Aznera
The Ultimate Imperial Soul
All who set foot beyond the iron door fall to Aznera’s Domain in Death. Aznera accumulates an army of dead heroes for some future purpose. Hell is torture for those that have forsaken all the gods. Those of noted worship of the Gods are sent to a paradise that their chosen deity resides in. For their service in life, they are treated to being pampered in undeath so long as they’ve truly been dedicated.Godless heathens are sent to Aznera’s mines and worked to exhaustion. Those that have family offer tribute to them during the Golden Star Journey are given twice that in death to enjoy as they see fit. There are entrances to afterlife but they are often hidden, guarded, and enchanted to prevent their use. For Aznera, some of her religious anoint themselves as Holy Thieves, those that steal or commit crime for the sake of others. But more importantly than giving aid, these Holy Thieves are used to gather information about the actions of groups, the choices of the others gods, and to insure that no single person consolidates Akun under their total control. Though most recognize Aznera as the boss of the dead, many still turn to her favor as Lady Luck.
Divine Domains
Ruler Of: Fools, Gamblers, Jesters, Power, Chance, The Dead
Domains: Trickery, Twilight, Ambition, Fate
Domains: Trickery, Twilight, Ambition, Fate
Artifacts
Aznera's Trickster's Parrot (Rare)
This magical parrot is created by Aznera to provide tricks and luck to its owners. When commanded, the parrot flies around the target and creates a distracting noise, imposing disadvantage on the target's attacks. In addition, once per day, the owner can command the parrot to grant them a bit of fortune by re-rolling one d20 roll of their choice.
“Most Parrots just quip and squawk, but this one likes to hide opportunity in its wings.” - Holy Thief of Aznera
Fate's Whispering Coral (Very Rare)
Aznera's whispering coral is a rare magical item that grants its user the ability to see and alter the future. The coral functions as a crystal ball, allowing the user to scry on a specific person, location, or event. Three times per day, the coral can also alter fate by allowing the user to reroll any one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw.
“Now let’s see how we can tease some of Ojun’s folks today” - Holy Thief of Aznera
Axe of Aznera's Fury (Legendary)
This legendary magical battle axe is created by Aznera to embody her power and wrath. The axe is imbued with the power of air, allowing it to summon gusts of wind with each swing. The owner also gains the ability to cast evocation spells at will, as long as they have the appropriate spell slots. Finally, once per month, the axe can be commanded to enter a state of Aznera's Fury, granting the user the ability to call down a powerful bolt of lightning to strike any target within 60 feet.
“I mean, I was all for clearing the way but then I figured… I could also make sure things stayed clear.” - Holy Thief of Aznera
This magical parrot is created by Aznera to provide tricks and luck to its owners. When commanded, the parrot flies around the target and creates a distracting noise, imposing disadvantage on the target's attacks. In addition, once per day, the owner can command the parrot to grant them a bit of fortune by re-rolling one d20 roll of their choice.
“Most Parrots just quip and squawk, but this one likes to hide opportunity in its wings.” - Holy Thief of Aznera
Fate's Whispering Coral (Very Rare)
Aznera's whispering coral is a rare magical item that grants its user the ability to see and alter the future. The coral functions as a crystal ball, allowing the user to scry on a specific person, location, or event. Three times per day, the coral can also alter fate by allowing the user to reroll any one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw.
“Now let’s see how we can tease some of Ojun’s folks today” - Holy Thief of Aznera
Axe of Aznera's Fury (Legendary)
This legendary magical battle axe is created by Aznera to embody her power and wrath. The axe is imbued with the power of air, allowing it to summon gusts of wind with each swing. The owner also gains the ability to cast evocation spells at will, as long as they have the appropriate spell slots. Finally, once per month, the axe can be commanded to enter a state of Aznera's Fury, granting the user the ability to call down a powerful bolt of lightning to strike any target within 60 feet.
“I mean, I was all for clearing the way but then I figured… I could also make sure things stayed clear.” - Holy Thief of Aznera
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Element: Air
Number: 1
Creatures: Parrots, Coral, Cats
Symbol: A laughing jester with long hair blowing behind them racing across hot coals and evading hissing arrows as cards fly across the panel.
Weapon: Battle Axe
School of Magic: Evocation
Number: 1
Creatures: Parrots, Coral, Cats
Symbol: A laughing jester with long hair blowing behind them racing across hot coals and evading hissing arrows as cards fly across the panel.
Weapon: Battle Axe
School of Magic: Evocation
Tenets of Faith
Their main teachings revolve around immortal souls and acceptance, and these teachings are often passed on through weekly temple visits and religious community events. Aznera’s teachings come from an ancient tome supposedly written by the first demi-god and marked the beginning of civilization. Many of their religious symbols are represented in the form of buttons, animals and buildings.
Holidays
Every fall on the first half moon, the night comes alive. Many are called to the Infernal Masquerade. The followers of Aznera, the Goddess of Hell and Trickery, dress up in elaborate costumes, covering their faces with masks to hide their identities. The city is decorated with dark and gothic decorations, like black candles, skulls, and pentagrams. The event starts with a grand parade led by the clergy of the church. They carry a huge statue of Aznera, which is covered in (fake) jewels, and they march through the streets followed by throngs of worshippers. The parade ends in a large square where a massive bonfire is lit. The clergy sets up an altar and begins their ritual, calling upon Aznera to bless and protect the attendees for the upcoming year. During the ritual, the clergy selects individuals from the crowd to participate in a secret initiation. These people are chosen based on their devotion to Aznera and their willingness to do her bidding. They are taken to a separate section of the square where they undergo a ceremony of anointment, which marks them as holy persons of the secret sect. Meanwhile, the rest of the attendees dance and party around the bonfire, drinking and feasting on roasted meats and fiery spirits. They also play games and tell fortunes, seeking the Aznera’s favor and protection for the coming year. The Infernal Masquerade is a time of celebration, but also of secrecy and intrigue. Those anointed into the secret sect are sworn to secrecy and must carry out the Aznera’s commands without question. They are given special abilities and knowledge to do her bidding and spread her influence throughout the land.
Physical Description
Body Features
Aesthetic: Long extravagant night wear draped in deep rich crimsons and golds. Small rings on many fingers and a shocking laugh. Aznera dresses formally but continues to act on her emotions and what she sees as acting on one’s own fate. Besides that, her normal life would be a myriad of colors and sensations. Her personal domicile is filled by lush flora and warm air.
Appearance: animal head, wings, auras of elements, geometric style clothes of vibrant colors, variable pupil shapes, generally bipedal human shaped, are assumed gargantuan but generally a changing mortal height depending on mood, hair can be any color/style
Appearance: animal head, wings, auras of elements, geometric style clothes of vibrant colors, variable pupil shapes, generally bipedal human shaped, are assumed gargantuan but generally a changing mortal height depending on mood, hair can be any color/style
Identifying Characteristics
Signs of Divinity: the back of their palms have a glowing crest with divine light with a symbol for a specific school of magic they created, sacred weapon dance that shows divinity to the initiated or to experts/masters of the weapon
Social
Mannerisms
Personality: Brusque, Emotional, Extroverted
Ideology 1: Avoiding Fate/Forging one’s own fate/Free Will
Ideology 2: Individualistic
Ideology 3: Justice
Ideology 1: Avoiding Fate/Forging one’s own fate/Free Will
Ideology 2: Individualistic
Ideology 3: Justice
Divine Classification
God
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Hierarch of Hell, Granter of Fortune, & The Laughing Rogue
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Female
Aligned Organization
Related Myths
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