Nerefina, The Ever-Burning and Battle-Forged
Common Names: Mistress of the Hearth, The Fanned Flame, Princess of the Forge, Summer’s Seductress, The Succubus (Negative), Lover Scorned
Domains: Warriors, Battle, War, Fire, Light, Passion, Love, Lust, Summer, Anger, Revenge, Seduction, Smiths, Metal, Mining
Mantra: "May the Mistress's fire burn in your heart and hearth."
Followers: Zealots. Harlots (negative) due to many of the followers perceived as sexual deviants
Symbol: Burning phoenix with its wings fanned and curled in the shape of a heart
Description: Nerefina is often depicted as a beautiful warrior maiden of flaming red and orange hair, with eyes glowing as bright as the sun itself. As the goddess of zeal and rage, she is often quick to anger and action, making her seem more fickle than dedicated. She is often prayed to by warriors going into battle, those desiring love or lust, smiths working in the heat of the forge, and those scorned by another, seeking revenge.
Those devout worshipers of Nerefina are quite diverse and while some groups have commonalities and respect each other, there are sects that are viewed with utter distaste. Clergy of Nerefina, both men and women alike, are generally battle priests or paladins, wielding physical prowess and righteousness in their actions. These groups tend to align themselves and cooperate with the smithies who revere her as the goddess of fire and forge, responsible for their ability to shape even the strongest of metals.
Those considered outsiders to her faith, are the brothels, cat-houses, and strumpets who worship Nerefina due to her governance over passion, lust and carnal desires, beseeching her for the ability to tempt, lure, and seduce. Such intents are considered ignoble by the former two sects, who are quick to denounce them as true worshipers within their faith.
Relic: Coupe and Contrecoup
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