Elyahari, God of Art

The art prodigy Arilleath was an elf born in the Blackthorn over 100 years before the Withering. They spent their years before the Withering in Thalas'athalor, contributing paintings, drawings, sculptures, architecture, and anything else they set their mind to.
After the Withering they left Thalas'athalor behind and travelled across Valdar, finding a new inspiring world where mortals could begin to flourish. Not content with just producing art, Arilleath became a great teacher and mentor and was known as Master Ari. Their influences can be found in art and architecture throughout the empire for two centuries, particularly in Tarshah and Zameria where they preferred to live.
One of the philosophies they taught was that the soul, the shard of life from Sarasamuun, was the true self, not dependent on the body. They were gender fluid and encouraged their students to also explore and accept their true self, expressing it through art. At the end of their life, Master Ari was unable to leave their home in Santamora. There was a popular belief that Ari could not truly die as their soul, their "true self", had such strength it merely needed a new body to reside in. When news of decline spread, Ari began receiving gifts to the house from all over Aedelor. Some were incredibly accurate likenesses of them, some were abstract, some were interpretations of their true self depicted in various art forms. Each hoped that their piece would be chosen by Ari for their new body. So full was the outpouring from old students, other masters, and crafty fans, that the house could barely contain it. Master Ari accepted all, regardless of skill or quality, saying each was perfect. Of course, they had no way of changing their mortal fate, and feared the disappointment and grief they would cause. However, Alympos had other plans, having witnessed the grace, talent, and love for Master Ari.
On a visit to check on Ari, it was discovered that not a single shred of the art made for them was to be found, and there was no trace of the master either. It was confirmed shortly after by astrologers and theologists that there was a new star present in the sky, twinkling in multi-colors. The star was named Elyahari, the Great Artist.

Divine Classification

Lesser God

Pronouns

They/Them