The Highborne

Mythology & Lore

The Acts
First Act
The Lady first slew Nakorshor'mond, cutting the unconscious bodies of those whom she would protect from the beast's stomachs.
The Second Act
In her second miraculous act, she defeated a coven of witches in the Autumnwood, freeing the woods from their tyranny.[2]
The Third Act
From the back of a flying griffon, the soon-to-be-goddess hewed Kadranth, the Iron Gargoyle's wings from his body, sending the so-called Dark King of the Grey Mountains plummeting to the ground. He fell so hard and fast it created a crater, where now lies The Grey Lake.
The Fourth Act
Calling upon The Maker, The Lady convinced a regiment of mortally wounded knights at the Second Battle of the Bastion to stay their ground against a horde of orcs until reinforcements arrived at dawn to rescue them.
The Fifth Act
In what is now considered her fifth miraculous act, The Lady smote Got Bloodfang at the Battle of Renfield, forcing the crippled Lord of the Gnolls into hiding in the depths of The Barrens.
The Sixth Act
The Lady instantly reforged her sword—magically shattered by the Whispering Tyrant—fusing it together with a prayer and an oath to end the wizard-king's evil.
The Seventh Act
The Seventh Act was the calling of the Undenying Light in Virtus, which is commemorated at the Seventh Church of Virtus. As a terrible storm shrouded the city in darkness, a pack of sea-ghouls attacked the city. The then-mortal Lady called for Starfall to light the city; the Starfall Cathedral glowed with blue fire, and the stars shone rays of light that targeted the ghouls and allowed The Lady and the city's defenders to destroy them.
The Eighth Act
Convincing the Death Knight known as the Black Prince to throw himself upon his sword as punishment for his evil is considered The Lady's Eighth Act. This righteous suicide redeemed the undead knight's soul and allowed him to be judged in the Halls of the Raven Queen.
The Ninth Act
In order to free nine righteous knights from imprisonment by the vampire-mage Damien Bacile, The Lady gave nine drops of her own blood; when Damien Basil attempted to recapture them, she and the knights slew him.
The Tenth Act
In the absence of its rightful lord—the heirless patriarch of House Caspian—The Lady ruled the city of Virtus for a year and a day while its lord, bringing prosperity to the city despite constant attacks by shapechanging horrors, which she battled personally.
The Eleventh Act
In her eleventh and final miraculous act before ascending to godhood, The Lady cast her cloak before her into the Grey Lake; the common wool cloth straightened and expanded into a firm walkway across the lake, allowing her to enter the Starfall Cathedral and take the Test.

Tenets of Faith

The followers of The Lady are just and strong, crusaders who live for the joy of righteous battle. Their mission is to right wrongs and eliminate evil at its root. They serve as examples to others, and their code demands they protect the weak and innocent by eliminating sources of oppression, rather than merely the symptoms.
They may back down or withdraw from a fight if they are over-matched, but if their lives will buy time for others to escape, they must give them. Their tenets include the following affirmations.

I will learn the weight of my sword. Without my heart to guide it, it is worthless-my strength is not in my sword, but in my heart. If I lose my sword, I have lost a tool. If I betray my heart, I have died.

I will have faith in The Lady. I will channel her strength through my body. I will shine in her legion, and i will not tarnish her glory through cowardly actions.

I am the first into battle, and the last to leave it.

I will not be taken prisoner by my free will.

I will not surrender those under my command.

I will never abandon a companion, though I will honor sacrifice freely given.

I will guard the honor of my fellows, both thought and deed, and I will have faith in them.

When in doubt, I may force my enemies to surrender, but I am responsible for their lives.

I will never refuse a challenge from an equal.

I will give honor to worthy enemies, and contempt to the rest.

I will suffer death before dishonor.

I will be temperate in my actions and moderate in my behavior.

I will strive to emulate The Lady's perfection.

Worship

Traditional Worshipers:
Fighters, Cavaliers, Monks, Paladins, Magus's

Priesthood

A typical follower of The Lady is a right-minded, hardworking person, helpful toward others and accepting help when it is needed. As they believe in justice and honor, The Lady’s worshipers gravitate toward kind and charismatic leaders, whether it be a benevolent noble landowner, an order-minded sheriff, or a good-natured mayor.
Worshipers and Clergy The Lady's priests are composed of clerics, cavaliers, and paladins. Personal cleanliness as well as an honorable demeanor are both very important for her followers. 
An hour of prayer a day is practiced, in addition to a weekly public worship service.
Priests must act honorably, show courage in battle, uphold righteous laws, bring evildoers to justice, and generally conduct themselves like great knights. Even the most battle-weary stand proud and tall in the presence of common folk and impressionable youths. Priests have a reputation for trustworthiness that serves them well in political affairs, and while few choose to retire to political offices such as judge or magistrate, having a Highborne priest as a witness in a trial is highly advantageous. To a Highborne, the quest for justice and the need to work hard for the betterment of all is never complete.
Clothing
Formal raiment is a white cassock with gold and blue trim and matching headgear, but this rarely sees use outside of the church. In practice, most Highborne warriors are recognized by their shining armor and prominent displays of the goddess’s symbol. Banners with her symbol are also popular, almost always in white and gold/blue. Most ceremonies involve the use of a sword, and even the naming of a child requires touching the hilt of a sword, so it’s rare to find a priest without one. These weapons are always suitable for combat, though some become extensively decorated after decades of use; to the faithful, a sword that isn’t serviceable as a weapon is useless.

For Victory, For the Heart

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Deities

• The Lady

Divines

• The Lady