Orovas (/Or-oh-vahs/)
"He Who Guides the Fates"
Summary
Orovas is an introspective being, rarely leaving his own mind even to speak with the other deities. Often depicted simply as a disembodied eye, or a four-dimensional cube with an eye upon each of its faces, some go as far as to claim he is incapable of speech and doomed necessarily to his introversion. Either way, Orovas’ eye certainly has a mind behind it, as he is viewed as one of the more mystical and magical deities of the Ones Above.The Canon and the Way
In the Prime Canon, Orovas is largely divorced from Nenzus. Within mainstream interpretation, Orovas is the deity of benevolent magic, while Nenzus is a crazed caster without regard for the world. Most wizards worship Orovas openly, and many Witch-Marked feel kinship among his worshippers. The Green Way has a more nuanced view, with Orovas and Nenzus being two important sides of an equation. Magic is powerful and important, and gathering knowledge is admirable, but it must be tempered by the reflection and restraint that Orovas represents.Symbology
Followers of Orovas believe that luck and wisdom are two sides of the same coin, for those who are lucky are blessed with the world’s secrets, and never clouded by mortal constraints. As such, the coin as well as any-sided die are viewed as symbols of Orovas. Lenormand cards are also sometimes linked to Orovas as a symbol; these are not to be confused with tarot cards, which fall under the domain of Maer. Lenormand cards are typically used to answer questions about the self, rather than about the future, though in practice both sets of cards are used for both purposes.Rites and Worship
Aside from practitioners of magic, Orovas is the patron of innovators and inventors, as well as simply curious thinkers, as he is rumored to be the implanter of all original thoughts. His congregations typically take the appearance of book clubs and gatherings within libraries, as well as public houses and gentlepeople's clubs where free philosophical thought is encouraged. Typically, any place where worship of Orovas is presently occurring is known as a meeting-house. Orovas doesn't exactly have a clergy, save for in the realm of mystics. Fortune-tellers and diviners who claim to be oracles in his service often wear shimmery and glittery outfits which are many-layered, silky and overly glamorous. They often wear veils over their faces. Should they have a focus, it's most likely to be an eye - whether real or artificial. Some wizards and thinkers adopt this regalia when they feel especially pretentious (or, perhaps, nerdy). Many monks find comfort and familiarity in Orovas' self-reflective teachings, and he is widely revered by them. Some goes as far as to become devout worshippers of the deity, and they use his guidance to help them meditate and push the limits of their physical body. Though they are perhaps odd bedfellows, monks and mystics often have a fascination with each other through their shared appreciation for Orovas, and this has led to ties between monks, mystics, and - at times - occultic groups.Holy Text: The Rubiora (Post-Script Meditations)
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Penances | Strictures |
| ⊕ Employ new spells, and twist existing ones. | ⊝ Books are sacred. Don't harm them intentionally. |
| ⊕ Encourage others to read. Give out books. | ⊝ Do not harm innocents with your knowledge. |
Mandates |
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| ⊜ Any time you enter a library, pick up a new book. Read it, and return it before the deadline. |
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