Isbri (the Air Goddess) |
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"Mistress of the Four Winds, Mother of All which Dwell in the Air, She who Breathes the Life of the World, The Bringer of Gales, Hurricanes, and Tornados." |
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Deity: Ethos: Holy Symbol: Associated Animal: Associated Colors: |
Evil and Neutrality outstretched talon vulture brown, auburn and gold |
Priests: Head Rainment: Body Rainment: Preferred Armor: Preferred Weapon: |
bare brown and gold robes any non-metal, no shield any one-handed |
Role: Isbri is the goddess of the air, avians, and air-based creatures. It was she who blew the first breath of wind upon the world. The sands which scattered into the air as she blew became the flying creatures of Roil. She is symbolized by the autumn season, when her winds strip away the green life of spring and summer. Priests: Isbri's priesthood are predominately female. Though they can remain absolute in their neutrality, most are of an evil bent, being neutral, lawful, or chaotic in outlook. At the time of their death, Isbri's priests are cremated, and their ashes are thrown to the winds. Their beliefs hold that should Isbri favor them, they shall be reborn as an avian. Isbri's priests seek out followers in all the lands of Kaladia, but they are rarely viewed with tolerance in goodly-aligned cultures. Priests of Isbri seek to glean all they can from their flocks, and willingly use whatever means necessary to meet this end. They prefer to take from the helpless, and avoid confrontation when possible. Should a conflict turn against them, priests of Isbri will always flee to fight again another day. Temples: Large settlements usually see only small shrines to the Air Goddess. Her temples are most typically found in isolated, desolate areas many leagues from populated regions. Isbri's temples are always above ground, and tend to be open structures. Her holy grounds are marked with totem poles carved with images of various birds. These carvings typically depict hunting fowl, with the head of a vulture at the top. Darkfuries: Temples and Shrines Copyright © 2002 by Brian K. Moseley. All rights reserved. |