Mystra
Mystra (pronounced: /ˈmɪstrɑː/ MISS-trah) was a greater goddess of the Faerûnian pantheon and the second incarnation of the goddess of magic after her predecessor Mystryl sacrificed herself to protect the Weave from Karsus's Folly. The Mother of all Magic, she was destroyed by Helm when she defied the will of Ao the overgod and attempted to leave the Prime Material Plane during the Time of Troubles. At the conclusion of the Godswar, Ao offered the position of Goddess of Magic to the wizard Midnight, who reluctantly accepted and took Mystra's name in order to smooth the transition after so much chaos.
Mystra was killed in 1385 DR and returned in 1479 DR
I am Mystra. I am the Lady of Might and the Mistress of Magic! I am Power Incarnate! Wherever magic is worked, there am I – from the cold poles of Toril to its hottest jungles, whatever the hand or claw or will that works the sorcery! Behold me and fear me! Yet behold me and love me–as all who deal with me in honesty do. This world is my domain. I am magic, mightiest among all those men worship. I am the One True Spell at the heart of all spells. There is no other.
| Titles | Adjectives | Aspects & Aliases | Portfolio | Domains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady of Mysteries The Mother of All Magic Mistress of Magic Our Lady of Spells The Mother of Mystery Lady Magic Lady of Magic Lady of Might One True Spell Goddess of Magic The Whore (Derogatory) The Harlot (Derogatory) | Mystran | Ri'dea'mystra | Magic Spells The Weave | Arcana Knowledge |
| Gender | Alignment | Symbol | Worshipers | Channel Divinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feminine | Lawful Neutral | A blue-white star | Bards Seekers of Arcane Lore Humans Wizards | Arcane Abjuration Knowledge of the Ages |
Description
Mortals who saw her report she changes constantly and others see her as a multi-colored Will-O-Wisp.
Personality
Mystra is said to have been a manifestation of the Cosmic Balance—maintaining order in the world of magic by correcting great inequalities when things went askew.
Powers
The Lady of Spells could cast any spell ever known at maximum level, one offensive and one defensive spell per minute.
Mystra's Chosen
Mystra also had powerful unaging servants among her ranks of followers, including Elminster, Khelben Arunsun, the Seven Sisters, and the necromancer Sammaster.
Worshipers
All manner of spellcasters (clerics, crusaders, druids, monks, paladins, rangers, shamans, and wizards) are included in the hierarchy of Mystra's church. Wizards who primarily followed Azuth or other deities would usually show some devotion to Mystra as well.
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