Ioun, the Knowing Mentor

Giant Goddess of Knowledge, Prophecy and WIsdom

Revered by seers, sages, and teachers of all walks of life, Ioun guided the growth of civilization throughout the early ages of mortalkind like sunlight guides the branches of a tree. Grievously wounded by the Chained Oblivion during the Calamity, her followers are now hunted by agents of her ancient foes as she recovers. Her devout now worship in private, spreading knowledge, philosophy, and lore anonymously through traceless channels; the only semi-public organization dedicated to her worship are the Thaumaturge of the Allegiant Kingdoms, a circle of court mages dedicated to the pursuit of arcane and historical knowledge.

Depiction

Common representations show the Knowing Mentor as a lithe and ancient stone giant with a welcoming, matronly smile, swathed in billowing robes and scarves that fan into books and scrolls. Some colloquially refer to Ioun as the Knowing Mistress, revering her as a headmistress of knowledge among the gods.

Commandments of the Knowing Mentor

• Unmask those who would destroy Ioun. 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.

Symbol of Ioun

Basic Information

Divine Classification

Divine, Giant

Alignment

Lawful

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• The Knowing Mentor
• The Knowing Mistress
• The Seer of Stone

Gender

Female

Worship Information

Areas of Worship

• Knowledge
• Prophecy
• Wisdom

Worshippers

• Oracles
• Sages
• Wizards

Divine Domains

• Arcana
• Knowledge
• Order

Presence
Libraries and sage towers serve as temples for the Knowing Mentor.