Chedae, The Heaven's Light
The Dragon Goddess of Light
Chedae, known by the title The Heaven's Light, is the Dragon Deity of Zenethia, the Plane of Light.
As a beacon of the unending nature of justice and law, Chedae succeeded her father Zenthai, The Dragon King, to represent the efforts of good and light in Azimuth. She is revered by most humans, elves, and dwarves. Many cities have temples decorated in the green and platinum of Zenethia. To follow her is to strive to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
Chedae is the newest deity of the pantheon. As such, she must spend most of her time looking down on Azimuth from the Zenethian Castle and patrolling the Eternity Stair, building the strength needed for the next time Esturk may appear.
Chedae is the sworn enemy of Esturk, The World's End, who slew her father Zenthai. She is often allied with Gaia, The Allmother, as Chedae strives to protect the life Gaia creates.
Description
Appearance
Chedae is described as young Dragon of burnished platinum. Standing regally and battle-ready, her eyes are always looking deeply and through what she watches.Symbology
The symbol of Zenethia is represented by pairs of red diamonds and yellow crescents on a field of emerald. Chedae is associated with platinum colors. Her gemstone is the Opal and her flower is the Edelweiss.Places of significance
Kingdom of Endor
Endor, the First Mountain
Temple to Zenethia – this place of worship is the largest in Endor, and many dwarves revere Chedae as the current deity of Zenethia. The temple is a cathedral of white stone and green glass. In addition to the sermons and holy relics that are on display, many services are offered in the temple’s wings, such as a cleric-led hospital and an orphanage.Queendom of Keeleon
Kievs
Temple to Zenethia – this place of worship is the largest dedicated to Zenethia in Keeleon. Many orcs revere Chedae as the current deity of Zenethia.New Keeleon
The Augurs – a collection of religious monuments for each of the eight Dragons, made of large shards of clay. Equus Orphanage – a part shrine, part orphanage originally constructed early in the city's history.Porgorag
Church of Zenethia – this church is one of the oldest structures in Porgorag. Inside the large structure are statuary depictions of each of the Zenethian Heroes that saved this land.Principles
As the Dragon of Light, Chedae represents the provinces of Justice, Protection, Civilization, and Law.Tennants
- Protect the ideals of honor and justice. Stand for those that cannot stand for themselves.
- Destroy evil where it dwells, yet turn those to the light that can yet be saved.
Holy day
Chedae’s holy day is called Dragonrise, and is celebrated on the last day of Jeran, the date of her ascension. It is a celebration of good triumphing over evil, and many fathers present gifts to their daughters this day.Known worshipers
- Durak Hamarhart: Paladin of the Order from Endor.
- Gertrude Oathenhammer: Battle Priestess of the Order from Endor.
- Bishop Rannyl Grimsunder: Endorian Bishop and leader of the faith in the Kingdom of Endor.
- Godsguard Ankhan, daughter of Audeh: Dragonborn Godsguard of Porgorag and leader of the Church of Zenethia in the city.
History
The Fourth Age: The Age of Shadow
Campaign One: The Zenethian Heroes
At some point in the late Fourth Age, Zenthai, The Dragon King, had his child, Chedae, and hid her on Azimuth in the form of a donkey. In 4A 995, the Zenethian Children met with King Alphonse Brancana. He offered them aid in exchange for their service, and though he could not gift them a horse as all the capital's horses had been conscripted by the military, he did gift them a donkey, which was Chedae. During their journey, the Zenethian Children would grow fond of Chedae. They often noted she would change color seemingly at will. In early 4A 996, when the Zenethian Heroes left Santeem, Chedae was missing. Joseppe recovered her near the Birdsong Tower. In 4A 996, Leo discovered a lost shrine to Nerull, The Scythe-Bearer, in the underlevels of the city of Endor, the First Mountain. While here, Leo used his magics to converse with Nerull to ask questions related to the party's quests. Leo asked about Chedae, however Chedae was blocked from Nerull's sight, and he mentioned that the donkey had long eluded his realm as the God of Death. Later that year, Chedae expelled the dark force of Esturk inside Rath, during the fighting in the Endor Tunnel. On 2 Avedar 4A 996, the Zenethian Heroes battled against Esturk. Though they were eventually victorious, during the fighting, Zenthai, The Dragon King, was slain. When the Heroes emerged from the mines of Aktempto, Chedae approached them and was revealed to be the platinum-scaled Dragon daughter of Zenthai. In late 4A 996, Chedae accompanied the Heroes to the lands of Branca, the Kingdom of the South, where the allied armies of Azimuth were gathering against Parthenia. Chedae participated in the Battle of the Bay of Shipwrecks. On 31 Jeran 4A 997, Chedae travelled to Hometown with the Zenethian Heroes. She said her goodbyes to them and ascended to Zenethia, the Plane of Light, succeeding her father as the next Dragon Deity of Zenethia and starting the Fifth Age.The Fifth Age: The Age of Beginnings
Campaign Two: Lightbringers
On Dragonrise 31 Jeran 5A 057, Gertrude Oathenhammer was brought by her father to see Chedae's Tear when she was five-years-old. Chedae granted her a vision and spoke to her. On 2 Avedar 5A 351, Chedae's light was first felt blocked from the lands of Tarteria. Godsguard Ankhan, daughter of Audeh, felt this in Porgorag "like a wave from the south". This was caused by an unexpected interaction between the Great Leviathan's Severance Key and an elemental fount at Red Lake. On 16 Adroth 5A 352, Gertrude attempted to pray to Chedae at the Chamber of Titles. However, Chedae's light could not reach her in the chamber.Quotations
- “I am Chedae, daughter of Zenthai, and I have waited a very long time to say that to you all.” - said to the Zenethian Heroes after revealing herself after the death of Zenthai.
- “This is such a pretty place. I’m glad I am able to see it with my own eyes.” - said at Hometown before Chedae's ascension to Zenethia.
- "Gertrude... Gerhardtsdottir... dispel all lies and protect against the dark. May the light of my flame shine warmly upon thee evermore." - said to the five-year-old Gertrude at the shrine of Chedae's Tear.
Divine Classification
Dragon
Children