- Lunar Empire
- High Priestess of the Seven Mothers cult in Red Cow Fort
- Winning smile
A committed young Tarshite woman Estavia left her home and clan in Furthest to join the new adventure among the hill folk to the south. She wants the Red Goddess to civilize Sartar. She is committed to bringing the same religious transformation that Tarsh had to Sartar.
Mostly the missionaries come from Tarsh and the other provinces. Clans and leagues sponsor them, eager with the zeal of the newly converted. They bring the message of the goddess through the Provincial Church and the Seven Mothers. They recognize the Heortlings' lifestyle as being that of their ancestors and they bring a message tailored to help such people understand. Up to now, their proselytizing has been gentle, but the church presses the Red Cow mission to be more dynamic in bringing the Moon.
Estavia goes about her missionary work with zeal. She is seemingly tireless, rising early and remaining up late. She is rarely found ‘cloistered’ in the mission, and is usually out and about. Events have yet to wear her idealism down — she reacts to every setback or reversal by re-doubling her efforts. Most of the mission responds well to her enthusiasm.
Estavia works particularly with the clan’s women, bringing healing magic and advice, helping with childcare and domestic labor. While she helps, she tells stories of the Seven Mothers and of the Red Goddess. She is happiest when surrounded by children, because she sees them as the easiest to win to new thinking. She is also often found in Sardalham, where many have converted.