Ayoum
Firstborn of the Goddess Aea, Ayoum is the goddess of Order and Mercy. She exalts warriors who use their strength not for violence or personal gain, but to protect others, and for heroism. More than any other god, Ayoum is a goddess who enlightens mortals to become Paladins. She is the Silver Goddess, and exemplifies virtuousness, heroism, and discipline. Like her brother Dessin, the Golden God, she is a common patron deity of warriors and knights. However, unlike Dessin, she does not glorify combat for the sake of combat, rather seeing it as a tool to protect the innocent and strike down evil. She is known to be a very stoic god, and both she and her church believe that when one ignores emotions and reaches a tranquil state, their actions will be filled with purpose and benevolence.
Divine Domains
Pathfinder
Law (Archon, Loyalty)
Good (Archon, Redemption)
Protection (Defense)
Strength (Resolve)
Glory (Heroism)
5e
Order
Peace
Holy Books & Codes
Worshippers of Ayoum must adhere strictly to the 5 Laws of Ayoum. As a goddess of discipline and self control, she expects her faithful to follow these laws devotedly. The laws are as follows:
- Defend those who cannot defend themselves.
- Strike down those who have struck down the innocent.
- Give and be generous to those who have need for charity.
- Prevent yourself from wasting.
- Do not fight unnecessary fights, lest your foe be truly wicked.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The symbol of Ayoum is that of an open plate glove, typically depicted on an emblem in the shape of a shield, or just painted onto an actual shield. In antiquity, the symbol may have taken the form of some other type of hand armor, or even an unarmored palm.
Holidays
Ayoum and her siblings are honored the world over on the 2nd day of Gods' Week, often called Metallic Monday, and again on the 1st day of Year's End, though this day is more in celebration of Aea, and of mortal mothers.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Ayoum seeks to lead mortals to enlightenment through discipline. She also shares beliefs with her mother about preserving life, and so seeks to empower champions who would protect others. In the Divine Sphere, she leads valiant crusades against the forces of the Underworlds.
Pictured Above: Common Holy Symbol of Ayoum, as would be seen on signage or stamps.
Divine Classification
Goddess
Alignment
Lawful Good
Realm
Children
Discipline, knights, self-control, virtue, heroism, honor, standing up for others, charity.
Favored Weapon:
Longsword
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