Meari
Meari, goddess of the sea, is one of the Aethertide Pantheon's two primary dieties alongside her god-husband Rhagnar (god of the sky). According to the beliefs of Tideans, they are the parents and creators of mortals and the world as well as their children the minor gods and goddesses of the pantheon.
Clergy
Most clergy are general Aetherwalkers or Walkers who serve the entire Pantheon and live in their home communities. A few may be particularly devoted to Meari specifically, and serve her as traveling clergy or in the temples where Walkers receive their formal training before taking vows.
Special Orders and Sects
Order of Mothers
These Meareans find their calling in the aspect of the Lady as the Mother of all; they run orphanages small and large.
The Chosen
The vast majority of Walkers are fairly run-of-the-mill clergy, going about their business with a lot of training and maybe a small amount of divine help. But Clerics and Paladins are not unheard of; those who seem to have a more direct line of communication and aid from the deities.
Description
Most often, Meari is depicted as a Marelis woman with skin and hair of deep, dark blue-black shades and plenty of fins. Occasionally, she is depicted with a fish tail instead of legs.Personality
Like the depths she is represented by, Meari is full of contradictions. She has predictable phases like the tides and alluring beauty, grace, and comfort to those who are comfortable and familiar with her extremes and her dangers but she can be cold and deadly to those who come unprepared or make the wrong mistake. Generally, she is the warm and providing mother for all of her children except in extreme circumstances.Worshippers, Clergy, and Temples
Meari, as the Mother Goddess, is a staple of all Tidean worshippers, and can be invoked in almost any situation.Clergy
Most clergy are general Aetherwalkers or Walkers who serve the entire Pantheon and live in their home communities. A few may be particularly devoted to Meari specifically, and serve her as traveling clergy or in the temples where Walkers receive their formal training before taking vows.
Special Orders and Sects
Order of Mothers
These Meareans find their calling in the aspect of the Lady as the Mother of all; they run orphanages small and large.
The Chosen
The vast majority of Walkers are fairly run-of-the-mill clergy, going about their business with a lot of training and maybe a small amount of divine help. But Clerics and Paladins are not unheard of; those who seem to have a more direct line of communication and aid from the deities.
Common Myths & Stories
Relationships
Meari
pronounced MERE-rhi
Pantheon
Aethertide PantheonTitles
Lady SeaLady Mother
The Great Mother
Clergy Demonym(s)
Aetherwalkers/Walkers (General)Meareans (Meari-Specific)
Symbols and Sigils
Most often depicted as a wave, or some other distinct movement of water. Sometimes passing through a crown. If depicted with her god-husband Rhagnar, sometimes her water is depicted with his wind or weather passing through a tied knot or crown together.Common Domains
Common Associations
Water, OceansMothers, Grandmothers
Favored Colors
Shades of BlueFavored Metals and Gemstones
BronzeCoral, Fossilized Coral
Aquamarine
Favored Professions
Spouses
Siblings
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