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Naofa Lánmara

Naofa Lánmara (a.k.a. She who is the Sacred Sea)

Naofa Lánmara
She who is the Sacred Sea
  Domain: Protector of coastal lands, guardian of balance between nature and humanity. Symbol: A crescent moon over a tidal wave. Myth: Naofa Lánmara is said to reside in Cuan na Gealaí and watches over the bay and its people. Her power is strongest during storms, where she shields those under her care by calming the waters or redirecting harm. Ritual/Invocation: During storms, the townsfolk may light candles and leave offerings at the shore or near wells, reciting a prayer to her for safety.

Divine Domains

Naofa Lánmara presides over the domains of oceans, storms, protection, and resilience. She governs both the ferocity and gentleness of the sea, representing the balance between destruction and sanctuary. Her domain also extends to harbors and safe havens, blessing sailors and coastal towns with guidance and safety during tempests.

Artifacts

  • Lánfáinne (The Ocean’s Ring): A silver ring embedded with a sapphire that swirls with water-like patterns. It is said to grant the wearer dominion over tides and storms.
  • Cathfuiléadán (The Storm Chalice): A goblet of shimmering blue glass used in rituals to invoke Naofa’s favor, believed to fill with sea water when a prayer is answered.
  • Coimeádán na Cosanta (The Keeper’s Cloak): A mystical cloak woven with threads of kelp and moonlight, used by her high priests as a sign of her blessing.
  • Holy Books & Codes

  • [Tonn na Saoirse] A collection of hymns, prayers, and parables devoted to Naofa Lánmara. It contains stories of how she has protected her people through disasters and guided lost sailors back to shore.
  • [Leabhar na Gaotha] A text chronicling her teachings and instructions for performing rites to calm storms or bless voyages.
  • Divine Symbols & Sigils

  • The Crescent Wave: A crescent-shaped wave encircling a starfish, representing her dual role as protector and destroyer.
  • The Triskele Shell: A trinity of spiral shells symbolizing her connection to the cycles of the ocean—calm, storm, and rebirth.
  • The Silver Lighthouse: Often etched into her followers' jewelry or tools, signifying hope and guidance.
  • Tenets of Faith

  • Respect the Sea: Acknowledge the ocean’s power and treat it with reverence.
  • Protect the Vulnerable: Just as the sea shelters its creatures, so too must her followers shield those in need.
  • Balance in All Things: Understand the duality of nature; embrace both tranquility and chaos as necessary for growth.
  • Offerings Before Voyages: Always leave a token of gratitude before venturing into the ocean.
  • Holidays

  • Solas na Tonn (Light of the Wave): Celebrated during the first full moon of spring, this festival involves lighting lanterns by the shore to honor her protection through the winter storms.
  • Lá na Faoistine (Day of Remembrance): A solemn day when sailors and townsfolk honor those lost to the sea, believing Naofa shelters their spirits.
  • Féile na Gaoithe (Festival of the Wind): Held at the height of summer, it celebrates her benevolence, featuring rituals to bless fishing boats and offerings of flowers cast into the water.
  • Divine Goals & Aspirations

  • To safeguard coastal communities from annihilation and to ensure humanity respects and lives in harmony with the seas.
  • To preserve the balance between man and nature, intervening when imbalance threatens devastation.
  • To remind mortals of the strength found in resilience, just as the ocean reshapes itself endlessly against the shore.
  • Divine Classification
    Deity
    Species
    Ethnicity
    Church/Cult
    Age
    Ageless
    Children
    Pronouns
    She/her/hers
    Sex
    Female
    Gender
    Woman
    Presentation
    Feminine
    Eyes
    Her eyes are an ethereal turquoise, with pupils that shimmer like the surface of a calm sea. They seem to reflect not only the water but the emotions and thoughts of those who look into them.
    Hair
    Cascading waves of shimmering silver-blue that seem to flow like water even when still. Her hair is adorned with pearls, coral, and glimmering droplets of light that resemble sea spray.
    Skin Tone/Pigmentation
    Her skin is luminescent, pale with a subtle sheen like the inside of a seashell. When touched by moonlight, she appears to glow softly, as if lit from within.
    Height
    6'2" - 7'
    Weight
    no more than the tide itself
    Belief/Deity
    Ancient Pagan
    Ruled Locations

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