Narra (/Nah-ruh/)
"She Who Wakes the World-Shaper"
Summary
Narra is the complement of Fraeyr, and the one who wakes her from her beloved slumber. She also has intimate connections to Jeth, which manifest in her influence over the winds and rain. She represents everything within the natural world that is neither alive nor a force, and thus is responsible for the constitution of Fraeyr’s creations and Jeth’s currents. Where Fraeyr is the patron of druids, Narra is the patron of elementalists, and while she does not directly impact the Elemental Planes, she is viewed as a sort of shepherd for them, guiding them in their infinite dance with Eashavar.The Canon and the Way
Within the Prime Canon, Narra is most commonly associated with worship of Fraeyr, and Fraeyr's followers often follow Narra as well. Narra also brings followers to her from other walks of life, however, including those who have been Witch-Marked and those who study the Elemental Planes. Indeed, she sometimes takes on an image as a deity primarily of elemental magic within the Prime Canon, rather than her broader context as one focused upon the natural world. The Green Way does not ignore Narra's close connections to Fraeyr, but it also treats her as an individual deity without casting her as one of pure magic. To followers of the Way, Narra is the framework which allows the world to thrive; she supplies life with its necessary constituent pieces. She is also a strong embodiment of love and devotion, as symbolized by her association with her partners.Symbology
Narra is represented as a white stag, and stags are thus considered somewhat holy creatures by her followers. Aside from the stag, Narra is said to show her power through great mountains and trenches, which often feature her places of prayer. Natural wonders - especially the Lone Peak Mountain (which she is said to have raised to aid in the deities' ascension) - are especially attributed to Narra.Rites and Worship
Narra can be worshipped from anywhere. She does not demand any material signs of her followers' faith, though they still often offer her praise. Simple altars are often constructed in communities out of stone, typically taking the shape of an open gate, so that wind can blow through it. Offers of water are accepted, as are all things beloved by Fraeyr, and these are typically distributed to animals within the community as Narra's gift to her love. Fire-dances are also regularly held beneath Narra's gateways, and are viewed as the only way to directly show one's appreciation. Smaller shows of faith are often placed atop mountains and in deep trenches by Narra's most devoted worshippers, made of sturdy material that can last for generations - just as her mountains can. Such followers also make pilgrimages to places associated with volcanic activity, tremors, and tsunamis, praying to her and demonstrating their faith in an attempt to avert dramatic crises in the future. Clerics of Narra always wear a crown of antlers upon their heads, unless they already possess such fixtures (such as a Faun). If they do naturally have antlers, they typically craft a crown with horns.Holy Text: The Fables (The Melodies of the Mother-Stag)
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Penances | Strictures |
| ⊕ Leave a gift from Narra to Fraeyr when spotting a place of natural beauty. | ⊝ Never litter. |
| ⊕ Tend to a shrine of Narra in the wilds. | ⊝ Never betray a lover. |
Mandates |
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| ⊜ Participate in a fire-dance when visiting a gateway. |
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