Nema

Nema
Nema, the younger sister of Nihil. Born of Light and darkness just as her brother was. As Nema sprang forth from the unity of Nottial and Sutral, it was said she glowed with the radiance of flashing lightning, eyes bright as shimmering rubies, with hair black as coal. It is said while within the realm of the gods that Nema watched intently as her father crafted the animals of the world, all the while her brother brought force the Caesian race.

The actions of both her father and brother spurred Nema into action, creating the species of mankind. Crafting several races of humanity the goddess put her care and devotion into each being, all of humanity can trace their ancestry back to their loving mother. As Nema sent her children into Acearia she gave them dominion over the wild groves of trees and open pastures. As humanity slaved away carving out a life for itself it would be Nema that would lessen their troubles.

The legend goes that Nema gifted the first humans with sturdy work horses from her father's pens. These beasts would go onto become the common ride and work animal of the world. Used both by Caesians and humanity in unison, from pack animals to fine steeds that roamed across the open plains. Because of this Nema is often depicted as a large nut brown horse with gleaming red eyes and a blackened mane.

When Nottial betrayed Sutral it was Nema who drew the earth upwards, creating vast mountains and shallow passes that humanity could hide behind. Though, this would be her only action to aid her children. As humanity began to learn the arts of war from their Caesian neighbors, Nema began to withdraw further into the heavens. Leaving behind her children but never fully abandoning them. She is known to appear during times of strife or civil unrest to those that worship her, especially the Anteans. The priests of Antea hold vigils during unrest, gazing upon the open fields in anticipation for the stallion of Nema to appear.

Recent History & Worship
The worship of Nema originated within Antea but has spread into the surrounding kingdoms. Currently her worship has a moderate status within Carim and several southern kingdoms. The Cult of Nema as it is called is a strange faith when compared to others, as Nema does not ask for offerings nor blood sacrifice. Instead she asks for silent prayers, burning candles, and the open hearts of her followers. The Cult of Nema is ran by a head priestess that has several minor priests and priestesses that spread the word of Nema across the land. Calling for kindness and caring, while also calling for the destruction of those that would bring death to the innocent. She is considered the goddess of agriculture, the hunt, and of course animal husbandry.