Archon Teptim Israk

Teptim Israk is an elderly human cleric of Pelor, originally from the caer at Avenanhma. He was abandoned by unknown parents as an infant and raised in the church. His devotion to a sun he never saw grew out of mild visions he experienced as a young child - visions of a land thriving under a bright, warm sun. His ability to channel the healing powers of his god manifested during his late teen years - typical for an adept. This, combined with his natural charisma, and a wisdom that gave him a gravitas beyond his years, made him one of the central figures in the large Pelorite temple in Avenanhma. By the time he was in his 30s, he had become the head cleric in his temple. In his 40s, he was made Archon over all Pelorite clerics in the Empire, though given the limited communication between the Dacian caers that title meant little until they began to open up a few years ago. During his long career, Israk also became an initiate in the Order of Illumination. He never advanced very far as an Order initiate, largely due to the sedentary nature of his work, and his devotion to individual temple worshipers over the strictures of the Order. Despite this, he was a trusted member of the Order, providing healing and succor in secret whenever it was needed. During the purge of the Finger, he turned his largely empty temple into a hiding place for refugees awaiting rescue. He was rescued by the Heroes of Anglesey from the collapse of the caer, and now serves as the high priest of the new temple (currently under construction) to Pelor at New Viti.