Shaeleon
Shaeleon
God of the Seas, Water, Ships and Waves
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Shaeleon manifests as a figure of ever-shifting tides and eternal currents, the very essence of the ocean made divine. His form is fluid and ever-changing, sometimes appearing as a great serpent with scales that shimmer like the depths. Shéfeng - A colossal beast with bone horns that pierce the dark depths, one eye gleaming like a bulb of bubbling magma, and fins like great dragon wings that span the breadth of the ocean floor. From his single, burning eye comes the light that guides lost ships, while from his mouth he spews winds that can calm the fiercest storms or summon hurricanes that reshape the very coastlines of the world.
Other times as a towering figure wreathed in sea foam and storm clouds. His eyes hold the depth of the abyss and the fury of the tempest, ever-watchful over his vast domain. Shétar-koa - The Swimming Giant of the Great Lakes is a titanic being whose thirst is unending, drinking the waters of the deepest lakes to quench his eternal need. When he releases his burden, the waters flow from beneath the mountains in great geysers and rivers, bringing life to the lands and carving new paths through the earth itself.
Then there is Shécraken, the Tentacled Beast of the Depths - A monstrous entity whose countless limbs stretch across the ocean floor like the roots of an ancient tree. Through these mighty tentacles, Shécraken enacts the wrath of Shaeleon, pulling down ships that have earned the god’s displeasure and reshaping the very geography of the sea floor with his terrible strength.
Those who find themselves in the far oceans of the world speak of the giant monsters of the deep. The greatest of these are said to be the manifestations of Shaeleon himself, ancient beings that embody the raw power and mystery of the seas.
Common Worship
Section titled “Common Worship”The sea is a fickle mistress, but the ultimate love of any sailor. Shaeleon is both feared and revered by those who make their living upon the waves, for he holds the power to grant safe passage or to send ships to the depths with a single gesture.
Fishermen, seafarers, and traders all pay homage to the Serpent Lord, offering prayers for calm seas and bountiful catches. His followers understand that the ocean is not to be conquered, but to be respected and worked with in harmony.
Wherever ships sail and waves crash against the shore, Shaeleon is called upon to bless the voyage and ensure safe passage. Whether to grant some form of divine protection or to provide guidance through treacherous waters, Shaeleon receives countless prayers from those who depend on the sea for their livelihood.
The followers of Shaeleon are those who have learned to dance with the tides, who have seen the power of the ocean and chosen to embrace it rather than fight it, and who have learned that the sea’s favor is more valuable than any treasure. They include sailors who navigate by the stars and the currents, fishermen who read the signs of the deep, and those who have endured the ocean’s fury and emerged stronger for having learned to respect its power.
Edicts
Section titled “Edicts”- The sea is a fickle mistress, but the ultimate love of any sailor
- Do not fear the waves and the storms, unless you blaspheme the Serpents
- Bless the voyage
Anathema
Section titled “Anathema”- Blaspheme the Serpents
- Kill any of the monsterous, giant sea creatures
- Poison water