The Healer
Description: Diancecht is the god of healing and medicine to the Tuathan people, and a patron of study and crafts. His focus is on the betterment of all things through health and unity, and considers a balanced mind as important as a healthy body. This philosophy is also applied to the care and nurturing of nature and the world as well. Diancecht is part of the Tuathan Church, and also has scattered shrines and temples throughout the lands of the Tuathan people. They are also closely aligned with druidic orders in their dedication to caring for the land.
Diancecht has the appearance of a vibrant yet elderly man with white hair and a beard, wearing green and gold flowing robes, and carrying the Rod of Asclepius, the symbol of his order.
Dogma
Followers and clerics of the Healer promote healing in all its forms, both body and mind, and assisted healing and self-healing. Those that are capable, will normally provide healing free of charge (barring valuable components). There are those that take the crafting aspect of Diancecht's teachings to heart, and these strive to create prosthetics and other items to assist the injured and those in need with their daily lives. Druids of Diancecht are known for their uncommon druidic view of placing the good of healing and people equally as important as that of nature and the land, striving for a balance between all living things.
Diancecht is enemies with the demon Baphomet who once attempted steal the Cauldron of Diancecht in order to subvert it to the demon's use. Erythnul the demon of slaughter and combat, is also significant as they are the antithesis of healing. Diancecht also has a deep enmity for the goddess Unknown due to her secretive nature and tendency towards pain and torment as opposed to healing and knowledge.
Tenets of the Faith
Be merciful and kind in both speech and deed, bringing healing and relief to those in need.
Be a teacher, a counselor, an advisor, healing the mind is just as vital as the body.
Choose wisely when deciding to combat the harm before it occurs.
Relationships
Airmedh is the demigoddess of healing, plants, and water, and is said to be the daughter of Diancecht. She is also the patron of swanmays. Airmedh was rumored to have been born as a mortal woman that was raised to demigod status after her dedication to healing the Tuatha de Dannan during their wards with the Fomorians.
During the time of the kingdom of Illefarn, Airmedh, was also recognized for her kind and healing nature, and many natural or created pools of water were dedicated to her, with central sarsen stones and swan and plant decorations.
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Servitors
The distant stars are an inspiration to travel, be encouraged to wander far from home, just as the stars do. The stars are eternal and are pleased to be a guide for both legs of a journey. The stars may reveal their secrets if you study them. Celestian and the stars are beacons on the final journey, leading the soul to its final reward.