Wavesong, Goddess of Celebration

Represents:

Joy, seaside festivals, brewing of seaweed ales, and communal harmony

Worship:

Dwarves honor Wavesong through elaborate beach festivals, underwater music performances, and shared feasts of exotic seafood. Offerings include rare oceanic brews.

Physical Appearance:

Wavesong appears as a robust, joyful dwarf woman with hair that flows and ripples like ocean waves. Her skin is adorned with swirling tattoos that seem to move and change with her moods. She's often depicted holding a conch shell trumpet in one hand and a goblet overflowing with sea foam in the other.

Pleases:

Joyous celebrations and festivals, especially those honoring the sea
Creating and performing music, particularly sea shanties
Brewing and sharing unique beverages
Fostering community bonds through shared revelry
Finding joy and laughter even in difficult times

Displeases:

Joyless, overly serious attitudes towards life
Silencing music or suppressing artistic expression
Excessive, destructive revelry that harms others or the environment
Isolationism or refusal to participate in community celebrations
Allowing work to completely overshadow pleasure and relaxation

Temple/Worship Site:

Wavesong's temples are vibrant, colorful structures built near the shore, often incorporating elements of ships and waves in their design. The interior is a grand hall designed for feasts and performances, with excellent acoustics for music. Multiple levels of balconies and platforms allow for dynamic performances and dances. The temple always has a well-stocked brewery and kitchen attached.

Simple Shrine:

A simple shrine to Wavesong is a circle of smooth stones on a beach, arranged to create musical tones when the waves wash over them. Devotees often leave offerings of instruments, bottles of unique brews, or colorful seashells.