Fraeyr (/Frehr/)
"She Who Wills the World"
Summary
Fraeyr is the embodiment of everything deemed ‘natural,’ the patron of Druids and Fey alike. Everything living has its beginnings in Fraeyr, who is said to watch over every act of consummation and place upon it her blessing or curse. To many who follow her devoutly, shelters and homes are viewed as obscuring to her view, and permanent residences are often looked down upon in favor of living in the wilds. Some Druids refuse entirely to enter any building that is not made of living matter itself.The Canon and the Way
Fraeyr is among the most commonly-revered of the Ones Above among followers of the Green Way. To some extent, as Deanala is the Mother-Figure of the Prime Canon, Fraeyr is the Mother-Figure of the Green Way. It is Fraeyr who breathed life onto Eashavar, and it is Fraeyr who continues to foster and protect life in its fundamental form, rather than attempting to structure it into something greater. Still, Fraeyr absolutely has followers among the Prime Canon. Farmers and gardeners, especially, show her respect, though even urbanites find favor in her beliefs and teachings. In metropolises, Fraeyr is typically seen to be represented by any animal that continues its existence within the city walls, and inspiration is drawn from the remnants of nature within a city. Such people are not staunch naturalists, as one might expect, but rather those who find beauty in the nature available to them, and who wish to preserve the small bits and pieces without taking the dramatic step of abandoning the life of the city. Fraeyr loves such followers no less; they play an important role in a space otherwise abandoned and divorced from her ways, and their effort is appreciated.Symbology
Fraeyr's symbol is a rabbit, and a red-furred one in particular is viewed as her form upon Eashavar. Additionally, she is said to breathe through every living flower, and keeping these around the house is considered good luck by her worshipers. Faeries are often associated with Fraeyr, and the rare spotting of a Felgrum (or Fern Hound) is thought of as a blessing from her.Rites and Worship
Fraeyr is typically honored by hummed songs, which are meant to accompany the sounds of natural life around the worshipper. The most popular form of this tradition is to hum along with songbirds, inserting words of praise between their silences. These songs are always freeform, and there is no standard collection for them, or anything of the sort. Worshippers of Fraeyr often construct makeshift shrines for her, built of twigs, furs, and small stones. They are typically designed for long-term use near villages or covens, but are crafted in such a state that natural disaster could simply bring them down. Thus, they are often rebuilt, a repetitive act which is viewed as symbolism for the cycle of Narra waking Fraeyr from sleep. Shrines are always built near springs of water, beside a fountain, or along with another source of water, as they should not be entered without taking a thorough bath. They must be kept pure with only the dirt and dust that nature brings. Clerics of Fraeyr have no standardized uniform, but often prefer simpler outfits. Some wear very little, especially among the Old Faiths, while others instead opt for robes of dull or natural colors. During especially important rituals, such as Fraeyrswake, clerics may don a headband with bunny ears and paint their faces red. Many followers of Fraeyr also carry a walking stick with them, which can serve as their staff or holy focus, and which often bears various carvings that designate the bearer's personal relationship to the goddess.Holy Text: The Fables (The Rabbit Tales)
Tenets |
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Penances | Strictures |
| ⊕ Foster life wherever it can thrive on its own. | ⊝ Do not kill unless you plan to use. Give thanks to Fraeyr if you must do so. |
| ⊕ Help to plant flowers, especially when and where you have gathered them. | ⊝ Do not create life where it cannot survive, or where it cannot cycle. |
Mandates |
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| ⊜ Before stepping to a shrine of Fraeyr, wash your body and ensure you are clean. Do not dirty her home. |
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