Yali

The Protector, The Avenger

"Blessed be Yali, for She fought the demons and guaranteed the freedom of the People in their time of need...Yali may carry weapons and armour like a soldier, but Her fight is not for personal glory, and neither should it be the soldier's pursuit. She fights only because She must, for there are dark things of evil that lurk in the dark places; Her light shines into these places, protecting those around her from those that mean harm."
~The Long Prayer and the Short Prayer

Lady of the Warrior Priests

In the old days of the Kingdom of Hayim, the priests of Yali were commonly warriors as well as priests, dispensing Her justice to the wicked with fire and sword. It is said that the books that contained such battle prayers and war chants are still able to be found in the ruins of older temples or locked away in the vaults of noble collectors.
The Hayim priests of today, of course, are not ones for going into combat, and any priest who does so is shunned by the community for turning away from the gods.

Divine Domains

War, Protection, Magic

Divine Symbols & Sigils

A spear, a shield, the number three

Tenets of Faith

Yali demands that the good protect the weak as She does, giving the homeless shelter and the hurt care.

She commands that her followers that have magic become masters of their craft, showing power but not become greedy or a slave to their abilities.

As goddess of war, She wishes that soldiers fight bravely in Her name and give mercy to their enemies when possible.

Holidays

The Festival of Yali is held the week of 5 Flowermonth, with 5 Flowermonth being Her holy day. Martial and magic competitions are usually held on these days, with prizes going to the best swordsman, bowman, rider, and mage in the community. Smaller communities may hold different contests.

Divine Goals & Aspirations

the protection of the human race from the demons of the dark places.

the patronizing of mages and warriors, giving them protection in battle.

the sheltering of refugees and the weak from the ravages of evil.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Yali is commonly shown as a woman in full armour, carrying a spear or poleaxe and a shield. Over Her armour, some artists show Her wearing a long robe of the nobility.

Divine Classification

Goddess

Art Credit: emperorcharlesii (me!)