High Deacon Psiphon

"'We as a people are subject to the harsh desert, not because we're afraid of others, but because we revere hardship and conflict. Conflict and progress are an eternal cycle. Whether we fail or triumph in battle, our people grow stronger, and their resolve reinforced. If you doubt my words, look to the Ziggurat as proof of our strength, for it is the greatest structure in this world, built in the lifeless desert of ours. Knowing this, heretic, do you wish to challenge the devout of Atalla?'""-High Deacon Psiphon, challenging an aggressive diplomat"

Life of High Deacon Psiphon
High Deacon Psiphon founded and spread the gospel of Atalla (also known as Netherism) and quickly formed the theocratic state of Chronia, establishing himself as the ruler of this new sovereign nation. As opposed to other rulers of his age, he sought to create a massive world wonder, well before establishing any forts or towns. This massive structure was the Ziggurat, seen as the ultimate temple to Atalla. With the Ziggurat under constant renovation, High Deacon Psiphon was often found overseeing it's development.

Personality
Psiphon is a zealous ruler, who is quick to denounce those who commit blasphemy. His insistence making Chronia beautiful and righteous often gets in the way of more practical projects, and his zealotry often leads to heated words, and religious conflict. He is not a warmonger by any means. However, as best displayed by Chronia's involvement in the Villager's War, the High Deacon is quite spiteful and has no qualms against fighting a losing battle, as long as the enemy suffers.