Stella
The Golden Comet
The goddess of athletics, law, and war; Stella was called upon by athletes and soldiers alike. She was known for her speed, agility, and prowess in war and was said to be able to move faster than the speed of light itself. Stella was always known to keep an ear open, listening for prayers, and while she couldn't be everywhere at once, moving faster than light allowed her to give aid to a vast number of people. She was said to be slow to anger, for her wisdom was legendary but her wrath was inescable once earned. When she did stop long enough to be seen, they would find a scarred marked, battle-worn woman. Many would find her intimidating given her armor and blades but would soon find a kind-hearted woman in front of them. When not in her humanoid form, Stella would appear as a large lynx cat that was said to have a coat made of stars.
Divine Domains
The Lawful good goddess of athletics, law, and war.
Artifacts
A pair of boots that grant speed and flight to their wearer, and a blade and shield that aid a battle master in a fight. The names of these artifacts have been lost to the ages but with the goddess reborn a new champion of Stella will be named, and her artifacts refound.
Holy Books & Codes
The Book of War
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A winged sword
Tenets of Faith
Martial skills were an important factor in the lives of the clergy and followers of Stella. Her followers spent much of their time preparing for battle, as well as training soldiers. They preach to fall upon Stella's enemies as you would anyone who had done ill to your own family. Show bravery and valor in combat, and protect your brothers and sisters in arms. Follow the wise advice of your commander as you would that of your parents but take no actions that serve an ill cause. Protect the people of Ossin, for it is your home that you should defend with the fury of a lynx defending her cubs.
The typical garb for Stella's clergy includes a breastplate and collar, shaped in the figure of a lynx for high-ranking priests, as well as a white linen skirt known as a Pteruges and sandals laces to knee height. A headdress and collar are also common.
Holidays
The Marathon of Heroes, celebrated on the 14th of Camriel.
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