Fiction:The Firmament/Gizanera

Gizanera is the matron goddess of the sphinx race, who has become a member of the Arkhan pantheon following its rise to power.

Appearance
Gizanera is an enormous sphinx who wears opulent golden jewelry. She wears an ornate headdress with a radiant diamond at its center and often has a relaxed and perhaps even smug expression in her face.

History
Gizanera predates the Arkhan gods, having existed before the rise of Arkhanset. According to legends passed by the sphinxes, they were warned by the goddess that a race of men would reveal itself to them and grant them the opportunity for greatness, which led to the creatures to support the Arkhans when they arrived, leading them to become influential members of the nation of Arkhanset.

Realm
Unlike the rest of the Arkhan pantheon, who are believed to live in the Sun, Gizanera makes her lair at the monument known as the Great Hierosphinx, which was built in her honour long ago. She often spends most of her time in quiet contemplation.

Personality
Unlike the stiff and joyless Arkhan gods, Gizanera is a much more relaxed deity who is open to dialog and to forgive those who are willing to repent for their mistakes. She treats her role as a goddess very casually, something which the rest of her pantheon disapproves of, though none of them bar Rakun may speak against her, and he is content to leave her to her own devices.

Relationships

 * Allies
 * Rakun - Gizanera has submitted herself to Rakun's service.
 * Other Arkhan deities - Gizanera is in good terms with all gods of her pantheon.
 * Sephiara - Gizanera treats the Wildkin goddess like a sister.


 * Ambivalent
 * N/A


 * Enemies
 * Xel'manikh - The Enchanting Tyrant is the arch-enemy of all Arkhan gods.

Cult of Gizanera
Gizanera is the goddess of all sphinxes, who see her as their progenitor, though her church extends to humans as well. Priests of Gizanera dedicate themselves to protecting the history of Arkhanset and maintain its oldest monuments, to ensure they survive the tests of time.