Alyssa

Alyssa, also known as the Daughter, is an Archangel, and part of the Tyrranean Pantheon of Gods. She is sometimes considered to be connected to Shadowlight, especially when paired with her dark lover Daxanine.
Alyssa is revered all across Tyrrus, but her largest following is in the city of Thassalus, where she is revered as one of the Four Ladies, alongside Aysa, Ardella, and Livia.
== Themes ==
Alyssa is the primary Tyrranean deity of love, beauty, and desire. Beyond this, however, she is thematically confusing, since there are so many different interpretations, some of which cross the border between light and darkness.
=== Interpretations ===
Some interpretations consider Alyssa to be a manifestation of something beyond mere mortal beauty. She is the most perfect and desirable being possible, yet is also unattainable due to her divinity. This interpretation is often used to represent divine love, and love of the gods, as opposed to love between humans.
The more popular and common interpretation is that Alyssa is a goddess of the concept of physical beauty and desire, and is therefore often considered more closely related to lust than to love.
A third interpretation sees Alyssa as a manifestation of true mortal love. This goes beyond mere physical beauty, and is not as intangible as divine desire. In this form, she is a patron of lovers, and is associated with romance and marriage.
Alyssa is also often heavily linked to ideas of conflict, and as such is sometimes considered a war goddess. This is likely related to the fact that love and desire often cause interpersonal conflict.
== Mythology ==
=== Placement in the Pantheon ===
Alyssa is a daughter of Aysa and Aldin. Her brothers are Annor and Alshin, and her sister is Ardella. Daxanine is often considered to be her lover, though this is sometimes considered heretical.
Category:Gods
Category:Light Gods
Category:Archangels