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Aerna, goddess of the Steel Realms
Aerna the Mother; Aerna is the divine Entity of Light principal of home and hearth, motherhood, family, rest and recovery, weaving and cloth-making, and patron of healers. She is one of the four chief deities of the Lightbringers, directly opposed to the bloodthirsty and conquering Unholy Trio and the forces of darkness. She is the ultimate symbol and personification of the softer image of motherhood. She is not a warrior, but a healer, and embraces self-sacrifice and non-violence. Her dominant church is that of “The Tender of Hearth and Home” and promises her followers (like all those of the Lightbringer denominations) the afterlife of the Home of the Safe Hearth. She is, next to Gaia, the most popular god of the Steel Realms. Those seeking to become her Follower should see the Characters of Faith for the Steel Realms.
Symbol: Her symbol incorporates the universal symbol of peace, the white bow. It is the golden rope loop with a white bow. The loop is “Aerna’s Pity”, that entitles its bearer a safe place on a penny hang (it secures the wearers head/shoulders off the floor in a common room).
General Motto: "The tended hearth is a happy home."
Favored Avatar: A matronly mother, calm and always smiling, red hair, brown eyes full of mercy and a crown of light.
The modern age is heavily defined by the clash of faiths in the "Affray of Darkness and Light" in which the goddess plays a significant part; To this end, they HAVE affirmed participation in The Godspeak Accord.
Role: The Bright Balm of Light; Dispeller of Fear; Restorer of Health; Mother of the Lightbringers
The Struggle with the Dark: They are part of the Unified Pantheon of the Lightbringers and have no followers dedicated to the Garden of Light – though those desiring to look after their sons, brothers, fathers, etc. go to tend the hearth of the kitchens that provide their sustenance.
Safe and Secure: This place/order uses the Great Traveler (Light of the Careful Traveler) system for ensuring safe and successful passage of important followers, messages, and goods.
Healing the Land: The planet of Helca has endured much destruction, in multiple eras. Her clergy is instrumental in the project of healing the land and Reclaiming the Wyld.
A Bulwark Against the Lich Lords: It is well known that the powers of Merkaine and Aerna work best to fight against the cold death of the Fangedfrost and servants of the Cold Bargain of the Lich Lords.
Home and Happiness: The Principality of Rhylan in Rhyl is home to the High Temple of Aerna. Despite her greater association with the wyld elemental faith, the great spirit of Merii is often called the ‘Handmaiden of Aerna’ – her singing in the halls with Aerna’s High Priestess of the Hearth Home temple is legendary.