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{{God_infobox|godname=Kastalia, Goddess of Lakes and Rivers|realm=The [[:Category:Lakes|Lakes]] and [[:Category:Rivers|Rivers]]|symbols= | {{God_infobox|godname=Kastalia, Goddess of Lakes and Rivers|realm=The [[:Category:Lakes|Lakes]] and [[:Category:Rivers|Rivers]]|symbols=a water lily, the tear, and a kingfisher|relatives=[[Caspian (Elder God)|Caspian]] (grandfather) | ||
[[Neraeos]] (father) [[Ourania]] (mother)|allies=see ''Relatives''|temples=the [[Temple of | [[Neraeos]] (father) [[Ourania]] (mother)|allies=see ''Relatives''|temples=the [[Temple of the River]] upon [[Meropis]]|ordername=the Fluvadha'thi}} | ||
'''Lady Kastalia, Goddess of | '''Lady Kastalia, Goddess of the Rivers''', reigns as the fluvial Queen, guarding the sinuous waterways of the land. Existing outside of factional constriction, She remains within the watery depths as an enigmatic, complex Divinity. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In the year 385 AF, the Goddess of the Moon awoke from Her slumber and shed a single tear for the beauty of the vast world. The tear rolled off into the churning waters where it was seemingly forgotten, yet instead of letting it drift through the ocean it was captured by Lord Neraeos and placed within a hidden temple in [[Riparium]] for safekeeping. Along with the tear, He sent a [[Zaphar (spirit)|trusted priest]] to tend to its growth. It began to grow into a young Goddess and upon Her birth the [[:Category:Rivers|rivers]] of the world became clear of a toxic substance that tainted them. The newly emerged Divine was named 'Kastalia' and was given governance over the lakes and rivers that were once part of Her father's realm. | In the year 385 AF, the Goddess of the Moon awoke from Her slumber and shed a single tear for the beauty of the vast world. The tear rolled off into the churning waters where it was seemingly forgotten, yet instead of letting it drift through the ocean it was captured by Lord Neraeos and placed within a hidden temple in [[Riparium]] for safekeeping. Along with the tear, He sent a [[Zaphar (spirit)|trusted priest]] to tend to its growth. It began to grow into a young Goddess and upon Her birth the [[:Category:Rivers|rivers]] of the world became clear of a toxic substance that tainted them. The newly emerged Divine was named 'Kastalia' and was given governance over the lakes and rivers that were once part of Her father's realm. | ||
== The | |||
For little over a century did the Goddess stand proudly amongst Those of the [[Garden of the Gods|Garden]], before roaming into the lands of the unknown. It was in the year 581 AF that She returned, summoned by the the unfaltering faith of Her Chosen and the powerful magicks of the Delta Alliance. | |||
== The Fluvadha'thi == | |||
The devoted cult of Kastalia practices a strict religion, and are governed by the revered Code of Nine. Following the sacred tenets of Discipline, Reason, Knowledge, Faith, Diligence, Patience, Ambition, Temperance, and Truth, the Fluvadha'thi willingly give their mind, body and soul to the Lady of the River. | |||
== Divine Symbols == | == Divine Symbols == | ||
Kastalia | Kastalia possesses three prominent symbols, each of extreme importance. The first is a blooming water lily, and the second is that of the tear, and the third is a vibrant kingfisher. | ||
[[Category:Gods]] | [[Category:Gods]] | ||