Loodus

GODDESS OF ANIMALS, SHADOWS AND BONDS Loodus, a somewhat more forgiving and compassionate god, is said to be the guide of all animals on the planet, sharing a deep, unbreakable bond with them that mortals cannot even begin to imagine. It is said that all animals know her touch and love, and she forsakes few. However, nature is not compassionate, nor is it forgiving. She continues the cycle of brutalization, and encourages animals to continue their nature; as such, she shan't hold back animals to save a mortal, nor shall she have animals happily doing a dance to impress someone. No, if an animal wants to kill, it shall, with encouragement.

She is said to also be the goddess of shadows, though it is unsure whether this is truly correct. It is assumed so, because most often, animals like to strike under the cover of darkness, from the shadows.

She is known to have given few mortals who are worthy of her time the boon of communicating with animals and even controlling them, enforcing a bond with them similar to the goddess herself.

A Cry to Loodus

O, Cruel yet fair Loodus,

Allow me passage through your forests,

Let not its dreaded inhabitants move against me,

And I shall pray much to you, O cruel yet fair Loodus. EFFECTS OF WORSHIP

Loodus doesn't care for people who pray to her, nor does she care for people who make sacrifices to her, especially not in the form of animals. She takes no offense in one murdering her creatures, and is instead impressed if someone manages to defeat one her greatest children. Loodus appreciates people that appreciate animals, and accept the cold cycle of nature. To those that overcome the cycle, she extends her blessing.

Stage I

The Goddess of Animals has acknowledged your feats and your respect, and, as a reward, grants you the ability to speak with her animals, and as a result, indirectly with her.

Stage II

The cycle has become known to you, and The Goddess of Animals realizes this. As a reward, she accepts you to become one of her own. Once per day, you may call upon her creatures to aid you in combat, and she will provide. A white wolf shall manifest by your side.

Stage III

You have overcome the cycle, and are practically on par with the goddess herself. As a gift of mutual respect, Loodus gives you full power over the animal kingdom; they shall no longer attack you, and you may command them at will, whichever animal you meet.