Beory
Title(s)
The Mother, Lady of the Cosmos, The World Goddess
Alignment
Neutral
Symbol
A globe of the world, often represented as a green and blue sphere or an abstract spiral symbolizing the interconnectedness of nature and the cosmos.
Domains
Nature, Life, Tempest
Followers and Clergy
Beory's followers primarily consist of druids, nature clerics, and wanderers who are devoted to preserving the natural order across the cosmos. Her clerics are few in number and are often considered eccentric due to their nomadic lifestyle. They travel throughout the solar system to experience and understand the unique ecosystems and natural phenomena of different planets. They view themselves as custodians of planetary life and protectors of the cosmic balance. Beory’s worshippers often adopt simple clothing adorned with natural elements like leaves, stones, or animal bones. Her clergy hierarchy is minimal, with seniority based on experience rather than rank.
Worship Practices
Beory has no set holy days, but her worshippers observe significant natural events such as planetary alignments, solstices, and eclipses. Rituals often involve meditation in nature, ceremonies to celebrate seasonal changes, and offerings of earth and water. Her clerics practice rituals meant to strengthen their connection to the planets, including solitary retreats in untouched wilderness and performing rites of purification near significant natural landmarks.
Character and Doctrine
Beory is indifferent to most mortal concerns, focusing solely on the preservation of the planets and the cosmic order. She teaches her followers to respect all forms of nature and to be conscious of the delicate balance between life and death. Her doctrine emphasizes the importance of maintaining natural cycles, with an understanding that destruction is sometimes necessary for renewal. Beory only intervenes when there is a direct threat to the planets themselves or when cosmic forces are dangerously out of balance.
Manifestations and Interventions
Beory is rarely seen in a physical form, but when she does manifest, she appears as a vast, ethereal figure of a woman whose body is composed of elements such as earth, water, and wind. Sometimes, she appears as a gigantic living tree, a swirling storm, or a shimmering aurora. She wields no weapons, preferring to use natural forces like earthquakes, storms, or volcanic eruptions to protect the planets if necessary. Her interventions are subtle and often unnoticed by mortals unless they involve a significant natural catastrophe.
Divine Relationships and Stories
Beory's detachment extends to other deities, though she maintains a distant respect for gods who represent aspects of nature, such as Obad-Hai and Ehlonna. She is sometimes seen as a rival to deities who seek to dominate or alter the natural order for their own purposes. Myths about Beory often involve her role in shaping the planets themselves, with some tales suggesting that she was the original creator of the planents. Legends also speak of her wrath in response to cosmic upheavals or unnatural interference, causing great natural disasters to restore balance.
Sacred Items and Symbols
Sacred items associated with Beory include stones and crystals formed in deep caverns, seeds from ancient trees, and shells from long-dead sea creatures. Her followers often use these in rituals, viewing them as physical manifestations of the earth's power. Natural landmarks like ancient forests, untouched islands, or meteor craters are considered holy to Beory.
Temples and Shrines
Temples dedicated to Beory are rare and typically consist of natural formations like groves, caves, or standing stones. Rather than constructing man-made buildings, her followers prefer to use places that already embody natural beauty. Shrines to Beory may be found near significant geographical features, such as mountain peaks, deep forests, or within impact craters where a cosmic body once touched the planet.
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