Mishakal Atalanta

The Church of Mishakal

Are You Ready to Rhooooogar? (mentioned only)

The Festival of Love (mentioned only)

Library Heist (mentioned only)

Sara-ciya! (mentioned only)

A Druid and Her Egg (mentioned only)

Wizard's Tower (mentioned only)

Return to Rivercrest (mentioned only)

May I Have Your Name? (mentioned only)

Sweet Dreams (mentioned only)

Wolf Island (mentioned only)

Spirit Library (mentioned only)

Ironface Mystery (mentioned only)

Freedom!

Rhogar's Return (mentioned only)

Echoing Thunder (mentioned only)

In Felurian's Arms (mentioned only)

The Wild Hunt (mentioned only)

## Description and Personality

Mishakal was largely typical of clerics, focusing more on healing and support than on raw physical violence. However, as shown in her fight with Vlastomil, daemon lord of pestilence, and her conflict with Ysimgrov, Mishakal was more than capable of holding her own in combat when called upon to do so. She defeated a daemon lord in single combat, and managed to briefly hold her own against Felurian and Ysimgrov together, though she was eventually defeated. Her only real weakness in combat was her reluctance to be the first to engage in violence, resulting in her defeat at the hands of Felurian and Ysimgrov. As a goddess, however, most of these weaknesses have been averted, and Mishakal now possesses the power to defeat most foes, short of other gods, with a minimum of effort.

Mishakal was tall, standing around six feet, and well-proportioned. She had long, white hair, intelligent blue eyes, and pale skin. She was strikingly beautiful, but there was a dignified composure to her that made her intimidating to most suitors. Mishakal had the same grace and poise as most aasimar, making her appear as though she were floating when she walked. As a goddess, Mishakal is no longer confined to a single physical body, but when she manifests she prefers to assume the form she held in her mortal life.

Outwardly, Mishakal is kind, compassionate, and forgiving. This is certainly true to an extent; as the goddess of healing, Mishakal is by nature a compassionate entity. But there is more to her than meets the eye. Mishakal is quick to dispense her personal brand of justice to those who have violated her tenets. She is righteously determined to bring justice and order to the world, and she has no mercy for the cruel, the merciless, and the heartless. The law is another of her divine domains, often forgotten. Mishakal's tenets call for an ordered and just society above all, and there are some who question say her devotion to law outweighs her commitment to morality. By and large, however, Mishakal is a force for kindness and good in the world, and her followers include the noblest paladins and the best of clerics.

## Relationships

### Adonis

Adonis was Mishakal's lover, and the two shared a similar outlook on the world. Both were dedicated to healing, compassion, and defending common people from the threats beyond their doors. When Mishakal learned that stopping Orcus would require Adonis' life, she was heartbroken. Still, she knew he would be willing to make the sacrifice, and once he was gone, Mishakal was unable to bear the site of the stronghold they'd once lived in together. Even years later, during her time with the plane-splitters, Mishakal still mourned her lost love.

### Favnir

Favnir, the gold dragon who defended Mishakal and Adonis' stronghold, had a positive relationship with the future goddess. Little is known of their interactions, but Favnir was willing to put himself in danger to buy Mishakal time, and the two shared a common goal in defending the stronghold. It is likely that, if Favnir survived his battle with Orcus, Mishakal parted with the gold dragon on friendly terms.

### Ysimgrov

Mishakal never fully trusted Ysimgrov, viewing him with suspicion despite his professions that he was acting in the name of justice. Her suspicions were proven right when Ysimgrov betrayed the plane-splitters during their last ritual, and even years later, the psychic scars of his betrayal still haunt Mishakal.

### Frances

Mishakal had an overall positive opinion of Frances, viewing him as a gentle soul in need of a guiding hand. The two had few significant interactions during their time together, but Mishakal was saddened and confused when Frances decided to join his sister, Felurian, in her betrayal. It is unknown what Mishakal currently thinks of Frances.

### Felurian

Mishakal was consistently exasperated with Felurian's wantonness and risqué antics, but the two had no quarrel until the latter betrayed the plane-splitters, alongside Ysimgrov. Even then, however, Mishakal believed Felurian had been misled, and given the tiefling's conversion to Mishakal's worship, it is likely the two have mended their strained relations.

### Murchadh Morganw

Mishakal had little in common with Murchadh Morganw. The towering, boisterous King of Eíre struck Isis' champion as arrogant and quick to anger, though she respected his martial skill. Still, Mishakal was horrified by his fate at Ysimgrov's hands, but it is unknown if, a millennium later, she has any thoughts as to the matter of the man now called Balnor.

### Mrs. Raffles

Mishakal and Mrs. Raffles had little to do with one another. Raffles' enigmatic nature amused Mishakal, but made it difficult for her to properly read the other woman. It is unknown is the two have had any contact in the millennium since their adventure together.

### Damien Dawnthorne

Mishakal had much in common with Damien Dawnthorne. Both had lost a lover, and both had responded by redoubling their efforts to do good in the world. Though the two never openly discussed these experiences, a mutual respect developed between them, and Mishakal was horrified when Damien was cast into the Shadowfell by Ysimgrov.

### Rhogar

Although not explicitly stated, Mishakal seems to have a motherly attitude towards Rhogar. She was deeply distressed when he renounced his oath to her in "Freedom!," and seemed pained when she observed the conflict raging within him. She eagerly granted his request to forge a new oath, and blessed his relationship with Isla by presenting the two of them with a pair of enchanted necklaces though which each would feel the other's presence. Mishakal appears to be extremely protective of Rhogar, and it is likely that she will do all in her power to aid him in the final struggle against Death.

### Isla Clearstone

Isla Clearstone has recently followed Rhogar's example by becoming a priestess of Mishakal, It is therefore likely the two have some kind of personal relationship, though the form this takes is currently unknown. Mishakal did bless Isla's love for Rhogar, however, indicating that the goddess approves of Isla's personal characteristics as well as her religious devotion.

### Ephialtes

Mishakal regarded Ephialtes with a mixture of pity and sorrow. The former paladin's fall was a direct result of her rigid doctrines, but his extreme cruelty and bitterness towards the world was Ephialtes' way of spiting the goddess who loved it so much. Mishakal saw Ephialtes' turn away from righteousness as his own failing, but was nevertheless cautious that her other paladins not suffer the same fate.

## Equipment

* Tiara
* Blue and white robes
* Staff
* Unknown other assorted magical accoutrements

## Trivia

* Mishakal is the first aasimar to have been seen in the Wish Campaign.
* Mishakal is one of only two mortal characters to become fully divine, the other being Ysimgrov.
* More of the Wish's Chosen follow Mishakal than any other god or goddess.
* Mishakal's experience with Ysimgrov made her even more devoted to law, order, and honesty in all things. This strengthened commitment has been challenged by Rhogar and Ephialtes, though the latter's challenge resulted in his turn to evil.
* Mishakal's divine portfolio was inherited directly from her goddess, Isis, who gave up her divinity to save Mishakal and restore her name, which had been stolen by Ysimgrov.