Nascha
The Owl
Nascha is an Animal Deity outside of the Seasonal Quartet. Commonly known as the Owl, due to the deteriorating state of the world, she is also known as the Waning God or sometimes the Traitor.
Nascha can largely be considered the Castoran equivalent of Mother Nature. She is believed to have been one of the first creations of the Demiurge, tasked with spreading life across the world.
Like many deities, much of her story has been lost. Many ancient ruins actually depict Nascha as a much more important figure, and not even actually as an Animal Deity. She features prominently in many ancient ruins, often alongside a figured believed to be Traphegor. Xhali scholars actually believe Nascha to have been killed, by either the Invaders, the Fey, or even Belasko. Nascha as she is now, is actually believed to have been a prominent spirit that has assumed her flagging mantle, as early depictions of Nascha show her as a beautiful, motherly woman with a large pet owl. She also rides an Ox that is likely El Rabee.
Regardless of her origins, Nascha is generally considered to be a god who's power is deteriorating due to the state of the world. Her following has also been impacted some communities believing she abandoned the people of the wastes for the Fey.
Divine Domains
Nature
Nascha is the Mother Nature of Castores. All plants and natural cycles are considered to have some relation to her. While some communities believe she has abandoned them, others yet pray to her for bountiful harvests.Life
As plants are a fundamental part of the foodchain, Nascha is also considered a goddess of life, for without her life would not be possible.Law
While older beliefs would consider this more like 'mutual respect', many sects of Nascha's followers have taken on a more vigilant role, believing the corruption of society allowed for the corruption of the world.Children
All plants are considered the children of Nascha. A lot of older art work depicts her with an actual race of people, though its unclear if they are her own people, or just stand for mortals. Some consider Kodama her children, but they consider themselves more like agents of Nascha. Others consider the Fey her children, but the Fey deny this, believing her to be a weak, dead god, and supporting their own belief in their own higher origins
Divine Classification
Animal Deity
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Owl, the Waning God, the Traitor
Children
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