Bastetra

The Feline Protector

Description

Bastetra, often depicted as a regal humanoid with feline features, embodies the essence of healing, protection, artistic expression, and harmony with nature. Her presence brings comfort and solace, and her temples are sanctuaries of healing and creativity.  

Edicts:

  Protect the vulnerable and defend the weak.   Offer aid to the wounded and solace to the distressed.   Create art, music, and dance to celebrate life and its beauty.   Preserve the balance of nature and live in harmony with the natural world.  

Anathemas

  Harm the innocent or defenseless.   Destroy art or defile sacred creative spaces.   Wastefully exploit nature without respect for its balance.   Betray the trust of an animal or harm a cat, the sacred animal of Bastetra.  

Worship and Temples

Temples of Bastetra are adorned with cat motifs and are places of healing, music, and dance. Devotees gather in these temples to offer music, dance, and small sculptures of cats as tokens of appreciation. Cats roam freely in these sacred spaces, seen as representatives of Bastetra's grace.  

Clergy and Codes of Conduct

The clergy of Bastetra, known as Feline Guardians, are healers, musicians, and artists. They provide medical aid, create soothing music, and craft beautiful art. Feline Guardians are sworn to protect the vulnerable, heal the sick, and bring comfort to those in distress. They are also skilled in combat, using their agility and precision to defend their communities.

Tenets of Faith

Compassion: Show kindness and compassion to all living beings, offering solace to the wounded and comfort to the distressed.   Protection: Defend the weak, shield the vulnerable, and safeguard the sanctity of life.   Artistic Expression: Embrace creativity, expressing the beauty of life through art, music, and dance.   Harmony with Nature: Honor the balance of nature, respecting animals and the environment, and living in harmony with the natural world.

Bastetra Traits

Divine Classification
Intermediate Deity
Church/Cult
Children
Title: The Healing Paw, Guardian of Grace, Lady of Serenity   Adjective: Bastetran   Areas of Concern: Healing, Protection, Artistic Expression, Harmony with Nature   Symbol: An intricately designed cat figurine   Alignment: Neutral Good   Portfolio: Healing, Protection, Art, Music, Cats   Worshippers: Healers, Artists, Musicians, Animal Lovers   Cleric Domains: Healing, Protection, Artifice, Animal   Cleric Subdomains: Restoration, Defense, Construct, Feather   Oracle Mysteries: Ancestor, Nature, Waves   Favored Weapon: Clawed Gauntlet   Sacred Animals: Cats, specifically the graceful and wild varieties