Antanara

Antanara
Basic Information
Title	The Lady Moon, The Silver Dancer
Symbol	A silver crescent moon
Level	Intermediate
Alignment	Chaotic Good
Allowed Alignments	NG, CG, CN
Primary Portfolio	Hope, Moon, Music, Night
Secondary Portfolio	Arts, Dance, Harmony, Inspiration, Stars, Tides
Favored Weapon	Rapier

Antanara

Antanara, deity of the moon and music, shines as a beacon of youthful exuberance and freedom. As one of the youngest deities in the pantheon, her spirit is as unbound as the wind, dancing through the realms of nature with a joyous abandon. Her essence intertwines with the night, a domain she cherishes, where creatures of the dark find solace in her gentle luminescence. Music and dance are her soul's language, a reflection of her untamed heart. In the rustling leaves, the chirping of nocturnal fauna, and the harmonious melodies crafted by civilization's finest, she hears the world's natural symphony. This free-spirited deity revels in the artistry of existence, finding beauty in the spontaneous and the structured alike, making her a patron of all who find harmony in the wild dance of life.

Antanara chooses to manifest in two captivating forms. As a young woman, she is the epitome of ethereal beauty. Her hair, black as the darkest night, flows like silk, interwoven with fine threads of silver that mimic the starry sky, crowned by a crescent moon pendant on her forehead. Her deep, purple eyes hold the mysteries of the cosmos. She adorns herself in elegant white dresses, complemented by delicate silver jewelry, and a black hooded cloak that whispers of the night's embrace. In her alternate form, Antanara embodies the grace of the natural world as a majestic white and silver wolf. Her fur, reminiscent of moonlight, is accented with the same fine silver jewelry that adorns her human form. Her eyes, a striking purple, mirror her divine gaze in human guise, exuding a presence that is both powerful and serene.

Symbol

A silver crescent moon, which is a direct representation of Antanara's dominion over the moon, embodying aspects of cyclical change, mystery, and the subtle power exerted over the natural world, like the tides.

Relations With Other Deities

Antanara, the moon and music deity, is a well beloved figure in the Celestial Pantheon, because of her cheerful nature and free spirit. Her bond with Aerion, the sun deity, is a daily dance of light and darkness. Their mutual respect ensures a seamless passage from day to night. Her connection with Elandrien, the deity of woodlands and arts, is a blend of natural beauty and artistic expression. Their shared love is a symphony of forest whispers and moonlit melodies, celebrating the artistry in nature. With Leviathar, the deity of the sea, Antanara shares control over the tides. Their relation is a dance of lunar influence and oceanic rhythm, reflecting their free spirits and joint guardianship over the seas.

Within the Neutral deities she also has special bonds. One is with Edmer and Aela, deities of nature and weather, Antanara's lunar essence complements their control over the earth and skies. This connection underscores the interconnectedness of natural cycles and celestial influences. Her affection for Chronos, the deity of time, resembles a familial bond, rich with the depth of the ages. Their connection harmonizes the eternal flow of time with the lunar phases, creating a poetic rhythm in the universe.

Amidst these connections, Antanara's disdain for evil, particularly Nessus, stands out. She views the night as a natural beauty, not a cloak for darkness, and champions the purity of darkness against corruption.