Pharasma

Goddess of Fate, Death, and Prophecy

Pharasma is a goddess worshipped in Atraeleon and is often associated with fate, death, and prophecy. She is commonly depicted as a stern woman with a partially veiled face, holding a staff or ankh. Her symbol is a spiral or a key, which is often used by her followers as a mark of allegiance. According to Atraelian mythology, Pharasma was one of the first beings to join Atraea in the creation of the world. She is said to be responsible for guiding the souls of the dead to their final resting place, and for overseeing the cycle of birth, life, and death. Pharasma is also credited with the ability to see into the future, and her priests and followers are often sought out for their divinatory powers. Pharasma is often revered by clerics, necromancers, and others who deal with the dead, as well as by those who seek to understand the mysteries of fate and prophecy. Her followers believe that she values balance, impartiality, and respect for the cycle of life and death, and that she judges all souls equally in the afterlife. Pharasma's holy day is celebrated on the autumnal equinox, when day and night are once again of equal length. This day is marked by solemn ceremonies honoring the dead, as well as by divinatory practices and rituals of purification. Pharasma's temples are often built in graveyards or other places associated with death, and her priests and followers are often responsible for tending to the graves of the deceased. Many of her followers also seek to unravel the mysteries of fate and prophecy, using divinatory methods such as scrying, tarot, or astrology. Overall, Pharasma is seen as a powerful and impartial deity, who embodies the values of balance, respect, and impartiality that are so highly prized in Atraelian society.