![[The_Arborist.png]] > [!success] The Arborist > #### [[Prime Deities|Prime Deity]] > ![[Symbol-Arborist.png]] > > [!question] Domains > Nature, Agriculture, Seasons, Time > > --- > > > [!question] Aliases > The Mother of Sun and Soil, The Cycle, Sagemother Revered as the goddess of nature, agriculture, seasons, and time, The Arborist is believed to be one of the [[Prime Deities]] of Kald, holding a fundamental role in the world's conception and ongoing cycles. Her presence and influence remain ever important within the [[Shattered Realms]]. ## Nature and Influence The Arborist embodies the cyclical aspect of nature. She oversees the growth of crops, the changing of seasons, and the passage of time itself. Her influence can be seen in every sprouting seed, every harvest, and in the very rhythm of the natural world. ## Appearance and Symbols The goddess is often depicted as a matronly figure with features that change with the seasons - her hair blooming with flowers in the spring, lush and green in summer, adorned with golden leaves in autumn, and snow-white in winter. Her symbol is often depicted as a hand sowing seeds, or a circle with eight outward radiating points, representing the sun and the cyclical nature of the seasons. ## Divine Role and Personality As the goddess of nature and agriculture, The Arborist is deeply connected to the land and those who work it. She is seen as a nurturing, though sometimes stern, mother figure, providing sustenance while also demanding respect for the natural order. Her domain over Time gives her a unique perspective, seeing both the immediate needs of her worshippers and the long-term patterns of existence. The Arborist is said to walk among mortals during the equinox, blessing or cursing crops based on how the farmers have treated the land. ## Worship and Followers Such a deity is widely worshipped, especially by those who live off the land. Druids, farmers, and leshy make up a large portion of her followers, but anyone who respects nature may pay homage to her. ### Worship Practices Farmers often leave the first, or most impressive, fruits of their harvest as offerings to The Arborist. Seasonal rituals are common, with most major celebrations occurring during a solstice or equinox. Some followers plant sacred groves in her honor, tending them as living temples. Time-keeping devices, from sundials to water clocks, are often dedicated to The Arborist. ### Notable Celebration The largest celebration of The Arborist occurs during the [[Festival of the Midnight Sun]] on the day of the summer solstice. This festival, celebrated primarily in [[Old Thalnor]], honors the peak of the sun's power and the abundance of nature at its height. ## Commandments While The Arborist's commandments are not explicitly listed in any historical texts, but they have evolved over time by mortal interpretation. 1. "Nurture the land, and it will nurture you in return." 2. "Honor the seasons in all things, for change is the only constant." 3. "Waste not the bounty of the earth, for all things have their purpose." ## Conflicts and Relationships The Arborist's focus on natural cycles and agriculture sometimes puts her at odds with deities of progress and technology. However, her fundamental role in the world's creation and upkeep means she is generally respected, if not always worshipped, by most cultures. ## In the Shattered Realms In the context of the Shattered Realms, The Arborist's role becomes even more crucial. With the world fractured, her influence helps maintain some semblance of natural order across the various Shards. Her followers often work to restore and maintain ecosystems disrupted by The Shattering, seeing this as a sacred duty to their goddess and the world itself. The Arborist's domain over time also takes on new significance in a shattered world, as she helps to maintain temporal consistency across realms that might otherwise drift apart in more than just physical space. #### Tags #deity #prime-creator [^1]: Deity names and titles often vary across different cultures and regions within the Shattered Realms, and the names provided here may not be exhaustive; your character may encounter or prefer alternative names for these entities in their own experiences and/or traditions.