**Eshuall – Goddess of Nature, Balance, and Harmony** --- ## Overview **Eshuall**, also known as **Iseyr** by the orcs and **Zotia** by the people of [[Karudasos]], is one of the most beloved and widely worshiped deities in Solare. As the **Goddess of Nature, Survival, and Balance**, she represents the deep harmony between all living beings and the natural world. Often appearing in the form of a wolf, bear, or a serene, wild-haired woman of elven or human appearance, she walks the lands with quiet power and immense compassion. Eshuall is a beacon for rangers, druids, and farmers—any who live close to the land and respect its rhythms. She despises needless destruction, especially of forests, waterways, and sacred life. As the world of mortals progresses, her vision often clashes with that of **[[Luskell, God of Wealth and Industry|Luskell]]**, the deity of advancement and industry. --- ## Divine Aspects - **Zotia** – her [[Karudasos]] name and common face across many races - **Iseyr** – the name by which orcs honor her, especially those close to nature --- ## Appearance & Symbols - **Eyes**: Dark Brown - **Hair**: Messy brown, long or short - **Skin**: Tanned and natural - **Height**: 5’11” - **Presentation**: Feminine and barefoot, often nude or barely clothed in natural fibers, symbolizing freedom from materialism - **Symbol**: A circle enclosing a tree with exposed roots --- ## Personality & Beliefs Eshuall is nurturing and wise, but not without resolve. She is a teacher, a healer, and a protector. While she does not favor violence, she does not shy from action when balance is threatened. Her connection to **[[Perserphina]]’s cosmic cycle** of life and death keeps her perspective long-term. She is especially revered by: - **Druids** and **Rangers** - **Farmers**, **herbalists**, and **healers** - **Wanderers**, **beast tamers**, and **spiritual seekers** --- ## Divine Domains - **Nature** - **Life** - **Twilight** --- ## Tenets of Faith - Protect natural environments from excessive harm - Live in harmony with the land and its creatures - Respect the natural progression of life and death - Never hunt or kill for sport or cruelty - Show gratitude to animals taken for food or survival --- ## Divine Goals - Guide mortals to understand that **wealth is not the root of joy** - Promote **spirituality over materialism** - Cultivate **gratitude, empathy, and wisdom** - Help mortals evolve **in harmony with nature**, not against it --- ## Relationship with [[Luskell, God of Wealth and Industry|Luskell]] Eshuall sees [[Luskell, God of Wealth and Industry|Luskell]], the god of advancement, as a necessary but dangerous force. She tolerates progress when it honors balance but grows furious when it tears through ecosystems or corrupts the flow of life. Their ideological war shapes much of Solare’s political and environmental conflicts. --- ## Special Powers & Blessings - **Animal Friendship** - **Cure Wounds** - **Entangle** - **Charm Person** - **Goodberry** - **Barkskin** - **Gust of Wind** - **Protection from Poison** --- ## Blessings to Followers - +3 to Survival, Nature, and Arcana - Choose one extra skill proficiency - +2 to Armor Class - +4 to healing spell effects --- ### New Prime Entity **Eshuall’s Rise to Prime Divine Force** Through centuries of genuine worship—without conquest or coercion—Eshuall surpassed Greater God status and became a **Prime Divine Force**, an extraordinarily rare elevation in the divine hierarchy. Her influence now spans all continents, her blessings shaping crops, calming wild beasts, and protecting those who honor nature. **Current Divine Politics: The Prime Force vs. The Pantheon** **[[Perserphina]]’s View** - **Respectful but Watchful:** [[Perserphina]], as the Great Goddess and ruler of the Pantheon, views Eshuall with a mixture of respect and caution. - **Not a Rival… Yet:** As long as Eshuall does not seek dominion or influence over other gods’ domains, [[Perserphina]] allows her to coexist. However, she remains ready to act if Eshuall disrupts the order of divine rule. - **A Rare Exception:** Eshuall’s rise via devotion, rather than conquest or destruction, makes her unique among the divine. **[[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]]’ View** - **Divine Fatherhood:** [[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]] feels both pride and bitterness. He created Eshuall long ago to govern nature but never imagined she would surpass him. - **Fire vs. Nature:** Their opposing ideologies—[[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]] values struggle, while Eshuall values harmony—keep them ideologically estranged. **Hagsurium’s View** - **Hatred and Contempt:** Hagsurium, God of Hate and Death, sees Eshuall’s ascension as an insult to divine hierarchy. - **Schemer in the Shadows:** Though unable to confront her directly due to the Divine Concord, Hagsurium sends his agents to defile her forests and sway mortals away from her light. - **His Ambition Rekindled:** Already a Prime Divine Force himself, Hagsurium sees no need for another to rise. To him, Eshuall’s ascension is not only a challenge to his ancient status but a disruption to the divine order he believes should remain unchanged. He seeks to undermine her influence and reaffirm his own dominance through darker means. **The Great God’s Silence** The original Prime Divine Force—the Great God—left the cosmos long ago. His thoughts on Eshuall remain unknown, but some believe he foresaw her rise. Should she threaten the divine order, his return is not impossible. **The Future of Solare’s Pantheon** Eshuall’s new status forces a reckoning among the gods. Even though she avoids conflict, her mere presence creates tension. - **[[Perserphina]]** guards her throne. - **[[Dijinus, God of Fire|Dijinus]]** weighs pride against loss. - **Hagsurium** and **Enkell** conspire. - **Sorgoganis** wishes to test her in divine combat. Other deities now ponder: - Can another ascend to Prime Divine Force? - Is divine power shifting forever? - What happens if one of the existing Prime Entities breaks the Divine Concord? **Conclusion** Eshuall is no longer merely a goddess of farms, rangers, and harmony. She has become a symbol of what devotion can accomplish—a force of nature in both mortal and divine realms, with the power to change Solare’s fate forever. --- ## Famous Quotes > “I am Zotia, the bringer of balance, the protector of all living things.” > “Strength comes in many forms, not just in the swing of a blade or the clashing of armor.” > “True power lies in understanding the world around us and finding our place within it.”