Arayne

 Arayne 

The Protector of Life, Death bane

 Symbol:  A hand holding light above a tombstone Portfolio: Opposition of undead and necromancers, peace in death, vigilance, defense of the circle of life Worshipers: Those plagued with fatal diseases, peasants, healers Cleric Alignments: N, NG, NE Domains: Heroism, Fate, Nobility, Protection, Repose Favored Weapon: Daylight-Morning Star

  History/Relationships: Arayne is usually portrayed as a tall woman, broad shouldered with almost motherly curves wearing full armor with her weapon, Daylight, in hand. Arayne at one point was a more goodly deity, empathetic and loving towards those she protected but for some reason her position has changed and, she has in many ways simplified her portfolio, leaving matters of morality to others to fight over. She is ultimately dedicated to the defense of life, and the destruction of undead, viewing life to be inherently superior. She and Ambrosia are steadfast allies in most cases. There is none she hates more than Tuen, who she views as encouraging people to see beauty in undeath.

 Dogma:  Life is superior to unlife. Undead, be they sentient or otherwise, are an anathema and, like water and oil, cannot be allowed to mix with living mortal races. To sacrifice yourself for the community and to throw yourself against the jaws of the undead is the noblest act a single mortal can manage. Death is the proper end to a life well lived. Life is morality, what creates more life is good and what destroys life is evil.

 Clergy and Temples:  The Church of Arayne somewhat lacks for followers since the turn away from morality by the deity, though a good portion of her clergy is indeed filled with goodly people. Despite this, her churches can be found very widespread due to the dual nature of her priests. The majority of them are healers, generally charging little to nothing for the act of keeping diseases at bay. Despite this, even her healers learn to fight well enough to handle simple undead, with some becoming paladins or knights devoted to the destruction of undead.