Shamash

Shamash is the god of truth, justice, and laws.

The sun is his manifestation. It sees all, both living and dead.

The faithful have filled libraries with interpretations of Shamashi laws about how mortals should live a virtuous life, free from sin, and from the twisted distortions that make people stray from the path of truth.

The centre of the Shamashi worship is in the Holy Kishat, where a very orthodox version of his words are followed. For instance, mirrors are banned in the Kishat, and the people are encouraged to always go hungry, as this will keep them from lulling their minds with contentment. But even that is not as extreme as the Joobalar Sect, which teaches that everything is meaningless.

The curse on Stegos is a constant reminder of the gods power, so even if his teachings are not popular outside the Kishat, the clergy is respected.

Clergy
Priests wear black, brown or white robes of the simplest kind.

Most churches are to be found in the Holy Kishat. The biggest temple outside of the Kishat is in Fontra Cilor, but temples can be found in every major city across the Empire.

Symbols
Shamashi symbols are the waterdrop, the clear crystal and the circle.