[stah-teer-rah]
Basic Information
- Name: Statera
- Domain: Balance, Harmony, Justice
- Title: The Divine Equilibrium, Matron of Balance
- Alignment: Lawful Neutral
- Symbol: A white circle within a larger black circle
- Primary Worship Area: All of Siar’Morrin
Physical Description
- Appearance: Statera is often depicted as a statuesque figure, ethereal and composed, with a serene expression that embodies tranquility. Her attire is elegant and simple, reflecting her role as the arbiter of balance.
- Height: Variable, often depicted as slightly larger than an average human
- Weight: Immaterial
- Distinguishing Features: Her eyes, which are said to see the true nature of all things, shimmer with a silver light that mirrors her fairness and impartiality.
Personality
- Traits: Judicious, serene, impartial, and infinitely patient
- Strengths: Unwavering fairness, ability to see and enact perfect balance, calming presence
- Weaknesses: Her strict adherence to balance can sometimes appear as emotional detachment
- Goals and Motivations: To maintain universal balance and ensure that justice and harmony prevail in all aspects of existence
Relationships
- Allies:
- Rivals/Enemies: The Vices
- Attitude towards Mortals: Paternalistic—guides mortals towards harmony and balanced living, intervenes primarily through natural law and moral order.
Mythology and Worship
- Creation Myth:
Statera, the central deity of the pantheon and the embodiment of balance, has an origin shrouded in mystery and speculation. Various myths and theories attempt to explain her emergence and her critical role in maintaining harmony in the cosmos. Here are the main theories:
According to the most widespread belief, Statera was born from the cosmos’s inherent desire for balance amidst the prevailing chaos. As the universe expanded and the forces of creation and destruction grew more pronounced, a need for a governing force became apparent—a mediator who could ensure that no aspect of existence, be it light or darkness, order or chaos, overwhelmed the others. Thus, Statera manifested as the personification of balance, an entity born to stand as the fulcrum upon which all cosmic forces pivot.
Another theory posits that Statera is the first and only offspring of a much older and more fundamental deity—one who orchestrated the creation of the universe. This primordial creator, after setting the cosmos into motion, bestowed upon Statera the duty of overseeing the delicate balance of the newly formed universe. In this narrative, Statera acts not just as a guardian but as a steward, maintaining the equilibrium as per her creator’s design, ensuring the universe operates as intended.
The Fifth Elemental Primordial**: A less conventional but intriguing theory suggests that Statera is the missing fifth elemental primordial, ruling over the essence of matter itself—the quintessence that binds the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. This theory proposes that Statera embodies a more subtle but all-encompassing force, one that integrates the characteristics of her elemental siblings and balances their extremes. Her dominion over the material world and its inherent stability make her the linchpin of elemental interactions.
Another compelling narrative suggests that Statera did not originate from a single act of creation but gradually emerged from the collective consciousness and aspirations of all living beings across Staterum. As civilizations grew and the complexities of life became more pronounced, the collective desire for harmony, justice, and equilibrium gave rise to Statera as a divine reflection of these human ideals. She embodies the aggregate yearnings for peace and balance, making her a goddess who is continuously shaped by the beliefs and values of those she governs.
- Major Cults and Religious Practices: Statera is virtually universally worshipped, outside of Kair’Thear. The practices and beliefs centered around her influence much of the world.
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- Clergy and Temples:
Significant Historical Impact
- Major Plot Points in World History: Statera is often credited with the creation of Staterum, and has played a major role in most aspects of life since.
- Artifacts:
Quotes
”gg ez.”
Background
- Legends and Lore: