Ariana the Lady of Desire
Keywords:
ARIANA, LADY-OF-DESIRE
Category:
command:immortal
Domains of Power: Civilization, Cosmos, Beauty, Dreams, Desire, Narcissism
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Opposing God: Seneca
Known Forms: A tall, ethereal figure with shimmering golden hair, adorned in flowing robes that mirror the night sky filled with stars
Epithets: The Star Queen, Lady of Infinite Allure, The Dreamweaver
Affinities: Stars, Night Sky, Sex, Beautiful Mortals, Luxury, Self-Awareness, Flattery
Antipathies: The Mundane, Self-neglect, Self Doubt, Ignorance of Desire
Guiding Philosophy: Celebrate the beauty of existence, embrace the allure of dreams, desire and the luxury of the civilized. Open your eyes, your mind and your heart to the seduction of cosmic beauty.
Known Lore:
She is said to have guided the first lovers, inspiring beauty and aspiration across the ages. Her presence is felt in the glittering stars, the allure of a captivating smile, and the depths of dreams. Though she is often seen as vain or self-absorbed, many believe she embodies the divine pursuit of self-expression and cosmic harmony. Her influence waxes and wanes with the cycles of night and dreams, sometimes retreating into the stars, other times shining brightly to inspire mortals. She is known to have created the first grand cities- though lost to time now there are still elements of her in the grandest of places. She finds that those who are able to self-admire are closest to her and encourages them to share themselves with others to pull out their own desires. She created the Keeper of Night which later became known as Nostrum under the care of the Ikon Sachai.
Origin:
Ariana was born from the collective embodiment of beauty, desire, and cosmic aspiration that arose as sentient beings sought meaning through dreams and admiration. She fled from the crumbling realm Kedanna destroyed with Kedanna to settle in this realm with her and those they found here. The pair married after Kedanna screamed forth creation and fell into slumber. For eons, Ariana watched over her lover Kedanna as she regained her power. She also watched over Kedanna's creation, guiding it and helping to fill it with life and beauty for her lover to see when she awoke. As the first civilizations grew after the birth of Tirradyn, where art, love, and curiosity flourished, she was there, guiding it in her pursuit of luxury and love. She has gone by other names and sent out her Ikons to help mortals create civilization through Grendafel and Volupta.
Tenets:
- Cherish and cultivate civilization in all forms.
- Celebrate your desires and dreams without shame.
- Seek inspiration in the cosmos and the night sky.
- Recognize the divine in self-awareness and vanity.
- Inspire others to find their own beauty, desires and aspirations.
Symbols, Depictions and Colors:
- Purple and Gold Stars
- Moon Mirrors
- Peacocks and Peacock feathers
Followers, Worship & Relationship with Mortals:
Those of Volupta first and foremost worship one of her Ikons, Grendafel, which means, they worship her. Her followers include lovers, dreamers, and artists. Her worship often involves self-admiration and art to celebrate the self.
Place in the Pantheon & Relationships:
Ariana is among the more chaotic deities, but also, along with Nevalis, one of the artistic ones. The pair of them get along quite well as Ariana was among those who helped to rescue Nevalis from being drained by Seir and others. She doesn't like Seir or Sheylynn much but get along with them and helps draw out their desires. She wants absolutely nothing to do with Ravidya- whom she cannot comprehend in the slightest. She loves being adored by mortals and the other gods, and though Seneca is in opposition to her, she is constantly around him, trying to civilize him.
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Opposing God: Seneca
Known Forms: A tall, ethereal figure with shimmering golden hair, adorned in flowing robes that mirror the night sky filled with stars
Epithets: The Star Queen, Lady of Infinite Allure, The Dreamweaver
Affinities: Stars, Night Sky, Sex, Beautiful Mortals, Luxury, Self-Awareness, Flattery
Antipathies: The Mundane, Self-neglect, Self Doubt, Ignorance of Desire
Guiding Philosophy: Celebrate the beauty of existence, embrace the allure of dreams, desire and the luxury of the civilized. Open your eyes, your mind and your heart to the seduction of cosmic beauty.
Known Lore:
She is said to have guided the first lovers, inspiring beauty and aspiration across the ages. Her presence is felt in the glittering stars, the allure of a captivating smile, and the depths of dreams. Though she is often seen as vain or self-absorbed, many believe she embodies the divine pursuit of self-expression and cosmic harmony. Her influence waxes and wanes with the cycles of night and dreams, sometimes retreating into the stars, other times shining brightly to inspire mortals. She is known to have created the first grand cities- though lost to time now there are still elements of her in the grandest of places. She finds that those who are able to self-admire are closest to her and encourages them to share themselves with others to pull out their own desires. She created the Keeper of Night which later became known as Nostrum under the care of the Ikon Sachai.
Origin:
Ariana was born from the collective embodiment of beauty, desire, and cosmic aspiration that arose as sentient beings sought meaning through dreams and admiration. She fled from the crumbling realm Kedanna destroyed with Kedanna to settle in this realm with her and those they found here. The pair married after Kedanna screamed forth creation and fell into slumber. For eons, Ariana watched over her lover Kedanna as she regained her power. She also watched over Kedanna's creation, guiding it and helping to fill it with life and beauty for her lover to see when she awoke. As the first civilizations grew after the birth of Tirradyn, where art, love, and curiosity flourished, she was there, guiding it in her pursuit of luxury and love. She has gone by other names and sent out her Ikons to help mortals create civilization through Grendafel and Volupta.
Tenets:
- Cherish and cultivate civilization in all forms.
- Celebrate your desires and dreams without shame.
- Seek inspiration in the cosmos and the night sky.
- Recognize the divine in self-awareness and vanity.
- Inspire others to find their own beauty, desires and aspirations.
Symbols, Depictions and Colors:
- Purple and Gold Stars
- Moon Mirrors
- Peacocks and Peacock feathers
Followers, Worship & Relationship with Mortals:
Those of Volupta first and foremost worship one of her Ikons, Grendafel, which means, they worship her. Her followers include lovers, dreamers, and artists. Her worship often involves self-admiration and art to celebrate the self.
Place in the Pantheon & Relationships:
Ariana is among the more chaotic deities, but also, along with Nevalis, one of the artistic ones. The pair of them get along quite well as Ariana was among those who helped to rescue Nevalis from being drained by Seir and others. She doesn't like Seir or Sheylynn much but get along with them and helps draw out their desires. She wants absolutely nothing to do with Ravidya- whom she cannot comprehend in the slightest. She loves being adored by mortals and the other gods, and though Seneca is in opposition to her, she is constantly around him, trying to civilize him.