Eriana, the Verdant Soul

Eriana, known as the Goddess of Nature and Daughter of the Mother, is one of the younger but most widely revered deities in the Faelorian pantheon. Born from Ariana’s divine essence and the first bloom of life in the mortal realm, Eriana embodies the eternal cycle of growth, decay, and renewal.

She is worshipped by druids, rangers, farmers, and all who live in harmony with the natural world. To her followers, Eriana is both nurturing and untamed — the breath of spring and the fury of the storm.

Domain

Goddess of Nature
Guardian of Seasons and Growth
Keeper of Balance between Life and Decay
Patron of Druids, Forests, and Beasts

Symbol

A single green leaf cradling a drop of golden dew, encircled by faintly glowing vines that form an infinity loop — representing the unending cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Appearance

Eriana appears as a youthful woman cloaked in living vines and flowers that shift with the seasons. In spring she is crowned with blossoms; in summer, she radiates warmth and vitality; in autumn, her hair carries the hues of falling leaves; and in winter, frost clings gently to her form. Her eyes shimmer with deep emerald light, reflecting both kindness and primal wisdom.

Animals are said to gather around her presence — deer resting by her feet, birds weaving songs around her voice, and even predators bowing their heads in respect.

Personality

Eriana is kind and empathetic, yet unpredictable. Her love for all living things runs deep, but she does not shy from allowing death to reclaim what has overstayed its time. To her, decay is not cruelty — it is necessity. She represents the balance between nurturing and letting go, teaching her followers that to love the world is to accept both its bloom and its rot.

Origins

When Ariana breathed life into Faeloria, a fragment of her divine light fell upon the first tree — and from that union of spirit and nature, Eriana was born. She inherited Ariana’s compassion and the raw vitality of the world itself.

Eriana was tasked with maintaining the natural balance that sustains Faeloria. She shaped the forests, guided the beasts, and weaved the rhythm of the seasons. It is said her heartbeat can be heard in the rustling of leaves, and her tears form the morning dew.

Relationships with Other Deities

Ariana – Her mother and source of all life. Eriana adores her mother and often acts as her hand within the mortal realm. Where Ariana governs the essence of magic, Eriana governs its natural manifestation.
Cryos – Her uncle and the harbinger of winter. Though their relationship is tense, they share mutual respect — Cryos brings the rest that allows her renewal to begin again.
Lucien – Her brother, the God of Luck. Their bond is one of playful affection; he often blesses travelers through her forests, and she protects those who wander with good intent.
Alcor – Once her protector and friend, now fallen to shadow. Eriana grieves his corruption and still leaves offerings of flowers at the ruins of his shrines.

Followers and Worship

Eriana’s worshippers are found in nearly every region of Faeloria, though her influence is strongest in the wildlands beyond city walls. Druids, rangers, herbalists, and even some Fae dedicate their lives to her service.

Temples to Eriana are rare — her faithful prefer open-air sanctuaries, sacred groves, or shrines woven from branches and stone. Her worship emphasizes living in harmony with nature rather than dominating it.

Typical offerings include:

Fresh flowers or seeds
Water from unspoiled springs
Carvings of animals or leaves
A day of fasting followed by planting or renewal of the land

Teachings

Eriana teaches that the world is not to be controlled, but understood and respected.

Nurture the land, and it will nurture you.
Every ending is a seed for new beginnings.
The wild is not chaos — it is freedom given form.
To destroy without purpose is to wound the world itself.

Festivals and Holy Days

The Bloomtide – Celebrated in early spring, marking the renewal of life. Followers plant seeds and bless the soil in her name.
Harvest’s Heart – In autumn, offerings of fruit and grain are given to thank Eriana for her bounty.
The Quiet Rest – A winter ritual of remembrance, when her followers honor those who have passed and promise to carry their memory into the next spring.

The Cycle of Seasons

Eriana’s divine power manifests through the turning of the seasons:

Spring – Renewal and fertility
Summer – Growth and abundance
Autumn – Harvest and reflection
Winter – Rest and decay before rebirth

She is the pulse of Faeloria’s natural rhythm, and druids say that every leaf and root whispers her name.

Modern Worship

In the current era (circa 530 TRA), Eriana’s worship is intertwined with agricultural life and Fae magic. Even urban centers maintain small gardens in her honor, believing her blessing ensures health and prosperity. In Avaria, she is second only to Ariana in reverence, her image appearing alongside her mother’s in many temples.

Quotes and Sayings

“Her breath stirs the leaves, her heart warms the sun.”
“All that grows must one day return, that life may grow again.”
“To walk among her forests is to walk within her dream.”