<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=91030.msg3983191#msg3983191">Quote from: Kirinis on 06-12-2010, 23:35:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">twistedlace [Ravah]:<br/>Does the Goddess that she follow have a specific identity?  Also what is her motivation for leaving the cloister where she has lived to adventure in the world?<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><curls up in Kirinis's lap in a<em>completely</em>innocent and unflirtatious way> (she's innocent, I'm not :P)<br/><br/>Ravah's Goddess is Talis, the Illuminated One.  Born as a result of a liason between Pelor and Ehlonna in ages past, Talis's power has waned much in the past centuries and her name is all but forgotten where it was once sung in the streets.  It was once reputed that her heart was so filled with love for the races of the earth that it burst, and her love flowed into and found a place in all sentient beings, a small kindling fire of hope and kindness that would never be extinquished.  Needless to say, her servants have a reputation as hopeless optimists.<br/><br/>Her acolytes are devoted to the betterment of all the earthly races, even those who seek to spurn her touch.  This is accomplished by the preaching of peace and harmony between the different races and creatures through a lengthy journey each servant of Talis is required to undergo.  Only permitted to return to their cloistered life after having made a substantial contribution to the cause of peace and understanding (ie - having negotiated an end to a vicious war between Talis's 'children', discovered a valuable long lost tome of knowledge that will benefit all, or simply done enough good deeds to meet the Goddess's approval).  Some never complete their tasks, others abandon their faith, and yet others meet short, grisly ends at the hands of various humanoid races that don't particularly go for the 'love everyone' mantra.<br/><br/>Ravah was called upon to begin her journey just under a month ago and great things are expected of the slim partly celestial girl as she sets out to bring her Goddess's message of peace and love to the torn and fractured world . . .although it's also whispered that she was given her quest by the current High Priest just to get the bubbling optimistic girl out of his graying hair.