Azaris

== Summary ==
Azaris is a conceptual god who prefers to remain firmly in the shadows.
== Domain Over Stealth ==
Azaris knows that one’s importance does not come from their name, face or voice, but only out of the effect one had on the world around them. The inherent need of mortals to be remembered is born out of pettiness and vanity, and those who parade their great deeds through the streets are not heroes, but cowards who give in to these base desires, opening themselves to needless dangers in the process. Rather, the best lives are those lived out of the perceptions of others; Azaris offers a shroud all that wish to remain cloaked from the outside world. One need not be heard to exert influence. One need not be seen to be important. And one need not be known to exist.
Azaris' powers center around the ability to remain unseen and unnoticed, and her blessings tend to follow a similar theme. Her blessings are not only for hiding however. After all, death can always come from the shadows.
== Mastery of Silence ==
Silence is more than merely the physical lack of sound. Rather, silence is a choice beings make when they forsake their inherent desire to be heard, the discarding of one’s voice, temporarily or permanently, in order to better serve their actions. In this way, Azaris can control silence as both a piercing muffle and a protective shroud. 
Whether avoiding detection in a dangerous location, concealing personal schemes from the prying ears of others, or muting those whose speech could harm you, silence is a powerful force in the world.
== Persona ==
As with her other aspects, Azaris personality is difficult to nail down. She takes no joy in causing suffering and avoids it when possible, but she is still very much willing to step outside the bounds of traditional morality when the situation calls for it.
Azaris, in her dealings with others, tends to be rather cagey and withdrawn with her communication. When she scrawls her messages, they tend to be short, to the point, and often a bit tactless.
Despite her withdrawn demeanor, Azaris actually takes great interest in the mortal world, readily giving blessings to those that please her. That being said, she harbors a dislike of sycophants. If one desires her favor, they must earn it not through constant prayer and total subordination, but rather through living a life she finds to be worth her time. She generally gravitates towards those who demonstrate cunning and ambition while working in the shadows of life.
== Base Form ==
Azaris base form is more or less that of a tall, black haired human woman, notably lacking a mouth. Her attire 
consists of a silken veil not entirely unlike a burka, accompanied by a long and flowing purple dress with a cape that blends with her surroundings. 
She is not often seen in this form, as she is very uncomfortable with its relative exposure.
== Domain Form ==
Azaris’ domain form remains unknown, as she has never willingly uncloaked herself while in it. She chooses instead to remain invisible, revealing herself only through scratched messages and phantom shoulder-taps.
== Worship and Influence ==
=== Heroes ===
Naaro
== Relationship With Other Deities ==
== Creations ==
=== Avatars ===
Zed
=== Beasts ===
The Painted Cat of Genesis
=== Artifacts ===
The Bow of AzarisCategory:Deities