Aife, Goddess of Conflict (Ee-Fah)

WHAT IS BELIEVED ABOUT AIFE?

Aife is thought to be a great strategist - it is believed that she aids people in planning for war, rather than specifically on the battlefield. It is believed that Aife only allows just wars to happen: and that she will always support the side that should have the moral victory. Many even believe that she only allows war to happen when it is justifiable to have it. This had led to world leaders claiming to be prophets of Aife to justify going into clearly unnecessary wars. On a smaller scale, it is known that people will go to Aife for interpersonal, and sometimes inner, conflicts. People have different interpretations and beliefs about what Aife should be prayed to for.

HOW IS AIFE PORTRAYED?

She is commonly portrayed with bright red hair - symbolising the fire of war. She is also very buff. In art it is common to see her portrayed riding a hippogriff. There is no common weapon she is associated with although she is always seen with one, and therefore is portrayed with different weapons in different depictions of her.

WHERE IS AIFE PORTRAYED?

Like every god, artwork of her can be seen within temples dedicated to her, as well as temples dedicated to The Nine. No war room is complete without something symbolising Aife. Her insignia is also seen in therapy/counselling rooms - as an aid to help through inner conflicts.

HOW DO PEOPLE PRAY TO AIFE?

It is customary while praying for war that it be done in a large group - and the leader of the group to let a small amount of blood. For prayer for smaller conflicts there is no standard practice, although many people like to hold onto a weapon of some sort as a symbol, and some very dedicated people will let blood alone too.

WHY DO PEOPLE PRAY TO AIFE?

For success in a war, for success in a debate, for help in an argument, for solving interpersonal conflict, decision making, solving personal conflicts.

WHAT ARE THE IDEALS ASSOCIATED WITH AIFE?

Some examples of ideals the followers of Aife might hold are: Confident decision making, bravery, leadership.

Domain: War
Animal: Wolf
Colour: Crimson
Alignment: Lawful Neutral