Saradomin (Jagex pronunciation: sa-ra-DOME-in) is the god of order and wisdom and one of the three major gods in Gielinor, alongside Zamorak and Guthix. Little is known about his past, but he has a great many followers; there are far more churches dedicated to Saradomin than any other god.
History
Saradomin is said to have created Gielinor together with Zamorak and Guthix at the start of the First Age[1]; however, based on recent evidence from an adventurer, this could not have been the case as Zamorak had not yet ascended to godhood at that time.[2] In the Second Age, Saradomin arrived in Gielinor among other gods, first setting foot on the island of Entrana.[3] Although the icyene, a Saradominist race, controlled much of the land now known as Morytania, Saradomin's influence fell short compared to the god Zaros, whose empire was rapidly expanding. Zaros was, at that time, the strongest deity in Gielinor.[4] At some point, Saradomin resorted to placing spies amongst the Zarosians, most notably Lennissa and Dhalak, the latter of which played a crucial part in the plot leading to Zaros' downfall and betrayal by the Mahjarrat general Zamorak.[5]
Throughout the Third Age, Saradomin was one of the most active participants in the God Wars that followed Zamorak's ascendancy to godhood, and the two were notoriously opposed to each other as the god of order versus the god of chaos. When Guthix awoke from his slumber, Saradomin was, along with most other gods, banished from Gielinor with the Edicts of Guthix.
Followers
Groups and races
- Barrows brothers - Formerly a band of six legendary warriors who assisted Saradomin in conquering southern Forinthry during the God Wars and later led the Morytania Campaign.
- Centaurs - a race of part human, part unicorn creatures that reside in the Enchanted Valley
- Humans - Most citizens of Gielinor, primarily the inhabitants of Misthalin, Asgarnia, Kandarin, Hosidius, and Shayzien.
- Humans Against Monsters - Cult of human refugees seeking the destruction of various non-human races.
- Icyene - Race of winged humanoids with notable power against vampyres.
- Imcando dwarfs - Tribe of dwarfs driven to near extinction.
- The Justiciars - Elite unit in Saradomin's army during the God Wars.
- Monks - Humans who have devoted their lives to following Saradomin.
- Myreque - Resistance group plotting against Lowerniel Drakan in Morytania.
- Order of Wizards - Wizards that specialise in magic and runecraft; headquartered at the Wizards' Tower.
- Paladins - Members of East Ardougne's Holy Order of Paladins.
- Seven Priestly Warriors - Group of seven legendary warriors who led the force that fended off a Morytanian invasion in the Fourth Age.
- Temple Knights - Ancient organisation with ties to the White Knights that performs acts of espionage, surveillance, and infiltration.
- White Knights - Order of knights devoted to protecting the kingdom of Asgarnia; headquartered in Falador.
Notable followers
- Abbot Langley - Senior monk of the Edgeville Monastery.
- Bree, Growler, and Starlight - Commander Zilyana's bodyguards.
- Commander Zilyana - Leader of Saradomin's army in the God Wars Dungeon and one of two icyene known to be alive.
- Drezel - Priest of the Paterdomus Temple: an ancient temple built on the site where the Seven Priestly Warriors blessed the River Salve.
- High Priest - High priest of the Entrana monastery.
- Johanhus Ulsbrecht - Leader of the H.A.M. cult.
- Justiciar Zachariah - Ancient member of the Justiciars; roams the Wilderness hunting the demon Porazdir.
- King Roald III - Current king of Misthalin who resides at Varrock Palace.
- King Tyras - Ruler of West Ardougne and brother of King Lathas.
- King Vallance - Official ruler of Asgarnia; due to falling very ill, Sir Amik Varze was appointed as regent.
- Queen Efaritay - Legendary icyene queen who once ruled over the kingdom of Hallowvale from her palace, Ver Sinhaza.
- Safalaan Hallow - Leader of the Myreque in Meiyerditch; Queen Efaritay's half-human, half-icyene son.
- Sigmund - Former advisor to Duke Horacio and high-ranking member of the H.A.M. cult.
- Sir Amik Varze - Leader of the White Knights and current ruler of Asgarnia.
- Sir Tiffy Cashien - Head of recruitment for the Temple Knights.
- Sir Vey Lance - Head of operations for the Temple Knights.
- Veliaf Hurtz - Leader of the Myreque in Mort Myre/Burgh de Rott.
- Wise Old Man - Famous Saradominist hero and mage who currently lives in Draynor Village.
- Zealot - Saradominist and zealotic monk and is the start point of the Haunted Mine quest.
Animals associated with Saradomin
Affiliated items
The following items provide protection against Saradomin's troops in the God Wars Dungeon and offer energy replenishment from magical obelisks in the Hallowed Sepulchre:
Saradomin staff
Saradomin cape (Imbued) (Max) (Imbued max) (Imbued Deadman)
Holy book (Ornate) (Damaged)
Holy blessing
Holy symbol (Unblessed)
Monk's robes (Trimmed) (Gold-trimmed)
Saradomin rune armour
Rune scimitar (Saradomin)
Saradomin dragonhide armour
Saradomin vestment robes
Saradomin godsword (Ornate)
Saradomin sword (Blessed)
Staff of Light
Justiciar armour
Saradomin halo
Saradomin max hood (Imbued)
Saradomin mjolnir
Saradomin banner
Saradomin heraldic helm (Rune) (Adamant) (Steel)
Saradomin heraldic kiteshield (Rune) (Adamant) (Steel)
Holy wraps
Holy sandals (Devout boots)
Holy moleys
Ring of endurance
Hallowed focus
Hallowed grapple
Hallowed hammer
Hallowed ring
Hallowed symbol
Holy Scythe of Vitur
Holy ghrazi rapier
Holy sanguinesti staff
Sunspear
The following items, while affiliated, do not provide protection against Saradomin's troops in God Wars Dungeon or offer energy replenishment from magical obelisks in the Hallowed Sepulchre:
Hallowed mark
Castlewars hood
Castlewars cloak
Saradomin banner
Initiate armour 
Proselyte armour
Prayer book
White lily
Saradomin brew
Hallowfell
Gallery
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A statue and classic depiction of Saradomin -
A statue supposedly depicting Saradomin found in the Hallowed Sepulchre -
A toy depicting Saradomin -
Saradomin's appearance in the (non-canonical) God letters before RuneScape 2 was released -
Saradomin's appearance in the (non-canonical) God letters after RuneScape 2 was released
References
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 16)". Old School RuneScape. "The world of Gielinor is said to have been created by the gods Saradomin, Zamorak and Guthix at the start of the 1st Age."
- ^ "Display case (Varrock Museum, number 16)". Old School RuneScape. "However, recent evidence from a brave adventurer suggests that Zamorak was not a god at this point in time and so would not have been able to create worlds."
- ^ High Priest (Entrana) in Heroes' Quest. Old School RuneScape. "You are standing on the holy island of Entrana. It was here that Saradomin first stepped upon Gielinor."
- ^ Lennissa in Curse of the Empty Lord. Old School RuneScape. "Let us just say that he was a fearsome deity, whose strength was greater than all the gods we knew of on this realm at the time." In reference to the Empty Lord, aka Zaros.
- ^ Dhalak in Curse of the Empty Lord. Old School RuneScape. "To my eternal shame, I decided that I would assist Zamorak and his henchmen in their battle, by secretly casting a spell of concealment upon the staff so that [...] they might use it secretly against their master."