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Phileia (pronounced fih-LAY-ah) is both the ruler of the Hellean state of Ephardia and a minor divinity, having achieved hero-godhood in Y9946^*.

Edicts and anathema

Edicts: Train your martial abilities, engage in duels
Anathema: Harm a surrendering foe, kill unnecessarily

Description

Originally hailing from minor nobility, as an ordinary tengu Phileia was greatly interested in swordsmanship and trained in a wide variety of styles. A prodigy in these arts, upon reaching the age of 35 she believed she had learned all she could and set off to complete the Seven Challenges, one of the few cyclopean prophecies whose meaning was well-understood. After succeeding in her goals she then ascended to minor demigodhood in Y9946^*. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, with the support of the Dikastes she installed herself as the autocrat of the region, a position she has held since. Even with her other responsibilities for decades Phileia continued to train regularly and spar with those she deemed worthy, though it is rumored her abilities have started to decline with age.

After several years of decreasing her involvement in her role as autocrat of Ephardia, by Y9976^* Phileia had effectively entirely retreated entirely from public life, never seen by any aside from her closest advisors, who passed news of her good health to the broader world. While many suspect she is today ailing and in poor health, she is certainly alive, as her followers continue to receive divine magic.

Location of worship

Most of Phileia's followers are in Ephardia, with some minor followings in other Hellean states. Phileia resides in the palace-temple of Elos.

Holy text

Phileia’s holy text is The Ambassador, her prized sword. The holy text consists of the writing Phileia has engraved onto the sides of her blade.

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 == Description ==
-Originally hailing from minor nobility, as an ordinary [[tengu]] Phileia was greatly interested in swordsmanship and trained in a wide variety of styles. A prodigy in these arts, upon reaching the age of 35 she believed she had learned all she could and set off to complete the Seven Challenges, one of the few cyclopean prophecies whose meaning was well-understood. After succeeding in her goals she then ascended to minor demigodhood in {{Year|6946}}. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, she was installed by the [[Dikastes]] as the autocrat of the region, a position she has held since. Even with her other responsibilities for decades Phileia continued to train regularly and spar with those she deemed worthy, though it is rumored her abilities have started to decline with age.
+Originally hailing from minor nobility, as an ordinary [[tengu]] Phileia was greatly interested in swordsmanship and trained in a wide variety of styles. A prodigy in these arts, upon reaching the age of 35 she believed she had learned all she could and set off to complete the Seven Challenges, one of the few cyclopean prophecies whose meaning was well-understood. After succeeding in her goals she then ascended to minor demigodhood in {{Year|6946}}. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, with the support of the [[Dikastes]] she installed herself as the autocrat of the region, a position she has held since. Even with her other responsibilities for decades Phileia continued to train regularly and spar with those she deemed worthy, though it is rumored her abilities have started to decline with age.
 After several years of decreasing her involvement in her role as autocrat of Ephardia, by {{Year|6976}} Phileia had effectively entirely retreated entirely from public life, never seen by any aside from her closest advisors, who passed news of her good health to the broader world. While many suspect she is today ailing and in poor health, she is certainly alive, as her followers continue to receive divine magic.