Arshea
| Arshea | |
|---|---|
| (Deity) | |
| Titles | Spirit of Abandon Host of Delectation |
| Adjective | Arshean |
| Realm | No permanent abode |
| Alignment | Neutral good |
| Areas of Concern | Freedom Physical beauty Sexuality |
| Worshipers | Courtesans, painters, the repressed, sculptors, sexual partners |
| Edicts | Inspire passion, comfort and free the repressed, seek your true self and desires |
| Anathema | Judge another based on sexual desires or gender roles, harm another in pursuit of passion |
| Cleric Alignments (1E) | |
| Domains (1E) | Charm, Good, Liberation, Strength |
| Subdomains (1E) | Agathion, Freedom, Love, Lust |
| Cleric Alignments (2E) | |
| Domains (2E) | Confidence, freedom, passion, perfection |
| Favored Weapon | Flail |
| Symbol | Figure with colorful sashes |
| Sacred Animal | Swan |
| Sacred Colors | Purple, white |
Source: Chronicle of the Righteous, pg(s). 71E Lost Omens Gods & Magic, pg(s). 82, 128f. | |
| Arshea | |
|---|---|
| (Creature) | |
| Type | Outsider (angel, extraplanar, good) |
| CR | 29 |
| Environment | Any (Nirvana) |
| Alignment | |
| Adjective | Arshean |
Source: Bestiary 6, pg(s). 110–111 | |
The angel empyreal Lord Arshea (pronounced AHR-shey)[1] is a champion of the repressed and weary, providing mortals deliverance from their bonds.[2] This liberation applies to many of Arshea's worshipers, who often choose to ignore conventional gender identities, eventually choosing one that fits them best.[3]
Home
Arshea has no permanent home, and constantly travels through the Material Plane, Nirvana, Elysium and Heaven.[3]
Appearance
Arshea is androgynous and has been depicted as both male and female, but in either case, always dressed in many-colored veils of gossamer. Indeed, Arshea is of both genders and neither, unhindered by such differences. Arshea has a perfect face, a lithe body, and wings of gray and blue. Their form is seen as ideal by any species that look upon them, and some claim that those who directly behold Arshea can never be satisfied with mortal beauty again.[3][4]
Providence
Miserable individuals sometimes receive a sign of hope from Arshea in the form of a soft grey feather, jewelled bangle, or scrap of gossamer.[3]
Relationships
Arshea is a welcome guest at the empyreal lord Lymnieris' Palace of Delectation in Heaven and such visits are legendary concerning the intensity of the revels held.[5]
Church of Arshea
Arshea is worshipped by artisans, courtesans, some fey, and those seeking to escape repression. They eschew gender roles and often dress and behave as members of the opposite sex (or another gender role in societies with multiple gender roles) for a period of time ranging from months to decades, which they consider the best way to overcome repression and understand freedom, choosing the most fitting gender after this period of pilgrimage. Arshea teaches them to abandon constraining beliefs and practice free love and sexuality.[3][4]
The Spirit of Abandon's temples are most likely found in artist's studios, burlesque parlors, and dance halls. Arshea's most devout followers endeavor to achieve sexual release daily (either solo or with partners), praise the beauty of the partners and self, and pray to Arshea while naked.[3]
Arshea's favored minions are aasimar enchanters, astral devas, and good-aligned nymphs.[3]
On Golarion
The cult of Arshea has a long association with Magnimar.[6]
References
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- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 246. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ James Jacobs et al. (2011). The Inner Sea World Guide, p. 234. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-269-2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Amber Scott. (2013). Chronicle of the Righteous, p. 7. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-506-8
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Robert Brookes et al. (2017). Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 6, p. 11. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-931-8
- ↑ Judy Bauer et al. (2016). Heaven Unleashed, p. 7. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-828-1
- ↑ Adam Daigle and James Jacobs. (2012). Magnimar, City of Monuments, p. 25. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-446-7
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