Wimea (wih-MAY-uh)
Hierarch of Iomedae, Wimea Amienne
The current Hierarch of Iomedae wasn't born an Imperial citizen; indeed, she is not even of Elurian ancestry. She is, in fact, a barbarian. Wimea is an Altorii tribeswoman, born in the village of Corran on the slopes of the Dragon's Teeth in the heart of the Tor Mountains. She was a warrior among her people. During a raid on the River Kingdoms some thirty years ago, she was injured and left for dead in the camp of the enemy.
Rather than kill her, the local healer (a Priestess of Desna) took it upon herself to nurse the young woman to health. Wimea learned of the Imperial pantheon, becoming fascinated with the goddess of valor and honor. Now healed save for her scars, she sought to join the priesthood. She attended seminary in Varatis, gratuating as Ovatus after a decade. Her service and devotion made her a leader among the clergy, eventually resulting in her ascension to Hierarch in 697, 4A.
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