Mother Truth

Mother Truth is the better half of Father Time—his eternal love and cosmic wife. She is the second of Ofadin’s two central deities, revered by those who favor empathy, emotion, and sensuality. Her temples are often vibrant botanic gardens, flowing with crystal-clear water. The fragrance of blooming flowers fills the air, rivaled only by the lush textures and flavors of ripening fruits. Tending these gardens are her devoted monks, the Sentios, most of whom are women. Their attire is crafted to awaken the senses: dresses and cloaks adorned with aromatic blossoms, soft bells that chime with their movements, and layers of varied fabrics—leathers, silks, and velvets—stitched beneath translucent veils to offer a rich array of tactile experiences. Their vibrant presence is a living tribute to the Mother's gifts, bringing beauty, sound, and scent to all who pass among the willows and rose bushes.     The teachings of Mother Truth hold that she came into being when Father Time’s pride and joy were rekindled—his renewed hope and determination for good gave her form and voice. She first gifted the people of Ofadin with sight and smell, causing flowers to bloom from the corpses of the abominations that once scarred the land. Then came taste and hearing, so they could bite into fresh fruit and listen to birdsong echoing her hymns. Last of all, she granted them the sense of touch, enabling them to feel the warmth of an embrace and to better grip the tools that would raise civilizations from wild earth and stone.     There is a legend, though debated among the Sentios, that speaks of a lost sixth sense—one that Mother Truth sacrificed to prevent a catastrophic magical disaster. It is said she suffered through countless eons as her divine form melted and withered, enduring agony to shield her beloved creations.     Her followers are often emotional, expressive, and deeply compassionate. While Sentios tend the temples from dawn until dusk, they live in their own dwellings nearby. Worship of Mother Truth centers on kindness, serenity, and inner peace. Their responsibilities include nurturing temple gardens, exploring the world in search of new flora and fauna, and taking in orphans, the elderly, and the infirm. In many villages, a devoted Sentio serves as a healer—not only of minor wounds but also of the mind and spirit.