Auril 'The Frostmaiden' (Awe-Ril)
The Frostmaiden (a.k.a. Lady Frostkiss)
The Frostmaiden
Lady Frostkiss
The Sister of Azuth
The Goddess of Cold, Frost & Winter
Auril
Auril , the merciless goddess of cold and winter, is worshiped mostly in regions that are affected by deep winters. Folk propitiate Auril with offerings and prayers for mercy. Her priests warn others to prepare for winter, and to stock extra provisions in order to have some to spare as offerings to the goddess. Few favour Auril except for those who make their livelihood from winter or those who truly love the season. Her rare priests tend to be folk who would, but for their status, likely be outcasts from their communities. They practice celibacy and remain aloof from others when not serving in their official capacity. Auril has the powers of a 20th Level Wizard, a 20th Level Cleric, and a 10th Level Rogue. Bear Harbour in Amoria has a temple dedicated to Auril, The white-spired Winter Palace. The structure is a roofless array of pillars and arches carved from white stone. The rituals of Auril's worship often seem cruel to outsiders. In Bear Harbour, visitors gather at the temple to watch the frequent "wet parades", a ritual in which supplicants don garments packed with ice. They then journey between six white pillars known as the Kisses of Auril, which are dispersed throughout the port town. The worshipers move from pillar to pillar, chanting prayers to the goddess. Upon reaching a pillar, a supplicant must climb it and then "kiss the lady", touching lips to a rusty iron plate attached to the top. In winter, these events resemble frantic footraces, with the added risk of frostbite and injuries caused by falling from the slippery pillars. The parade runners are cheered on by patrons who come out of nearby taverns to place bets on the stamina of the participants. Those who finish the race are thought to have helped make the winter easier, and they rarely have to pay for food or ale all winter long.Divine Domains
- Arcana,
- Knowledge,
- Nature, and
- Tempest
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A Six-Pointed Snowflake.
Physical Description
Specialized Equipment
- A Wand of Ice
- A Staff of Winter
- A Frostbrand Sword (Icedawn)
Social
Contacts & Relations
Azuth, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Oberon, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Pelor, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Asharak, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Moriel, Lesser Goddess & Daughter of Auril.
Kolas, Greater God
Segojan, Greater God
Lorik, Greater God & Husband of Istra
Family Ties
Azuth, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Oberon, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Pelor, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Asharak, Greater God & Brother of Auril.
Moriel, Lesser Goddess & Daughter of Auril.
Azura, Greater Goddess & Wife of Azuth.
Mystra, Greater Goddess & Sister of Azura.
Istra, Greater Goddess & Sister of Azura.
Relationships
Divine Classification
Greater Goddess
Religions
Alignment
Neutral Evil (NE)
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Frostmaiden, Lady Frostkiss, The Goddess of Cold, Frost & Winter.
Spouses
Siblings
Azuth 'The High One'
(Brother)
Oberon 'The Lawbringer'
(Brother)
Pelor 'The Light Bringer'
(Brother)
Asharak 'The Dark Lord'
(Brother)
Gender
Female, In Human Avatar
Eyes
Piercing Blue with Swirls of White
Hair
White with a Blue Tint, Long Shoulder Length
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale, White with a Blue undertone
Height
5ft 6"
Weight
116lbs
Aligned Organization
- Kelldorian (Common),
- Azurian,
- Amorian,
- Arcana,
- Druidic,
- Thentian, and
- Celestial
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