Vento

Vento, The Desert Zephyr, governs the free-spirited wind that dances across the dunes of Greater Qirus, and in doing so, represents the embodiment of freedom and travel. He is the master of the gentle breeze that cools the hot desert day, and the powerful gales that reshape the desert landscape. His unpredictable nature, constantly changing direction and intensity, mirrors the inherent unpredictability and constant change of life itself.

Nothing can bar the path of the wind—it is the ultimate symbol of freedom, unbound by any chains or restrictions. This aspect makes Vento a beacon of hope for those seeking liberation from their bonds, be they physical or metaphorical.

The domain of travel also falls under Vento's purview. As the wind carries seeds, sounds, and stories across vast distances, so does Vento guide travellers on their journeys. Nomads traversing the desert dunes pay their respects to Vento, asking for favourable winds and safe journeys. Messengers, too, look to Vento for speed and safety as they deliver their missives.

Those yearning for change, seeking new experiences, or wanting to leave their past behind find a patron in Vento. He symbolizes new beginnings, the ability to let go of the past, and the courage to face the unknown—the essence of change and transformation.

Vento is often depicted as a howling wind or as a swift desert hawk, soaring high and free in the vast desert sky.

Offerings to Vento are often lightweight objects, such as feathers or dried leaves, which are released into the wind during rituals. His followers celebrate him with festivals that coincide with the seasonal wind patterns, their jubilant songs carried far and wide by the breeze.

The Desert Zephyr, carries the whispers of the desert, the prayers of the travellers, and the hopes of those seeking change on his eternal, ethereal breeze.