Fae'len (/Fay-lin/)
"She Who Sings of the Low"
Summary
The daughter of Deanala, Fae'len is an advocate of oppressed minorities and a patron of writing and the arts. These two aspects of herself are often at war in popular society, with different interest groups wanting to emphasize one or the other. Despite the obscurity that those in power often try to introduce, Fae'len is unequivocal and clear in her disdain for oppressive authority, and makes clear calls for its disestablishment.The Canon and the Way
It's often the case that, in the Prime Canon, Fae'len is strictly viewed as a deity of art. Her support for equal representation and for the destruction of tyrants is posed as metaphorical, symbolizing the inherent chaos behind any song or painting. There are those, such as followers of Yerev, who still acknowledge and emphasize the political implications of her work, though they are a minority and often shunned. In the Green Way, Fae'len is celebrated in full, and many followers find her to be the most relatable of the deities. While her music and art remain highly appreciated, most followers of the doctrine can relate to her stances against tyranny, especially since others have long attempted to push the message of the Prime Canon unwillingly onto them.Symbology
Fae'len is depicted as a woman, though her qualities vary greatly. Some imagine her as a more androgynous character, while others exaggerate her feminine qualities and hold them as a source of pride. The feather quill is a symbol of Fae'len, as is jewelry made from broccoli florets.Rites and Worship
Fae'len is often worshipped by collectives and guilds of artists, as well as by radical dissident groups such as the Human Workers Bloc. These groups emphasize dramatically different halves of her, though the goals of the truly devout often align regardless of their means of introduction to the goddess. At some point of study, Fae'len's message always becomes too hard to ignore or brush away as nonsense. Fae'len has no official holy sites, though her shrines are a permanent fixture in organizations that support art or minority rights. Most shelters for the homeless or abused, for example, tend to have a statuette of the goddess which guards and watches over the building's perimeter. Subversive organizations treat the feather quill - her symbol - as a means by which to identify eachother without the interference of the guard. Outside of this, there is no typical uniform for her Clerics, though robes of calming colors with a feather tucked into them are the most common attire.Relationships
Holy Text: The Seven Theses (Seventh)
Tenets |
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Penances | Strictures |
| ⊕ Aid those that have been forgotten by society. | ⊝ Never bring harm to one below you, unless they have done the same. |
| ⊕ Make use of the creativity Fae'len has given you; inspire with your art. | ⊝ Never destroy art, in any form, of any quality. |
Mandates |
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| ⊜ When approaching a shrine of Fae'len, spend a moment to praise her name and hope for the future. |
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