Elenara, Goddess of Joy

Represents:

Balance, music, celebration, and emotional wellbeing

Worship:

Small, intimate festivals featuring traditional elven music and dance. Followers often create intricate works of art as offerings.

Followers:

Artists, musicians, and those seeking to preserve elven cultural traditions

Physical Appearance:

Elenara appears as a radiant elven woman with hair that forms music notes. Her skin shimmers with a soft, pearlescent glow, and her eyes change color to reflect the emotions of those around her. She's often depicted playing a harp made of pure light, its strings composed of rainbow threads.

Pleases:

Acts of kindness
creating and sharing art or music
fostering community bonds
finding joy in simple pleasures.

Displeases:

Discord and conflict
suppressing emotions
destroying art or beauty
selfishness that harms communal harmony.

Temple/Worship Sites:

Elenara's temples are open-air amphitheaters surrounded by lush gardens. The structures are designed with perfect acoustics, allowing music and positive emotions to resonate throughout. Fountains and wind chimes create a constant, soothing backdrop of harmonious sounds.

Simple Shrine:

A simple shrine to Elenara might be a small, intricately carved wooden box that plays a beautiful melody when opened. It's often placed in public spaces, inviting people to pause and share a moment of joy.