Ytra

Other Names

The Evenhanded, Scale-bearer, Lady Justice

Domain

Justice, Law. Light, Order

Personality

Absolutely no sense of humor or mercy. Does not participate in most of the schemes of the gods. Acts as the enforcer for the Great Mechanism.

Usual Depiction

A neuter figure, indeterminate race. Close-cropped hair. Wears a mask with no eye holes. It carries a set of pan scales in one hand—on one side is a stylized heart, on the other a set of weights. The other hand carries a double-edged sword, point upward.

Companions/Demigods

None

Worship

Worshiped primarily as Final Judge among wall-builders; her (the conventional pronoun, despite the indeterminate gender) clergy (among which are many paladins) are all combatants and inquisitors. The common people rarely worship her per se, seeing her as harsh and implacable. Her high priestess is the court of final appeal—any citizen can appeal to the Scales for judgement. This is rarely done, as what follows will be just with no regard for mercy. Swearing by the Scales and Sword is the strongest oath known to wall-builders or dragonborn; falsely swearing this oath is a mortal sin and usually results in death if discovered.

Religious Precepts

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall. Respect not the man of power. Tell no lies. This includes lies of omission. Smite those that step away from the righteous path. There are no minor sins.