Tash Solthaal

The Tash Solthaal, both a religious order and political faction, originated in Hallume. Their symbol, which is displayed on banners and armor, is a golden sun split through by a glaive. They worship the Sun God Solariel, and pride themselves on being devout and pure of blood. Their legends teach how Solariel, a horned, devil-tailed elf with skin made of gold and eyes brighter than the sun, created both High Elves and Tieflings in his likeness. They speak of how Solariel commands that their bloodlines are kept clear of the other races, as high elves and tieflings are the most holy races. Hybrid races, especially half-elves, are seen as unclean and sinful, and are scorned by the Tash Solthaal. Legends also depict Solariel being at constant war with the Moon Goddess Selûne, leading to natural discord between worshippers of the two deities. Generally speaking, both followers of Selûne and Solariel agree that both deities must be recognized to uphold universal balance. This belief is not shared by the offshoot of the Tash Solthaal, called the Solan Solthaal, that slaughtered the former Sheedori government and took their place. Critics accuse the Tash Solthaal of being, at best, elitist, and at worst, genocidal.