Aika and Kotone
Two, but one, Aika and Kotone are the twin gods of artists and music. It is said that as mortals, they were Tengu daughters of a noblewoman and a singer, the result of a forbidden romance. Their father was put to death by the Prince that he had betrayed, and that same prince had the daughters drowned in the palace fountains. Their mother, the Prince's wife, sang a song so beautiful that the spirit of the fountain decided to spare them drowning, and blessed them with beautiful feathers the likes of which had never been seen before. From their mother, the girls were given an enchanted koto that would protect them on their travels, and the spirit of their father taught them to sing. Aika and Kotone traveled the world together, for they could never return home without embarrassing the Prince. They sang and played and laughed for everyone who asked, they encouraged love in all it's many forms, and they led many a stern person to a night of drunken shenanigans.
Villages and families that honor Aika and Kotone will often place a holy significance on alcohol, usually dumping a small portion into water as a gift for the twins. Followers believe in providing hospitality to travelers and in the mystical nature of art. Some monks that follow the gods believe in a sort of enlightenment and perfection that can only be reached through music.
On Illiria, Aika and Kotone are worshipped as the singular goddess Lyrica.
Divine Domains
Aika and Kotone are associated with Charm, Community, Good, Luck, and Travel. They are the gods of music, and associated with artists of all forms.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Those devoted to the twin gods treat the koto as a holy symbol. They are associated with songbirds, and those seeking to curry favor with them wear bright colors.
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