Cyriana

(The Proclaimer, Divine Herald, Goddess of Final Fortune)

Neutral Lesser Power of the Ascended

Major AoC: Heralds, Victory

Minor AoC: Fate, Glory in Battle, Messengers, Music, Travel

Symbol: A horn, a golden banner, a golden horse

Allies: Ruandir, Palanar

Enemies: Adosil

Avatar: Cleric 15 / Fighter 15

Cyriana appears as a striking woman of average height, with golden hair and pale blue eyes. On the battlefield, she appears mounted on a golden horse, wearing full plate mail with no helm and carrying a blank golden banner. She rarely speaks on such occasions, instead indicating a victor with a tip of her banner. She never enters combat herself and carries no weapon. In her role as herald to the gods, she carries a horn instead of a banner, and wears mithril scale mail instead of full plate mail.

Cyriana won her place in the pantheon by dint of service and devotion to Ruandir, the Lord of Lords. She may have come into conflict with Adosil during this period; certainly the Feuding Goddess bitterly hates the Proclaimer with a passion that dwarfs any other. She is on neutral terms with Tamati, Sif, Talabas, and Madate – they are unable to win her favor, but take care not to offend her, and grudgingly accept what she declares. Her closest ally is Palanar; the Coinlord, supremely confident in the success of his own abilities, does not bother to woo her, and cheerfully accepts her company.

Cyriana is worshipped by anyone seeking victory over a tenacious or difficult foe, success in a risky endeavor, or judging a contest or competition; soldiers, heralds, messengers, and many bards. Her priests are confident and proud, sometimes arrogant, though the haughtiest always find themselves rebuked the hardest by their goddess. They follow their own code and do not swear allegiance to any king or ruler beyond Cyriana.

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Favored Weapon: Heavy mace