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==== Other Names ==== | |||
Lady of the Dawn, Peach Blossom Princess, Friend of Lovers | |||
==== Domain ==== | |||
Growth. Beginnings. Spring. Life, Nature | |||
==== Personality ==== | |||
Friend to living things. A bit dim. Bubbly. Easily appeased. | |||
;Worship | ==== Usual Depiction ==== | ||
A young woman wearing a belted tunic that reaches just above the knees. Her face is open and cheerful. She wears a crown of white flowers; one hand is in front of her, palm flat, with a songbird on it. In painted depictions she is usually standing in a field of spring flowers. | |||
==== Companions/Demigods ==== | |||
[[The Fawn]] | |||
==== Worship in Western Noefra ==== | |||
Commonly worshiped among wall-builders and those of [[Wyrmhold]] as one of the [[Seasonal Four]] (specifically Spring). Her festivals are dances, parades and parties, celebrating new life. Children born over the winter are named. Unmarried people often find partners—expectations of fidelity are loosened (except among the dwarves, of course). “As seen in Dawn’s light” or “[he/she]’s seeing by Dawn’s light” is an expression meaning that one is over-optimistic (much like saying that someone is a Pollyanna). | |||
Her priests and priestesses also tend to play matchmaker. They're also commonly the biggest gossips around--this is especially pronounced in the [[Holy Kaelthian Republic]], where her clergy are the chief information gatherers and communications authorities. While they're frequently non-violent, there are several militant organizations who act to "weed out" those that threaten growth and love. | Her priests and priestesses also tend to play matchmaker. They're also commonly the biggest gossips around--this is especially pronounced in the [[Holy Kaelthian Republic]], where her clergy are the chief information gatherers and communications authorities. While they're frequently non-violent, there are several militant organizations who act to "weed out" those that threaten growth and love. | ||
===== Religious Precepts ===== | |||
Protect animals, especially the cute ones. Protect children and young creatures of all races—violence against those that would harm children is required. Be cheerful and happy. Sing and laugh, for winter is over. Spring is a time to fall in love. Have flings, but don't be jealous of others. | |||
==== Worship in Other Areas ==== | |||
* Ikela: One of the staple deities worshiped in the [[Ikelan Religion|CCU]]. Also commonly worshiped among the common folk, often syncretically with various [[kami]] and other figures. | |||
====Pre-divine Status==== | |||
Sakara, before the [[Cataclysm]] was the daughter of the man who became [[Loran Hae]] and she who became [[Melara]] and the wife of the future [[Tor-Elan]]. A human woman, she served as a druid in the [[Battle of Acceptance]], where she and her family were all killed protecting the Tree of Worlds. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 30 May 2022
Other Names
Lady of the Dawn, Peach Blossom Princess, Friend of Lovers
Domain
Growth. Beginnings. Spring. Life, Nature
Personality
Friend to living things. A bit dim. Bubbly. Easily appeased.
Usual Depiction
A young woman wearing a belted tunic that reaches just above the knees. Her face is open and cheerful. She wears a crown of white flowers; one hand is in front of her, palm flat, with a songbird on it. In painted depictions she is usually standing in a field of spring flowers.
Companions/Demigods
Worship in Western Noefra
Commonly worshiped among wall-builders and those of Wyrmhold as one of the Seasonal Four (specifically Spring). Her festivals are dances, parades and parties, celebrating new life. Children born over the winter are named. Unmarried people often find partners—expectations of fidelity are loosened (except among the dwarves, of course). “As seen in Dawn’s light” or “[he/she]’s seeing by Dawn’s light” is an expression meaning that one is over-optimistic (much like saying that someone is a Pollyanna).
Her priests and priestesses also tend to play matchmaker. They're also commonly the biggest gossips around--this is especially pronounced in the Holy Kaelthian Republic, where her clergy are the chief information gatherers and communications authorities. While they're frequently non-violent, there are several militant organizations who act to "weed out" those that threaten growth and love.
Religious Precepts
Protect animals, especially the cute ones. Protect children and young creatures of all races—violence against those that would harm children is required. Be cheerful and happy. Sing and laugh, for winter is over. Spring is a time to fall in love. Have flings, but don't be jealous of others.
Worship in Other Areas
- Ikela: One of the staple deities worshiped in the CCU. Also commonly worshiped among the common folk, often syncretically with various kami and other figures.
Pre-divine Status
Sakara, before the Cataclysm was the daughter of the man who became Loran Hae and she who became Melara and the wife of the future Tor-Elan. A human woman, she served as a druid in the Battle of Acceptance, where she and her family were all killed protecting the Tree of Worlds.
