Erathis

The Law Bearer, Goddess of Law

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For more information on all Prime Deities, see: Prime Deities

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The inspiration behind many great inventions, the creation of vast cities, and law and order within society, Erathis claims dominion over civilization. Judges and rulers pay respect at her temples, which are central structures in many cities across Iolcus. Peace and order through structure and law guides the will of her devout followers.

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Physical Description

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Erathis is shown in most texts and statues as a hooded, armored woman sitting atop a throne of pillars. Her face is generally obscured or depicted without expression, giving her presence an impartial yet imposing nature.

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Divine Realm

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Erathis resides within the glorious divine metropolis of Axiom, the Eternal City. This glowing oasis coasts through Nirvana, as the Law Bearer watches over the denizens bathed in the endless daytime that illuminates the busy streets.

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Tenets of Faith

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• Utilize the company and aid of others. The efforts of the individual often pale against the capabilities of the community.


• Strive to tame the wilds in the name of civilization, and defend the points of light and order against the chaos of darkness.


• Uphold and revere the spirit of invention. Create new settlements, build where inspiration strikes, and expand the edicts of the Law Bearer.

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Personal History

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Erathis was among the Prime Deities who fought against the Betrayer Deities in defense of mortals during the War of Repellence. Records state that, at the end of the War of Repellence, it was she and Bahamut who came to Iolcus and declared that the Prime Deities would also leave the Material Plane. Though this was initially met with protest from both the divine and mortals, the other gods ultimately agreed, finding this "unimpeachable and just". Thus, the Parting occurred and the Divine Gate was created.

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Worshipers

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Erathis is commonly worshipped by leaders and judges. Clerics of Erathis and druids of Melora work together to keep civilization and nature in balance.

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Holy Books & Codes

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"The Order of Numbers" is the primary holy book of the faithful of the goddess Erathis. Each copy is extensively decorated and contains detailed lists of the religion's rules and taboos.

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Contacts & Relations

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Prime Deities

Erathis has a tempestuous and furious romantic relationship with Melora, the goddess of nature, that "tempered only when civilization and nature are in balance." When this balance is disrupted, "civil unrests and riots bloom in her beloved cities". Erathis and Melora created humans through their passionate love as the third race on Iolcus. They granted humans passionate hearts as well, but also a chaos that blessed them with the ambitions, mirth, and curiosity of their two creators. However, they also cursed them to be too short-lived to fully fulfill these impulses.

Betrayer Deities

Zehir detests both Erathis and Melora, and sends his followers to destroy civilization and deplete nature. Erathis also despises Bhaal, seeing his reign as a perversion of law into authoritarianism; Bhaal is also an enemy of Melora.

Divine Traits

General Information

Alternative Name(s)
Goddess of Civilization
Goddess of Invention
Goddess of Law
Lady of Nirvana
The Law Bearer
Ruler of Axiom

Alignment
Lawful Neutral

Pantheon
Prime Deity

Areas of Concern
Civilization, justice, order, peace, structure

Favored Weapon
Battleaxe

Sacred Animal(s)
Monkey

Sacred Color(s)
Blue, gold

Symbol
Double-headed axe inset with a pattern of scales

Worshipers
Devoted citizens, guards, judges, military, rulers

Worshipers' Adjective(s)
Erathian

Plane
Nirvana - Axiom

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D&D 5e

Domains
Knowledge, Order

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Pathfinder 1e

Domains
Community, Knowledge, Law, Nobility, Protection, Strength

Subdomains
Cooperation, Judgement, Leadership, Legislation, Memory, Purity, Resolve, Sovereignty

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Pathfinder 2e

Domains
Cities, Duty, Family, Protection

Alternative Domain(s)
Confidence, Truth

Divine Ability
Constitution or Wisdom

Divine Font
Harm or Heal

Divine Skill
Society

Cleric Spells
1st: Protection
2nd: Status
5th: Tongues

Divine Boons

• Minor Boon
  Erathis warns her favored against those who might unfairly take advantage. Once, when someone rolls a success on a Deception check to Lie maliciously to you and you alone, they get a critical failure instead. Erathis typically chooses to grant this boon in response to an extremely consequential lie.
• Moderate Boon
  ???
• Major Boon
  ???

Divine Curses

• Minor Curse
  Any time you steal, illegally harm or kill another creature, or undermine a law-abiding officer or court, a symbol or word describing your crime appears on a visible spot on your skin. This symbol cannot be removed or hidden with makeup (though it can be covered with clothing) and it doesn’t vanish until you make legal restitution for the crime, such as by serving your sentence.
• Moderate Curse
  ???
• Major Curse
  You become honest to a fault. You constantly suffer the critical failure effect of Zone of Truth.