Mystra (MISS-trah)

the Arcane Eye

Revered by seers, sages, and teachers of all walks of life, Mystra guided the growth of civilization throughout The Magus Era like sunlight guides the branches of a tree. She was grievously wounded by Tharizdun during the Scourging, and her followers are now hunted by agents of her ancient foes as she recovers in her weakened influence. Her devotees now worship in private, spreading knowledge, philosophy, and lore anonymously through trace-less channels.
Realm: Mystra’s realm sits among the infinite library that fills the hidden realm of the Endless Athenaeum, her celestial servants cataloging all known things as she inspires those who pray for her insight and guidance.
Depiction: Common representations show Mystra as a graying, mature woman of welcoming, matronly smile, swathed in billowing robes and scarves that fan into books and scrolls.

Divine Domains

Knowledge, Arcana

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Pair of eyes surrounded by seven silver-white stars

Tenets of Faith

• Unmask those who would destroy Mystra. Learn their secrets and unveil them to the world.
• Uphold and teach the importance of reason, perception, and truth in guiding one’s emotions and path.
• Condemn those who lie without moral cause, for evil folk gain power when their followers obscure the truth. Never stoop to the level of selfish liars.

Holidays

The Arcane Eye has no holy day, for her public worship was shattered during the Scourging, and she has since fallen into half-remembered myth. Only in secret has Mystra’s faith been resurrected—though her worship by the intellectuals of the Exalted Expanse bears little resemblance to the knowledge-seekers of old.

Divine Classification

Deity

Religions

• Neutral Deities

Alignment

Neutral

Honorary & Occupational Titles

The Knowing Mistress
Our Lady of Magic
The Lost Goddess
Matron of Mysteries
The Mother of All Magic

Pronouns

She/Her

Gender

Female