## Overview Pyra is a goddess in the **Elf Pantheon**, serving as one of the daughters of **Morthil**, the Elvin God of Independence and Forests. She is the divine embodiment of fire, passion, and untamed power within the elven divine hierarchy. ## Family & Relationships - **Father:** Morthil (Elvin God of Independence and Forests) - **Mother:** Laurel (Goddess of the Forests, Enchantress) - **Brothers:** - Aerion (God of the Skies) - Drayus (God of the Seas) - **Sister:** Terra (Goddess of the Earth) - **Aunt:** [[Nyxara, Queen of Curses|Nyxara]] (Goddess of Shadow and Secrets) ## Divine Nature & Personality Pyra is described as **"The fiery goddess who dances with flames that never burn out, her spirit untamed and wild."** She embodies several key characteristics: - **Force of Destruction and Creation:** Pyra represents the dual nature of fire - both its destructive capabilities and its life-giving properties - **Embodiment of Passion and Power:** She channels intense emotions and raw energy - **Untamed Spirit:** Her nature is wild and free, reflecting the unpredictable nature of fire itself - **Demanding Deity:** Those who seek her favor must prove themselves through trials of courage and withstand her intense heat ## Divine Attributes ### Alignment **Chaotic Good** - Pyra follows her passionate nature while ultimately serving good purposes ### Divine Domains While specific domains aren't explicitly listed for Pyra, her nature suggests she would govern the following 5e cleric domains: - **Light Domain** - representing fire, radiance, and illumination - **Forge Domain** - embodying the creative and destructive power of fire - **War Domain** - reflecting courage, passion, and fierce combat - **Tempest Domain** - representing the wild, untamed aspects of elemental power ### Divine Symbol **A Circle of Fire** - representing the eternal, unending nature of her flames ## Follower Benefits & Abilities ### Blessing of Pyra When a player chooses Pyra as their goddess, they receive the following benefits: **Followers Abilities:** - **Resistant to Fire** - Natural resistance to fire damage - **Advantage vs Fire Spells** - Advantage on saving throws against fire-based magic - **+2 to Dexterity** - Enhanced agility and reflexes **Special Spells (for Clerics):** - **Daylight** - Can cast the Daylight spell - **Continual Flame** - Can create magical flames that burn indefinitely ## Relationship with Siblings Pyra and her sister Terra form a divine balance within the elven pantheon: - **Pyra (Fire/Chaos)** vs **Terra (Earth/Order):** They complement each other in a delicate balance of chaos and order - Together with their brothers Aerion (Sky) and Drayus (Sea), they form a divine family that watches over the world with benevolent eyes - This sibling dynamic represents the natural elements working in harmony despite their different natures ## Role in the Elf Pantheon As part of Morthil's divine family, Pyra serves as: - A protector of elven interests - A goddess of the wild, untamed aspects of nature (fire) - A deity who tests courage and worthiness through trials - A balance to the more ordered aspects of the elven pantheon ## Worship & Trials Those who seek Pyra's favor must: - **Prove their worth through trials of courage** - **Withstand her heat** - both literally and metaphorically, showing they can handle intense situations - Demonstrate passion and commitment to their beliefs - Show they can harness destructive power for creative/good purposes ## Thematic Elements Pyra represents several important themes: - **Passion over Logic:** Acting from the heart rather than cold calculation - **Destruction as Creation:** Understanding that sometimes things must be destroyed to make way for new growth - **Untamed Nature:** The wild, uncontrollable aspects of the natural world - **Testing Through Fire:** The concept that true strength and character are revealed through trials and hardship ## Connection to the Larger Pantheon While Pyra is primarily part of the Elf Pantheon under Morthil, she would likely have relationships with other fire-related deities in the broader Solare pantheon, particularly **[[Dijinus, God of Fire]]**, though the exact nature of their relationship isn't specified.