Sometimes, you just have to write and write.

So I am forcing myself to post today. I've gotten into a terrible habit of skipping days.

A professor once told me that a good way to warm up writing is just to put whatever comes to mind on paper and don't edit it. Just let it flow out, onto the page, without plan or judgement. I find it really useful, in order to get all the sticky, icky bluh out of my head from the day and clear my mind for concentration.

I find that the best way for me to do that is to just choose a topic and type on it until I am feeling more comfortable in my writing. I love to do quick writing challenges from friends, based on a picture or have them doodle something at the same time I am writing, if they are an artist.

A couple of days ago, I posted a creation story for a deity set I created. I wanted to continue in that vein for a little bit, just to have something to write.

After the flood and recreation of Man, the gods Rhae and Quista nurtured the land and oceans, bringing life back to the realm with careful steps. When the earth began to flourish again, Quista found herself to be pregnant. She gave birth first to twin boys, Archae and Trarchae. Soon after, Quista again gave birth to two daughters, Ballad and Rheath.

Archae became the god of Husbandry and Farming, who mortals prayed to for healthy stock and crops.  In his protection, crops are safe from blight and pests, nor do they rot on the vine. His season of power is late spring, early summer, with his influence waning around autumn, with the harvest. During the winter, he is said to pass over the earth, helping the forests survive harsh winters. His power does not come back in full force until well after spring as begun. Newly born animals are dedicated to him in a simple ceremony. Worship of him does not require sacrifice of animals but a tithe is given to the priesthood, which in turn is turned over to the poor. He is married to Ballad and together they have one daughter, the goddess Orala.

His brother, Trarchae, had power over the wild beasts and was the god of hunting and foraging. Hunter pray to him to keep their arrows and slings true, with soldiers also praying to him for the same effect. While he is not a god of battle and is not worshiped in that manner, he is considered a god of marksmanship. He is worshiped year round with a steady following, unlike his brother's, which fades some in winter. The sacred holiday of his power is at the height of summer, when animals are growing strong and the forest is full of life. During this period, it is considered blasphemy to shoot and kill any females with young. Trarchae has one child, a demigod named Yelaine, the keeper of ways and patron travelers, with Rheath.

Rheath is the older of the first two daughters, with dominion over home and hearth. Mothers after the children are born pray to Rheath for wisdom and guidance to be good to their children. Rheath protects the hearth from sparks and destructive fire, as well as keeping timbers sound and dry. To attract the protection of Rheath's servants, tiny spirits, one must leave out a dish of tea brewed with mint, her sacred plant. These spirits will help protect your home and family from household disaster.

Ballad is the masked goddess of beauty and inspiration. She wears a mask so no mortal may see her face at any time. This is because beauty cannot be defined by any one culture, but instead is fluid, changing for each person. Her mask is beaten gold, covering her whole face, save her purple eyes. Inventors and artists alike pray to her as a muse and she visits them in dreams, in forms numerous and varied. Out of her generation of gods and goddesses, Ballad has the most power over mortal and wields it carefully.

 Quista gave birth to one more child, her last and youngest, Lalelea. This goddess is the patron deity of children and first time mothers, until they give birth. She is also the goddess of mischief and gaiety. She gets into quite a bit of trouble due to this but is capable of handling it. Her festival is set in early spring, when children are happiest to be out and about, free of winter's prison. She has a simple stringed instrument she plays, a gift from Ballad, which she used to tame an ancient flying serpent. This serpent became her constant companion and the symbol of her worship. She is next in line to become the queen of the gods, after the mortal turned god Dunath steps down to go into the final sleep. She has the potential to be the strongest goddess.

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It's 4 am lovelies. I'm gonna hit that bag of fluff and springs I call a mattress.

I don't intend to sound desperate, but send me a comment! I want to know what I could be doing better!

Sleep well and sweet dreams!