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Uskyeria
The Saintly Slumberer (planar ursinal guardinal companion [she/her] / NG)
Portfolio: Hunting, prudence, slumber
Realm: Elysium / Amoria / The Resting Glade
Uskyeria, the Saintly Slumberer, is an ursinal paragon whose golden streaked red fur and immense, tranquil presence embody the wisdom of sleep. Towering in her natural form as a majestic bear, Uskyeria teaches that life is a rhythm of action and rest, where each phase enriches the other. Her philosophy espouses the benefits of hibernation, which she views as a sacred time for renewal and restoration of balance. Just as animals retreat into hibernation to survive harsh conditions and emerge stronger in spring, Uskyeria believes that mortals must embrace periods of withdrawal and reflection to replenish their strength and wisdom. She teaches hunters to respect the natural cycles of their prey, taking only what is needed and ensuring the land remains fertile for future generations. To her, hunting is not conquest but communion—a way to honour the interconnected circle of life.
Hibernation is central to Uskyeria’s teachings on prudence and slumber. She views it as a time for retreating from the world’s chaos to reconnect with one’s inner self and nature’s rhythms. Her followers learn that stepping back is not weakness but wisdom—an acknowledgment that growth often requires stillness. Insomniacs and overburdened souls pray to her for peaceful rest, while her agents guide communities toward sustainable living practices that value both action and restoration. Uskyeria’s realm in Amoria, called The Resting Glade, is a serene forest where celestial animals and even humanoids come to hibernate in harmony, symbolising the power of deliberate pauses in life’s cycles. Time passes differently there, where what feels like a month sleeping is really only a day in the outside multiverse. Her philosophy teaches that just as the bear gathers strength in its den to face the challenges of spring, so too must mortals embrace moments of quietude to emerge renewed and ready to act with purpose and care.
Source: Chronicle of the Righteous [PF1e] p55; Jon Winter-Holt