Bachda, Goddess of Fire
Bachda is the goddess of the home, children, marriage, hearths, and indoor fire (raadær). She is the patron of mothers and children. Bachda is the youngest daughter of Luuda and Haama and taught the first humans how to make fire.
Followers
Followers of Batchda receive power over fire and heat, as well as abilities for shielding and protecting those around them.Ethics and Values
Followers of Bachda value family, kindness, and loyalty. Followers of Bachda may become cursed after engaging in cruelty, infidelity, or abuse.Curses and Monsters
The curse of Batchda creates swarms of rats, flies, and other vermin. Unlike curses by the other gods, where the cursed is transformed into a monster, Batchda summons a swarm from elsewhere to devour the cursed person. The swarm will remain after the person is consumed, and is highly contagious.Divine Domains
Bachda is the goddess of indoor fire and hearths, as well as children, marriage, and the home.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Bachda is usually represented with a cat. Her other symbols include the hearth and the iron disk attached to doorways for good luck.
Holidays
The Festival of Bachda is a courtship celebration held in the early spring. Unmarried men and women compete in games and competition to win favors from one another.
Relationships
Divine Classification
God
Religions
Spouses
Siblings
Horda, God of Order
(Brother)
Yon, God of Air
(Brother)
Daamat, God of Darkness
(Brother)
Hachra, Goddess of Chaos
(Sister)
Miiran, Goddess of Light
(Sister)
Children
Related Myths
Bachdamar, the seventh day of week and the day of rest
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