Celena, the Earthwarder

Celena is the middle child of **Ter'ot** and a higher **Celestial**, born from the earth of Eprea itself. She kept a close connection to the soils, earning the right to govern it and help it flourish from her draconic father. Celena is seen as a positive force to most of the creatures of Eprea, with it considered a blessing in itself to see the white wolf entering a village to fertilize the soils, or when she runs with the winds on her back.

Celena's playful and friendly nature led to the creation of many of the hills and rivers of Eprea. Legends have it that rivers were carved out from her going on long sprints with a young Eprean, and the mountains and hills were caused by her excitedly hopping around. Whether true or not, Celena leans into the legends, happily sharing them as though they were real.

However, despite Celena's reputation for bringing good harvest, she still found it difficult to manage all of the land. During an attempt to create a new plant from scratch, Celena grew frustrated and dislodged the seeds from the center. From the seeds sprouted a new life in a form that Celena had not expected: a small, heavenly lovebird. Celena took the small bird into her care, gifting her the name **Pafella**. As well as this, she named the plant that birthed the new creature: **Pafella's Bloom**.

Unsure on what to do first with Pafella, Celena stuck the lovebird into her mane and began to show her the world. As they traveled, Celena began to notice Pafella taking on an interest in the barren parts of the land. She allowed Pafella off of her head in the depths of the Rahashi Desert, watching in awe as she brought forth a large oasis. Impressed by Pafella's natural talent, Celena bestowed upon her the duty of bringing life to the land.

Once Pafella had gotten into the swing of her new duties, Celena left to continue her own work. Working alongside her older brother, **Kurro**, she was able to harvest the winds and bring them across the lands, and with them she brought the change in the seasons. Celena struggled with knowing the best times to bring the winds through the land, causing Epreans to see her as more of a nuisance than a helper when the cold winds destroyed the spring crops. Disheartened, she turned to **Mel'yde**, who guided her with the calender.

Once Celena had fully mastered the change of seasons, she began to pay more visits to her younger sister, **Juena**. Juena allowed Celena to carve more rivers, and through it, Celena discovered how to purify them. Using the winds, she would glide over the surface of the water, spreading it through the lands and purifying it into a drinkable state.

## History

During the **Thousand Years War** that overtook Eprea, Celena took on the role of a light in the dark for the scared Epreans. Donning her humanoid guise, she would visit villages and soothe the children, while sharing stories and performing bardic shows for the adults as a distraction. It is said that the way Celena moved was elegant and sensual, giving Epreans a heavy association with sex and motherhood with the **Celestial**. Many villagers eyes went to the Celestial when she had visited their villages, a particular one by the name of **Asolin** falling for her.

The **Phecoon** fell for Celena only for her beauty, and when stated by him, she felt nothing but distaste. She rejected his advances, criticizing him for only loving her for her looks and lacking interest on getting to know her for her. Celena was surprised to find the Phecoon receptive to her comments, with the promise of doing better. Asolin fully stopped his advances on the Celestial, and instead began to visit her shrine, getting to know her more during the dark war.

Celena and Asolin quickly turned to becoming close friends, forgetting their awkward start and leaning onto each other for advice. One day, while Asolin was on his way to visit the Celestial, he had been struck down by a group of **Woodwalkers**. Celena set out to search for her friend when he was late to their meeting, instead finding his mangled corpse strewn along the floor of her domain. A loud wail came from the Celestial, with it being said that her wail has forever been embedded into the winds, causing the whistle when they blow. Celena, filled with grief, called upon her daughter. She begged **Pafella** to immortalize her friend, and the **Asolin Tree** sprouted from the Phecoon's body. The tree quickly spread and filled the woods, creating the forest that Celena now resides in - **Celena's Forest**.

Following the death of Asolin, Celena felt a great guilt. She blamed herself for his loss, and began to work with her daughter more closely on creating new life. Through their efforts, Celena had direct involvement with the creation of the wolves and **Waloyote**.

### Today

Celena is worshipped over much of Eprea and celebrated often by a large variety of the **races**. She spends much of her time traveling the world and cleansing the waters and forests, as well as lazing around her forest with her **Guardian**, **Sereth Qui'ett**. Celena and Sereth have a close relationship, one much like two lovers. The other **Celestials** look down on Celena for her love for the mortal, but she holds her ground and keeps a stubborn head.

Epreans, however, have a much different view on the love between the Celestial and **Waloyote**, seeing it as a direct connection between the mortal races and the Celestials. To celebrate the connection, Epreans have a feast on the **Day of Prayers** in Early Spring, eating a full harvest in the Goddess's honor.  Once they had their fill, they leave bowls of the finest bits of their harvests on their porches, allowing Celena to gather them and take them home for her and her lover. Epreans also celebrate their feasts by playing music, primarily using the panflute and chimes, due to them being the favorite of the Celestial. It is said that Celena takes on the role of a **performer** for the gatherings among the Celestials, making her a favorite deity for singers, dancers, and bards to look toward.

Once the Day of Prayers has passed, Epreans enter **Celena's Forest** in the spring and summer to visit her shrine. Epreans often wish to receive the Celestial's blessing, which is surprisingly not too hard. Celena's friendly nature brings her out easily, and she gifts the blessing of harvests to those with pure hearts, allowing for them to be able to grow food for their family at a much easier rate.

If someone with her blessing goes dark, however, she will personally seek them out and rip her blessing away from them. If taking her blessing back requires a slaughter, she will not hesitate. Epreans who have witnessed the feral side of Celena come to fear the lands. Amongst them rose a song, warning their children of her wrath:

          Beware the White Wolf of the Land

          Treat her with Respect

          And she'll lend you a Hand

## Physical Appearance

Celena has two looks to her, her true **Celestial** form, and her humanoid Eprean form.

Celena's Celestial form is that of a lithe, pure white wolf. The form dons nine total tails, with each one having a colorful array of winds that give the illusion of tattoos. Golden antlers crown her head, with a mane of magical winds and energies sprouting from between the antlers and down her spine.

Celena's humanoid form takes on the appearance of a **Waloyote**. She stands tall at 8'1" (246.38 cm), donning her golden horns and nine tails that her Celestial form has as well. Her skin is a dark shade, with her extremities capped with golden claws. Pure white fur lines her chest and shoulders, blending into thick hair that glows with the colors of her energy. She wears off-white draperies with golden accents.