> [!infobox] > ![[Sylphara.jpg|300]] > ###### Information > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Titles** | The Lifegiver, The Verdant Queen, Keeper of the Bloom | > | **Domain** | Life, Nature, Peace | > | **Gender** | Feminine | > | **Alignment** | Neutral Good | > | **Artifact(s)** | Staff | > # Symbol > ![[Sylphara.png]] ### **Description** Sylphara, the Goddess of Nature and Life, was one of the **Benevolent Old Gods** — a divine force of creation, balance, and renewal. Revered as the heart of the natural world, Sylphara's influence stretched from the lushest forests to the most desolate deserts, nurturing all forms of life. Her presence was felt in every sprouting seed, blooming flower, and heartbeat of the wild. Sylphara held a deep reverence for the cycle of life — understanding that death was merely the soil from which new life could flourish. While not a pacifist, she sought to prevent conflict by fostering harmony and guiding those who respected the balance of nature. When the **Malevolent Old Tyrant Gods** threatened to consume the world in corruption, Sylphara joined her fellow Benevolent Gods to banish them. In the process, she sacrificed her presence in the mortal realm, vanishing alongside her kin to ensure the Tyrant Gods’ imprisonment. Her absence left the natural world vulnerable to corruption and imbalance, yet her lingering influence continues to sustain life. ### **Appearance** Sylphara manifested as an elegant, ethereal figure formed from intertwining vines, bark, and petals. Her hair cascaded like wild ivy, crowned with blossoms that shifted hues with the seasons. Her eyes glowed with a serene emerald light, and her presence radiated warmth and vitality. ### **Tenets of Sylphara** 1. **Nurture All Life:** Every creature has a place in the cycle; protect and foster growth wherever you walk. 2. **Embrace the Balance:** Death feeds life; accept its necessity while ensuring it does not claim more than it must. 3. **Guard the Wilds:** Nature thrives in freedom; resist those who would chain or poison it. ### **Holy Weapon** **The Heartbloom** — A living staff of entwined vines crowned with a golden flower that pulses with the energy of life. It is said to heal the gravely wounded, purify blighted lands, and summon mighty guardians of nature in times of dire need. ### **Worship and Rituals** Sylphara’s worshippers often gather in sacred groves, gardens, or wild sanctuaries. Offerings of fresh flowers, woven wreaths, and purified water are left in her name. The faithful believe that tending to nature is the greatest form of worship, and druids often speak of hearing her whispers in the rustling leaves. During the **Blooming Festival**, celebrated at spring's peak, her followers plant seeds, nurture saplings, and hold ceremonies to bless harvests and newborn life. ### **Legacy** Although Sylphara is gone from the world, her presence lingers in every thriving forest and every spring breeze. Some say the petals of her Heartbloom fall like golden leaves from the heavens, each one carrying a spark of life meant to restore what is lost.