Itatso
Itatso Creator of Water and Oceans
Itatso is the embodiment of water in all its forms, representing the nurturing and sustaining forces essential for life. Her domain encompasses the seas, rivers, and lakes of Tanaria, filling the world with the fluidity and life-giving properties that contrast the solidity of the earth. She brings renewal and growth, balancing the harshness of nature with the gentle, restorative qualities of water.
Divine Domains
- Water: Itatso governs all forms of water, from vast oceans to rivers and lakes, embodying the fluid and nurturing aspects essential to life.
- Life and Renewal: Her waters bring growth and revival to Tanaria, sustaining life and rejuvenating the earth, often invoked for health, new beginnings, and prosperity.
- Depth and Mystery: As the keeper of the deep, Itatso represents the hidden mysteries of the seas, and the depths where unknown creatures and secrets reside.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
A wave cresting with a droplet of water suspended above
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Itatso appears as a graceful and towering figure, her form flowing like water itself. Her skin shimmers with hues of deep blue and green, resembling the colors of the ocean, and her long hair cascades like a waterfall, constantly shifting and flowing. Her eyes are a serene, clear blue, mirroring the tranquil surface of a lake, yet they hold the vastness of the sea’s depths.
Her attire is made from delicate fabrics that seem woven from liquid, giving her an ethereal, fluid appearance. Jewelry made of pearls, seashells, and coral adorns her wrists, neck, and ankles, symbolizing her connection to the sea and all its wonders. A delicate crown of coral and shimmering sea glass rests upon her head, adding to her regal, yet nurturing, presence.
Around her, water droplets glisten and float as though suspended in time, and her voice is a gentle, flowing melody that brings calm and peace to those who hear it, reminiscent of the sound of waves against the shore.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born from the union of Zemia (Earth) and Aetherion (Sky), Itatso symbolizes the union of stability and fluidity, creating harmony between the elements. Her presence is seen in the vast oceans, winding rivers, and tranquil lakes of Tanaria, each one a testament to her nurturing influence. She is often depicted as a maternal figure, revered as the mother of all waters, offering life and sustenance to all beings.
Itatso’s first creation, the Elemental Plane of Water, is a vast and boundless realm of rolling oceans, tranquil lakes, and coursing rivers. Inhabited by water spirits and elementals, this plane sustains the material world’s waters, maintaining their flow and providing a continuous cycle of renewal. Her influence is essential for balance, bringing life to the parched land and calming the storms that may arise.
Itatso’s followers respect her as a maternal figure of life and renewal, often calling upon her blessings for rainfall, calm seas, and the well-being of aquatic life. She is respected by sailors, fishers, and those who seek tranquility in her waters, revered for her power to both nourish and protect, as well as her ability to bring powerful and destructive floods when the balance of nature is threatened.
Personality Characteristics
Representation & Legacy
Itatso is worshipped by those who depend on water for their livelihood, such as sailors, fishermen, and farmers. Her followers build temples and shrines near bodies of water, where they offer prayers and sacrifices to honor her nurturing and sustaining power. Rituals often involve the use of water, shells, and aquatic plants, symbolizing the gifts of the sea.
Itatso’s influence is felt in every drop of water. She is believed to control the tides, currents, and weather patterns, bringing rain to nourish the land and calm seas for safe voyages. Her favor is sought for bountiful harvests, safe travels, and protection from droughts and floods.
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Aetherion
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Presentation
Feminine
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