Those who worship Aerthas are quiet but fiercely dedicated to her worship. She is the mother of the fields, guardian of the home, and protector of children. Her worshippers typically gather at her temples on Fieldsday at or around sunset. There is no specific requirement to attend a temple, and most worship from their homes. Temples are places where special ceremonies are held or where healing is provided. They also maintain a special relationship with certain druids connected to the earth.
Her temples are usually prominent, round, dome-like buildings with a dominant, central hearth. There will always be many grains, vegetables, or fruits (depending on the region) throughout the temple, and worshippers are encouraged to partake or leave them as needed. Services are quiet affirmations of thanks, led by the local Masir (or head priestess). Other ranks include the Ehir (acolytes), Tamsir (church elders), and Omsira (the High Priestess of the Faith). Many of the priestesses have robust figures, which are encouraged.
The clerical vestments are simple, woven from rough cloth, and consist of a simple cassock draped with a short brown cape and hood (traditional to midwives, which is a service they also perform). Clerics of this faith usually specialize in healing and defensive spells. The Ehir are identified by wearing a "Lehrhan" (woven-straw wreath) and when they advance to Tamsir, replacing it with a knotted cord. The Masir have a traditional headpiece that looks very much like a wide-brimmed straw hat for working in the fields, and the Omsira dresses similarly, but has a finer cassock, a long scarf of green, and a staff with the "bounty" (similar to a cornucopia) represented at its top.
Only recently has it been revealed that SOME of her flock can call on the powers of the forge. And it's suspected that she may have dominion over that realm since her fires are always burning in the material plane (and many smiths call upon her for help).
While fairly relaxed, her followers vehemently maintain that their goddess is the ONLY true deity and softly proselytize others of different faiths. There are several lesser-known demigods in the pantheon sung in songs and legends.
