Azata (ah-ZAH-tah)
Azatas are celestial beings known for their chaotic good nature. Unlike some who fight evil methodically, these champions travel the planes, appearing wherever help is most needed. They lend a hand to those in trouble and fight against evil, but then move on swiftly.
Some azatas devote themselves to a single Deity, while others serve on a temporary basis. They respect their deities but retain their independence, too wild to submit completely for long.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Birthed from Elysium joy and beauty, azatas sometimes emerge from worthy mortal souls who become half-celestial before full transformation. Like most outsiders, they can't reproduce traditionally but enjoy fleeting romances with mortals drawn to their kind hearts and free spirits.
Ecology and Habitats
They hail from Elysium, Arborea and Ysgard, favoring multiple locations for their ever-shifting allegiances. Arborea is their favorite plane, but they find inspiration everywhere except the fiendish realms.
The Feywild, holds special appeal for them. In the Material Plane, they're drawn to both untamed wilderness and bustling cities brimming with creativity. Often disguised as enigmatic patrons, they might spend weeks inspiring artists in their homes.
Behaviour
They are considered flighty by their Archon kin, azatas view their approach as practical.
As they are Independent by nature, they rarely form large groups. Social needs are met through spontaneous gatherings at landmarks, where they share stories and revelry for a few days before dispersing.
These gatherings seem almost telepathic, with azatas instinctively knowing when one is near, it should be mentioned that a few larger gatherings occur regularly, but this is the exception.
Civilization and Culture
Beauty Ideals
Azatas appreciate beautiful objects and see richly decorated weapons or jewelry as justified tools for their cause.
Culture and Cultural Heritage
Azata society prioritizes fostering freedom and joy throughout Theras as they Believe these virtues must arise organically, they act more as advisors than direct combatants against evil or rigid law. these empower those they help to achieve goals on their own, fostering self-reliance. However, when fiends directly intervene in mortal affairs, azatas readily fight for the defenseless. They understand frequent intervention weakens mortals' resolve, so it's a rare occurrence that do interact. It should be mention that they make exceptions when their playful urge overcome them teasing overly uptight mortals.
Many azatas hold noble titles like "count" or "prince" but it's unclear if these are ceremonial remnants of an ancient monarchy. They're used for identification or perhaps a touch of ego, not for hierarchy.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
Passionate and competitive, azatas gain recognition through heroic deeds and artistic creations. Some form short-lived alliances known as courts, focusing on art, philosophy, music, or personal tastes. These courts are as fleeting as they are forming, with even the rare permanent ones lacking fixed membership. It should be mentioned that non-azatas are almost never invited.
Strong personalities and a belief in free expression often lead to disagreements about the best course of action. These disagreements can sometimes turn into grudges, where an azata would rather withhold help than compromise their beliefs.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Most azatas speak the languages of devils and dragons, but can communicate with nearly anyone through truespeech.
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