Yyriel

Yyriel is the Goddess of Hearth and Home, Protector of Women, the Guiding Warmth. She is the Goddess of Family, Birth and Life. She is a very popular deity, especially amongst the lower classes.

The High Prelate of Yyriel is known simply as the First Shepard or Shepardess. All other members of Yyriel's order are known merely as Shepard or Shepardess, from the newest acolyte all the way to the most expierenced practitioner. When the old First Shepard dies or steps down (as is often common among Yyriel's priesthood, as Shepards often like to travel and spread their teachings), all Temples and Grand Temples vote amongst themselves and send the results to the Grand Temple in Aeristan. All Shepards and Shepardesses may vote in the election.

Shepards and Shepardesses often dress in warm hues of orange and red. They always wear their robes so that their faces are unobsured, and a shepards crook is usually emblazoned somewhere on the garment.

Temples of Yyriel are present in many cities, and shrines to her are especialy common. Where an official shrine does not exist, the local peasantry will often construct one.

Grand Temples to Yyriel can be found in Aeristan and Palaven.

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