Baileia

Baileia - Watercolour by King fisher Arts

About

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First Appearance

Early belief is Baileia began with nomadic peoples in the Waejiran desert. Working as caravanners and merchant traders regularly travelling between more established peoples, they called upon their faith for protection of their way of life, and for safety while travelling beyond the borders of the desert. Originally seen as a benevolent mother figure, and a traveler herself, Baileia rose in prominence to a minor deity status and was integrated into the greater pantheon of the united Waejir a few centuries before the founding of the empire.

Baileia

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Baileia

Baileia is the Waejiran goddess of travelers, roads, and paths. She was born of Vorsha and fathered by Kaithur. It is Baileia who tricked her brother Qeisar into stealing the secret of the wheel from Vorsha, which she then shared with the Treahni. Baileia is usually depicted as a woman in travelling clothes with a walking staff, and a wagon wheel.

Key Dates

16th of the 3rd Month

Baileia's Day - The mud and rain of spring subsides enough for Waejirans to travel, and those so inclined spend the day dedicated to Baileia. Mending of shoes, carts, and wagons is a common occurrence on this day.

Church Hierarchy

Holy Seat

The primary temple to Baileia is located in the Waejiran city of Jaedur. Originally a stop over for trade caravans travelling across the desert, the temple and faith grew in importance and spread outwards from this city.

Pontiff

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Cardinals

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Bishops

Priest

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Laity

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Fighting Orders

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Tenets of the Faith

Hospitality

One of the primary tenets of the faith is to provide charity and welcome to travelers. This includes all types, although tends to be focused on the poor and destitute as those with wealth can manage without the support. As part of this practice, shrines and small temples to Baileia are established along major travel routes. At the terminals points, larger established ''road houses'' will welcome road weary peoples, offering simple meals, lodgings, and medical care if needed.

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The Celestial Realm

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