Aurora

The Rose of Dawn

Aurora is the radiant goddess of mercy, dawn, and healing. She represents the first breath after sorrow, the warmth after a long night, and the second chance offered by a new day. Hers is a gentle but unwavering presence, and many believe her light exists even where the sun does not reach. While she teaches peace, she does not deny that darkness must sometimes be met with light strong enough to cleanse it.

Appearance

Aurora is often depicted as a serene figure bathed in the gentle hues of dawn. Her presence exudes warmth and comfort, with eyes that reflect the first light of morning. She wears flowing robes that shimmer with the colors of sunrise, and her touch is said to bring relief and hope to the weary. She is also depicted with one or many pairs of feathered wings, giving her a angelic appearance fitting her supposed role as the mother of all angels.

Dogma

Aurora teaches that every new day is an opportunity for healing and growth. She embodies the principles of compassion, patience, and the transformative power of mercy. Her followers are encouraged to aid those in need, to offer forgiveness, and to believe in the potential for redemption in all beings. While she advocates for peace, Aurora acknowledges that sometimes, confronting harm is necessary to protect the innocent.

Worship

Her faithful include healers, caregivers, and those who seek to bring light into darkness. Temples dedicated to Aurora are often open-air sanctuaries that face the east, welcoming the morning sun. Rituals involve singing hymns at dawn, offering healing services to the community, and sharing stories of hope and recovery. Dawn rites are sacred to Aurora. Her faithful greet the sun in silence, offering gratitude for life and breath. Acts of mercy, healing, feeding the hungry, and freeing the unjustly imprisoned are her true sacraments. Her clergy are expected to be calm, present, and compassionate. No blood is ever spilled in her name.
"The Light of Renewal" is the primary sacred text, containing teachings, parables, and guidance on living a life of compassion and service. It emphasizes the importance of starting anew and the belief that no soul is beyond healing. Dawn's Embrace is holiday celebrated on the spring equinox, marking the balance of light and dark and the promise of renewal. Communities gather at sunrise to sing, share meals, and perform acts of charity.

Relations

Aurora is revered among the pantheon for her unwavering commitment to healing and mercy. She often collaborates with deities of nature and life, working together to nurture the world and its inhabitants. Although she stands in stark contrast to all deities that promote unlife, destruction and pain.

Divine Classification

Old God

Alignment

Neutral Good

Species

Angel

Realm

Nirvana

Honorary & Occupational Titles

• The Rose of Dawn
• The Dawnmother
• The Lifebringer
• The Lady of the First Light
• She Who Mends the Broken

Pathfinder Statistics

Divine Attribute: Constitution or Wisdom
Divine Domains

• Fire
• Healing
• Repose
• Sun

Divine Font: Heal
Divine Skill: Medicine
Favored Weapon: Spear
Cleric Spells: 1st: breathe fire, 3rd: fireball, 4th: wall of fire

D&D 5e Statistics

Suggested Domains

• Life Domain
• Light Domain