Tetherias, Goddess of Earth

Accepted Races - Verdani, Argali, Human, Dwarf, Sylph, Vukasin, Gavial, and Gargoyle.
Accepted Classes - Cleric, Earth-mage, Templar, Hunter, Fighter, and Barbarian.
Beliefs and Characteristics - Tetherias the Goddess of Earth is regarded by her followers as the world's balance. They aren't neutral by any means, but in times of peril, they believe Tetherias is the one responsible for restoring order. When times are good and the world gets neglected or taken for granted, it is Tetherias again in their eyes who brings the harsh reminder of nature's cruelty. Tetherians tend to be passionately stubborn about their faith, ever willing to protect and defend it at any cost. Because of how strongly they believe in their religion, it often appears as blind faith to outsiders.

Unlike the other three elemental religions, Tetherian leadership most often consists of clerics and templars. Due to their devotion, most of her clergy rank higher than the mages. That said, Tetherianism is still very much a community effort that takes center stage with all of her followers.

Every year Tetherias' leaders host a celebration of the land. An ode to the days when Elves celebrated Archai's renewal. The festival is centered around the first harvest, which becomes a large portion of the feast during the event. Though all are welcome, the festival at its core is a reminder to the Verdani that they are the purest of the elemental Elven races. They most closely resemble the original Elves and have continued retelling Elven legends.