Providence

Not to be confused with the Providence, Providence is a citadel in the outworld.
==History==
Providence was created by the dead goddess Tanta, and remnants of her power still infuse the place. Providence is one of the few areas in the Outworld that does not seem to have been corrupted by the malevolent influence of the Lord of the Wastes. Before Tanta left with her angels to face the Desolate One, she commanded Balthamos to remain as guardian of the citadel.
==Description==
Providence appears to be built of white marble, but it stands on a bed of clouds beneath a deep blue sky sparkling with light. The clouds around appear to stretch endlessly in all directions - at some times they appear empty but at other times strange exotic creatures haunt the cloudscape. The easiest way for a mortal to find Providence once they are in the Outworld is to repeatedly take two steps forward and one step back. Within the citadel there is a sacred pool known as the waters of life, which bestow powerful blessings upon those who submerge themselves (including complete healing, a permanent +5 enhancement bonus to natural armour and to natural attacks, and natural attacks considered good-aligned for the purposes of overcoming damage reduction).
==In the Campaign==
Vantis, Lannus and Rexxar found their way to Providence by piecing together fragments of vagues prophecies and cryptic riddles. There they met Balthamos, who reinforced Rexxar's sword with a divine ember and officiated the appointment of Lannus as Voice of the Gods. The three also bathed in the waters of life.
==Divinations==
Lannus received the following answer from the stars when asking how to interpret "two steps forward, one step back" and find the way to Providence:
"Walk the path that cuts through this landDo not wait in one place to be lost in the sandsOr press stubbornly on as your hours turn to daysDo not lose yourself in that endless mazeDon't run from a challenge, or darkness will fallDon't turn round in circles, don't tiptoe, don't crawlWalk the path that cuts through this placeIt matters not which way you faceHave patience and faith, the clouds will showThe path is a dance, the steps you should know"
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