Description

Appearance

Evern is a majestic, feminine deity with three regal hound heads, each symbolizing different aspects of her domain. The center head, calm and wise, represents her connection to family, maternity, and protection. The second head, vigilant and stern, watches over the hearth and the defense of the home, while the third, gentle and nurturing, embodies the cycles of the harvest and the nurturing of life.

Evern's body is draped in finely woven robes of gold and green, symbolizing the bountiful fields and the protection she offers. These robes are embroidered with intricate designs of wheat, vines, and protective runes. Upon her brow, she wears a gleaming silver headpiece, adorned with small gemstones that sparkle like the stars, representing the guiding light she offers to those in need. Her hands are strong yet graceful, capable of cradling a newborn child or wielding a shield to defend a home.

Her presence exudes warmth and safety, like the glow of a hearth on a cold winter's night, yet there is a palpable strength within her—a readiness to protect and defend those under her care with all her power.

Personality

Evern is serene, wise, and deeply compassionate, valuing the strength of community, stability, and the balance of nature. She is a nurturer at heart, ensuring that her followers live in harmony with the land and each other. Though gentle and motherly in her demeanor, she is not passive. Evern understands that protection of the home, family, and community often requires strength and vigilance, and she will not hesitate to defend her followers with great ferocity. She is a firm believer in justice and will fiercely guard those who cannot protect themselves, especially orphans and the vulnerable.

She values balance—between work and rest, creation and protection, peace and readiness for conflict. While she cherishes the peaceful cycles of life, she knows that sometimes, war must be fought to maintain stability and preserve what is sacred.

Symbols

Three-Headed Hound: Symbolizing her roles as protector of the home, nurturer of the family, and guardian of the harvest.

The Shield and Wheat Stalk: Representing her dual role as a defender and provider, combining the protection of the hearth with the fruits of the earth.

A Silver Hearthfire: A glowing fire encircled by protective runes, signifying warmth, protection, and the sustaining power of community.

Biography

Background

Evern was born in the early days of the world, when the gods shaped the land and life began to flourish. While other deities sought dominion over the forces of nature or the skies, Evern found her purpose in tending to the simple, essential aspects of life: the nurturing of crops, the warmth of the hearth, and the security of the home. She recognized the importance of family, both by blood and by bond, and dedicated herself to preserving the sanctity of community life.

Evern's influence soon spread throughout Avada as people turned to her for guidance in the cultivation of crops, the raising of children, and the defense of their homes. She taught mortals the rhythms of the seasons, how to work in harmony with the earth, and the importance of caring for one another. Though her primary domain was nurturing, she also guided mortals in the ways of protecting their homes and lands from invaders, giving them the strength to stand together when their safety was threatened.

When war or disaster struck, Evern was not one to shy away from conflict. She stood tall in defense of her followers, leading them with the wisdom of a seasoned protector and the determination of a mother defending her children. She is said to have personally intervened in times of great crisis, her three hound heads snarling and fangs bared as she repelled those who sought to bring harm to her faithful.

Worshipers

Evern is beloved by many, especially those who live in rural communities, farmers, and families who work the land. Her followers include those who value family and community above all else, such as mothers, fathers, and caretakers, as well as guardians and protectors of orphans. Shepherds, farmers, and those who depend on the cycles of nature offer prayers to Evern for bountiful harvests, protection from harsh winters, and the strength to defend their homes.

Her temples are humble yet welcoming, often built in the heart of small villages or towns, where they double as communal centers and places of refuge. The hearth fire in her temples is kept burning year-round as a symbol of her ever-present warmth and protection. The faithful often leave offerings of food, woven goods, or small charms carved in the shape of hounds as tokens of gratitude.

Evern’s clergy, known as the Hearthguard, serve not only as spiritual guides but also as protectors of their communities. They offer blessings for new crops, provide shelter to the needy, and teach the importance of self-reliance and defense. The Hearthguard are trained in combat to defend the vulnerable, believing that sometimes the best way to protect what is sacred is through strength and vigilance.

Evern is especially revered by those who have suffered loss, particularly orphans. She is seen as a divine mother to all who have none, and her followers take in those left alone, ensuring that no child goes without a family or home under her watch.