Qi Zhong
| Qi Zhong | |
|---|---|
| |
| (Deity) | |
| Titles | Master of Medicine |
| Adjective | Qi Zhongite |
| Realm | Nirvana |
| Alignment | Neutral good |
| Areas of Concern | Healing Magic Medicine |
| Worshipers | Healers, scholars, wizards, mystic theurges |
| Edicts | Teach knowledge to others, relieve suffering despite personal difficulty, heal sickness and injuries |
| Anathema | Deal lethal damage to another creature (unless as part of a necessary medical treatment) |
| Cleric Alignments (1E) | |
| Domains (1E) | Good, Healing, Knowledge, Magic, Protection |
| Subdomains (1E) | Agathion, Divine, Memory, Purity, Restoration, Resurrection |
| Cleric Alignments (2E) | |
| Domains (2E) | Healing, knowledge, magic, protection |
| Favored Weapon | Heavy mace |
| Symbol | Wagon wheel with spokes of the five elements |
| Images of Qi Zhong | |
Source: Dragon Empires Gazetteer, pg(s). 621E Lost Omens Gods & Magic, pg(s). 132f. | |
Qi Zhong is the Tian Xia deity of magic and healing. Originally worshiped by the Tian-Shu, he is now popular in Jinin, Quain, Tianjing, Xidao, and Zi Ha. His holy symbol is a wagon wheel with spokes made of the five elements: water, earth, metal, fire, and wood. Qi Zhong is depicted as a kindly looking older man who is dressed in healer's robes that shift between the five elements.[1]
History
Qi Zhong is closely tied to the pantheon of Tian Xia, at Shizuru's request, it was Qi Zhong who resurrected the moon god Tsukiyo after he was murdered by his brother Fumeiyoshi. It was Qi Zhong who originally introduced an understanding of the five elements to mortals and instructed them in their relationship with magic, medicine, and martial arts.[1]
Church of Qi Zhong
Qi Zhong is primarily worshipped by sages, scholars, and healers including those who practice traditional Tian medicine. Qi Zhong is also worshipped by wizards and, in particular, many of his worshippers are mystic theurges who blend arcane and divine magic. Qi Zhong's faithful believe it is their duty to share their knowledge and healing abilities with others.[1]
One sect of Qi Zhong worshipers has combined his divine magic with alchemy, though this is not a widely accepted form of his worship. Their practices can be found in the five-volume scroll known as the Five Spoked Cycle.[2] Qi Zhong is said to have taught the secrets of Pei Zin herbalism with Irori prior to the Master of Masters' ascension.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 James Jacobs, Dave Gross, Rob McCreary. (2011). Dragon Empires Gazetteer, p. 62. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-379-8
- ↑ Alexander Augunas, Russ Brown, John Compton, Alex Riggs, and David Ross. (2016). Divine Anthology, p. 22. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-894-6
- ↑ Alexander Augunas, David N. Ross, and Stephen Rowe. (2017). Healer's Handbook, p. 6. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-914-1