Aelysa, Goddess of Lust and Longing

Called Wanton, Wellspring and Bringer of Passion.

Within the sprawling city of Jakkatis, on the southern edge of the Desert of Glass are the Halls of Passion, temple to Aelysa. Laughter and soft conversation echo discreetly off of the muted tiles and arched arcades that make up the hallowed precincts of the Wanton Lady. Painted women and gentle men learn the Two Thousand Ways of Passion within the perfumed bowers and silk shrouded walls of the Dancing Goddess's temple. Aelysa's votives are greatly desired throughout the many kingdoms of Asteria as courtesans and concubines, bringing the culture of Jakkatis to courts near and far. As one of the Four Sisters, Aelysa's faithful share revels with the adherents of Shaina as the occasion allows. When the Gilded Mask of Shaina once more makes its way to Jakkatis, a weeks long festival is thrown celebrating the reunion of the two sisters once more.

During the times of the Silent Hatred, the faithful of Aelysa were particularly singled out for abuse by the minions of the Gilded Regent. Hounded from their positions as trusted advisors and comfort givers, the Devoted-to-Passion were forced into flight back to Jakkatis or worse, into ignominious servitude and captivity. Since the disappearance of the Regent and the easing of the Gasping Death, Aelysa's faithful have re-established themselves in many of the courts they were forced from. However, there is now an undercurrent of steel beneath their genteel exteriors. They have determined that they will never again be marginalized for practicing their art of love nor fall victim to those who mistake gentleness for weakness.