Charity

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"We only have what we give"

One may argue that charity is the greatest virtue because it entails a deep affection for both one's fellow humans and the environment they live in. Among all the virtues, the concepts of sharing and generosity might be the most fundamental since they laid the foundation for civilization and society. As the patroness of the natural world, Charity is revered by many as the goddess of life itself, bestowing upon humanity the means of subsistence, should they choose to coexist with nature's bounties.

Since Charity symbolizes life in all its forms, including sickness and calamities, many regard her as a wicked goddess. However, a large number of people also hold the view that illnesses are also physical tests, that is, that which does not kills you makes you stronger.

Blessings

Farmers, druids, herbalists, hunters and rangers are all favored by Charity. Nature is a treasure, and those who recognize and cherish it as such deserve her love and care. From druidic circles to plague cults, Charity cult endeavor to disseminates her influence via a variety of illnesses. Charity's spreads her gifts far and wide, having one of the most dedicated followers worshiping her.

Charity bestows upon their Chosen Knight the dominion over nature. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what her Champion could do, for they are able to perform great deeds such as commanding plants to do their bidding, or to create clouds of plague that ravage the lands. True to her name, she is charitable when it comes to her blessings.

Path of Kindness

"Nature is not a place to visit, it is your home, you have to take care of your home."


"Where flower bloom, so does hope."


"Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone's day, so wake up and love thy neighbor."


"Charity is a universal remedy against discontent, and it paves the way for civilization."


"Always give without remembering, and always receive without forgetting."

Trivia

  • Charity is one of the more influential of the Fundamentals within the mortal realm because of how much she affected them. Farmers pray for good harvests, healers pray for her mercy when tending to the sick.
  • Charity is always happy to lend a helping hand to the other fundamentals should they need her assistance, for she is seen as the reliable motherly type within their circle.
  • Charity takes the form of a young, tall woman, green in appearance but graceful in her steps and demeanor. There is both maturity and innocence about her, a purity that is never fleeting. Her divine form seems to be a combination of a rafflesia flower and a tardigrade, though much more massive, and it seems like she has much more segments in their body compared to a regular tardigrade.