Valena

Valena, also known as the Mother of Knowledge, is one of the Antecedent Trinity and was the first to obtain a divine spark after The Calamity of Haddun. She, along with Cuaras and Tova reshaped the world and brought it life again, paving the way for mortals to thrive.
Though Cuaras and Tova lead the way for humans during their rebuilding, Valena was the backbone that held The Elathian Dynasty together. The first of The Chronicles of Valena were used by her to travel with servants of Cuaras and Tova and convince other tribes of humans to join the Elathains.

• Worship: joyous group prayer in public temples

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Clergy: females only


• Function: soothsayers, spiritual guides, inquisitors




• Lifestyle: monastic

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Family: somewhat large


• Chosen: appointed by head of clergy




• Distinguished By: special powers (foresight)

• Deadly Sins: none

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High Virtues: temperance, and obedience



• Associated Artform: songs



• Coming of Age: 15 years old (females only)

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Coming of Age Rite: takes place in a private ceremony



• Marriage: only between those of similar status

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Marriage Rites: are attended by only close friends and family

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Death Rites: are a private affair

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Major Taboo: death (no interacting with the dead)

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A coin with either a foxglove or an open tome on its face

Tenets of Faith

Knowledge is power, but secrets pull the strings.

Divine Classification

Deity

Religions

• The Chronicles of Valena
• The Human Pantheon

Related Myths

• The Antecedent Trinity and Origins of the Human Pantheon