Melanesia
Melanesia is the goddess of fertility and potential. She represents the beginning of the life cycle, but is also worshiped by merchants hopeful for success. She is a companion and consort of Deiter. In Dunmaerik, she is also worshiped as a rain goddess.
Divine Domains
Animal, Charm, Community, Good, Knowledge, Luck, Plant, Travel, Weather
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The presence of Melanesia is seen in sprouting seeds and plants growing in harsh and unexpected places. She sends the sign of her favor by the appearance of a pregnant mare with a black pelt and long, blue-black mane.
The holy symbol of Melanesia is a copper image of a seed with a peridot sprout inlaid on a black disc (typically onyx or obsidian) set in bronze. A common version is typically made of yarn or thread with the same colorations.
Tenets of Faith
The seed of tomorrow is planted today.Worshipped by farmers, ranchers, fishermen, merchants, lovers, and families, the core tenet of Melanesian faith is that Life is sacred and must be nourished. In all things lie the potential for the future.
Holidays
- First Seeding - The first day of springtime, when farmers traditionally begin to sew their first crops of the year.
Physical Description
Body Features
Melanesia appears to be heavy with child in all depictions and appearances.
Apparel & Accessories
Melanesia often appears topless, clad only in a loose white skirt. At times, she is depicted carrying a simple walking stick adorned with emerald green leaves.
Melanesia Holy Symbol by Jay Koster
Divine Classification
Lesser Deity
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
The Giver of Tomorrow
The Seed of Life
The Seed of Life
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Eyes
Solid, azure blue
Hair
Straight, waist-length black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned, smooth complexion
Height
5'5" or 1.651 meters
Weight
122 lbs or 55.3383 kilograms
The iconography of Melanesia cradling and protecting
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