Heska

===Heska (Hess-kah)===
The Bodyguard, Master of Arms, Mistress of the Blade
==General Information==
Symbol: An aged Great Sword sticking out of the Earth
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Strength: Intermediate Deity
Portfolio: Skill at Arms, Bravery in Battle, Honoring Oaths, Strategy, Strength
Worshipers: Mercenaries, Guardsmen, Swordsmen, Banner Men, Commanders, Soldiers, Gladiators
Cleric Alignments: CG, NG, LG, LN, N
Domains: Strength, War, Protection, Glory, Pact
Favored Weapon: Great Sword
Places of Strong Influence:  Harkas
Places of Moderate Influence:  Vartia, Yargald
Places of Minor Influence:  Portiri, Gurgolmaash, Adara, Rygild, Urdur, Burglig
==Description==
Heska is often thought to be the daughter of Asak and Taliah.  She is depicted as a tall, well built and well muscled, female Minotaur with white and black splotches of fur. She is commonly shown either wearing a suit of fine chain with pauldrons, chest plate, tasses and braces; or in simple leather training gear.  She is never, however, shown without her sword, though at times she is shown as wading into battle with a broadsword and shield instead.  Though a younger deity, she has many followers both in Harkas and spreading aboard as many warriors of all ilks and races find her simple dogma to their liking.  Many more at least pay honor to her and her followers.
==Basic Beliefs & Dogma==
There is no fate but what fate you make for yourself.  All beings are doomed to die, so if you already know the end then simply live it true to yourself and your friends; worrying over it accomplishes nothing.  Skill is a warrior’s greatest attribute, everything else only moves to enhance it.  As a warrior, your weapon is your life.  Treat it with care and work with it faithfully and it will not fail you.  Oaths should not be given lightly.  When you give your word and promise a thing you must then do it or you are no better than a brigand.  Do not throw away your life needlessly; think before you act.  Never show fear.  Protect those in need who ask - no one deserves to be mistreated for the way they think.  When you guard something or someone, your oath is your life.  These are the paramount teachings of Heska to her followers.  Live free, train hard, fight well, and keep your word.  These words are uttered by many Minotaurs and warriors throughout the continent to remind them of their roles in life.