**Perserphina – The Great Goddess of Solare** **Divine Role:** Goddess of Hope, Love, Beauty, Protection, Medicine, Fertility, and War **Pantheon:** Solare **Symbol:** A white dove or a blue stone carved with a white dove **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Divine Domains:** Arcana, Light, War, Tempest, Order, Twilight, Peace, Knowledge, Life --- ### Origins & Ascension Perserphina was born from both mortal and divine bloodlines, with the Great God as her celestial father and a union between a human and a nymph giving her mortal essence. This dual heritage granted her unmatched beauty and the power of both worlds. Her form was a living embodiment of divine perfection: soft, alluring eyes, thick vibrant hair, and graceful sensual curves that stirred the hearts of mortals and gods alike. As a young demigod, Perserphina adventured across Solare as a rogue and fighter. Though stunning, her beauty was not a blinding curse; instead, those who failed a Wisdom saving throw (DC determined by DM) could become charmed for 24 hours. Her flirtatious yet intelligent charm, alongside her unbashful preference for nudity, made her a symbol of confidence, curiosity, and rebellion. Her divine ascension came when the Great God entered a long rest, bestowing Perserphina the mantle of guardian over Solare. She became The Great Goddess, the highest figure of love, hope, and liberty, revered across Solare except by the conservative and oppressive [[Askaria]] Empire. --- ### Lore & Personality Perserphina is a goddess of radiant sensuality, passion, and kindness. She values emotional connection and physical beauty as sacred gifts, not objects of shame. She freely expresses her divine body, often appearing nude in art and vision, especially in the barbarian tribes of Northern Angoria where she is beloved. To the [[Daughters of Serenity]], she is not only a goddess but an ancestral ideal. She is also a passionate patron of dance, art, and music—often appearing in tales as a muse, model, or performer. Though openly flirtatious and the center of attention, she seeks deep intimacy, true understanding, and resents the exploitation or weaponization of nudity, particularly by the [[Askaria]] Empire. Perserphina loves travel and cultural exchange. She walks among mortals disguised as a nymph, dancing at firesides, bathing in lakes, or comforting the broken. Many claim to have glimpsed her, but most dismiss such sightings as myth. Despite her grace, she is a forceful enemy of injustice, especially slavery. She works subtly through blessings and priestesses to oppose tyrants and inspire revolutions of spirit. --- ### Worship & Devotion **Holy Symbol:** Blue stone engraved with a white dove **Ritual Practices:** - Daily prayer while holding her sacred blue stone - Sacred dances and music performed in the nude (especially by the [[Daughters of Serenity]]) - Acts of kindness and liberation **Sacred Texts:** - _The Book of Embrace_ – A guide on self-acceptance, confidence, and body positivity - _The Code of Liberation_ – A doctrine on resisting oppression and protecting the vulnerable - _The Songs of Love_ – Poems, songs, and stories celebrating emotional and physical love --- ### Tenets of Faith 1. Embrace your natural beauty and be confident in who you are. 2. Challenge societal norms and promote inclusivity. 3. Celebrate love, intimacy, and emotional connection with mutual respect. 4. Stand against oppression and protect the vulnerable. 5. Restore the sacred purity of nudity and defend it from shame. 6. Be patient—change comes slowly, but persist. 7. Bless and uplift the marginalized. 8. Learn from and explore diverse cultures. 9. Express your soul through music, dance, and artistic expression. 10. Carry hope in your heart and love in your actions. --- ### Divine Goals & Aspirations Perserphina strives to: - Inspire all beings to embrace their true selves - Normalize and purify views of the human form - Defend love and emotional intimacy from judgment - Fight oppression, slavery, and cruelty—especially the corruption of [[Askaria]] - Heal hearts, minds, and bodies with compassion and joy - Spread hope across Solare and protect it in the Great God's absence She opposes the seductions of Hagsurium and saves mortal souls from the Nine Hells. --- ### Divine Blessing: **Blessing of Perserphina** _(Feat)_ _Granted to any player character who chooses Perserphina as their deity._ **Follower Boons:** - +1 to all Ability Scores (maximum 24) - +1 to all Saving Throws - +1 to all Proficiency Bonus checks - +1 to Attack and Damage rolls - Automatically succeed on one death saving throw per long rest **Concentration Mastery:** - Levels 1–5: Maintain 2 Concentration Spells simultaneously - Levels 6–15: Maintain 3 - Levels 16–20: Maintain 4 **Granted Spells:** _( Clerics Only - Always prepared)_ - Cure Wounds - Bless - Light - Find Traps - Beacon of Hope - Mass Cure Wounds --- ### Artifacts of Perserphina - **Zealot Longsword** – A divine weapon used in her mortal days, radiating radiant energy and moral fervor. - **Perserphina’s Dagger of Targeting** – Never misses its mark when used to protect or liberate. - **Zoron, Shortsword of Perserphina** – Glows with warm light; enhances charm spells and heals allies when striking foes. --- ### Final Notes Perserphina is a symbol of empowered femininity, open-hearted love, and the beauty of unashamed existence. She is the light of rebellion wrapped in kindness, and the protector of the body, heart, and soul. In Solare, where gods walk and war brews, Perserphina remains a beacon—nude, serene, and divine.