Herald

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Herald
Sunlord Thalachos, the herald of Sarenrae.
(Creature)

Type
Outsider
(herald)
CR
15 (usually)
Alignment
Same as its deity
Adjective
Heraldic
Source: Inner Sea Gods, pg(s). 274

A herald is the incarnate embodiment of a deity's will. These unique creatures are often sent as messengers or to assist the followers of a god. Their appearance on Golarion is rare in the extreme, and they only ever do so with the express permission of their divine patron. Certain devout worshipers of a god may summon them using powerful spells (such as greater planar ally), but, even then, they only appear by divine consent, and only to those who are held in the highest favor or whose need is truly great.12 Heralds are unique individuals, as opposed to a god's divine servitor race.3

Known divine heralds

See also: Category:Heralds

Below is a list of known heralds and their divine patrons:

Former heralds

Even though heralds are divinely appointed, they are not immortal. Sometimes, a herald is replaced without dying first. Below is a list of these individuals:

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