Saint

A saint—this term denoted an existence second only to the gods in the hearts of nearly all believers. In a sense, a saint was a god's representative in the mortal world. Yet unlike a pontiff, who was also a god's representative—Faerûnian churches did not use the title of pope—a saint's standing in relation to a god was more like that of a companion than a servant, because the path practiced by a mortal granted the title of saint was identical to the beliefs upheld by that god.

They were more like fellow travelers accompanying the gods on their paths, which made them even more exalted. In formal etiquette, even a pontiff had to bow first upon meeting a saint, because saints were the finest embodiment of a god's ideals in the mortal world. Their existence served as a benchmark for all believers, giving them someone to emulate as they put the principles taught by their god into practice.

Such an existence was even more precious than one favored by a god. That was why the Church of Tyr had to bring Weslan back to life! Otherwise, it would be far too embarrassing. Weslan had gained the qualifications to become a saint, only to croak a few days later—the Church of Tyr's reputation would truly be dragged through the mud!

Thus, on the very day Weslan was rescued, the Church of Tyr gathered believers from across the city at the Grand Temple. They hoped that having more believers pray together would allow them to gather more power of faith and use it to revive Weslan. (The Grand Temple could collect power of faith to increase its reserves of divine power.)

The Church of Tyr intended to use the divine power stored within the Grand Temple to forcibly bring Weslan back to