Hanali Celanil, The Lover


Goddess of Love, Beauty



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"My beloved children, know that love is the most sacred of all gifts. It is the force that binds us to one another, a light that shines even in the darkest of times. Seek beauty in all things, for beauty is the reflection of my heart, and in beauty, you shall find truth."

"Let your hearts be filled with joy, for in joy lies the path to me. Dance, sing, and celebrate the life you have been given, for these are acts of devotion that honor me. In your art, your music, your words, you create the divine. Through your hands, beauty is born, and in beauty, my presence is known."

"Serve with love, and let your service be a testament to the strength of your spirit. Whether you serve one, a few, or all, do so with grace and kindness. In your willingness to give of yourself, you mirror the love that I bestow upon the world. Treasure each moment, each connection, and let love guide your every action."

"Remember, my cherished ones, that love is not bound by form or time. It is eternal, as I am eternal. Nurture the love you find, protect it, and allow it to grow. For in love, you find your truest self, and in your truest self, you find me."

"Revel in the beauty of the world, and let that beauty be your guide. As the moon rises high, pray to me, and I shall bless you with the strength to love, to create, and to serve with all your heart. Know that you are never alone, for I am with you always, in every act of kindness, in every moment of joy"

"The words of Hanali Celanil from the Book of the Seldarine"

Divine Portfolio:

  • Love
  • Beauty
  • The Arts
  • Joy
  • Romance
  • Marriage

Religious Dogma:

  1. Love is the most sacred force in the universe; cherish and nurture it in all its forms.
  2. Beauty is a reflection of the divine; seek it in the world around you and within yourself.
  3. Celebrate life with joy and passion; revel in the arts, music, and dance as acts of devotion.
  4. Serve others with grace and kindness, for in service, you honor the divine.
  5. Forgive minor transgressions, and spread love and peace wherever you go.

Appearance and Symbols:

  • Holy Symbol: A miniature gold rose or stylized heart, often worn as a brooch or necklace.
  • Regalia:
    1. Golden robes sprinkled with gold dust.
    2. Long, unbound hair without any covering.
    3. Gold rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and earrings as common adornments.

      Adventuring Garb

      While adventuring, Hanali's priests prefer armor and weapons that combine beauty with functionality. They favor elegant chainmail, shields, and weapons that protect without compromising their appearance.


Role in Ceremonies: Hanali's clerics pray during the highest point of the moon, with full moon rituals called "Secrets of the Heart," celebrated with offerings and artistic displays.

Treatment of Worshippers, Priests, and Organizations

  • Priests:
    • Known as Paramours, Hanali's priests must always be finely dressed, emphasizing beauty and grace. They are drawn to romantic quests and prefer armor and weapons that balance beauty with protection.
  • Organizations:
    • Hierarchical Structure: The hierarchy is loosely organized, with titles such as Dove, Suitor, Lover, Libertine, Soft Caress, Heart's Desire, and Fiery Ardor.

    Day-to-Day Activities

    Priests of Hanali are known for their vanity and love of celebration. They engage in activities that promote and enhance beauty and love, including tending gardens and collecting art. Their work often involves performing ceremonies and ensuring that elven beauty and romance are cherished and preserved.

  • Punishment and Discipline:
    • Hanali is benign and forgiving, so punishments are rare and usually involve gentle guidance rather than severe discipline.

    Temples and Influence

    • Temples: Hanali's temples are bright, beautiful sanctuaries filled with fountains, gardens, and works of art. They are designed to facilitate romantic trysts and are often used as museums or concert halls.
    • Influence: Hanali's temples are centers of beauty, love, and artistic expression, influencing local culture by promoting romance, art, and the protection of young lovers.
      • Role in Society: The temples serve as gathering places for artists and lovers, nurturing beauty and love in the community.

    Philosophical Influence

    • Hanali embodies the ideals of love, beauty, and romance, influencing philosophical thought around the nature of these concepts within elven culture.
    • Her presence challenges the conventional perceptions of beauty and love, promoting a philosophy that values these qualities as central to a fulfilling life.
    • She is seen as a figure who inspires artistic and romantic expression, influencing elven artists and thinkers to celebrate these ideals in their works.

    Cultural Impact

    • Hanali's influence is prominent in elven art, literature, and rituals, where she is often depicted as a symbol of ultimate beauty and romantic aspiration.
    • Her festivals, particularly the Secrets of the Heart, highlight her impact on elven culture, with celebrations that emphasize the expression of love and beauty.
    • Young lovers and artists often seek her favor during these festivals, showcasing the deep cultural significance of her worship in elven society.

    Legacy

    1. Hanali's legacy is maintained through the continued reverence of gold elves, moon elves, and half-elves who honor her role in their creation and cultural practices.
    2. Her influence endures in the arts, with many elven works reflecting her ideals of beauty and love.
    3. Her relationship with the Seldarine and other deities ensures that her legacy is interwoven with broader elven and divine traditions.
    4. The continued celebration of her holy days and the maintenance of the Evergold fountain affirm her lasting presence in the spiritual and cultural life of the elves.
    5. Hanali's ongoing opposition to forces that oppose beauty and love reinforces her role as a protector of these ideals.
    6. The Influence on Elven Society: In elven society, Hanali's teachings and divine presence shape social customs, artistic endeavors, and romantic practices, reinforcing her significant impact on their way of life.

    Divine Attributes

    • Hanali is associated with the divine domains of Life, representing her focus on love and beauty.
    • Her symbols include the Gold Heart, reflecting her connection to both romance and precious materials.
    • Her holy festivals and the Evergold fountain are central to her worship and symbolize her nurturing of beauty and love.

    Tenets of Faith

    • Life is cherished for its beauty and the love that connects individuals.
    • Beauty should be nurtured and shared, brightening the lives of others.
    • Love is seen as the greatest joy, and followers are encouraged to support and celebrate it.
    • Young lovers are given special attention, reflecting Hanali's belief in their genuine guidance of life's path.

    Divine Goals & Aspirations

    Hanali aims to perpetuate love and beauty throughout the elven realms and beyond, opposing forces that seek to diminish these values. Her goals include fostering joy, inspiring artistic creation, and ensuring that love and beauty are celebrated and preserved.

    Social

    Hanali's allies include other deities who value beauty and joy, such as Eilistraee, Sune, and Sharess. She opposes deities who represent destruction, bitterness, or cruelty. Her role within the Seldarine emphasizes her commitment to promoting love and opposing forces of darkness.

    Organizational Structure of Religion

    The Hierarchy of the Faith:

    • High Priests/Priestesses: Lead major temples and oversee important rituals.
    • Paramours: Conduct ceremonies, such as marriages and rites of passage.
    • Junior Clergy: Assist in daily duties, maintain temples, and guide local worship.
    • Initiates: New members undergoing training and spiritual development.
    • Lay Followers: The general populace who follow Hanali's teachings and participate in festivals.

    Religious Orders and their Organizational Structure

    Fighting Orders

    1. The Order of the Golden Shield: Protects sacred sites and serves as elite guardians of the faith.
    2. The Radiant Archers: Specialize in both defense and ceremonial duties, embodying Hanali's grace in combat.
    3. The Sentinels of Evergold: Tasked with safeguarding the Evergold fountain and its secrets.
    4. The Champions of Romance: Engaged in missions to spread Hanali's teachings and protect lovers in distress.

    Clerical Orders

    1. The Paramours: Oversee ceremonies and ensure the celebration of love and beauty in all aspects of elven life.
    2. The Artisans of the Heart: Focus on creating and maintaining artworks and sacred objects in honor of Hanali.
    3. The Keepers of the Crystal: Responsible for the upkeep and sanctification of the Evergold fountain and other sacred sites.
    4. The Whisperers of Love: Counsel and guide followers in matters of love, romance, and personal relationships.
    5. The Ambassadors of Beauty: Promote the ideals of beauty and love in interactions with other cultures and deities.

    Each of these orders plays a crucial role in the overarching structure of Hanali's religious and mystical framework, ensuring the protection, preservation, and enforcement of divine principles across various aspects of her followers. All are pledged to support in the defense of her church.
    See the Religious Orders section for more detail.

    Holy Artifacts

    1. The Evergold Crystal: A sacred artifact linked to Hanali's divine essence, said to possess extraordinary powers related to love and beauty.
    2. The Heart of Gold: A symbolic artifact worn by high priests and priestesses, representing Hanali's divine favor and protection.
    3. The Rose of Romance: A beautiful, enchanted rose that enhances romantic connections and is used in ceremonies and blessings.
    4. The Celestial Mirror: A mirror said to reflect the true nature of one's heart and intentions, used in divination and personal guidance.

    Religious Practices

    • Regular ceremonies and rituals held to honor Hanali, especially during the full moon.
    • Creation and display of art as an offering to the goddess, often involving intricate sculptures and paintings.
    • Public declarations of love and commitment, with special attention given to young lovers seeking blessings.
    • Festivals and gatherings where followers celebrate love, beauty, and artistic expression.

    Celebrated Holidays

    Secrets of the Heart

    • Held every full moon, this holiday focuses on the celebration of love and beauty.
    • Participants often experience heightened emotions and manifest visible signs of beauty.
    • Offerings of beautiful objects and art are made, and declarations of love are encouraged.

    The Festival of Eternal Blossoms

    • A celebration of Hanali's influence on nature and romance, featuring elaborate floral displays and romantic performances.
    • Participants exchange gifts of flowers and art, and young couples often pledge their troth.

    Alignment: Unprincipled

    Size: 13 feet (Imposing presence)

    Horror/Awe Factor: 16

    OCCs:

    • Priest: Devout clerics who perform rituals, provide guidance on love and relationships, and maintain the sacred sites dedicated to Hanali. They are skilled in healing and divine magic related to love and beauty.
    • Wilderness Scout: Elite guardians and rangers who protect sacred natural sites and artifacts associated with Hanali. They excel in tracking, survival, and combat, ensuring the safety of these precious places.
    • Warrior Priest: Combining martial prowess with divine magic, these elite combatants defend Hanali's domains with grace and skill. They are trained in both combat and the use of divine spells.
    • Enchanter: Specialists in magical enchantments, often working to enhance beauty or create magical items imbued with the essence of love and beauty. They are skilled in both magic and artistry.
    • Mindmage

    Deific Powers of Hanali
    Hanali has the full range of powers over her followers, and can perform all prototypical deific powers at regular cost, as well as the following special powers:

    1. Radiant Beauty

    Range: Self

    Duration: Permanent

    Cost: 500 P.P.E.

    Hanali can enhance her physical appearance to an awe-inspiring level of beauty. This power causes all who view her to be mesmerized by her divine allure, granting her a +10 to all Charisma-related checks and making her nearly impossible to attack unless the attacker makes a successful Willpower save. This effect extends to her surroundings, creating an aura of beauty that can influence and charm those within a 100-foot radius.

    2. Divine Inspiration

    Range: Touch

    Duration: Permanent

    Cost: 300 P.P.E.

    Hanali can touch a creature or individual and bestow upon them a moment of divine inspiration. This grants the recipient a +2 bonus to all skill checks, saving throws, and combat rolls for one hour. The recipient also gains insight into artistic endeavors, granting them a +10% bonus to all creative and performance-based skills during this time.

    3. Enchanting Aura

    Range: 50 feet (15 meters)

    Duration: 1 hour

    Cost: 400 P.P.E.

    Hanali can create an aura of enchantment around her that captivates and charms all creatures within the radius. This aura causes those affected to view Hanali as a figure of immense charm and grace, reducing their hostility and making them more inclined to cooperate with or assist her. The aura can influence up to 50 creatures at once, and those who fail a Willpower save are charmed for the duration of the aura.

    4. Sacred Dance

    Range: Self

    Duration: 10 minutes

    Cost: 200 P.P.E.

    Hanali can perform a sacred dance that creates a field of divine energy. This dance has various effects, including healing minor wounds (restoring 1D6 hit points per minute), providing a +2 bonus to defense, and granting increased agility (+20% to Dodge and Acrobatics skills). The dance can also dispel negative magical effects and curses affecting those who join in or watch.

    5. Celestial Blessing

    Range: Touch

    Duration: Permanent

    Cost: 500 P.P.E.

    Hanali can touch a creature or individual and bestow upon them a celestial blessing. This blessing grants the recipient enhanced beauty, charisma, and an aura of charm that persists for as long as they are within Hanali's influence. The recipient gains a +4 bonus to Charisma, and all social interactions involving persuasion or seduction are significantly more effective.

    6. Illusory Splendor

    Range: 100 feet (30 meters)

    Duration: 1 hour

    Cost: 300 P.P.E.

    Hanali can create stunning illusions that manifest as beautiful and awe-inspiring sights. These illusions can include anything from grand palaces to celestial phenomena, all designed to captivate and inspire those who view them. The illusions can influence the emotions of those within view, instilling feelings of awe and wonder, and can even be used to distract or mislead opponents.

    7. Harmonious Melody

    Range: Self

    Duration: 1 hour

    Cost: 250 P.P.E.

    Hanali can produce a melody that has a soothing and calming effect on those who hear it. This melody can heal emotional trauma, reduce stress, and provide a calming influence that helps prevent conflicts and arguments. Those who listen to the melody receive a +2 bonus to Willpower saves against fear and stress-related effects and can recover from emotional and mental fatigue more quickly.

    Priest/Healing Powers: Has the full range of Clerical Magic and Healing Magic

    Magic Powers: Full range of Wizard spells

    Psionic Powers: Class of Psionic: Mindmage - FUll range of Psionic Disapline 500 ISP

    Favoured Weapons

    Will use magic of Psionics to defend herself

    Armour:

    Will use magic of Psionics to defend herself

    Alliances/Allies:

    • Goddess of Love and Beauty
    • Fae Lords and Ladies

    Enemies:

    • Deities of Darkness and Destruction

    Vulnerabilities:

    • Susceptible to deific powers that invoke fear or corruption

    Minions:

    • Celestial courtiers and fae beings
    • Enchanted creatures
    • Sajorte

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