Seraphia, Goddess of Peace, Tranquility, and Pacifism

Goddess of Peace, Tranquility, and Pacifism

Description

Seraphia manifested as pure ethereal grace, her form seemingly crafted from flowing glass and divine calmness. She stands at an imposing height of 10 feet, her entire being a mesmerizing manifestation of tranquility. Her appearance is as though sculpted from the purest, crystal-clear glass, gracefully fluid and constantly shifting, evoking images of humans, wild elves, sea elves, dryads, and nereids, all harmoniously melded into her otherworldly form.
Seraphia's presence radiated tranquility and calmness, soothing all who encountered her.

Personality

Seraphia embodied pacifism and was a steadfast advocate for non-violence, even in the face of danger. Her demeanor was shy, enigmatic, and profoundly serene, with an unyielding inner strength. She dedicated herself to protecting peace and promoting the values of turning the other cheek, doing no harm, and keeping one's temperament in check.

Powers

Known as the Goddess of Serenity, Seraphia possessed the ability to bless waters, granting them the power to cure sickness, madness, and bring peace to the dying. Her divine influence bestowed calmness and tranquility to all who sought her solace.

Worshipers

Seraphians organized themselves into a simple hierarchy, with priests reporting to local high priests responsible for larger regions. Most followers fostered and lived in peaceful communities with open-air sacred places dedicated to meditation and worship, often centered around serene bodies of water, or an alter of water that never seemed to so much as ripple. Conflict and violence were alien to their way of life, and they always sought peaceful solutions.
Seraphia's clergy maintained a strictly pacifist existence, traveling between holy sites and collaborating with locals and governments to uphold the principles of tranquility. Violence against, or from, a Seraphian priest was a grave taboo, believed to bring dire misfortune. Thusly, Seraphia's servants were masters at diffusing conflicts and fostering harmony through diplomacy.
Many sought Seraphia's guidance to heal emotional scars from violent pasts, seeking the inner peace that her teachings promised.

Dogma

Seraphia's dogma was pacifistic, and her followers refused to resorted to violence even in the face of death or destruction. Worshipers of Seraphia could be of any alignment, but priests were always non-evil. Druids that followed the Mother of Serenity remained neutral, while her specialty priests leaned towards good.

Rituals

Druids devoted to Seraphia conducted daily evocations following moments of deep reflection. The Greening, celebrated during Greengrass, was the most significant holy day in the Seraphian calendar. Another festival, Firstflow, took place at various times, symbolizing the end of winter.
Offerings to Seraphia typically consisted of broken weapons, symbolizing their commitment to peace, or items that had caused conflict and were discarded to promote harmony.

Temples

Rural communities designated serene ponds or glades as holy sites for local worshipers. These areas served as places of meditation and reflection. Offerings were often placed in nearby bodies of water or on special trees or bushes if water was not present.

Rumors & Legends

Legends whispered of a cosmic secret, that Seraphia's radiant form was born from the mingling of starlight and the tears of ancient gods. They say that eons ago, she sacrificed her divinely beautiful material form to safeguard the fragile peace of the cosmos, sealing away a celestial threat that could have plunged all existence into eternal turmoil. Though her sacrifice left her forever changed, her essence continued to embody tranquility, inspiring mortals to seek harmony in the face of adversity

Holy Symbol

The Dove and Starlight: In this design, the dove is set against a backdrop of starlight, signifying the belief that even celestial forces recognize Seraphia's dedication to peace.