Astraea
Astraea, the goddess of domains of Order, Peace, justice and the balance.
She originates from one of the three Horae Sisters in Greek mythology and is said to have been a daughter of Zeus and Themis, but there are few accounts of this to be found in Greek myth. Legend has it that during the Iron Age, while many gods left Earth as evil ran rampant, she was one of the few who stayed behind until the very end and tirelessly appealed to humanity's sense of justice. The story of her scales later becoming Libra and she herself becoming Virgo garner only brief mention. However, in later ages, she and her mother Themis (with whom she is sometimes conflated), and Justitia from Roman mythology were given a different name and attendant significance. Namely, Lady Justice, or the goddess of justice. She is often seen depicted in statue form as a lady wielding a sword and scales and frequently appears in front of courthouses and law offices.
Originally, her functional aspects were more pronounced, and she was a good deal sterner and more uncompromising. However, her time around humans has softened her and now she tries to guide humanity personally. The same influence can be attributed to her insistence upon hand-to-hand combat. She may wield a sword and scales, but in a fight, she will simply toss them away to engage in techniques most often seen in professional wrestling, which she sees as her true justice.
Astraea's Champions
Alignment: Usually chaotic, often good
Suggested Classes: Barbarian, cleric, fighter, paladin, sorcerer
Suggested Cleric Domains: War
Suggested Backgrounds: Athlete, folk hero, soldier
Many champions of Astraea are warriors for honor and justice. They often seek to embody martial courage and are motivated by strong personal codes of honor.
Astraea's Favor
Astraea has a soft spot in her heart for underdogs, even if they lack the strength to win the fight. It is easier, she believes, to make a hero from a weakling who has a heroic heart than it is to turn a brute into a defender of justice. What’s more, the victory of the strong gives them glory, but the victory of the weak.
Devotion to Astraea
Following Astraea means making a commitment to combat in pursuit of righteous aims, not as a way of applying coercion or domination. It also means dedicating yourself to the pursuit of excellence, for the goddess of Justice desires victorious champions.
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