Solenara

"I am the first flame, the giver of warmth, the purifier of sin. In my light, all are revealed."

Solenara is the supreme deity of the Holy Solarian Empire, worshipped as the goddess of the Sun, fire, purity, and divine order. She is depicted as an eternal flame, a radiant warrior, or a celestial queen, depending on the interpretation of her faith.

To her followers, Solenara is the source of all life, the bringer of truth, and the foundation of civilization. Her light is both a guiding beacon and an unforgiving fire, capable of illuminating the righteous and burning away corruption.

To her enemies—particularly the Lunar Covenant—Solenara is an unyielding force of control, a goddess who demands absolute obedience and seeks to dominate rather than coexist. They see her as a force of stagnation and oppression, unwilling to accept balance or change.

But whether worshipped or feared, her presence is undeniable, and her influence shapes the very foundation of the Empire and its endless war against the Lunar Covenant.

Divine Aspects

Solenara is associated with four divine aspects, each reflecting a different interpretation of her power.

1. The Dawnmother — Nurturing Light

Solenara is the life-giver, the source of warmth, growth, and civilization.

This aspect is most often worshipped by farmers, artisans, and rulers, as her light brings prosperity and order.

Her temples teach that without Solenara’s guidance, the world would fall into darkness and chaos.

• Aspect of birth, healing, mercy, and creation
• Associated with fertility, sunlight, and sacred fire
• Worshiped especially by farmers, midwives, and healers
• Iconography: A woman wreathed in golden light, holding a flame in her palm

2. The Lawgiver — Sacred Order

Solenara represents structure, hierarchy, and the rule of law.

Her followers believe that without law and obedience, the world would crumble.

This aspect is favored by nobles, judges, and scholars, who see her as the ultimate authority over morality and justice.

• Aspect of law, judgment, and divine authority
• Patron of rulers, magistrates, and clerics
• Believed to have delivered the Solar Codex, the sacred laws of the Empire
• Iconography: A stern figure with a flaming crown and a scroll of light

3. The Flame of War — Holy Wrath

Solenara is often depicted as an armoured celestial warrior, wielding a blade of flame.

She is the protector of the faithful, the vanquisher of heresy, and the shield of the Empire.

The Solari Templars follow this aspect, believing that to fight for the Empire is to fight for the goddess herself.

• Aspect of righteous violence, cleansing fire, and divine conquest
• Invoked by soldiers, inquisitors, and crusaders
• This aspect legitimizes military action as divine mandate
• Iconography: An armored maiden wielding a spear of fire, eyes burning with flame

4. The Eternal Sun — Timeless Light

The purest, true form of Solenara as a divine being and celestial entity.

• Transcendent, cosmic aspect of Solenara as unchanging perfection
• Represents the sun in its unyielding radiance and infinite power
• Rarely worshipped directly—reserved for contemplation by mystics and the High Clergy
• Iconography: A blinding orb surrounded by flame-wreathed wings