Eric—Lore of Power

Eric: Lord of Power

Often titled The Burning Crown or The One Who Commands

Domains and Aspects

Power, authority, fire, dominance, command, enforcement

Common aspects include:

·       Power as control

·       Fire as force and transformation

·       Authority as command rather than moral legitimacy

·       Order imposed through strength

Eric is invoked wherever power must be asserted, defended, or maintained.

Core Associations

Strength, command, hierarchy, enforcement, ambition, wealth as power, fire as a tool of rule

Eric’s influence extends beyond violence into finance, governance, and institutions where control and leverage matter.

Worship and Devotion

Eric is honoured by:

·       Rulers and nobles

·       Military leaders

·       Bankers, financiers, and those who wield economic power

·       Those seeking advancement or dominance

He is commonly prayed to:

·       Before assuming authority

·       When defending position or status

·       When seeking strength over rivals

·       When wealth, influence, or control is at stake

Offerings often involve displays of loyalty, wealth, or public success.

Clergy and Champions

Eric’s clergy emphasize discipline, loyalty, and obedience to hierarchy.

Champions devoted to Eric are expected to:
Lead from the front
Enforce order without hesitation
Demonstrate strength and resolve
Accept the burden of command

Personal ambition is not discouraged, but it must serve authority.

Symbols and Iconography

A starburst or radiant flame
A crowned sword or sceptre
Black and red as primary colours

Imagery emphasizes dominance, heat, and command.

Shrines and Sacred Spaces

Eric’s temples are found:

·       Near seats of power

·       Within military compounds

·       In wealthy districts

Shrines often appear in treasuries, halls of command, or places of oath-taking.

Taboos and Prohibitions

Followers of Eric avoid:

·       Public displays of weakness

·       Defiance of rightful authority

·       Failure to enforce commands

·       Allowing challenges to go unanswered

Mercy is acceptable only when it strengthens control.

Status and Visibility

Eric is widely worshipped and openly respected.

His faith is influential, especially among elites and institutions of power. Tension with Corwin’s followers is common, but usually political rather than violent.