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==Virtue== | ==Virtue== | ||
Zoria was recognised as a Paragon of Wisdom by the Highborn Assembly of the Virtuous shortly after its founding. | Zoria was recognised as a Paragon of Wisdom by the Highborn Assembly of the Virtuous shortly after its founding, and then again by the [[Imperial Synod]] in 24YE. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
The common legends date back to when the Ushka were a young people. So legend has it, Zoria was a Sorceress possessed of great insight and knowledge who lived in the depths of the Great Wilds and learned the names of all the creatures of the wild; bird and beast, fish and fowl. Using their names, Zoria could command them and they served her. One day, in return for a kindness done to her by a hunter lost in the Great Wilds, she commanded beasts to serve the hunter by carrying burdens, providing wool, food and companionship. The hunter went on to be the first farmer and their | The common legends date back to when the Ushka were a young people. So legend has it, Zoria was a Sorceress possessed of great insight and knowledge who lived in the depths of the Great Wilds and learned the names of all the creatures of the wild; bird and beast, fish and fowl. Using their names, Zoria could command them and they served her. One day, in return for a kindness done to her by a hunter lost in the Great Wilds, she commanded beasts to serve the hunter by carrying burdens, providing wool, food and companionship. The hunter went on to be the first farmer and their people prospered. | ||
She is also credited with weaving the first cloth dyed with [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]]. | She is also credited with weaving the first cloth dyed with [[Materials#Iridescent Gloaming|iridescent gloaming]]. | ||
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===Controversy=== | ===Controversy=== | ||
In both [[Dawn]] and [[the Marches]], Zoria is sometimes called ''Wise Sara'' or ''Wise Sarah''. The Dawnish depict her as a far-sighted [[Enchanter]] garbed in cloth of gold, while the Marchers more commonly depict her as a stern farmer wearing a shawl of yellow wool. There were several arguments in the early Synod that Wise Sarah was a different inspirational figure. There were so many similarities between the stories of the two figures however that the Synod ultimately determined that the Dawnish had simply adopted Zoria from their northern neighbours. Four hundred years later, there are still [[troubadour|troubdours]], [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Monks_and_Friars|monks]] and friars who consider that Zoria "usurped" the recognition that Wise Sarah should have received. | In both [[Dawn]] and [[the Marches]], Zoria is sometimes called ''Wise Sara'' or ''Wise Sarah''. The Dawnish depict her as a far-sighted [[Enchanter]] garbed in cloth of gold, while the Marchers more commonly depict her as a stern farmer wearing a shawl of yellow wool. There were several arguments in the early Synod that Wise Sarah was a different inspirational figure. There were so many similarities between the stories of the two figures however that the Synod ultimately determined that the Dawnish had simply adopted Zoria from their northern neighbours. Four hundred years later, there are still [[troubadour|troubdours]], [[The_Marches_religious_beliefs#Monks_and_Friars|monks]] and friars who consider that Zoria "usurped" the recognition that Wise Sarah should have received. | ||
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==Signs== | ==Signs== | ||
The assembly of Wisdom cited the following [[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar|signs]] as proof that Zoria was a paragon. | |||
* Zoria taught others how to domesticate animals and grow crops, as well as encouraging them to examine the world around them and learn from it. This is taken as a sign her '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence|Benevolence]]'''. It is also cited as a examples of '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Salvation|Salvation]]''' - encouraging others to embrace the virtue of [[Wisdom]]. | |||
* She remains an '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Inspiration|Inspiration]]''' for magicians,apothecaries, farmers, hunters, weaves, craftspeople of all kinds, and anyone who deal with the challenges of the natural world. | |||
* The stories of Zoria cite numerous '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Miracles|Miracles]]''' that go beyond mastery of herb lore or ritual magic. The most commonly cited example is her ability to speak with birds and beasts, and get them to do her bidding. | |||
* Zoria left numerous relics both in the form of tools she used, and in places dotted across the north of the Empire touched by her presence such as the Maze of Zoria. These items and places provide an enduring '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Benevolence|Legacy]]'''. | |||
* Nobody has ever had a past life vision of Zoria, and the Assembly of Wisdom agreed that if anyone has actually achieved '''[[Signs_of_the_paragon_and_exemplar#Liberation|Liberation]]''', Zoria has. | |||
==Further Reading== | |||
* [[Wisdom]] | |||
* [[Guardian of the Maze of Zoria]] - An [[Imperial title]] that oversees the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria|Maze of Zoria]] in [[Miekarova]] | |||
* [[Three_celebrations_and_a_funeral#Mistress_of_Birds_and_Beasts|Three celebrations and a funeral]] - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune relating to an opportunity to create a central place of pilgrimage dedicated to Zoria | |||
[[Category:Inspirations]] | [[Category:Inspirations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 14 April 2023
Paragon of Wisdom, who commanded beasts to serve.
Virtue
Zoria was recognised as a Paragon of Wisdom by the Highborn Assembly of the Virtuous shortly after its founding, and then again by the Imperial Synod in 24YE.
Biography
The common legends date back to when the Ushka were a young people. So legend has it, Zoria was a Sorceress possessed of great insight and knowledge who lived in the depths of the Great Wilds and learned the names of all the creatures of the wild; bird and beast, fish and fowl. Using their names, Zoria could command them and they served her. One day, in return for a kindness done to her by a hunter lost in the Great Wilds, she commanded beasts to serve the hunter by carrying burdens, providing wool, food and companionship. The hunter went on to be the first farmer and their people prospered.
She is also credited with weaving the first cloth dyed with iridescent gloaming.
Signs
The assembly of Wisdom cited the following signs as proof that Zoria was a paragon.
- Zoria taught others how to domesticate animals and grow crops, as well as encouraging them to examine the world around them and learn from it. This is taken as a sign her Benevolence. It is also cited as a examples of Salvation - encouraging others to embrace the virtue of Wisdom.
- She remains an Inspiration for magicians,apothecaries, farmers, hunters, weaves, craftspeople of all kinds, and anyone who deal with the challenges of the natural world.
- The stories of Zoria cite numerous Miracles that go beyond mastery of herb lore or ritual magic. The most commonly cited example is her ability to speak with birds and beasts, and get them to do her bidding.
- Zoria left numerous relics both in the form of tools she used, and in places dotted across the north of the Empire touched by her presence such as the Maze of Zoria. These items and places provide an enduring Legacy.
- Nobody has ever had a past life vision of Zoria, and the Assembly of Wisdom agreed that if anyone has actually achieved Liberation, Zoria has.
Further Reading
- Wisdom
- Guardian of the Maze of Zoria - An Imperial title that oversees the Maze of Zoria in Miekarova
- Three celebrations and a funeral - Winter 383YE Wind of Fortune relating to an opportunity to create a central place of pilgrimage dedicated to Zoria