Sylvana

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Sylvana, known as the Goddess of the Wild, is a revered and powerful Arcana. Sylvana embodies the primal forces of nature, granting her followers control over plants and animals. However, her gifts come with the demand for absolute reverence and significant sacrifice. Her influence is felt deeply in the natural world, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with her untamed and relentless presence.

Sylvana as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Nature, plants, animals, and the wild.
• Powers: Sylvana grants her followers the ability to control and communicate with plants and animals, harnessing the raw power of nature. Her gifts come with the requirement of absolute reverence and sacrifices to maintain her favor.

Gifts and Pacts

• Control over Plants: Followers gain the ability to manipulate plant life, making them grow rapidly, shape them into weapons, or use them for healing purposes.
• Communication with Animals: Sylvana’s followers can communicate with and command animals, forming bonds with wild creatures and using them as allies.
• Demand for Reverence and Sacrifice: Her gifts include the necessity for absolute reverence and regular sacrifices, often requiring followers to live in harmony with nature and make offerings to her.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Sylvana

• Druids: Partially possessed individuals who channel Sylvana’s control over plants. They can manipulate plant life and use it for various purposes but must constantly show reverence to Sylvana and make sacrifices to maintain their powers.
• Beastmasters: Those who gain the ability to communicate with and command animals. They form strong bonds with wild creatures and use them in their endeavors, but they must live in accordance with Sylvana’s strict demands for harmony with nature.

Fully Possessed by Sylvana

• Nature’s Guardians: Fully possessed followers who act as Sylvana’s agents of the wild. They have powerful control over plants and animals, often serving as protectors of sacred natural sites and enforcers of Sylvana’s will.
• Lords/Ladies of the Wild: Elite followers who have fully embraced Sylvana’s gifts, becoming her most trusted and powerful servants. They wield near-absolute control over nature and lead groups of lesser possessed in maintaining and defending the natural order.

Sylvana’s Role in the World

Goddess of the Wild Sylvana’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant force of nature, bringing both beauty and danger. Her followers perform sacred rituals and live in harmony with the natural world, seeking to harness her power and maintain the balance of nature. Sylvana represents the untamed and relentless power of the wild.

Catalyst for Natural Harmony Sylvana acts as a catalyst for the preservation and protection of nature in the post-Godfall world. Her influence leads to the formation of natural sanctuaries and druidic circles dedicated to safeguarding the environment. She seeks to create a world where nature is revered and protected, and her followers play a crucial role in maintaining this balance.

Opposition to Industrialization Sylvana stands in direct opposition to those who seek to exploit and destroy nature. Her followers often clash with factions that promote industrialization and environmental destruction, using their powers to defend the natural world and restore balance.

Sylvana’s Impact

Cultural Influence Sylvana’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of her power over nature and her demands for reverence are told with both awe and respect. Many are drawn to her promise of harmony with nature, despite the sacrifices required. She represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to live in balance with the natural world.

Strategic Alliances Sylvana forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further her goals. These alliances are often based on shared interests in protecting and preserving nature but are also marked by a strict adherence to her demands for reverence and sacrifice. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.