Ciuna (SEE OUN AH)

the Dawnbringer, the Succor of Lovers, She of the Shinning Hair, the Divine Virgin

The beautiful (minor) goddess of the dawn. She is said to be the most beauteous of all goddesses, her long hair possessing every color of the rainbow and her figure the ideal of femininity. The goddess notoriously shies from the attention of her many suitors, thus her beauty may only be seen for an instant. In tales she often wears a mask or disguise to conceal her beauty, as it has at time provoked even the ire of other divines such as the Sun.
She is the patron goddess of lovers in matters both romantic and carnal, although mythologically she is not known for indulging in either herself. Said to bare a particular fondness for unwed lovers, to whom she sends the first light of dawn to wake before their tryst might be discovered and grants (or delays) childbirth. Ciuna often comes to the aid of the goddess Eo in this manner.
She and her counterpart Akion are said to moderate the eternal night and day struggle between Calowean and Lyndranel and thus are often prayed to as protective forces.

Divine Domains

Beauty, love, lovers, the dawn, peace, protection

Divine Symbols & Sigils

The goddess maintains no particular sigil, but the followers of Ciuna are most often found wearing white, hooded robes and masks or veils. Rumor has it that Ciuna grants her most faithful incredible beauty, but to forcibly remove a Ciunite's veil will invoke a curse.
The Goddess is at times associated with unicorns.

Tenets of Faith

The temples of Ciuna are known to never turn away lovers, unwed mothers, or illegitimate children, a function that has earned them the ire of local lords and those concerned with public morals, as well as a reputation of debauchery. Additionally, the temples appear to have some sort of secret means of ferrying those in need as tales abound of people being tracked to a temple of Ciuna only to vanish with the dawn. The temples of Ciuna, frequently located far from those in power, often serve as orphanages and pleasant rests for needy travelers.

Social

Contacts & Relations

While the relationship between Ciuna and the other divines of the day and night is certain the details of their relations are often murky and contradictory.
Subordinate to: Calowean, Lyndranel
Associated with: Akion, Luciel, Selune

Alternate Art

Divine Classification

Lesser Divinity

Religions

• Temple of Ciuna

Species

Divinities

Church/Cult

Temple of Ciuna

Pronouns

She/Her

Sex

Female

Presentation

Idealized femininity

Hair

Long and possessing all colors