The Warden

Matern, The Warden, the matron of all nature and the guardian of civilization, Matern is often idealized as the lead deity that holds the most sway over the flows of nature and the element. The followers of Matern are most common folk and farmers. Matern is the Patron to many warriors ranging from druids to primal barbarians to clerics and paladins. Matern is worshiped principally by The Coven of Matern, a group of cleric, druids and paladin that seek to spread the Warden’s influence among all.

Matern is famous among her followers for standing against Dolorel and holding open the veil between planes for her people to flee to Pan-tyrel and then sealing the veil between planes preventing Dolorel from following them. The Coven of Matern was the primary organization working with the Arcanum Council to help rebuild civilization and promote a balance between nature and civilization.

Appearance

Matern is often depicted as a black human woman wearing a long flowing dress of leaves wearing a crown of flowers. Her arms from the elbow down are usually made of bark or wood

Commandments of the Warden

• Any threat or perversion of civilization or nature is a threat to balance and should be crushed under foot.
• Nature should be treated with reverence but not put before the progression of civilization.
• Anyone seeking to tear asunder the veil between worlds needs to be stopped and preventing the return of Dolorel is highest priority.

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Holy Orders

The Coven of Matern are the longest lived organization on Pan-tyrel’s continent of Dul'vesh and are credited with sealing and maintaining the veil between worlds. Commonly followed by Druids, Clerics and the occasional paladin, The coven is mostly made up of the longer lived races with the occasional powerful human or orc that has through magical means prolonged their life.

Holy Days

Matern’s holy day is on the vernal equinox on the twentieth day of the third month. The day is usually celebrated with the blooming of Matern’s grove in Vera Mundus and the dancing lights that move and perform at night. People usually plant a flower or tree on this day in thanks to the Warden’s vigil.

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Family

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Notable Followers/Champions

Matern

Alignment: Neutral good

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Lesser Known Titles:

• Cosmic lord of Life

Divine Rank: Greater Deity
Sphere: nature
Domains: Nature, life, Tempest
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Holy Symbols: A tree
Cults:

• The Coven of Matern

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Current Residence:

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Traits

Species: Aviar
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Languages known: celestial, any language their worshippers speak