Mythelea

Description

## Origins

Mythelea began as a mortal who later ascended to godhood upon her death. Her full name is Mythelea Tashelar. She is one of the most famous figures in elven history as she was the priestess who led the first elves from Melífera (the first elven kingdom) and into unknown territory. She and her followers traveled all the way to the other continent where they established the massive elvish region of Astrithyr. They survived this long and dangerous journey through faith in her visions of a homeland given by her chosen god, Eshathâr. She is sometimes called the Never-queen because though she was urged to become the queen of their new homeland, she feared corruption, and instead instilled the first elven rule by council.

Upon ascension she became a goddess for those who travel, both into uncharted territory and those who are trying to find home- new and old. Her portfolio has expanded over the years as elves have ventured further and further from their forest domains. She is considered the patron of traveling merchants, as well as those who seek adventure and exploration. Elvish Sailors and refugees especially hold her in high regard. Due to the faith and hope she instilled in others and the risks she took to reach a new homeland, she has oddly also become a patron of many gamblers instead of Sylanna, an actual goddess of luck. Due to this it is believed that Sylanna holds Mythelea in great contempt.

In life, Mythelea was a meek, quiet servant of her god and not entirely prepared for the leadership role that was thrust upon her. Her shyness is possibly a reason she rejected the idea of being queen despite how well she was loved and respected. This has not changed much as a goddess. Mythelea assists her worshipers in indirect ways, almost never revealing her true form and identity. She comes to her followers as a fellow traveler of any race or gender and helps guide them in whatever way she can. It is said she sometimes walks among travelers all the way to their destination, and they never had an idea they had been accompanied by a goddess the whole way. Sometimes she appears as a beggar, rewarding travelers who offer help. It is wise to offer up even so little as a copper piece to any beggar one sees on the road, just in case. Despite her quiet nature, she is known to have a sense of humor. At times, after a journey disguised as a traveling companion, she will depart after stealing her followers’ worn traveling shoes. This is a sign that she was there watching after them.  Sometimes shoes worn after a long journey are offered up willingly as thanks for safe passage.  Many believe that Mythelea is the same deity worshiped in the Common Pantheon known as E’ah- the god of wanderers with an interest in boots.

## Appearance / Depictions

In the rare event that she reveals her true avatar, she appears as she did in life, a beautiful elvish woman with copper-green skin and long dark green hair, kept loose and wild. She wears tattered travelers clothes and a long dark traveling cloak that seems to shift in color with the light between green, brown, red, and purple. Whatever form she takes, her eyes are honey brown that shine like gold in the light. She always walks with a walking stick with a raven carved at the top (a symbol of the god she championed in life- Eshathar).