Ioun, the Knowing Mentor
Revered by seers, sages, and teachers of all walks of
life, Ioun guided the growth of civilization throughout
the Age of Arcanum like sunlight guides the branches
of a tree. Grievously wounded by the Chained Oblivion
during the Calamity, her followers are now hunted by
agents of her ancient foes as she recovers. Her devout
now worship in private, spreading knowledge, philosophy,
and lore anonymously through traceless channels.
Ioun sits among the infinite library that fills the hidden
realm of the Endless Athenaeum, her celestial servants
cataloging all known things as she inspires those who
pray for her insight and guidance.
Depiction
Common representations show the Knowing Mentor as a graying, mature woman with a welcoming, matronly smile, swathed in billowing robes and scarves that fan into books and scrolls. Some colloquially refer to Ioun as the Knowing Mistress, revering her as a headmistress of knowledge among the gods.
Holy Day
Ioun has no public holy day, for her public worship was shattered during the Calamity, and she has since fallen into half-remembered myth. Only in the monasteries of the Cobalt Soul has the Knowing Mentor's faith been resurrected-though her worship by the intellectuals of the city bears little resemblance to that of the knowledge-seekers of old.
Commandments of Ioun
• Unmask those who would destroy loun. Learn their secrets and unveil them to the world.• Uphold and teach the importance of reason, perception , and truth in guiding one's emotions and path.
• Condemn those who lie without moral cause, for evil folk gain power when their followers obscure the truth. Never stoop to the level of selfish liars.
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