> [!infobox] > ![[Ehesis.png]] > ###### Information > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Titles** | The Gifted Girl, The Seer Goddess, Keeper of Sight, The Griefmother | > | **Domain** | Divination | > | **Gender** | Feminine | > | **Alignment** | Neutral | > | **Artifact(s)** | Dagger | > # Symbol > ![[Ehesis Symbol.png]] ### **Description** Ehesis, the Seer, is the enigmatic goddess of foresight, reflection, and emotional understanding. Sister to **Ana, the Witch**, she holds dominion over the unseen — past, present, and potential futures alike. Ehesis’s followers believe she is both blessed and burdened with clairvoyance, seeing moments across time in fragmented, often overwhelming visions. Her presence is strongest during times of grief and emotional turmoil. Those facing loss, despair, or heartbreak frequently turn to Ehesis for guidance and comfort. Temples dedicated to her often double as places of mourning, where priests called **Veiled Oracles** help individuals process their emotions and seek peace. While revered as a source of wisdom and comfort, some view Ehesis with unease, fearing her insight into hidden truths. Many believe that her visions are both a gift and a curse — a burden that isolates her even among the gods. ### **Appearance** Ehesis appears as a slender, ethereal figure draped in layers of dark, mourning-gray robes. Her long, silver hair cascades down her back, resembling strands of shimmering moonlight. Her most striking feature is her unsettling gaze — her left eye is clouded white with visions of the future, while her right eye is a deep, endless black, representing her ability to see into the past. Her expression is often somber and distant, as if perpetually haunted by the weight of what she has seen. ### **Worshippers and Clergy** Ehesis’s followers, known as **Veiled Oracles**, are devoted to guiding others through hardship and loss. They commonly act as grief counselors, mediators, and spiritual guides. Many practice divination, specializing in tarot reading, tea leaf interpretation, or the interpretation of prophetic dreams. Her worshippers are known for their calming presence and understanding nature. Those seeking wisdom, closure, or comfort in times of emotional distress often turn to the Veiled Oracles. **Common Worshippers Include:** - Clerics and monks seeking spiritual insight - Mediums, diviners, and seers who interpret signs and omens - Mourners seeking peace after the loss of loved ones - Those suffering from deep emotional pain or mental unrest ### **Dogma** Ehesis teaches that grief is a journey, not a curse, and that healing requires both patience and acceptance. Her followers are encouraged to embrace sorrow, understanding that hardship often leads to growth and clarity. **Core Tenets:** - Grief is a path, not a prison; walk it with courage. - The past is a teacher, the future a whisper; wisdom lies in listening to both. - Comfort the broken, guide the lost, and offer hope to those in despair. ### **Manifestations** Ehesis rarely manifests directly, instead offering subtle signs to those seeking guidance. Her presence may be felt as a chill in the air during moments of mourning, or as a whispered voice urging comfort in troubled times. Some claim her image appears in reflective surfaces or shadowed corners when she wishes to reveal a hidden truth. **Her favored omens include:** - The sudden formation of frost-like patterns on glass or mirrors - A brief glint of silver in one’s peripheral vision - Candles flickering or extinguishing when a soul passes ### **Relations with Other Deities** Ehesis shares a complex bond with her sister, **Ana, the Witch**. While Ana guides nature and nurtures life, Ehesis presides over reflection, loss, and death’s emotional weight. Though they rarely conflict, Ana’s unpredictable nature often frustrates Ehesis’s more introspective demeanor. Ehesis holds a quiet respect for **Aztis, the Arcane**, believing magic to be an inevitable thread woven into fate itself. Conversely, her relationship with **Ezrasil, the Trickster** is one of suspicion; Ehesis sees his chaotic meddling as disruptive to the natural order of fate and consequence. ### **Holy Days and Rituals** - **The Mourning Veil:** A solemn observance held on the longest night of the year, where followers light candles and meditate on lost loved ones. Oracles share comforting visions of departed souls during this ceremony. - **The Ritual of Reflection:** A personal meditation practice where followers gaze into still water or mirrors, seeking clarity about past regrets or future decisions. ### **Favored Weapons and Tools** Ehesis’s favored weapon is the **dagger**, symbolizing both the severing of past pain and the sharp clarity of foresight. Her followers often carry silvered mirrors, claiming they can reveal glimpses of truth or hidden threats. ### **Myths and Legends** - **The Sightless Bargain:** Legends tell of Ehesis sacrificing half her sight to peer into the past, ensuring no forgotten soul would go unremembered. In doing so, she gained visions of what was — but at the cost of enduring fragmented visions of what might be. - **[[Trees#Whispering Willow|Whispering Willows]]:** Tales speak of certain trees believed to carry Ehesis’s voice. Those who whisper their grief to its twisted branches are said to hear her comforting response carried by the wind.