Aela

(Lady of Blessings, Queen of the Green)

Lawful Good Greater Power of the Elder Host

Major AoC: Life, Fertility, Growth

Minor AoC: Birth, Midwives, Cycle of Life

Symbol: A pregnant woman, a crown of vines and leaves, a rabbit.

Allies: Larril, Ruandir

Enemies:

Avatar: Cleric 20 / Druid 20

Aela appears as a mature human or gnomish woman when she manifests. She wears clothing appropriate to the occasion, but never wears armor. Her manner is concerned but not engulfing; if called for consultation she is brisk and efficient. Animals and beasts stand silently in her presence, and will not attack under any circumstance or compulsion. She is concerned with the safety and well-being of all living creatures, and deals harshly with those who cause destruction and death on a wide scale. If forced into combat, Aela wields a club called Brilunoc, or Sleepbringer, which inflicts subdual damage on all creatures except undead and constructs (to which it does normal damage).

In the cryptic ordering of the Elder Host Aela is believed to be the eldest power after Te (who does not interact with mortals) and Erdis (who was killed by the other gods, and his body used to form the mortal races). She and Orod, despite their opposing positions, have a strong respect for each other and do not seek to oppose one another’s ambitions. Both deities believe death is a necessary part of life. Few other powers dare take on the Queen of the Green. Her greatest animosities are reserved for Tamati the Stormlord and Umoth the Burning God.

Aela is worshipped by everyone grateful for life, or wishing to encourage more. She is particularly favored of women hoping to get pregnant, midwives, farmers and animal breeders, and the common people. She is seen as the protector of the common man against forces he cannot see or affect. Her clerics seek to be worthy of this faith, and vigilantly oppose the forces of evil. They believe undead to be abominations.

Tender

Major Spheres: Grace, Life, Plants, Protection

Minor Spheres: Earth, Flame, Roads

Favored Weapon: Club