Ziella: the Desert's Whisper

Ziella stands as the deity of the desert and the shifting sands. Known as the Desert Elves' patron, Ziella is revered by the secluded, Desert Elves, a nocturnal subspecies of Elves who call the caves of the Aena Desert in the Eastern portion of Asmea their home.
Ziella takes on a form that mirrors the endless dunes and starlit skies of the desert at night. Their skin, the color of the deepest midnight, shimmers with the secrets of the sands. Long, flowing robes of golden silk and headscarves billow like the desert winds, revealing only their eyes, which glimmer with the wisdom of ages. Ziella's presence is often accompanied by a gentle zephyr that carries the whispers of the sands.
Ziella's dominion extends over the arid desert, the sands, the cool night, and the mysteries concealed within the shifting dunes. They represent the relentless but nurturing force of the desert environment.
Ziella embodies the tranquility of the desert, often calm and contemplative. They are the guardian of the Desert Elves, guiding them through the caverns of the Aena Desert during the scorching day and out into the cool, starlit nights. Ziella is a symbol of resilience, teaching the Desert Elves to find strength in the unforgiving desert.
Ziella's blessings are often invoked for safe passage through the treacherous Aena Desert, especially by those refugees attempting to reach the mythical Aenaren Pass. Desert Elves pray for cool winds and the wisdom to navigate the sands, while travelers seek solace in the night and the guidance of the desert's whisper.
Worship of Ziella takes place under the moonlit skies and the shifting dunes. Desert Elves offer precious gems and delicate trinkets, reflective of the sands' hidden treasures, as tokens of reverence. Rituals include the recitation of ancient desert poetry, performed with the soft, rhythmic steps of the dance of the desert, a unique and sacred form of expression.
Legends of Ziella tell of their emergence from the first grain of sand, born when the desert was young. They are the keeper of the hidden passages in the Aena Desert and are said to guide those who traverse it, whether to survive its harsh climate or to reach the elusive Aenaren Pass. Ziella's whispers in the night are believed to offer wisdom to those who listen, a gift that sustains the Desert Elves and all who dare to brave the desert's embrace.
Ziella, the Desert's Whisper, is the guardian of the Aena Desert and the eternal guide for the Desert Elves, a testament to the profound connection between the nocturnal elves and their arid homeland, fostering hope and perseverance in the most unforgiving of environments.