Ivanda the Altisonant
The Mistress of Zaldaer she is revered by nobles who aim to increase their station through Machiavellian like tactics. Ivanda sees to the majority of governance within the strict realms of Zaldaer. While Tarsus is the unquestioned lord of the realm, he is not interested in collecting souls, or the running of a celestial domain and is singularly focused on the destruction of his enemies, leaving a place for Ivanda to thrive. Ivanda very much thrust herself into this gap making herself the invaluable right hand of the realm, her favor or ire can mean much for any wishing to advance within the realm. She takes the form of a beautiful Naga and is attributed to the creation of the creatures upon Eraneth, though their numbers are few.
Divine Domains
The Princeps Palatium is the grand palace of Zaldaer. Located at the base of the Great Volcanic citadel of Tyranthrax the Palatium is where supplicants and those seeking the favor of Tarsus come. The administrative hub of the divine realm, opulent sitting rooms, fine estate rooms, and a grand throne room greet any who visit here.
Holy Books & Codes
Deific Obedience - The supplicant shall find a private place, preferably with a mirror or reflective surface. With slow, deliberate movements, coil a cord or silk ribbon around your arm or body, symbolizing the naga’s patient entanglement. While doing so, whisper an affirmation of your ambition—something you desire to gain—and a secret plan to achieve it. The cord or ribbon should becoming tight, constricting the flow of blood to this extremity, showing your devotion to your path. Unwind it carefully, as each loop undone represents the unfolding of a strategy, leaving a thick deep mark showing your commitment to this future. Conclude by bowing slightly to your reflection, acknowledging your future self’s triumph. Gain a +1 status bonus to Deception for the day, you may also roll deception in place of diplomacy for any checks to make an impression.
Imparted Power: Gain the Domain Initiate Feat, this does not count as a prerequisite for other feats unless you are a Cleric
Ivandas Favor: Ivanda grants her favor to her most devoted, but it always comes with a price. As a free action you may reroll a failed skill check, save, or attack roll and keep the new roll. You may not use Ivandas Favor until you have paid her price. The GM can determine a skill check, save or attack roll you have succeed and force you to reroll it.
Advanced Imparted Power: Gain the Advanced Initiate Feat, this does not count as a prerequisite for other feats unless you are a Cleric
Gaze of Confidence: Your confident gaze is infectious. The target of this gaze must make eye contact with you. When they do they must make a basic will save against your class dc or become fascinated. When you attempt to make an impression, lie, or conduct other social activities against someone who is fascinated by your gaze increase the degree of success by 1.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Her holy symbol is a snake coiling itslef in geometric patterns upon medallions, tattoos, or embroidery.
Tenets of Faith
The Edicts of Ivanda are to seek to improve your status and influence within any social strata or organization you belong. To do so with cunning and care, to never reveal your true potential till the most opportune moment.
It is Anathema to Ivanda to humiliate yourself or submit to another’s dominance without any benefit or strategic gain, to forgo opportunity out of fear or laziness and to reveal your secrets and plans before they have come to fruition.
Holidays
Ivandas faithful hold no high holy days but often hold secret ceremonies during other deities days of power.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Ivandas goal is to subvert the powers of Eraneth and control the strings of power across the mortal realms.
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