As the
god of the seas, Jires is powerful and commanding, but also protective of those who respect the waters. He is both feared and revered.
Jires is imagined as a powerful, muscular figure with skin like the deep ocean. He has flowing blue-green hair and eyes that change colour like the sea. He wields a trident and is often depicted emerging from waves.
Domain
Seas, storms, navigation.
Symbols
A trident, a wave, and a sea serpent.
Priests wear robes of deep blue with wave patterns.
Strictures
Followers must respect the sea, honour the natural order, and protect marine life.
Priests must conduct rituals to bless voyages, interpret the signs of the sea, and thank Jires for the sea’s bounty
A life taken from the sea must be honoured with offerings.
Rites and festivals
In coastal towns and villages, the festival of Ocean's Bounty is a colourful and lively celebration in honour of Jires, giving thanks for plentiful catches.
Bloodshores (third Seasday of Fairsky)
Migrating whales pass through the
Seynan Islands during Fairsky, and islanders hunt them as they pass. The festival of Bloodshores honours the hunters for their catches and thanks Jires for the sea's bounty.
Harbourscall (last Seasday of Bladestill)
Harbourscall celebrates the return of fisherfolk to their ports with joy and gratitude. The boats are greeted with cheers and banners, and the families of the fisherfolk gather on the docks to offer food and drink.
Followers
Sailors, fishermen, and coastal communities.
Orders include the Tidebringers, who bless and guide sailors, and the Sea Guardians, dedicated to marine conservation.
Temples and shrines
Coastal temples with wide views of the ocean, often built on cliffs or near the shore, decorated with shells and marine motifs. Structures are robust, made from coral and driftwood, with large open areas to let in the sea breeze.
