Manadis

Symbol: sitar in the middle of an upward crescent moon

Divine Domains: peace, twilight

Arcane School: enchantment

Weekday: Manaday

Month: Silvermoon

Manadis is the god associated with beauty, art and culture. He is also connected to the night, dreams and the moon that was broken into a shape of a crescent by The Fellstar that struck the world thousands of years ago. He is the patron god of artists, musicians, bards and even prostitutes. There are apocryphal comparison with him and the moon god Maenataur worshipped by the drow living on the surface.

Appearance

In the myths, he is said to be so beautiful that it makes even monsters cry and nations rise to war for him. That is why he always wears a silvery mask on his face, although some stories say it is because his beauty was ruined by the meteor as it struck the moon. He is often depicted sitting on the crescent moon playing his sitar, the Dreamweaver. In many art pieces, he is pictured as a drow with long white hair and purple skin, in allusion to Maenataur. The heaven where Manadis invites all famous artists is called "Mount Celestia", which is said to rise on the dark side of the moon.

Clergy

The garb of Manadis's priests is grey and silver silk - the ratio of silver increasing the higher in the hierarchy the priest is. Alongside the thespian priests working at the temples are choir monks that sing hymns and praises during the ceremonies.

Temples

Manadis's temples are often in the shape of semicircular amphitheaters, and they host numerous events, concerts and plays. There's even some dedicated to sports and races. Needless to say, these temples are the most popular places of worship in any city.

Powers

Those worshipping Manadis are sometimes gifted with the powers to enchant and influence others in supernatural ways. They might also display impressive talent in music, dancing or other types of performance.

Related Locations

• Chronan

Related Organizations

• The Metropolites
• The Order