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|worshipers = Ephardians, tengu, soldiers
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'''Phileia''' (pronounced fih-LAY-ah) is both the ruler of the Hellean state of [[Ephardia]] and a minor demi-god, having achieved [[Hero-gods|hero-godhood]] in Y6946.
'''Phileia''' (pronounced fih-LAY-ah) is both the ruler of the Hellean state of [[Ephardia]] and a minor demigod, having achieved [[Hero-gods|hero-godhood]] in Y6946.


== Description ==
== 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 30 she believed she had learned all she could and set off to complete the Seven Challenges, or die trying. Having fulfilled an ancient cyclopean prophecy through these acts, she then ascended to minor demigodhood in Y6946. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, she appointed herself autocrat of the region and has held the position since. Now almost seventy years old, Phileia continues to train regularly and spar with those she deems 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 30 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 Y6946. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, she appointed herself autocrat of the region and has held the position since. Now almost seventy years old, Phileia continues to train regularly and spar with those she deems worthy, though it is rumored her abilities have started to decline with age.


== Location of worship ==
== Location of worship ==
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== Holy text ==
== 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.
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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Revision as of 15:57, 11 May 2022

Phileia (pronounced fih-LAY-ah) is both the ruler of the Hellean state of Ephardia and a minor demigod, having achieved hero-godhood in Y6946.

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 30 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 Y6946. By now a national symbol of Ephardia, she appointed herself autocrat of the region and has held the position since. Now almost seventy years old, Phileia continues to train regularly and spar with those she deems worthy, though it is rumored her abilities have started to decline with age.

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 Donia.

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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