Erathis

**Erathis** *(she/her)* is the lawful neutral deity of civilisation, law and peace, most often worshipped by judges, rulers and law enforcement. **The Law Bearer** is known as a particularly cold and impartial deity, ushering in new eras of civilisation with clinical oversight. She is the inspiration behind many great inventions, the creation of vast cities, and the rigorous maintenance of law and order within society.

## Description

Erathis' seldomly seen avatar is a tall and imposing woman, with skin like marble and short, angular dark hair. She is well-muscled, and her hands are strong and calloused from wielding her great axe and building structures with her bare hands. She wears blue robes and a gold breastplate and pauldrons, a thick leather belt, and sturdy working boots and pants. She wears no jewellery other than a gold medallion in the shape of scales, identical to the scales carved into her axe and armour.

### Manifestations

Inventors and builders feel Erathis as a strength in their fingers, or the brightening of candles and lanterns as they work. Judges who worship her claim they feel her aid their judgement, manifesting as a strong feeling in their chests, guiding them to the path of truth. She is also known to show her presence by fixing damage to buildings and roads, and protecting those who worship her when they mete out law and justice.

## Worshippers

### Dogma

* Utilise the company and aid of others. The efforts of the individual often pale against the capabilities of the community.
* Strive to tame the wilds in the name of civilization and defend the points of light and order against the chaos of darkness.
* Uphold and revere the spirit of invention. Create new settlements, build where inspiration strikes, and expand the edicts of the Law Bearer.

### Places of Worship

Erathis' followers worship at temples in her name.

### Holy Day

Erathis' holy day is Civilisation's Dawn, on the 7th of Brilia, at the beginning of autumn. It is a day in celebration of society and of the current rulers of Sunri (the Gwin monarchy), in which families give thanks for the many gifts their civilisation has given them. Families and temples to Erathis celebrate by having a large communal lunch. One seat at every table is left empty, so the monarch of Sunri can eat in spirit with their people. Those who don’t worship Erathis still often have a lunch or attend one, but do not partake in the religious aspects of the holiday.

## Divine Realm

Erathis resides within the divine metropolis of Hestavar, the Bright City. This glowing utopia is its own plane of existence, and the Law Bearer watches over its denizens bathed in the endless daytime that illuminates the busy streets. The city stretches from the Bright Palace to the horizon and beyond. It is populated by the souls of those who worshipped Erathis, as well as the deities who share her realm: Pelor and Ioun. Other inhabitants include devas devoted to the service of one of those gods.

### The Bright Palace

The Bright Palace is Erathis' residence on Hestavar. It appears as a gleaming castle rendered from marble and gold. The entrance leads to a receiving chamber, where Erathis sits on a huge, imposing throne made of gold-veined stone. The rest of the castle is decorated and maintained by a group of devas and souls, despite most of the castle sitting empty. The Bright Palace is the centre of Hestavar, with Ioun's library and Pelor's garden flanking the great castle.

## Relationships

Erathis has a friendly, if not distant, relationship with both Pelor and Ioun, who she views as her siblings. She gets along well enough with Pelor, but finds his sentimentality for the universe somewhat grating. Ioun, on the other hand, is the sibling with whom she argues with the most. Despite sharing some divine domains with Ioun, she finds her sister-god's worldview irritating; Erathis sees the value in eradicating chaos and change, whereas Ioun believes in a more balanced and free universe.

## Gallery

A painting of ErathisErathis' holy symbol