Kerath

## Overview

Kerath (KARR- eθ) is the Mother goddess of the Dalvine Pantheon, She shares importance in the religion with Krazier as one of the Chief Deities. Kerath herself is seen as the nurture of all life on Aroura, as well as the goddess of motherhood. Most of the portals to Dalindwell are shrines erected for her by her own accordance, She also serves as a Deity to the Dalkin in the form of Kenichi.

### Description

Kerath is the Wife of Krazier however she was said to look very homely but beautiful at the same time Lore masters believe that she had an auburn hair and was Fair of skin. She wore a similar outfit as the other Dalvine but was commonly described as holding a flower, animal or other form of life.

### Personality

Kindness and Nurturing she is the model of women hood, Kerath loves all things that grew on and below the surface of the world. She is said to be quite merciful, and charitable, She was the one who gave Dwarves and Elves the long lives that they posses as a way to express sorrow for those lives taken by the Dragon wars. Being the last to leave Aroura She is very caring for its people and creatures.

## The Faith

The Cult of Kerath is one of the most respected of all the Dalvine cults, Her clerics are known to be some of the kindest people in the temple, greeting you at the door and offering comfort to pilgrims. They also tend to take part in community outreach, Doing what they can to help the Dalkin immigrants, as well as helping the sick and needy. Because of this many of their shrines in isolated communities operate as hospitals as well. The Church wishes to unite Both sides of the Religion both the cult of Kerath and the cult of Kenichi. Of all the faiths Kerath's shrines are the most recognizable to those outside of the religion. Her great doorways are portals to the land of Dalindwell, the home of the Dal and the Dalkin. the religion believes it was through these doorways that The goddess last stepped as she left the world to the elves and dwarves.

Clerics of Kerath tend to pray at dawn, the mornings dew being seen as a gift from Kerath to show she is still among the world giving life to it even as we sleep.

### Dogma

The world was made by the playing of the Divine Symphonies by the gods of the Dalvine. Among these was the Goddess Kerath, who breathed life into creation. Her kindness and generosity is an example to all life. Like her we to should care for those less fortunate. Her presence is undeniable as she promised us her children when in need and in that time She sent forth the Dal to aid us in our struggles, it if for this that we should work with all Dalkind as they are the children of the great mother, whos very breath gave the long lived races their near immortality. The doorways she designed are their way back to us, we should maintain every one we can.

### Worshipers

Worshipers of Kerath tend to be very Nurturing, and Kind, They usually have one or more animals that they care for as well as care for several children, their own or others, in their lifetime.

Many of of her followers Tend to be Mothers, Midwives, Nurses, Farmers, Orphanage matrons, Druids, or Wild life activist.

### Worship Sites

Temples and Shrines to Kerath all have one central feature, a Great Portal or Doorway Constructed by the dwarves and etched by the elves, each one built exactly the same, although some are in worse states of maintenance than other. These doorways, theology says, was the very way the Dalvine left the world, and how both humans and Dalkin came into them from Dalindwell. Not all of these doorways are open portals, and only those that were still open after the destruction of the Creators Blade and Halberd's Staff have stable portals to Dalindwell. On the other side of these doorways is the land of Dalindwell with a similar Doorway but with writing in ancient dal.

### Holidays

The Cult of Kerath have several holidays, around the years, relating to both her time on Aroura as well as nature based holidays.

* **Keramere** -12 -13 Lótessë

On this day the Church of the Dalvine celebrate Kerath The Celebration last until the 14th When they celebrate Libremarie saying goodbye to Kerath.

During this time communities are typically decorated with flowers and plants. a Feast of early spring salads and dandelion wines are typically held and encouraged for those who have very little to attend. Priest of Kerath go out into the impoverished parts of cities and Dalkin quarters to spread the mothers nurturing to her children.

* **Libemárie:** 14 Lótessë

Libemárie or The Day of Parting, On this Day the Church of Dalvine remember when Kerath the last of the Dalvine Left Aroura, Most people who are going to leave on large expeditions use this day as their starting points, Villages and towns hold great parades as they leave the community. Priest of Neblian are known to bless the those leaving town on this day. A Common Tradition is the Locking of the Doors, Where Owners will decorate the doorways of houses with garlands, and if the garland falls they lock the door and can not use it again until dusk.

* **Amilya** 11 Narqelie

On this day, The Church of the Dalvine pay homage to the Mother Goddess Kerath. Upon this day children usually get gifts for their mothers, they also take this day to take over any chores or work that their mother would normally do. Temples usually offer mineral baths and other relaxing activates to a communities mothers.