====== Raidan (god of darkness) ======

**Power:**  Power of darkness and night.  Raidan generally appears as an extremely handsome young man in fine silver clothing.  In any form, a 30-foot sphere of complete darkness always surrounds him.  Nothing can be seen within this sphere (even with spells) except for him.  His symbol is a black background with a silver sphere, containing a clenched black gauntleted fist.  He is the brother of Arathan and also his arch nemesis.  Raidan is usually the leader of those who oppose Arathan's rule.

**Ethos:**  Raidan believes in law and order; HIS law and order.  The strong are meant to impose their will upon the weak.  The purpose of life is to serve those that are stronger, and dominate those who are weaker.

**Clergy:**  A very powerful and organized clergy, although usually underground in civilized areas.  Worshiped by many powerful individuals and creatures who believe in ruling with an iron fist.  Often worshiped by the opposition forces in powerful countries.