Ardgalias, The Exodan Saint ((ardh-gaal-ee-us))

Ardgalias, once a powerful archfey with a rebellious streak, he became a leader and protector of the thousands who sought refuge from the Third Courts War. He became a leading figure of The Sylvan Exodus and is regarded as one of the most powerful Elven gods.

The Visage of the Exodan

Ardgalias was an archfey of immense power and his visage displayed such grandeur.
His copper-skinned form is tall and lean. His eyes glow with a green hue and his ears are long and pointed with golden tips. A pair of bronze and green feathered wings protrude from his back and his hair is long and braided down to his shoulders with a well groomed goatee upon his dimpled chin. His hands both has seven fingers and he emits a faint glow of radiant light.

A Divine Triad

Ardgalias is referred to as one of the Tresii. The Tresii are the three gods that make up the heads of The Shepherdic Sainthood and were the major figures who lead the refugees to the Mortal Realm thousands of years ago. Ardgalias was the scout and leader of the group. He brought Tagdariel and Eochaidh together and acted as a mediator to keep the group together. He would eventually lead the group to the portals constructed and enchanted by Tagdariel, with Eochaidh defending the portals and the refugees as they fled from armies, cities, and battlefields. Upon their arrival in the new world, his power dwindled. As Tagdariel and Eochaidh began building the kingdom of Pren Dofn and the Deepwood, Ardgalias left. He wandered far from the realms of elves and men and would not be heard from again for more than a millennia. However, upon his return he would appear in the form of the Exodan Saint, with powers equal to that of a god.

Divine Domains

Ardgalias is a god of travel and luck. A patron to those who wander, both aimlessly and with a goal in mind. He protects those who wander the roads and paths of the mortal realm. Across the roads and passes of the world are a number of small shrines to the Exodan Saint. Small statues depicting his likeness and posts with his symbol carved upon them. Tokens of affection and praise are left dangling from the necks of his statues and nailed to his posts. Both well planned travel and journeys that are on a whim require their fair share of luck. The patterns of weather, being spotted by bandits, and much more can be determined by the fickle aspect of luck. Ardgalias also observes other aspects of luck as well. Everyone wishes for the tiniest bit of luck, which is why Ardgalias sits as the prime deity of the The Shepherdic Sainthood and it's worshippers.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Ardgalias is considered the god of travel and luck, so his symbols are varied amongst his worshippers depending on where in the world they have travelled and where they are.
The most common symbol among Elvish communities on Czerelan is that of the Ardic Coin. The symbol is that of a gold coin with decorated with his name written in Sylvan upon the face. A winding road is visible on the coin.
The most common symbol in the Deepwood is that of his coat of arms. A rabbit standing upon his hind legs wearing a feathered cap.

Mental characteristics

Intellectual Characteristics

Ardgalias has always been the most charismatic of the Tresii. Calm, supportive, and debonaire, Ardgalias was the one who brought the other two of his merry band together. He acted as mediator for their squabbles and negotioator for their compromises. However, despite these facts he has always been a wildcard. Never aligning himself with either court he stood vastly independent and enjoyed such a life. Stories also tell of a crude charmer with a sly and clever demeanor.

Divine Classification

God of Luck, Travel, Knowledge, and Peace

Religions

• The Shepherdic Sainthood

Church/Cult

The Shepherdic Sainthood