Tanat

**Tanat the Spirit of Peace** is one of The Twelve gods who make up the calendrical year. Tanat has dominion of the the 2nd month of the year during the cycle of Odem. Tanat is the goddess of nature, tea, peace and the household.

Tanat's Akatian opposition is Aatanen

## Aspects of Tanat

In perfect harmony with the ever-shifting and multifaceted essence of her domain, Tanat embodies a myriad of aspects, each representing the diverse regions under her overarching dominion over the natural world of Moro. Just as the environment undergoes constant transformation under the whims of nature, Tanat's very being evolves to reflect these changes. Below is a list of the most common aspects of Tanat.

### ***The White Hag***

Worshipped in the arctic lands of Moro Tanat takes the form of **The White Hag** for her command of the frigids beasts of the snowy wildlands of Dír Dahnum, Hjaldar and Frostwyrm. The White Hag is Chaotic Evil and is associated with the cruelty of the cold and the inhospitable wintery lands of Moro where life is hardy and vicious. The White Hag aspect of Tanat is stubborn, emotionless and sadistic, mirroring the malicious ways of Tanat's fallen sister Atrophia. The White Hag is worshipped by many across the freezing lands of Moro as it is a necesscity for survival where nature is it's more brutal. A large temple made from permafrost can be found in Dír Dahnum built in honour of the White Hag.

### ***The Siren Queen***

Worshipped in the coastal and island regions of Moro Tanat takes the form of **The Siren Queen** for her dominion over the seas, fish and aquatic races. Her worship is contested by Ysgydwr the swallower of ships, who represents the overbearing strenght and vastness of the oceans. The Siren Queen, being Neutral Good, however represents the tranquil and beautiful aspect of the seas and oceans of Trea. Her personality is divinly enthralling and irressitably serene, oftentimes to disasterous ends for sailors who hear her song and bear witness to her beauty. Large centres of worship can be found around Mocaya, The Elemental Isles, Riash and the coast of Thel'Darion.

### ***The Shimmering Sister***

Worshipped in the deserts of Moro Tanat takes the form of The Shimmering Sister for her dominion over the grueling sands and life giving waters. The Shimmering Sister is Chaotic Good and is revered for her ability to guide travellers through the deserts and her playful nature as seen in the deceitful desert mirages that beguil travellers. She is ultimately associated with the goodness of the desert as without her crucial oasis that form created from the very faith mortals have in her there would be no survival in the deserts of Moro. Tanat's godly clash with Aatanen frequently takes place in the deserts of Hazyr as the fiery sandstorms of Aatanen clash with the serene aquatic spirits fight. Overbearing faith in Tanat can, even in the most scorching deserts, bring glorious torrents of rain in a land of aridity.

### ***The Green Lady***

Worshipped in the forest and grasslands of Moro Tanat takes the form of **The Green Lady** for her serene presence amongst the creatures of the woods and plains. The Green Lady is Lawful Good and is associated with the tranquility and balance of nature. The Green Lady is the most widespread of the aspects of Tanat and is known for her crucial role in agriculture. The Green Lady is the shepherd of all fauna and the sower of all seeds, leading her to become a crucial aspect for farmers all across Moro. Without fail in any small farming settlement a shrine to the Green Lady will be found for without her blessing the farmers livestock and fields are vulnerable to the ruinous effects of disease and disaster.

### ***The Star Maiden***

Worshipping in the mountains and rocky hills of Moro Tanat takes the form of The Star Maiden for her her dominion over the mountains, skies, clouds and stars. The Star Maiden is Lawful Neutral and represents the perilous heights and serene beauty of the mountains and the stars. Her personality is aloof, encouraging and hardy symbolizing the struggle embodied in the Spirit of the Great Tenzin and the rigours the Thel go through in their ritualistic ascent of its celestial heights. The Star maiden is worshipped primarily in Thel'Darion and Hesparion's Rest where dominion over the skies is desired. The otherwordly serenity of the eagle, hawk, roc and dragon is encompassed by the Star Maiden whose own wings soar above the three moons of Trea. For the Thel the Star Maiden represents both the endurance needed to summit the Tenzin but also the motion of the Moons.

### ***The Great Rot Mother***

Worshipped in the dark expanse of the Kreeltch Tanat takes the mysterious form of **The Great Rot Mother** for her influence over the overwhelming forces of vile creatures that subside in the darkness of the Kreeltch. The Great Rot Mother is Neutral Evil and is almost exclusivly worshipped by the Kreelmen and other horrors within the network of tunnels underneath Moro. Very little is known about this aspect of Tanat and has gone unnoticed by her worshipped for tens of thousands of years.

## Church of Tanat

Tanat as the creator of all nature is not inherently against civilization. She understands the importance of civilized progress and development but firmly believes that it should not come at the cost of encroaching upon nature. Instead, Tanat strives to bridge the gap between nature and civilization, advocating for harmonious coexistence. She encourages her followers to respect the natural world, protect its biodiversity, and seek ways to integrate civilization with the environment. If nature is disrupted by the advances of civilization however, nature, will inveitably regain what was once its. When a forest is felled, the worshippers of Tanat neither fear nor lament for soon enough the loggers who felled their forests and the urban constructions that took its natural place will all join the cycle of life eventually and inevitably. In moments when nature is disrupted the worshippers of Tanat observe the virtues patience and peace, never resorting to violence or aggression.

However the only time the peaceful druids of Tanat break the bonds of the oath of peace is when faced with the forces of Aatanen the Scorcher of Life. Both Tanat herself and her fervant followers, when encountering an agent of Aatanen shows the most savage and unrestrained ferocity nature can foster. The brutality of Erokan the Torturer of Gods and the bloodthirst of Yrrn is but a meek pebble compared to the mountainous hatred of Tanat when her creations are threatened.

Druids of Tanat are known to become so embroiled in frenzied rage when their land is injured by worshippers of Aatanen that they can even fall victim to Yrrn's Black Rage, ripping, tearing, rending and hacking the mortal flesh from their bones as they take the ravenous form of a beast making sure no harm befalls their ward. Druids who befall Yrrn's Black Rage in this fashion usually transform into a crooked beast such as a lion, bear, tiger or roc trapped in the wild shaped form until they rid the world of Aatanen's influence. Some druids have been trapped this way for thousands of years, bound in a horrid frenzy lusting for the flesh of the god of Destruction, Flames and Anarchy.

 Grovewarden
 Spiritguard
 Elder
 Hierophant

When a priest attains the esteemed rank of Grovewarden within the Church of Tanat, they receive a sacred flowerbud as a mark of their lifelong dedication. This flowerbud is bestowed upon them, and it becomes an emblem of their unwavering devotion and accumulated wisdom. Throughout the passing years, the flowerbud blossoms, visually representing the priest's spiritual growth and deepening connection to Tanat's divine essence.

As the priest ages, the flower continues to flourish, entwining itself with their being. Those who have faithfully nurtured the flowerbud for over two centuries witness a remarkable transformation. The tendrils of the flower extend and encircle their body, gradually enveloping them from head to toe. At this stage, the priest becomes a living embodiment of Tanat's sacred bond with nature. Their physical form intertwines with the plant, merging their essence with the flora of the land.

However, it is only after five centuries of devoted guardianship that the priest's transformation reaches its pinnacle. The priest becomes so inseparable from the plant that sprouted from a humble seedling long ago that they transcend their mortal limitations. They undergo a profound metamorphosis, transcending the boundaries of humanity to become a Treant—an ancient and majestic being of pure plant life. As a Treant, the priest is deeply rooted in the earth, mirroring the unbreakable connection between Tanat, the natural world, and their own being.

The flower type for each of the 6 aspects of Tanat are as follows

 Coast
 Mountan
 Desert
 Artic
 Kreeltch

#### **Known Hierophants of Tanat**

* The Hierophant of The White Hag is a White Dragon known as Hierophant Talcrysomira
* The Hierophant of The Green Lady is a more than a 1000 year old Treant known as Hierophant Squirrelbeard
* The Hierophant of The Siren Queen is a Thel'Myrr druid residing in Oroka's Tear known as Hierophant Nebulusa
* The Hierophant of The Shimmering Sister is a tiefling named Hierophant Emerald-Ibis
* The Hierophant of the Star Maiden is a Thel'Lyra druid named Hierophant Astraea Lyranai
* The Hierophant of The Great Rot Mother is unknown