gold and basalt - symbols of the Balance. The religion itself is benign; there is no human sacrifice like that of the Iboriisi, and its teaching urges balance in the lives of its practitioners, to mimic the desired outcome of the balance of sun and darkness, and therefore help in its achievement.