The Divine, Exalted Servant of the Maker
"Idealism is our stock in trade. A religion without ideals is tyranny."
Divine Justinia V is the current Divine of the
Andrastian Chantry and leader of
Nevarra. Given her past, and her dealings with the bards of
Orlais, Justinia V is reputed to be one of the finest foreign players of The Grand Game.
History
Formerly the Revered Mother Dorothea of Orlais, Divine Justinia V rose to power after the death of Divine Beatrix III. Little is known of Dorothea's background before she joined the Chantry as an initiate. Within the Grand Cathedral, rivals suggest that her reticence in discussing her past means she's hiding something; few of her flock, however, can imagine her as anyone other than a gentle mother of obvious faith.
When Beatrix III was felled by a massive stroke, she survived just long enough to put forth Dorothea's name as a candidate for her replacement. The Grand Cleric and the Revered Mothers from all throughout
Thedas flocked to Nevarra for the Grand Consensus, a private meeting between the heads of all Chantries to select the next Divine. Ritual demanded the decision be unanimous and through heated debate, Dorothea began her reign as Justinia V.
Throughout her rule she has proved to be a liberal and daring thinker, willing to take on advisors from a diverse set of backgrounds (many of whom would've never been put in a position of such power before hand). A headstrong devotion to her own agenda and rumored support of mages has earned her no small dislike from the powerful priestesses long used to controlling the Divine's actions.
Quotes
- "If we are to spread the Maker's word across the world, we must do so with open hearts and open hands."
- "The Maker says magic is to serve mankind but we possess a responsibility to those who serve us... We cannot hail them when their magic is useful and then lock them in a cage when it is inconvenient. They are the Maker's children, not to be tolerated, but cherished."
- "Threats and demands are not a path towards Her side. We must push forth a path where blades are not an immediate course of action."
- "'Blessed are the peacekeepers, champions of the just. Blessed are the righteous, the lights in the shadow. In their blood the Maker's will is written."
- "No one is without worth."
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