The Silent Flame, Goddess of Justice and Courage
Category: Veilsworn
Areas of Concern: Justice, Retribution, Law, Courage
Othvara’s faith is highly structured, with an emphasis on law, duty, and impartiality. Unlike some religions that encourage emotional devotion, Othvaran clergy are trained to be disciplined, fair-minded, and unwavering in their pursuit of justice. The faith is widely respected in courts, governments, and knightly orders worldwide.
See the Clergy page above for a more detailed breakdown of ranks.
Worshippers of Othvara dedicate themselves to the pursuit of true justice, striving to uphold fairness in all aspects of life. They seek truth before judgment, ensuring that neither prejudice nor assumptions cloud their decisions. Law is their guiding force, but they recognize that laws must serve the greater good rather than become tools of oppression. Whether acting as judges, warriors, or simple citizens, they deliver justice without malice, rejecting personal vengeance in favor of impartial retribution. Defending the innocent and condemning the guilty is their sacred duty, requiring both wisdom and unwavering courage. Standing against corruption, they are unafraid to challenge those in power when they stray from righteousness, knowing that true justice must be upheld, even at great personal cost. To them, justice is not just a system of rules, but a sacred fire that must be tended with vigilance and devotion, ensuring that the world remains fair and balanced.
Uphold justice with wisdom and fairness.
Stand against corruption and tyranny.
Defend the innocent and punish the truly guilty.
Act with courage, even when the path is difficult.
Commit or condone acts of unjust vengeance.
Falsify evidence or pervert the course of justice.
Abandon a sworn duty in the face of adversity.
Judge another without seeking truth.
Othvara, the Silent Flame, is the goddess of justice, retribution, and courage. She is depicted as a serene yet unyielding figure, her form wreathed in a pale, ghostly fire that emits neither heat nor smoke—an eternal symbol of truth’s incorruptibility. Though often silent in myths, when she speaks, her words become divine law, and none may refute them without consequence. She is the patron of magistrates, paladins, and those who seek justice, whether through the courts or the sword.
Ovartha's justice is impartial; even the wicked may wield it in pursuit of their vision of order.
Legends tell of Othvara's presence manifesting in courtrooms where injustice thrives—her invisible flame flickering around the guilty, igniting only when the truth is revealed. Many believe that those who swear false oaths in her name will find their tongues turned to ash, while those who uphold justice are blessed with unwavering resolve.
A balanced scale set atop an ever-burning flame
Divine Attribute: Wisdom, Strength
Divine Font: Heal or Harm (Justice may bring mercy or reckoning)
Divine Sanctification: Can choose holy or unholy
Divine Skill: Law Lore
Favored Weapon: Warhammer
Domains: Justice, Fire, Truth, Duty
Alternate Domains: Protection, Zeal, Cities
Cleric Spells:
1st: Command
3rd: Ring of Truth
4th: Glimpse the Truth
5th: Vindicator's Judgement