FAITHS OF SUBLANARYA
WATER, AIR, FIRE & EARTH:
THE FOUR SISTERS
When old Grimnir Blue-Cloak became the head-god of the world, after the fall of the Titans, it began to fall into chaos: the elements were so out of control that the world was beset by floods, hurricanes, wild fires and earthquakes that threatened to snuff out all life. Grimnir laid with his wife and together they dreamed. When they awoke, they had created four daughters. In the mortal world, they do not merely control the elements but ARE the elements.
Reigning over the seas, the rivers and the lakes, Delfina is a goddess who, despite maintaining the balance of the sea, seeks change. This tempestuous spirit causes her to be sensitive and, when the mood strikes, stirs up great storms. Sailors wishing to sail safely home pray to Delfina for safe passage and to her sister Soffia.
Soffia is the embodiment of air, goddess of the sky and guides the wind. Often she is the one responsible for stirring up storms in her sister when she feels it necessary or calming her when she can do so. Soffia is the wisest of the sisters, not only lending her guidance to the wind, but to heroes and kings. She represents the conflict between freedom and restraint as she is known to get caught up in her own plans.
Pyrra on the other hand often loses control as the fiery goddess of the flame. She is a passionate goddess and represents the conflict between destructive and creative forces. Artists and inventors look to her for inspiration, as do those looking to burn the world in equal measure, making her something of controversial goddess. Out of the four sisters she is the most mischievous and prone to playing with mortals.
Last but not least, Terra is the embodiment of elemental earth, forming the land, the mountains and overseeing the growth of wild nature. Practical by nature, Terra represents the conflict between patience and decisiveness, and values hard work. Like Delfina, she is concerned with the balance between man and nature, but is also concerned with the hearth and home. She is even concerned with law and tradition and is often the one to reign in the schemes of her sisters.
They are often said to each represent one of the four elements of the body, as well as nature, with Terra representing the bones that form the frame of the body, Delfina representing the blood and organs that carry life throughout the body, Soffia the mind that guides the body, Pyrra the heart the gives the body drive to go on.
Together the four sisters hold dominion over the mortal world's elements and most gods either serve or related to them in some manner. They are relevant in countless stories and their children and lovers make up many members of the pantheon. When the four sisters work together, they can overcome any challengers and bring about harmony on Narya.
It is traditional for fathers to gift their daughters a pendant representing one of the goddesses that represent her nature. These charms are considered good luck and the goddess in the pendant is said to favor the wearer.
DELFINA
Title(s)
Queen of the SeaTitle(s)
Pantheon(s)
New Gods
Power Level
Greater Deity
Alignment
True Neutral
Symbol
A dolphin
Realm
The Sea
Portfolio
Seas, rivers, lakes, rain, storms
Domains
Life, nature, tempest
Worshipers
Sailors, fisherman, farmers, desert dwellers,
Favored Weapon
Net and trident
SOFFIA
Title(s)
The Counselor
Pantheon(s)
New Gods
Power Level
Greater Deity
Alignment
Neutral Good
Symbol
An owl
Realm
The Heavens
Portfolio
Skies, clouds, wind, breath, skill
Domains
Knowledge, Tempest, War
Worshipers
Sailors, warriors, kings,
Favored Weapon
Spear and shield
PYRA
Title(s)
The Burning Heart
Pantheon(s)
New Gods
Power Level
Greater Deity
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Symbol
A phoenix
Realm
Volcanoes
Portfolio
Fire, volcanoes, smithing, art, creativity, destruction
Domains
Light, trickery, war
Worshipers
Smiths, artists, warriors, glass blowers, chefs
Favored Weapon
Net and trident
TERRA
Title(s)
Green Mother, Hearthmother,
Pantheon(s)
New Gods
Power Level
Greater Deity
Alignment
Lawful Good
Symbol
A cornucopia
Realm
The Fields
Portfolio
Mountains, earthquakes, fields, harvest, forests
Domains
Life, nature, knowledge
Worshipers
Farmers, mothers, carpenters, foresters, miners
Favored Weapon
Sickle
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