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Bini

Also known as: Flood Strider, Leech Kid, Swamp Lily.

Bini is a patron saint of the Drench, particularly known as a protector of street kids and those living without roofs. Most stories told about them change their appearance, though they are always considered the same saint no matter how they look.

Symbolized by:

  • White and greys
  • Opaque full face masks which are often decorated

Tsungata

Also known as: Golden God, Ash Mother

Tsungata is a patron saint of the sun, all of Kotoll know who she is. She is the one that they worship for less harsh drought seasons, believing that to leave her offerings may provide some welcome respite during the seasonal Kivan heatwaves.

Symbolized by:

  • Gold
  • Sun ornaments

Vovonen

Also known as: The Barrage, Torrential

Vovonen is a patron saint of the rains. Often worshiped the most during the height of Kivan when rain hasn’t been seen in weeks, it is also the one that is often sought out during Drenak, when the flood waters from the rainfall become too much.

Symbolized by:

  • Blues and teals
  • Rain and watercolor designs

Salenti

Also known as: Sky Angel, Stratospherica

Salenti is a patron saint of the Plates, known for granting the nobility their figurative ‘wings’ to rise above the darkness of the Drench to embrace the warmth of his favor. His image is placed in many of the Plate homes, often the face of good luck and strength.

Symbolized by:

  • Pastels
  • Plush feathered wings

Tintaren

Also known as: Tinta, The Great Green Man, The Harvestman

Tintaren is a patron saint of growth. Mainly worshiped during Tanul, this saint is believed to have a hand in every crop grown in the season. It’s a bad omen when crops suddenly go bad, the populace believing that Tintaren has taken out their anger on them.

Symbolized by:

  • All shades of green
  • Decorated scarecrows
  • Big green bouquets and wreaths