Ventus

Ventus shares the Oceans with the Tempest goddess, his wife. Once united in their shared passion, the two became distant after Tempesta schemed to steal the First Lightning from Ventus’s Hall. Since, their bickering and fights are said to create the fiercest of storms.

Ventus promotes a love of exploration, experiencing the wonders of the Ocean, and sailing the seas. Life should be faced with unshrinking determination in a direct manner. To bow before the storms of life is to concede one’s integrity and character. Furthermore, strengthening the resolve of others is the mark of a truly great individual.

Those who embark on great voyages of ambition are some of his most favored followers. Clerics who worship him are expected to be worthy seafarers, or more rarely, fit for exploring vast wilderness. Worshippers of Ventus commonly have a strong affinity for thunder and lightning magic. It is common to offer prayers during navigation and beseech him for steady winds that will carry a vessel to its destination. Many fishers believe attaching a small compass bauble to their rod will bring them more fish. Those who worship him are expected to be buried at sea as a last rite.

His temples (commonly referred to as Halls) are designed to be open to let in the wind, and are never closed even in the face of storms and floods. Letting a temple fall into disrepair is the greatest shame a dedicated follower can bring upon himself. Ventus’ followers are to be guarded against the Tempesta and her followers at all times, but outright hate or hostility is forbidden by God.