Next we have what is likely the most numerous of the guardian spirits, the Great Fairies. This and the Horned God were probably the most fun of these deity write-ups for me.
The Matrons of Magic
Guardians of Life and Renewal
Alignment NG
Areas of Concern magic, healing, protection, blessings, the enhancement of heroes, benevolent intervention
Domains Charm, Healing, Luck, Magic
Subdomains Captivation, Love, Lust, Restoration, Resurrection
Favored Weapon magic staff, wand, or radiant projectile
Holy Symbol a pink water lily viewed from above
Sacred Colors Varies
My notes:
The Great Fairies are the guardian spirits that have the most interactions with mortals. They usually appear as giant, beautiful Hylian women, sometimes with delicate dragonfly wings, sometimes without. Most appear clad in elegant, if somewhat provocative clothing in colors that compliment their hair, eyes, and jewelry. Some wear nothing more than leaves and vines, and others wear extravagant dresses. At least one Great Fairy is known to appear as an average height Hylian woman with multiple sets of translucent wings, her modesty only preserved by a simple cloth around her waist and her long blue-green hair covering her breasts. Their hair and eye colors can be of a veritable rainbow, from more natural blondes, to pastel blues or violets, to extreme neon colors like hot pink or fiery orange.
Every Great Fairy resides in their own pond or pool known as a Fairy Fountain. While most are natural ponds or pools, some Great Fairies reside in more literal fountains made of polished stone or marble, surrounded by ornate columns and architecture that includes symbols of the Triforce, Hylia, or The Golden Goddesses.
While the sacred colors for the Fairies as a whole are pink and yellow, every Great Fairy has her own sacred color, usually matching their clothing or hair color. Priests will typically devote themselves to one Fairy instead of all of them, wearing the colors of their chosen Fairy. The Great Fairies do not have a "church", with acolytes or structured worship. Instead, their priests are individuals who form a deep and personal connection to a Fairy. It is not unheard of for a priest devoted to a Fairy to love them in a romantic sense of the word. Usually, when such devotion happens it is reciprocated, though the Fairies are rarely monogamous.
The Great Fairies love to playfully flirt with those who come to pay them tribute or ask for their aid.
Gifts of rupees are their favored tribute.
The Great Fairies will enchant armor or clothing for fair market value, so long as the needed materials are provided.
They heal the wounds of all who visit so long as they are kind and respectful. If more potent healing is needed, they will do so for a tribute and the required material components.
The Great Fairies do not have a "church", with acolytes or structured worship
Today we have The Great Deku Tree.
Wisdom of the Woods
Guardians of the Forest
Alignment LG
Areas of Concern forests, childhood, memory, natural cycles, protection, beginnings, destiny
Domains Animal, Good, Plant, Protection
Subdomains Defense, Friendship, Growth, Leshy, Thorns
Favored Weapon slingshot
Holy Symbol Two thick, red, tapered strokes forming a loose spiral AKA The Kokiri Crest
Sacred Colors green and brown
My notes:
The Great Deku Tree is the father of the Kokiri/Koroks.
His clergy are more often druids or rangers than clerics. Like many guardian spirits, there is no formal church.
This entry could also work for most any forest or nature guardian, such as the Maku Tree. A great fairy particularly focused on nature would be another good choice.
Been busy the past couple of days, but I’m back now. Next we have The Immortal Dragons: Dinraal, Naydra, and Farosh. Just as I did with the Golden Goddesses, this will be an entry on them as a whole, with individual entries to be posted in the coming days.
The Eternal Currents
Guardians of the Elements
Collective Alignment N
Areas of Concern elemental forces, the natural order, cycles of weather, celestial power, renewal, life-force
Domains Air, Fire, Knowledge, Scalykind, Strength, Water, Weather
Subdomains Arson, Ash, Dragon, Ice, Judgment, Lightning, Memory, Smoke, Storms, Wind
Favored Weapon kukri
Holy Symbol A multipart blade-like emblem representing the 3 dragons
Sacred Colors Bright Orange, Chartreuse, and Ice Blue
My notes:
Unlike the Great Deku Tree and the Great Fairies, The Immortal Dragons do not directly interact with their worshippers.
Although existing in the real world, not everyone can see The Immortal Dragons. It is believed that only those with a pure heart or an extremely deep connection to one of the dragons can see them.
Didn’t spend much time online with preparing for and dealing with the weather the past few days. Here’s Dinraal.
The Eternal Flame
Guardian of Fire
Alignment CN
Areas of Concern fire, volcanic activity, passion, purification through trial, elemental change
Domains Chaos, Fire, Scalykind, Strength
Subdomains Arson, Ash, Dragon, Ferocity, Smoke
Favored Weapon Greataxe
Holy Symbol A symmetrical blade-like crest with flame-inspired curves and points
Sacred Colors Bright Orange and Ash Gray
My notes:
These are the same as posted with the Immortal Dragons entry, but I will repeat them here for convenience.
Unlike the Great Deku Tree and the Great Fairies, The Immortal Dragons do not directly interact with their worshippers.
Although existing in the real world, not everyone can see The Immortal Dragons. It is believed that only those with a pure heart or an extremely deep connection to one of the dragons can see them.
The Frostbound Sentinel
Guardian of Ice
Alignment LN
Areas of Concern ice, cold, mountains, endurance, wisdom, preservation, vigilance, natural balance
Domains Knowledge, Law, Scalykind, Water
Subdomains Dragon, Ice, Judgment, Memory, Thought
Favored Weapon rapier
Holy Symbol a tri-pointed crest resembling a claw or spearhead
Sacred Colors Ice Blue and White
My notes:
The notes for all the Immortal Dragons are the same, repeated here for convenience.
Unlike the Great Deku Tree and the Great Fairies, The Immortal Dragons do not directly interact with their worshippers.
Although existing in the real world, not everyone can see The Immortal Dragons. It is believed that only those with a pure heart or an extremely deep connection to one of the dragons can see them.
Finishing up the Immortal Dragons entries today with Farosh.
The Spark of Life
Guardian of Lightning
Alignment N
Areas of Concern water, storms, rivers, lightning, life-force, vitality, growth, fertility
Domains Air, Liberation, Scalykind, Weather
Subdomains Dragon, Freedom, Lightning, Storms, Wind
Favored Weapon shortbow
Holy Symbol A yellow-green forked blade
Sacred Colors Chartreuse and Slate Gray
My notes:
The notes for all the Immortal Dragons are the same, repeated here for convenience.
Unlike the Great Deku Tree and the Great Fairies, The Immortal Dragons do not directly interact with their worshippers.
Although existing in the real world, not everyone can see The Immortal Dragons. It is believed that only those with a pure heart or an extremely deep connection to one of the dragons can see them.
Next we have Levias from Skyward Sword.
The Great Sky Leviathan
Guardian of the Skies
Alignment NG
Areas of Concern skies, wind currents, flight, storms, protection of airborne travelers, celestial phenomena, freedom
Domains Air, Good, Liberation, Travel, Weather
Subdomains Cloud, Exploration, Lightning, Monsoon, Storms, Wind
Favored Weapon Spear
Holy Symbol A flowing, spiral wing motif with sweeping, feather-like curves
Sacred Colors White and Gray
My notes:
Levias's current location is unknown.
Some scholars theorize that Lord Jabu-Jabu, Levias, and the Wind Fish may be the same entity, due to the similar descriptions of their appearances.
I took the symbol of the wind crests from the Minish Cap for his holy symbol.
Today we have Lord Jabu-Jabu.
Protector of Zora’s Domain
Guardian of the Zora
Alignment N
Areas of Concern water, protection, fertility, cleansing, purification, containment of corruption
Domains Animal, Water, Protection, Healing, Strength
Subdomains Aquatic, Flowing, Ice, Renewal, Resolve
Favored Weapon Trident
Holy Symbol a trio of crescent shapes arranged in a triangular, flowing pattern AKA the Zora crest
Sacred Colors Blue and White
My notes:
Lord Jabu-Jabu's current location is unknown, though he once resided in Zora's Domain.
Zora make up the bulk of his worshippers.
Some scholars theorize that Lord Jabu-Jabu, Levias, and the Wind Fish may be the same entity, due to the similar descriptions of their appearance as a whale wearing various jewels. Others dispute that while Levias and the Wind Fish may be the same, Lord Jabu-Jabu has never been stated to fly, so therefore could not be the same. Regardless, no concrete evidence exists to link any of the three other than their similar appearances.
And now, Malanya, the Horse God.
The Horse God
Guardian of Horses
Alignment N
Areas of Concern horses, travel, resurrection, loyalty, stewardship, the bond between rider and mount
Domains Animal, Healing, Knowledge, Travel
Subdomains exploration, medicine, memory, restoration, resurrection
Favored Weapon lance
Holy Symbol a horse-head silhouette
Sacred Colors magenta, teal, and gold
My notes:
Malanya may be a brother spirit to The Great Fairies, but where the Great Fairies exist as whole bodied beings, Malanya appears as a pair of disembodied hands, and a floating horse mask, jewelry, and clothing. He lives in the Lake of the Horse God.
He delights in scaring those who visit him with his unsettling appearance, "blaming" them for killing the steeds they come to wish revived and threatening to eat them, but is quick to reassure that he is only joking.
Malanya doesn't have a traditional church, priests, or temples. His "priests" are usually stablemasters, and his temples are every stable throughout the land. Stables themselves serve as shrines of sorts, with many being constructed to resemble his visage. If the structure itself is not built to resemble him, usually a stylized horse mask can be found mounted unobtrusively on a wall within.
Today's entry is Satori.
The Lord of the Mountain
Guardian of the Wild
Alignment N
Areas of Concern souls, nature spirits, wild beasts, sage wisdom, animal pilgrimage, spiritual guardianship, reincarnation
Domains Animal, Luck, Magic, Repose
Subdomains Ancestors, Divine, Fate, Imagination, Souls
Favored Weapon quarterstaff
Holy Symbol a cherry blossom tree
Sacred Colors cyan and pale yellow
My notes:
Satori is a mysterious entity that lives on Satori Mountain.
He appears beneath a cherry blossom tree next to a small pond near the peak on nights with a waxing crescent moon.
The entity does not speak, but is believed to communicate psychically through emotions and images.