Clouds soft and pink with the setting sun waft over and around the Citadel, sometimes obscuring the great view of the white marble structures.   As the Citadel maneuvers through a particularly thick branch of clouds, you are enveloped completely in the mists.  Many thoughts pass through your wandering mind, but always lingers the serenity and peacefulness that you have experienced thus far at the Citadel.  It was nice to get away from the world and visit something spiritually uplifting, something that you could grasp to in a world that was constantly slipping.

The mists slowly disperse, the last pink tendrils catching onto your cloak, not wanting to let go, but are pushed softly away in the slight wind.  You look up and see the Temple of Paladine in its full majesty.  A little taller than the Tower of Solinari, the Temple is wider at the base and rises to a large room-sized point at the very tip.  Out of the sides of the tower raise six smaller towers, their points just beneath the single tower in the very center.  Each separate tower is just as elegant as the larger main tower.  The tower is constructed of the same white marble found throughout the Citadel, and it is most likely the most elegantly built.

While the Tower of Solinari is created of magic, this building is obviously dwarven made with a distinct elven design.  The very sight of the Temple brings a sudden peace to your troubled heart, and you once again feel uplifted, as if you could soar in the clouds off of your own accord.  You slowly walk through the beautiful gardens encircling the amazing structure, admiring the assortment of flowers and other plants growing there.  Many white-robed patrons are working their way through the gardens, in their own contemplation, or speaking with friends and acquaintances.

You smile briefly, and continue towards the main entrance to the Temple.   There are no gates barring the way, the Temple is open to all.  As you step inside the walls of the structure, your feeling of peace deepens.  This truly is a holy place.  A white-robed cleric notices you, and slowly moves over to speak with you.  It is a human woman, she speaks with a distinctly heavy Solamnic accent.   "Welcome, child.  If you would just remove your shoes and cloak," she motions over to a side room to place your belongings.  You do as told, your cloak being replaced by a white garment and your traveling boots being replaced by soft slippers.

"I am Natalia, Daughter of Paladine," the woman speaks slowly, with deep reverence for the building and what it stands for.  She motions for you to walk with her, and you do as told, staying at the same slow and respected pace.

"The creation of the world is a long and beautiful tale.  Let it suffice that the twenty-one gods that make up the Pantheon were called from Beyond by the High God, or born to the gods shortly thereafter.  Seven gods to each eternal family of Good, Neutrality, and Evil.  The great Astinus of Palanthas has stated, "Every mortal act has an immortal audience," and this can be readily true in a world where the gods are always watching."

"The Pantheon of Light, as the eternal family of Good is often known, is from which the Divine Magic of Good is given," a soft sound, like a summer breeze, spirits down the halls.  The sound of elven singing.  Natalia, unhindered by the beautiful music, explains the Pantheon of Light in detail:

Paladine is the chief of the gods of Good and patron of the Knights of Solamnia, specifically those of the Order of the Rose. He influences order, hope, light, and guardianship. His colors are silver and white. Spheres of influence include law, wards, thought and war. Paladine's avatars are the muddled old wizard Fizban the Fabulous and a platinum dragon.

Mishakal is Paladine's consort and mother of Habbakuk, Kiri-Jolith and Solinari. Mishakal influences healing, knowledge, fertility, life, beauty and blessing. Her color is any shade of blue; in her avatar form, she enhances the natural blues of objects around her. Mishakal influences the spheres of numbers, thought; travelers and wards.

Majere is the patron of organization and industry. He influences meditation, control, thought, faith, mercy and inspiration. His colors are copper and red, while his spheres of influence are law, thought, time and wards.

Kiri-Jolith is the patron of Solamnic Knights of the Sword. His constellation threatens the Queen of Darkness in the night sky. He influences war, battle, courage and heroism. Colors are brown and white. Kiri-Jolith's spheres are law, war and wards.

Habbakuk is Kiri-Jolith's younger twin. He is the patron of the Knights of the Crown. Habbakuk's influences are animal life, the sea, creation and passion. His colors are navy blue and white. His spheres of influence are travelers, time and war.

Branchala is the bard who imbued Krynn's creatures with the music in their souls. He influences elves, kender, music, forests and beauty. Branchala's colors are yellow and green. Spheres of influence include numbers, time and travelers.

Solinari is the patron of the White Robes and of good magic. His colors are white and silver. Solinari's spheres are thought, numbers and time. He rarely appears in avatar form since his moon is closer to Krynn than the other gods are.

"May Paladine walk with you."