Elesanra

Elesanra is the Goddess of the Sea, the Wave Mistress, the World Ocean. She rules over the Sea and the Waters. She is especially worshipped by traders, merchants, navies, and sailors. She is often seen as a strict and unforgiving, but with a soft and protective nature towards her true followers.

The High Prelate of Elesanra is always a woman, and is known as the Daughter of the Waves. Priests who lead their own temples are known as either Patriachs or Matriarch. When the old Daughter of the Waves passes into the bosom of Elesanra, the Patriarchs and Matriarchs communicate to choose a new one. The rites involved in the selection are somewhat secret; no one knows for sure how Elesanra selects her Chosen Daughter. Age, stature, importance of individual Temple, and other normal means of determining primacy do not seem to matter. The Priesthood of Elesanra is open to both men and women with the exception of the position of Daughter of the Waves.

Priests of Elesanra generally wear garments of blue or green hues. Elesanra's representatives often go barechested when near or on the water. This has a startling effect on some, as their priesthood has a large female contingent.

Temples of Elesanra are almost always built overlooking the sea, and sometimes are open to the waves if the geography of the location permits. The greatest exception to this is of course the Grand Temple in the old capital.

Grand Temples to Elesanra can be found in Aeristan, Armaniia, and Sweetharbor.

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