Roshan, once a radiant figure of worship in Iozaria's pantheon, is remembered as the fallen Goddess of the Sun whose demise brought about an age of darkness and despair. Her legacy is etched in history and in the rare temples that have withstood the passage of time, monuments to her once-glorious influence and the cataclysm that followed her death at the hands of the Forgotten One, before the first age.
Before her fall, Roshan was a beacon of life and warmth, her sunlit domain vital for growth, harvest, and the sustenance of the world. As a beloved deity, her presence was integral to the daily lives of Iozaria's inhabitants, her light a symbol of hope and prosperity. The temples dedicated to her were once bustling centers of activity, filled with worshippers who sought her favor and the life-giving energy of the sun.
The calamity that befell Roshan plunged the world into a decade of darkness, an event that is now known as the Long Night. The sun's disappearance caused widespread famine and loss, a stark testament to Roshan's importance. The world's salvation came through her sister, Ilene, who assumed the mantle of both the moon and the resurrected sun, but the cost was the loss of Roshan's direct guidance.
Today, Roshan is a deity of memory and remembrance. The few surviving temples dedicated to her are tended by loyal caretakers who preserve her stories and maintain the sacred spaces in her honor. These sites are often somber, reflective spaces where visitors can contemplate the transient nature of light and life.
In the collective memory of Iozaria, Roshan is a tragic figure whose absence is still felt in the world's lore and the hearts of the old souls who keep her memory alive. The temples that stand in her name are not just relics of the past but are beacons of resilience, embodying the hope that even in the greatest darkness, the light can be reborn.