Gilean

Gilean

Race: God

Allegiance: Neutral (True Neutral)

Children: Lunitari

Symbol: An open book

Colors: Grey

Domains: Knowledge, Luck, Magic, Protection

Portfolio: Sages, knowledge, history, learning, free will

Gilean, also known as the Book, the Sage, and the Gray Voyager, represents the godly force of knowledge. He supports the growth of the soul through attaining knowledge and experience. He is the holder of the Tobril, which contains the divine plan of the High God for the world. He is the patron of sages, librarians, and scholars. He is the leader of the Gods of Balance. He supports free will and individual choice for all individuals of Krynn. He is one of the first gods to be called out of the Beyond and is on equal power with Takhisis and Paladine. A legend of him states that the High God commanded Gilean to ensure his own existence by raising the soul of a mortal scholar who would one day become him, in an ontological paradox of sorts. That scholar is most likely Astinus, who watches over the Great Library of Palanthas and scribes all history as it happens. Gilean is a mediator between the Gods of Good and Evil, siding against the faction that threatens the Balance. All of the Gods of Neutrality look to him for help and advice, and the Gods of Light often do the same in hopes he will side with them. The Gods of Evil manipulate situations to present Gilean with a case where he can only side with them. His celestial symbol is the constellation Book of Souls. Gilean stands as the patron deity for the gods of neutrality, and is the caretaker for the Tobril, in which is the High God’s plan for the world of Krynn. Gilean is cold and passionless, and stands as an observer only.