Shelyn (SHEHL-ihn)
Shelyn is the goddess of art, beauty, love, and music, and the half-sister of Zon-Kuthon. She started life as a relatively minor deity of beauty, art, and music, but with the destruction of her unnamed mother, the former goddess of love, Shelyn gained her mother's portfolio. Shelyn continues to focus on beauty and the related areas of art and music, and has expanded upon her mother's relatively narrow view of love to include all forms of the emotion.
Holy Books & Codes
Melodies of Inner Beauty
Melodies of Inner Beauty is the holy text of the church of Shelyn. It contains the history of the goddess, including her family, though drawing a veil over the nastier elements about Zon-Kuthon, her half-brother. It tells stories about Shelyn and discusses her church's dogma. Music is used throughout as many of the tales are set as songs and hymns. Other artistic ways of interpreting the words are also utilized, such as dance and poetry.Tenets of Faith
Shelyn sometimes known as the Eternal Rose, the Lady of Grace, and the goddess of beauty, love, and the arts. The tenets of Shelyn's religion revolve around themes of beauty, love, creativity, and the pursuit of harmony. Here are some common tenets associated with the worship of Shelyn:
- Embrace Beauty: Followers of Shelyn are encouraged to appreciate and create beauty in all its forms. They believe that beauty has the power to uplift and inspire, and they seek to bring beauty into the world through their actions, art, and relationships.
- Foster Love and Compassion: Love is central to Shelyn's teachings. Her followers strive to cultivate love, compassion, and understanding towards all beings. They seek to build harmonious relationships and promote empathy and kindness in their interactions with others.
- Pursue Artistic Expression: Shelyn is the patron deity of the arts, and her worshipers are encouraged to explore and develop their creative talents. They find inspiration in music, painting, sculpture, dance, poetry, and other forms of artistic expression, seeing them as powerful vehicles for emotional and spiritual connection.
- Reject Violence and Hatred: Shelyn's religion promotes non-violence and opposes acts of hatred and aggression. Her followers strive to resolve conflicts peacefully and work towards reconciliation and understanding. They seek to counter violence with love and compassion.
- Seek Harmony and Balance: Shelyn's worshipers value harmony and balance in all aspects of life. They seek to find equilibrium between different forces and perspectives, fostering cooperation and avoiding extremes. They believe that harmony leads to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.
- Celebrate Romance: The worshipers of Shelyn often hold romance in high regard. They believe in the transformative power of love and celebrate the beauty of romantic relationships. They encourage expressions of love, courtship, and the building of strong, healthy partnerships.
- Protect Beauty: Shelyn's followers are dedicated to preserving and safeguarding beauty in the world. They may defend natural landscapes, works of art, and cultural heritage, viewing them as sacred manifestations of beauty that should be cherished and protected.
- Inspire Others: Shelyn's religion encourages her followers to inspire and uplift others through their words, actions, and art. They see themselves as conduits of Shelyn's grace and seek to bring joy, hope, and inspiration to those around them.
- Embrace Inner Beauty: While Shelyn's worshipers appreciate external beauty, they also value inner beauty and the qualities of the heart and soul. They believe that true beauty radiates from within and strive to cultivate virtues such as kindness, compassion, and integrity.
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