Halovine is the patron Goddess of women and their self-reliance. Of
this Goddess, the least is known. What is thought to
be true is based on speculation and hearsay. It is known
that she has only participated with the other gods when it directly
concerns the welfare of all women. Though she has worked
alongside Krar many times and shares his love of the blade, she is
too independent to be his bride. She does not care for
the hearth, or family only honor and strength of character. This
does not mean she is callous nor against such things as family and
children, simply that they are not her path. She is known as
the Lady of Mysteries, and the Two Edged Sword. When
a woman speaks sharply, it is said that she speaks with the tongue
of Halovine.
When
Krar brought down the secrets of steel and blade to the mortals of
Kinthur. Halovine saw that Men’s greed kept it from the
hands of women, so she in turn made sure that the blade and steel
found their way into Woman’s hand. It is through
the direct action of this goddess that Kinthur has little sexual
discrimination. Though many communities and cultures divide
their labors among the sexes, no intelligent being would bar a woman
from a path she chose to take.
“The blade that a woman wields is just as sharp
as a man’s. And
less likely to miss.”
-From
the teachings of Dominique, half-vampire Warrior of Halovine |