Neblian

Neblian (Neb-Lee- an) is the Sky deity of the Dalvine Pantheon. She controls the winds the rain and guides the gods through the night sky, as the Driver of the Divine chariot. Because of this she is also the god of travel.

# Description

One of the youngest looking of the deities Neblian was said to have some kind of covering over her eyes, her hair only grey on one side of her head and was sparking in many colors. Like others she wore a white vest. Legends tell that she was rather short in stature compared to the other Dalvine, but it allowed her to fit in the drivers seat of the great chariot.

# Personality

Focused when she has to be Neblian is full of energy, and always on the move, when she speaks you must listen closely as she does not ussually to repeat herself and even when it seems she does its always different with each retelling of her message. At times she is very volatile, and prone to exploding at a rapid pace, but all in all she is very kind and giving.

# Relationships

As the Driver of the Divine chariot, Neblian has close ties to Krazier, who commands the dalvine. Kerath, Who's Fertile soil is reliant apon the storms and rain brought on by Neblian's movements has a close friendship with the Pathfinder. Singular finds her rathery flighty, and wishes she would record more info while exploring.

# The Faith

The Church, if you can call it that, of Neblian has very little order or even Hierarchy. Her clerics tend to be rather flighty, changing their moods with the weather, and their destination with the change of the winds. While among others they promote art and try to help guide those who have lost their way. It is not common to see a Neblian priest at a tavern or stage, telling others of their great adventures into the uncharted parts of the world. However crossing a Neblian priest is not very well advised, as her power over the skies also gives her great power over the storms that rage across them.

## Dogma

Do not run from the vastness, but run to it, Fear not what the wind blows your way, as it is only Neblian guiding you to a new discovery. give freely to those who feel stuck in life. That they may see your path and use it to find their own. While she paints in the sky you too should create something meaningful each day. Evil should be dealt with by sending a Strong signal of disapproval. Strike them down fast and hard. When in doubt look to the stars, and the pathfinder will guide your way.

## Worshipers

Worshipers of Neblian, Neblians, are offer rather energetic, and follow no real schedule, except their dawn Ritual, during which they pray to help guide the sun back to the sky, as Neblian crosses the horizon.

Among her worshippers are usually Sailors, Astronomers, meteorologist Explorers, and artists.

The art of Her followers can be found all around the empire, as her worshippers are encouraged to make representations of their journeys in art.

## Worship Sites

Her shrines are typically traveling from holy site to holy site, inside of ornate carts that clerics use to spread good will as well as show off their recent pieces of art. Those that are found in cities are usually found in a great hall or within the artisan district and decorated with art pieces found on great journeys . It is common to find caligraphy form the far east, or pawpaintings from the southern elven empire in a northern shrine, or even Flower pressings from Northern plants in a southern temple. Her clerics never stay in one place for too long, they long to see the rest of the world, and for this reason it is not uncommon to find a city without a cleric tending her shrines.

## Holidays

#### Estëzya | The Day of Rest (21st of Solimyë)

The Day Neblian Rest as the night and day are in balance.

Upon this day Town guards are traditionally celebrated, During this time the towns watch is given a day off and a group of retired Volunteers keep an eye on the settlement.

This is to venerate the Goddess of Dawn and her taking a day off from her watch.

#### Libemárie | Day of Parting (14th of Lótessë)

This day celebrates the final parting of the Dalvine from Aroura.

As most followers of the Dalvine see this as a day to begin their travels from home, Priest make their way to the cities and towns that they may bless those who will venture forth. These blessings come in the form of crafts that they have made through out the year.

#### Nebmere | The Day of Neblian (12th of Cermië)

Upon this day the goddess Neblian is celebrated by the entire church of the dalvine

Towns and cities take this time to celebrate their local artists. Stories of their local founding and the journey taken to discover their location are acted out on stage, sometimes makeshift. As this immediately follows the calmest tides on the seas, Sailors set forth on their voyages on this day, usual with a blessing by a traveling priest. Upon the night of Nebmere Many people find to stargazing, holding contest to who can remember the most stars and constellations in the sky.

These celebrations are typically held rain or shine, In fact it is said if it rains upon your town on Nebmere then your harvest will be blessed by the Mother of dawn.