Anarechnavaylis
From Reydala
Lesser Deity
Symbol: A Diamond Emblem with an enscription of a Dragon Head within.
Alignment: True Neutral
Portfolio: Dragons
Worshipers: Dragons, Dragon-kin, Half-Dragons, Denizens of the Dracolabyrinth
Cleric Alignments: Any
Domains: Dragon, Strength, Protection, Community
Favored Weapon: Longsword
Home Plane: The Dracolabyrinth
The progenitor of all the draconic race, Anarechnavaylis is now confined within the boundries of the Dracolabyrinth due a spell of Lucion. Most modern humans are blissfully unaware of her existence, though in areas of significant half-dragon populations she is more commonly known. Even in those locations she has little worshipers aside from those directly related to Dragons.
In her draconic form she appears as a massive dragon, well over 500 feet from head to tail, covered with shimmering translucent scales that almost seem to be made of diamond. In her human form (which is only adopted in the rare instance that non-dragons would enter her chamber) she appears as a perfect human girl with shimmering white hair with an array of metal wings splayed out behind her, though not attached to her. Among the wings and the rest of her person there are elements representing all of the different factions of dragonkind.
Anarechnavaylis treats all of her children as equals, even though her children often don't get along with each other. She seeks to preserve Draconic interests in the world, especially to secure the protection of her multitudes of children. Since her exile by Lucion, she has grown increasingly impatient and bitter toward the world she once knew, and is indifferent (at best) to the fate of the material plane. She desires to eventually return all her children away from the cruel world of men into the seclusion of the labyrinth where they can be live among their own as they see fit. She often views dragons worshiping other dragons as having been ensnared by transient ideas and turned away from true salvation.
Dogma: A follower of Anarechnavaylis on the material plane is a defender of the Dragon ideal against the prejudices of the outside world. For accomplishing this goal, Personal Strength is considered necessary, as often proponents of the Dragon Queen will be standing alone. Clerics of Anarechnavaylis strive to keep themselves in top physical and mental form so that when the time comes to stand up their voice will be heard. This strength can take virtually any form: divine, arcane, psionic, diplomatic, or even just physical prowess are all valued to the Dragon Queen. Many choose to broaden all aspects of their strength to react to any situation.
A typical mantra of a Cleric of Anarechnavaylis would be: "Stand up for what you believe, and as long as you believe in it, never back down."
