Elade

Elade is a goddess associated with love, growth and harmony.
An ancient and popular goddess, Elade is called upon to bless a huge variety of undertakings, from marriages to harvests. She is the patron goddess of flowers and gardens - and shrines to her are extremely common, from royal estates to village common land.
Elade is sometimes referred to as 'The Lovely Gardener' or 'The First Mistress'.

Divine Domains

Elade's primary domains are Charm, Good, Healing and Plant. Her subdomains are Growth, Love and Restoration.

Holy Books & Codes

Elade's holy book is called The Melodies, and is comprised of 36 distinct songs. They are typically sung as blessings to celebrate births, naming ceremonies, weddings, and even funerals.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Elade is usually depicted as a beautiful woman surrounded by immaculate flowers, particularly roses. Her sacred animal is the swan, which also features heavily in her iconography.
She has no favoured weapon, but has been known to bless the unarmed combat techniques favoured by her monks and clerics.
Elade's mystic card is The Lovers, and her holy number is six.

Tenets of Faith

Followers of Elade believe that love is the natural order of the universe. It is our connection to one another, our spirit of collaboration, and our ability to love and reproduce, that drives progress and brings us ever closer to a utopian age called Harmona.
Elade favours pacifists, gardners, teachers, parents and those with an instinct to nurture.

Holidays

The fifth month, Eladil- the Month of Sowers - is named in Elade's honour.
On the sixth day of Eladil, followers celebrate Elade's Day - a summertime garden festival, and a time for lovers to exchange gifts. Gardeners engage in fierce competitions to produce the finest roses. Weddings on Elade’s Day are said to be very lucky.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

Elade seeks to elevate mortals to a state of Harmona, or 'living heaven'. This dream can only be realised through acts of kindness and collaboration.

Divine Classification

God

Alignment

Lawful Good