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| title = Ana | | title = Ana | ||
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| − | | caption = Ana | + | | caption = Ana Gives Birth to Otan |
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| type = Goddess | | type = Goddess | ||
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| god_of = Creation | | god_of = Creation | ||
| home = | | home = | ||
| − | | other_names = Mother, Mother Otan | + | | other_names = World Mother, Mother Otan |
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[[Ana]] is the creator of all things. From her womb came forth all of Otan and all of the creatures and all of the people. Contemplating the feelings and motives of [[Ana]] is undoubtedly a difficult task. Humans simply do not have a frame of reference when it comes to giving birth to worlds and thus communion with [[Ana]] is more based on feelings than any true understanding of divine concepts. | [[Ana]] is the creator of all things. From her womb came forth all of Otan and all of the creatures and all of the people. Contemplating the feelings and motives of [[Ana]] is undoubtedly a difficult task. Humans simply do not have a frame of reference when it comes to giving birth to worlds and thus communion with [[Ana]] is more based on feelings than any true understanding of divine concepts. | ||
| + | ==Depictions== | ||
| + | [[Ana]] is usually depicted as a celestial sized woman, sometimes physically and sometimes, spiritually giving birth to the world of [[Otan]]. In some cases, she is seen on what appears to be an even larger world, in the process of giving birth to the much smaller [[Otan]]. In all depictions she resembles a beautiful [[Karazaliktar]] woman. | ||
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| + | ==Lore== | ||
To create a bridge between her and all of creation, [[Ana]] gave birth to the '''Baksi''', seven gods of widely varied character to commune with the souls of her creation. Three of the '''Baksi''' are elemental in nature, three were created to intercede in the affairs of the people and one was created to make them all humble, often through trickery and deceit. | To create a bridge between her and all of creation, [[Ana]] gave birth to the '''Baksi''', seven gods of widely varied character to commune with the souls of her creation. Three of the '''Baksi''' are elemental in nature, three were created to intercede in the affairs of the people and one was created to make them all humble, often through trickery and deceit. | ||
==Intercession== | ==Intercession== | ||
To have a meaningful interaction with [[Ana]] would probably strip the sanity from her interlocutor. [[Ana]] is a goddess well beyond the experience and understanding of mortals. Similarly, she too has little connection to the day-to-day experiences of human existence. Thus, she does not intercede in human affairs. It is perhaps possible that with much prodding from her Baksi, she might use her incredible power to alter the entire planet, there is nothing in legend to indicate that she has altered [[Otan]] since giving it birth. | To have a meaningful interaction with [[Ana]] would probably strip the sanity from her interlocutor. [[Ana]] is a goddess well beyond the experience and understanding of mortals. Similarly, she too has little connection to the day-to-day experiences of human existence. Thus, she does not intercede in human affairs. It is perhaps possible that with much prodding from her Baksi, she might use her incredible power to alter the entire planet, there is nothing in legend to indicate that she has altered [[Otan]] since giving it birth. | ||
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| + | ===Creations=== | ||
| + | The entire world and all things it posesses. | ||
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| + | ===Commandments=== | ||
| + | Her only commandment seems to be to maintain respect for her creation, the world. | ||
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| + | ===Notes for 5e Spellcasters=== | ||
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{{Copyright notice}} | {{Copyright notice}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Gods]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Baksist Gods]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:28, 12 September 2021
| Type | Goddess |
|---|---|
| Religion | Baksism |
| God of | Creation |
| Other Names | World Mother, Mother Otan |
Ana is the creator of all things. From her womb came forth all of Otan and all of the creatures and all of the people. Contemplating the feelings and motives of Ana is undoubtedly a difficult task. Humans simply do not have a frame of reference when it comes to giving birth to worlds and thus communion with Ana is more based on feelings than any true understanding of divine concepts.
Depictions[edit]
Ana is usually depicted as a celestial sized woman, sometimes physically and sometimes, spiritually giving birth to the world of Otan. In some cases, she is seen on what appears to be an even larger world, in the process of giving birth to the much smaller Otan. In all depictions she resembles a beautiful Karazaliktar woman.
Lore[edit]
To create a bridge between her and all of creation, Ana gave birth to the Baksi, seven gods of widely varied character to commune with the souls of her creation. Three of the Baksi are elemental in nature, three were created to intercede in the affairs of the people and one was created to make them all humble, often through trickery and deceit.
Intercession[edit]
To have a meaningful interaction with Ana would probably strip the sanity from her interlocutor. Ana is a goddess well beyond the experience and understanding of mortals. Similarly, she too has little connection to the day-to-day experiences of human existence. Thus, she does not intercede in human affairs. It is perhaps possible that with much prodding from her Baksi, she might use her incredible power to alter the entire planet, there is nothing in legend to indicate that she has altered Otan since giving it birth.
Creations[edit]
The entire world and all things it posesses.
Commandments[edit]
Her only commandment seems to be to maintain respect for her creation, the world.
Notes for 5e Spellcasters[edit]
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