Lumina
The Weeping Goddess
Lumina is the goddess of death, mourning, and the transition between life and the afterlife. Known for her deep compassion and sorrow, she guides souls to the afterlife and provides comfort to those who grieve. Lumina teaches the importance of honoring the dead, respecting the natural cycle of life and death, and finding peace through mourning. Her presence is a source of solace, helping her followers navigate the pain of loss with dignity and reverence.
Divine Domains
- Death
- Mourning
- Healing
- Transition
Artifacts
The Shroud of Tears: A mystical shroud said to be woven from Lumina’s own tears. It is used in funeral rites to wrap the bodies of the deceased, ensuring their safe passage to the afterlife and protecting them from malevolent spirits.
Holy Books & Codes
The Lament of Lumina: A sacred text filled with hymns, prayers, and rituals dedicated to honoring the dead and comforting the grieving. It serves as a guide for funeral rites and ceremonies, as well as a source of solace for those in mourning.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The Tear-Drop: A single tear-drop, often depicted as falling into a still pool, symbolizing Lumina’s eternal mourning and the peaceful transition from life to death.
The Mourning Veil: A veil or shroud, symbolizing the barrier between life and death, and the delicate passage from one to the other.
Tenets of Faith
Honor the Dead: Always show respect and reverence to those who have passed, ensuring they are remembered and honored.
Comfort the Living: Provide solace and support to those who mourn, helping them to heal and find peace in their grief.
Respect the Cycle: Understand and accept the natural cycle of life and death, knowing that death is not an end, but a
transition.
Holidays
The Day of Remembrance: A solemn day where followers of Lumina gather to honor and remember those who have passed. It is a time of reflection, where people share stories of the deceased, offer prayers, and lay flowers on graves. The day is marked by quiet ceremonies and the lighting of candles to guide the souls of the departed.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Lumina’s goal is to maintain the balance between life and death, ensuring that the dead are honored and that the living can find peace in their mourning. She seeks to create a world where death is not feared, but understood as a natural part of existence.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Lumina’s most identifying feature is her ever-present tears, which are said to be the source of all rivers and streams in the world. Her sorrow is so profound that it shapes the landscape itself, creating a network of waters that nourish the land.
Mental characteristics
Morality & Philosophy
She embodies the concepts of death, mourning, and the transition from life to the afterlife. She believes in the sanctity of death and the importance of honoring those who have passed. Lumina’s philosophy emphasizes compassion, understanding, and the importance of grieving as a way to heal and honor the dead. She teaches her followers to respect the natural cycle of life and death, and to provide comfort and solace to those who are grieving.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Lumina’s primary motivation is to guide souls safely to the afterlife and to ensure that the dead are honored and remembered. She seeks to provide comfort to those who mourn and to help them find peace in their grief.
Age
Timeless
Children
Sex
Female
Presentation
Often depicted as a sorrowful figure, her expression one of deep sadness and empathy. She wears flowing robes of white and gray, with her head often bowed in mourning. Despite her sorrowful appearance, there is a calming aura around her, providing comfort
Eyes
Soft, pale blue, perpetually brimming with tears
Hair
Long, flowing, and silver, like moonlight cascading down her back, often depicted as slightly disheveled, as if caught in a gentle breeze
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Porcelain white, almost translucent, with an ethereal glow that reflects her sorrow and compassion
Height
5'10", with a slender and delicate build
Weight
120 lbs
