Philopie

Philopie is the goddess of knowledge. She is highly respected far beyond her area of influence in southern Ebbensile. Most creatures with cognitive thought offer some amount of prayer towards her for the gift we are blessed with. She is presumed to be all-knowing, just, truthful, and intolerant of anyone she considers to be of low intellect or wisdom. Philopie's dedicated worshipers are interested in broadening their knowledge, and learning secrets of the world. Many magic-users are devoted to her.

Appearance
Philopie has been painted in many different lights, but she is often faceless, or her head is obscured. Devout worshipers will find an attempt to depict her face is incredibly pompous and disrespectful. It is seen as an arrogant assumption that they could capture her visage, and therefore her mind. Philopie will normally be shown in a robe, with tomes, scrolls, and a multitude of artifacts and spell components. She is usually depicted with the peppermint plant.

Relationships
Philopie is in a long-lasting celestial marriage with Ordus. They bring balance to each other and their combined efforts are known to be extremely well made. With other deities, Philopie is known to have a sort of motherly relationship. Many go to her for advice, but it seems few would admit to it. Philopie is not one to hold grudges, but she doesn't spare much thought for others' feelings. This leads to her being portrayed by some as excessively rude or high and mighty. She does not maintain particularly close relationships aside from her spouse, and spends much of her time engaged in her own intellectual pursuits.

Often, Philopie's worshipers do not pose many questions in prayer. At least, not ones they intend to be answered. Philopie expects her devotees to be looking for answers of their own accord. She only responds when a situation is immensely complicated, and piques her interest. She is not known to offer advice freely to mortals.

Preferred Alchemic Properties
Divination | INT + | WIS +

Disliked Alchemic Properties
Necrotic | INT - | WIS -

Common Myths
Gifts of the Deities