Aqris

The Force of Loyalty

Then came unto the world Aqris, the wife of Teldir who saw the trickery in the ocean, yea that it was great water but could provide no life from its bitter taste. And so she created the rivers, streams and lakes of the world. And unto her is the domain of consistency, loyalty and dependability for ever does water flow and bring life whithersoever it goes.

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Since the fall of Maferath, none of the forces has been a companion to mortals than Aqris. Indeed almost all footholds of civilization are founded upon her creations and she keeps a watchful eye over them, ensuring that the children of Solun remain fed and never want for thirst. While she rarely appears to mortals, her presence is felt much throughout the world, and legend tells she calls to her chosen Avatars by gifting them magical weapons from the placid waters of mystical lakes hidden throughout the realm.

Divine Domains

Aqris' influence is felt throughout the known world, although her worship is most prevalent within the the cities and other population centers in the world. As most settlements are established on the banks of rivers and lakes, it is common practice that before a settlements first foundation is placed the entire region is consecrated to Aqris in the hopes that her creations will be as steadfast as she is in ensuring the settlement's success. Notable exceptions to this ritual of course would be port cities placed upon the coasts.

Many of the aspects of city life are affiliated with Aqris, indeed one could say she is as much the Force of Cities as much as the Force of Loyalty. Education falls deeply within her influence and most Universities throughout the realm are dedicated to her before students are admitted, and often times universities will have chapels dedicating to worshiping her on their campus. Likewise architecture is strongly affiliated with her, as well as wisdom and justice. Many politicians will seek her guidance before beginning their reign.

Holy Books & Codes

The Tome of Solun

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Aqris' symbol is that of a single, pure raindrop.

Tenets of Faith

Worshipers of Aqris most often honor her by going about their daily lives contributing to society in positive and effective means. Prayer sessions are held in her name at chapels and temples dedicated to her in early mornings before the workday, and for those who miss the morning gatherings another is held ad midday before citizens return to work from their midday meals.

Aqris' sigil is a common sight in cities, often being incorporated into city architecture and even the heraldry of particularly devout institutions. Of all the worshipers of the Forces, worshipers of Aqris are the most subtle, often carrying out their rites and devotions in the privacy of their own homes or quietly on the shores or banks of the nearest body of fresh water.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

As much of her influence is directly tied to the cities of the world, Aqris's goals and desires focus mainly around the cities of mortals in establishing them, growing them and protecting them. She is an ardent supporter of city guardsmen, and indeed all those who work to protect and improve a cities tenants from evils both withing and without the city's walls.

Aqris seeks more than just mere protection and growth for the cities which fall within her influence, she seeks the greatest level of progress for them. She constantly encourages city rulers and magistrates to find new and imaginative innovations to improve the lives of those who dwell in civilized regions. She encourages advancements in philosophy and science, and many of the world's greatest scholars claim her as their primary benefactor. As stated above, she is particularly supportive of town guards and civil servants, and is most please by offerings of architecture as it often serves to further industry and municipal progression, but she is not ashamed of other honest efforts and offerings to improve life within a city's walls.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Aqris has often taken the appearance of a water spirit, looking vaguely similar to an elf composed entirely out of water. She has long watery hair, flowing as i she was underwater. When she decides to leave her creation her appearance doesn't change, she simply takes the form of a mortal with pale skin and flowing blue hair.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Aqris adores mortality much like we adore cute pets. While she may not see us as equals or anything more than animals however, she does her best to care for the Children of Solun and provide/care for them when needed. She, almost more than any of the Forces, interacts with mortals the most.

Social

Social Aptitude

Being one of the youngest of the Forces, Aqris acts almost childlike. She often is depicted as being young, energetic and aloof. She's also kind of playful with mortals when she interacts with them, in an almost condescending way that she simply just doesn't intend.

Relationships

Aqris

Wife (Important)

Towards Teldir

3

5

Honest

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Teldir

Husband (Important)

Towards Aqris

5

5

Honest

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Divine Classification

God

Religions

• The Church of Creation

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Church/Cult

The Church of Creation

Spouses

Siblings

Gender

Female

Aligned Organization

Forces of Creation

Other Affiliations

• The Church of Creation

Champions of Aqris

Alignment: Usually lawful, often neutral

Suggested Classes:Bard, Cleric, Monk, Paladin or Wizard

Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge or Light

Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, Urchin, City Watch/Investigator, Guild Artisan, Faction Agent, Noble, or Urban Bounty Hunter

Most champions of Aqris believe cities to be the greatest expression of humanity and divinity and do their best to keep the peace and society functioning. Some of her most devout followers are Town Guards, architects, scientists and philosophers are striving to service the public good.

Earning and Losing Piety

You increase your piety with Aqris when you expand her influence throughout the realm when a concrete way through acts such as:

• Defending a city from a major threat

• Defeating a tyrant who threatens a city's freedom

• Creating a masterwork such as a building, poem or educational tome

Your piety score with Aqris decreases if you diminish Aqris' influence in the world, contradict her ideals or let her down through acts such as:

• Betraying a character's trust to commit acts of corruption or tyranny

• Destroying a civic institution or sowing chaos within a non-port city

• Willfully breaking just laws for personal gain

Aqris' Devotee

Piety 3+ Aqris trait

Aqris grants you insight into how people communicate. You can cast comprehend languages with this trait, requiring no material component, a number of times equal to your intelligence modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses of this trait when you finish a long rest. Intelligence if your spellcasting ability for this spell.

Aqris' Votary

Piety 10+ Aqris trait

You gain advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks while you are within a city.

In addition when you fail and Intelligence check or saving throw, you can reroll the die and you must use the new roll. Once you use this reroll, you cannot do so again until after you complete along rest.

Aqris' Disciple

Piety 25+ Aqris trait

You can cast Mordenkainen's private sanctum with this train, requiring no material components. Once you cast the spell in this way, you cannot do so again until after you have completed a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this trait.

The Avatar of Loyalty

Piety 50+ Aqris Trait

Aqris has selected you as her Avatar on the earth. You may increase your Intelligence score by 2 and increase your maximum for that trait by 2 as well. In addition you may cast the watery sphere spell with this trait without requiring material components a number of times equal to your intelligence modifier (minimum once). You may recover all expended uses of this spell after completing a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for this spell.