Shareia

=Shareia=

Alternate Names: Maeriel (Elvish, meaning, roughly 'Mother of All'), The Beautiful

Alignment: Good

Domains: Life, Growth, Nurturing, Grace, Nature, Beauty, Compassion, Selflessness, Creativity. {| class="toc" id="toc" style="font-size:12px;border-color:rgb(170,170,170);"

Contents
[hide] *1 Personality
 * 2 History
 * 3 Physical Manifestations
 * 4 Alliances
 * 5 Followings
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Personality
Shareia is wise and merciful. It was her thought that began the work of Ardus, and her desire to create that brought together the other gods. She loves those closest to her among the gods; and she loves the Elves, her creations. Her special blessing is upon the Wilder Elves, for they remained loyal to her even when their brethren first rebelled. Despite Shareia's great kindness and mercy, she has shown in times past that she is not sloth in avenging wrong done to her and those who love her. And she has shown tolerance for the dwarven people, but she does not love them as she loves Elves or even Men. For dwarves were made in the depths of the earth, away from her life and growth. Still, there are some among the dwarven folk who seek her face, and from these she does not turn away.

History
Shareia was the one who first conceived of Ardus. And she brought together the Four; herself, Eraesaer, Kysor-Myr, and Malaraes. And together, they made Ardus and the Elves, and she loved her creations. During the time of that creation, she loved Eraesaer strongly, and they walked together often, sharing the gift of Life. The Elves, under the deception of Kull and the pride of their own accomplishments, rebelled and killed Eraesaer. And she mourned deeply for him. When she avenged him, it was the most wrath she had ever poured out upon her creatures. In the aftermath, she rewarded those who had remained loyal to her, and gave them new forests. These are the Wilder. Also she cursed those who had scorned her and would not repent, and they became the Shadow Elves. And those penetant Elder Elves who remained continued to bear their race's name.

Later, Shareia granted Tellenil the right to create Men upon the earth, and she prophesied that through them, the sundering of the mortals from the gods would occur, and so it was.



Physical Manifestations
Shareia appears in two forms. The first is as an Elven woman, of the Wilder sort. Her form is incredibly beautiful, and seems to glow with a soft aura. She appears to wear a long, loose gown of a soft green, and her wavy black hair trails unbound down to her waist. As she walks, things around her grow and bloom; and become stronger. Any mortal who is touched by her is filled with life; all fatigue of mind and body is washed away, and all physical ailments disappear.

Shareia's second form is an owl with feathers of pure white. Except for the fierceness and vitality in her eyes, she is indistinguishable from any normal owl in this form. She uses this disguise when she wishes to go about unseen among mortals.

Alliances
Shareia is a long-time friend of Kysor-Myr and Malaraes; and the three grew yet closer after Eraesaer was slain. Shareia despises Kull, and is cold toward Ora. She is a friend of Khalin, though they are not close. Tellenil is also a friend of Shareia, and the two speak often. From Shareia, Tellenil has learned much.

Followings
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