Vosra, the New Dawn
First of the Divines, bringer of the New Dawn, and Hope Incarnate
For even the radiant mother Herself saw a light in humanity so bright, that She would heave the break of dawn from the belly of oblivion, simply to show the sun its rival...Vosra, the New Dawn, is the goddess of creation and rebirth, first of the divines, and greatmother of the gods.
Radiant Mother
Revered as hope incarnate, Vosra was the first deity to arrive in Malkora during the Nameless Age, ultimately pulling the world from this dark and desperate age. Every deity which followed behind her was born of her will, or can trace their origins back to her, with her relation ranging from creator to distant relative. The goddess is revered as the bringer of hope, and is the patron deity to all those who face crippling hardship and immediate danger, as well as those who strive to bring hope and relief to those who are suffering.First Voice of Hope
The first to ever hear the voice of Vosra was Kora, the Dawnbringer, who proceeded to lead the expedition which formed the Champions of the Dawn and inspired the formation of the Church of Dawn throughout her journey.
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Tenets
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Be the light that spreads hope. Be the hand that aids those in need.
Do not dwell on the darkness of the world, for even a taste can cloud the heart and overwhelm it.
When hope dies, be the one to reignite its spark, for this will usher in a new life for your people.
May all who hold the dawn in their hearts be a beacon of life when the nights grow cold.
Do not fear the end, for all things will be reborn in time.
Have faith in yourself, and have faith in the strength of the individual.
Know that even in times when all feels lost, one voice of hope can challenge the end.
Worshipers
Vosra is worshiped globally in varying degrees. Nearly all inhabitants of Malkora, who know of her, hold her in high regard as the savior of their world. Shrines to Vosra are common in homes of faith, and most major settlements offer an annual tribute to the goddess.
Casual worshipers of Vosra come in all faiths and creeds, as her influence is so widespread. However, those who devote themselves to the goddess are invariably kind of heart and spend their lives doing whatever they can to help others create a better life for not only themselves, but the communities around them.
Symbol of Vosra by Strixxline
The Church of Dawn
Principal church of Vosra, the Church of Dawn functions as an organization which prioritizes outreach and support for those who have suffered all manner of crisis throughout the world. Members of this church devote their lives to Vosra and to the mission of Malkora's betterment, and may expect a life of travel from one troubled region to the next. This church was formed by Vosra's first faithful in the Nameless Age, spawning from the New Dawn's core tenet: Be the light that spreads hope. Be the hand that aids those in need. With beginnings set in a time of major strife, there was no shortage of work to be done by Vosra's faithful. It is believed that this church provided aid to Kora, the Dawnbringer, during her expeditions, as her own faith in Vosra was the inspiration for others' faith in the goddess.Voices of Hope
The Voices of Hope are a monastic subsect of the Church of Dawn, specializing in the healing of the heart and soul through song and prayer. This subsect of the church was founded in honor of Vosra's tenet, Know that even in times when all feels lost, one voice of hope can challenge the end. These healers channel Vosra's blessings through their voices, restoring morale and mending broken hearts of those stricken by disaster.Dawnmender Accord
The Dawnmender Accord is a subsect of the Church of Dawn specializing in medicine and healing practices. Most members of this subsect are, themselves, healers and doctors, war-medics and herbalists. A wide range of practices and professions in the realm of medicine make up the Dawnmenders' ranks, offering a wide range of insight suitable for treating ailments specific to different regions — as not all physical ailments are created equal in Malkora.Dawnwardens
The Dawnwardens are a militaristic subsect of the Church of Dawn, largely utilized as a defensive force rather than an offensive one. Specializing in defense and peacekeeping, the Dawnwardens are deployed into regions of strife in an attempt to foster resolutions that do not end in bloodshed. The Dawnwardens are known to travel with parties from the other subsects of the Church as armed escorts and guards.Fractured Hope: Shards of Vosra
Unlike many of the other Incarnates, Vosra is most often worshiped as her whole self, as Hope Incarnate, though shards of the goddess do appear in pantheons around the world. As such, it is common to see the simultaneous worship of multiple forms of Vosra throughout different cultures.More shards of the incarnates are being uncovered with time.
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