Saradomin

Saradomin (pronounced "Sa-rah-dome-in", colloquially Sara) is the god of "pleasantry, order, and wisdom" and is one of the most popular gods. Little is known about his past, but he has a great number of followers, and there are far more churches dedicated to Saradomin than to Zamorak. Most of his followers reside in Misthalin, Asgarnia, Kandarin and Entrana, but there are several groups outside these areas. Unlike those of Zamorak or Guthix, his followers consist almost entirely of humans. Saradomin's symbol is a four-pointed star (that is usually coloured gold or silver). Full Saradomin armour comprises Saradomin platelegs/Saradomin plateskirt, Saradomin platebody, Saradomin full helm, and a Saradomin kiteshield.

However, it is arguable that being the god of "Order" is not necessarily the same as being the god of "Good", as his followers would kill for the greater maintenance of Order, rather than for the "greater good". Furthermore, the Church of Saradomin is somewhat corrupt, throwing suspicion onto Saradomin's beliefs, or, at least, his followers' interpretations of them.

In the FunOrb game Arcanists, two statues of Saradomin can be found on the Sky Castle stage.



History of Saradomin


"Evil must be destroyed in all of its forms, not mollycoddled and allowed to spread. Should Guthix have his way, he would allow the evil Zamorakians free reign within my lands, spreading their forces like a cancer until they were ingrained so deeply, that to remove them would destroy the world. I will never permit such an abomination to occur on these lands, for I cannot suffer such evil to live on. Only through purification can we cleanse this world of all evil, and live in the utopia which my order offers, yet foolish Guthix cannot see how my path is the only true way this world may flourish!"

- Saradomin

Saradomin is said to have come into the realm of Gielinor whilst Guthix slept, along with Zaros, Armadyl, the Mahjarrat and about a dozen other deities. Although nobody really knows how he achieved godhood, he himself claims to have created the world, although there is much more evidence that the elder gods created the plane of Gielinor and Guthix shaped it. Saradomin gives an analogy involving smithing and ores in one of the God letters, implying that while he may not have created the world, he refined it. It is also said that the first place Saradomin stepped when he came to Gielinor was Entrana (specifically, the Law altar). This is probably why the monks consider Entrana the holiest place on Gielinor.

In the Second Age, his followers' known territories consisted of Hallowland with its capital, Hallowvale, in the southern part of what is now Morytania, some of the Kharidian Desert cities, and possibly some areas of modern Kandarin. His followers consisted of humans and icyene. Saradomin has been known for being especially bad terms with Zaros although the reason for it is not known. When the Zarosian empire reached its peak, the Staff of Armadyl was stolen from Armadyl by a Saradominist explorer. The actions of followers of both Saradomin and Zamorak (who was still a Mahjarrat at that time) led to the fall of Zaros and, consequently, Zamorak's rise to godhood. The God of Order collaborated with Zamorak to hunt the followers of Zaros down, but Zamorak quickly turned against him, sparking the God Wars. It is believed that Saradomin supported Zamorak in defeating Zaros to gain more power, failing to predict that Zamorak would turn into his worst enemy.

In the beginning of the God Wars, even after Zamorak turned against him, Saradomin cooperated with the chaos god to banish the remaining followers of Zaros. As the God Wars progressed, many other Gods like Bandos, and even Armadyl, entered the war for one reason or another. Most of them eventually turned against each other. As seen in the God Wars Dungeon, even the followers of Armadyl, who is a friend of Saradomin, battle with followers of Saradomin. The God Wars ended when Guthix awoke from millennia of hibernation. Saradomin's followers consisted almost entirely of humans from that point onwards.

In the Fifth Age, the amount of his followers increased considerably due to rise of Church of Saradomin.

In response to his statements, such as claiming to have created Gielinor, Saradomin responds: "Ah... but have you questioned whatever motives Guthix himself might have, to slander me so outrageously? Would you give him the credit for the peace that mostly reigns upon this world for his contribution of sleep? I call this world my creation, for the value system of honour, and courage, and mercy, and wisdom are attributes that I brought to this once barbaric land! It is true, I did not physically create the raw material of this world, but I have shaped and sculpted it into the glorious land that it is today!" Also, Sir Amik Varze, though having mysteriously come to rule over Falador through King Vallance's absence, claims that killing an 'unarmed foe', even a Zamorakian as murderous and dangerous as Solus Dellagar is against the way of his Knights and that of Saradomin, a teaching written in Saradomin's Holy book: "Show love to your friends, and mercy to your enemies, and know that the wisdom of Saradomin will follow."

Affiliated Items



 * Monk's robe (top)
 * Monk's robe (bottom)
 * Holy Symbol
 * Salve Amulet and Salve amulet (e)
 * Holy book
 * Saradomin staff
 * Saradomin Cape
 * Gravy Boat of Saradomin
 * Saradomin brew
 * Saradomin arrow

Saradomin Armour
 * Saradomin full helmet
 * Saradomin platebody
 * Saradomin plateskirt
 * Saradomin platelegs
 * Saradomin kiteshield
 * Falador Shield 1 2, 3, and 4
 * All White Knight armour
 * All Proselyte and Initiate armour.

Saradomin Weapons
 * Saradomin mjolnir
 * Saradomin sword
 * Saradomin Godsword
 * All the White Knight weapons
 * Saradomin bow

Vestments Saradomin Ranger Armour
 * Stole
 * Crozier
 * Mitre
 * Vestment cloak
 * Vestment robe
 * Saradomin coif
 * Saradomin bracers
 * Saradomin chaps
 * Saradomin D'hide
 * Saradomin Blessed Dragonhide Armour

Costume Colours
 * Saradomin Blue
 * Saradomin Blue Breeze

Followers
Some Saradominists believe that there are only three gods, denying the existence of other gods/demi-gods.

Groups and races

 * Wizard
 * Man - Most citizens of RuneScape, primarily in Misthalin, Asgarnia and Kandarin, follow Saradomin.
 * Monk - Men who have devoted their life to the follow of Saradomin.
 * Myreque - An organisation plotting against Lord Drakan in Morytania.
 * H.A.M. - An extremist cult trying to destroy non-human races.
 * White Knights - An organisation centred in and devoted to the protection of Asgarnia. Headquartered in Falador.
 * Temple knights - An ancient organisation tied to the White Knights who were involved in the Sea Slug conflicts of the Third Age.
 * Icyene - A near-extinct race of winged humanoids.
 * Holy Order of Paladins
 * At least some Centaurs.

Notable individuals

 * Commander Zilyana - Leader of Saradomin's army in the God Wars Dungeon, who is possibly one of the few remaining Icyenes.
 * Wise Old Man - Famous Saradominist hero and mage.
 * Sigmund - Former advisor to the Duke of Lumbridge. He became the leader of his own split faction of the H.A.M cult. After a few failed attempts to destroy the Dorgeshuun, he is killed by Zanik.
 * King Roald - King of the Kingdom of Misthalin.
 * Drezel - The priest in Paterdomus, the ancient temple dedicated to Saradomin that protects Misthalin from Morytania's evil taint. He plays a role in several quests.
 * Zealot - A Saradominist zealot on a mission to investigate the Abandoned Mine.
 * Roddeck - the advisor
 * Sir Vant and his squire - 2 of the 4 who slayed the dragon in unstable foundations, 1 deceased
 * The Barrows Brothers (Formerly) - Six powerful warriors sent to Morytania in the Third Age.
 * Brother Jered - Leader of the Monastery located west of Edgeville
 * Sir Amik Varze - Leader of the White Knights of Falador and Current ruler of Asgarnia.
 * King Tyras - Ruler of West Ardougne and brother of the evil King Lathas.
 * Sir Tiffy Cashien - Head of the recruitment of the Temple Knights.
 * Abbot Langsley - Monk guard of the Monastery.
 * Silif - A spy working for Akrisae Kolluym who helps in While Guthix Sleeps.
 * Akrisae - A Saradomin priest who acts as a representative of the Temple Knights during While Guthix Sleeps.
 * High Priest - Leader of the monastery on Entrana.
 * Veliaf Hurtz - Leader of the Myrque in Mort Myre.
 * Ivan Strom - Priest who aided the Myrque in their fight for freedom.
 * Aeonisig Raispher - Advisor to King Roald on spiritual matters concerning Saradominists.
 * Lumbridge Sage - A guide who helps new players in Lumbridge.
 * Vannaka - Slayer master who formerly served in Saradomin's armies.
 * Duke Horacio- The leader of Lumbridge.
 * Sir Vyvin- The knight who plays in role in the quest Knight's Sword.
 * Father Lawrence- The father who lives in the church in the northern Varrock.
 * Father Aereck- The father found in the church in the Lumbridge.

Animals

 * Unicorns
 * Rabbits(including the Easter bunny and his son)
 * Saradomin owls

Trivia

 * Saradomin's face as seen in some of the pictures of him heavily resemble the late self-portraits of Leonardo da Vinci.
 * Saradomin is referenced in the 2009 Thanksgiving Event when the Cook's Brother tells the player that the sacred gravy comes from the "Gravy Boat of Saradomin".
 * The pillars inside the Fist of Guthix activity cave are engraved with the Saradomin symbol. This was done by Saradominist Knights who where trying to claim the area as a temple from the Zamorakians who held it earlier, according to a Postbag from the Hedge.
 * The original symbol of Saradomin was a cross.
 * Saradominism is believed to be based on real life Christianity. Although lacking the parallel figure to Jesus Christ, Saradominism's reference to Christianity (more so than similar religions such as Judaism or Islam) can be seen in the design of many parallels and symbols. This includes the altars (which are real-life church designs with pews, stained glass etc., this is not seen in Judaism/Islam), its association with angelic winged beings (the Icyene, which corresponds roughly to Christian angels), the various monks and other Saradomin followers which are comparable with real-life christian monks, its affilation to light, good and holiness, its symbol (the four-pointed star) which is believed to be a reference to the Christian crucifix; all of these have close resemblance to Christianity. Even the blue trim you can find on the Saradomin vestment set can be directly linked to the real-life (old testament) bible, in which the blue trim should remind the Israelites to obey the commandments - this might bring an interesting new view on the Rune trimmed armour sets, since it also has a blue trim, though it's a different shade of blue. The trim of other gods may also have a similar meaning.
 * Although prayer armour - initiate and proselyte - are considered Saradomin items they cannot be used to stop followers in the God Wars dungeon on the Saradomin side from attacking you.
 * The text in the statue of Saradomin in the north of Falador states "Big beard, robes - yeah that's Saradomin".