© Daniel S. Wall, April 13, 2026.

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“Tis not the object of faith that redeems the faithful. Tis her faith itself that proves her heart, its object being of lesser importance.”

– Scea Klare, Priest of Eleenian.

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Eleenian appears as a woman of great beauty, always clad in a long shimmering white dress. There is some disagreement over the details of her physical appearance, as those fortunate enough to meet Eleenian often describe her features in vastly different ways. Her most devoted worshippers say that it is the power of faith which enables those who look upon Eleenian to see what they most admire in a woman.

Of all the gods, Eleenian is the most devoted to the power of faith itself, seeking to reward this virtue even when it is directed to other gods. She is friend to any mortal recognizing his own limitations, and Eleenian smiles upon all who seek divine aid in a time of need.

It is said that Eleenian may turn the power of faith to her own ends, regardless of its intended recipient. And herein lays a source of great tension between her and other gods. For, even as Eleenian aids the faithful of any and all deities, she does so for the clear purpose of promoting goodness and helping those in need. To those with less generous designs, her aid may be viewed as meddling, and indeed many an evil sect has found itself guided by her hand to victories which were non-violent and unsatisfactory. Where Eleenian may find common cause with another deity and its worshippers her aid is more likely to be welcome, but only the most foolish would think her (or her followers) simple. As with faith itself, the purposes of this powerful deity remain a mystery. But she always has designs of her own.

Eleenian is essentially non-violent. She carries no weapons of any kind, and she has never been known to physically attack anyone. The goddess relies instead on her beauty and persuasiveness to prevent others from attacking her. When necessary, she will use her Mind Affecting magic to cause confusion amongst her enemies and enlist the aid of weaker willed opponents in fighting on her behalf. Pressed into battle herself, Eleenian will most certainly seek to escape as she has little to gain and everything to lose from such conflict.

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Religion: The cult of Eleenian is comprised of wandering followers, the majority of whom are female. Like their benefactor, followers of Eleenian are prone to help those in need, even those who may not have been kind themselves in past times. And as with their benefactor, the priests of Eleenian are always intent on some greater good, even if that good isn’t readily understood by others. A priest of Eleenian may well be found protecting an orc village from would-be heroes intent on destroying them. And she may well be found in that same village many years later, teaching the virtues of kindness and compassion to those same brutish creatures.

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Domains: Compassion and Faith

Symbol: An Outstretched Hand under a Kind Eye.

Favored Offerings: Eleenian favors all offerings made in good faith to her.