Haelaxa (Goddess)

Element: Chaos
Domains: Travel, Commerce, and Thieves
Cleric Domain: Trickery Domain
Material: Those looking to commerce with the Divine Jester have a wide range of goods much favored by the god. Hawk feathers and strawberries are often offered unto shrines, as is water from distant lands (left in shallow basins at said shrines to eventually evaporate). Small stones left in these waters are often taken to another shrine and left, and the completion of such migrations is said to earn favor with Haelaxa.

Summary

Haelaxa is the Divine Jester, capering amongst the High Heavens to the amusement of His fellows. Despite this role, His is still a voice in the divine court and an important member to impress. Uniting the disparate realms through Travel and Commerce, Haelaxa serves as an influential figure for those in power, and with His blessings given to Thieves as well, it's tempting to say the Jester plays both sides of society's coin.

Cultural Reception

As the Patron of Chaos one might expect to find little in the way of love for Haelaxa in the north of Halinor. Indeed one would do well to not mention worship of Haelaxa in Carinthia, lest one wanted attention from the Inquisitors.
Aqualonde sees Haelaxa as a playful figure, ready as a metaphor for the romantic possibilities of youth. He's personified as a bit like a brotherly figure to Petra in that sense, reflecting the possibility, the mischief, and the fun that young boys and girls often find themselves in.
Avosa Tevosa welcomes Haelaxa to their city and their lives; what better profession to embrace the sense of wanderlust and chaos that comes with the Divine Jester's portfolio than a sailor after all? No small number of thieves here pay Him homage, of course, and even pirates boast amongst themselves of who is able to make the stones travel between home port and distant lands.
Tarwa'kem is the city of commerce, and to hear the great merchants tell it, there is no land that does Haelaxa better justice than the God of Trade (and Thieves). Both aspects of this coin are well represented in Tarwa'kem's walls, rest assured. What the thieves in Avosa Tevosa lack in organization can be found here.

In Art

Haelaxa is often depicted as a dark-haired youth with bright eyes, invariably half-elven or human. Usually accompanied by a hawk (or at least wearing the feathers of such as decoration), Haelaxa is also known to be able to change shape--rather than be associated with a particular and legendary pet of His own like Petra.
Sometimes He is shown in motley or as a harlequin-masked performer, but usually when paying homage to His more chaotic or thieving aspects.

Wanderer's Grin by Zelelor Krisphyra

"A master of cunning and guile, Haelaxa's fingers grasp at opportunity, for in the realm of thievery and trade, he reigns supreme."