Additional Yazata

Atar
A.K.A.: Adar, Adur, Atash, Azar
Honor and praise to Atar, glory-filled, blazing eternally to cast away darkness. Sacrifice unto
Atar, blessed to be the Son of Ahura Mazda and master of the household. He commands all
fires: the purifying, the burning and unburning, the seen and unseen. He is the source of all
warmth. Radiating Ahura Mazda’s light of revelation, Atar selects saints and prophets. He
detects wickedness through imposing ordeals and blesses those who pass his fiery tests with
strength, wisdom, truth, and love. Heed glorious Zarathushtra’s injunction to pray in the
presence of Atar, whose pure energy focuses minds toward devotion to Asha. He is the seventh
of the seven creations and only through Atar could the other six begin their righteous work, for
Atar is the fire of life and the force of being. Like fire, Atar is mesmerizing and wondrous to
look upon, beautiful and terrifying, worthy of respect and fear. A conduit between the material
and spiritual, Atar busies himself delivering the various sacrifices and prayers channeled
through him to the House of Song, while concurrently burning brightly before Ahura Mazda’s
throne. He is the proud guardian of those desperate to maintain truth and those seeking
redemption. He watches over the hungry, cold, lost, and outcast, fighting all evil that threatens
them. He stokes the inner fire that drives creativity, bringing ever more bounty and beauty into
the universe. He rejoices in humanity’s great advances in technology, medicine, and the arts,
and he has played advisor to more than a few ministers of culture. Atar’s children always take
care to hear the ignored, banish the ignorant, fight the unjust, and protect the vulnerable. From
educating the populace to militant activism, from righting social wrongs to endlessly inventing
new and beneficial creations, they follow in their father’s footsteps. Those who maintain purity
and cleanliness diligently and dutifully are also Scions of Atar; they may take their janitorial
duties seriously to keep their building spotless, ensure prompt delivery of the mail despite
inclement weather, or cut an elderly neighbor’s lawn once a week because it’s the right thing to
do. They’re inflamed with righteousness, and happy to be of service.
Associated Epics: Dexterity, Charisma, Appearance, Perception
Associated Purviews: Asha, Fire, Guardian, Health, Prophecy
Associated Abilities: Art, Awareness, Craft, Empathy, Integrity, Presence
Hvare-Khshaeta
A.K.A.: Hvar, Khorshid, Khurshed, Khwarshed, Suhar
Praise Hvare-Khshaeta, the shining, undying, swift-horsed sun. When his beautiful, radiant light
banishes darkness upon the Earth, all gather and bathe in its glory, from animal to Yazata. His
warmth increases Asha and purifies all. Without Hvare-Khshaeta’s eternal vigilance, daevas
would rampage against Ahura Mazda’s creation, so honor and sacrifice to his strength and vigor
always. May the songs be unending for Hvare-Khshaeta, whose name is the Radiant Sun, and
the greatest of all friendships between Sun and Moon! Hvare-Khshaeta is an unflinching
watchtower guard with long-range weapons at the ready to vanquish evil. Nothing escapes his
sight, and those who keep to the shadows will have his spotlight on them soon enough. One of
his Incarnations runs a popular broadcast TV show hunting down The World’s most wanted.
While his best friend among the Yazata is Mangha, he works closely with Mithra in hunting
down oathbreakers wherever they hide, and with Atar in bringing light and truth to humanity.
Hvare-Khshaeta is also a protector of life, bringing warmth, sustenance, peace, and joy to all
who bask in his rays. He cleanses the Druj’s fog from the minds of those who have gone astray
and enlightens the worthy. To be a Scion of Hvare-Khshaeta is a full-time job without much
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admiration or respect. People take the Sun and his children for granted despite their tireless
efforts to keep darkness at bay. The masked vigilante swooping in to protect the defenseless,
and the overworked social worker receive little praise. The Habitat for Humanity volunteer
building her 500th house and the daily volunteer at the homeless shelter bring warmth without
the limelight. They usually don’t crave adulation, but sometimes someone looks at them and
realizes how beautiful the light that shines from them can truly be.
Associated Epics: Dexterity, Stamina, Appearance, Perception
Associated Purviews: Asha, Guardian, Sun
Associated Abilities: Athletics, Awareness, Command, Fortitude, Marksmanship,
Presence
Rashnu
A.K.A.: Rashn, Rashne, Rasn, Razishta

Glory to Rashnu, the ever upright, within whom the essence of Asha resides. All are equal in his
eyes; true justice knows no rank and discriminates against no identity. Rashnu augments The
World through the truly spoken word, casting aside the liar and their unjust ways. He stands
with Mithra and Sraosha as a guardian upon the Chinvat Bridge and knows the essence of every
soul, judging their purity accordingly. Life is merry where Rashnu reigns and no Druj-filled
tyrant can impose their vile rule in his presence. O Rashnu, who journeys through all lands to
restore justice and punish the wicked, let your scales ring with truth! Rashnu prefers to manifest
as a strong, tall, and stern figure holding the golden scales that weigh an individual’s virtues and
sins. He is impartial and incorruptible, caring not for your riches or power. He knows the fight
to build a more just world is long and difficult, but he isn’t planning on giving up, ever. Though
he is constantly on the move throughout The World, hunting down injustice and rectifying it
wherever he can, Rashnu is eternally patient. His Incarnations have served on the International
Criminal Court and led peacekeeping missions aiming to end or prevent genocides and sort out
the guilty. Everyone sees Rashnu one day on the Chinvat Bridge, after all, and his scales never
lie. Rashnu loves when his Scions become judges in any form, but sometimes even the laws are
unjust, and he reminds them of that often. Attorneys dedicated to civil rights and social
reformers stand against corruption in Rashnu’s name, as do legal scholars and philosophers who
try their best to understand what justice really means. Some of Rashnu’s children take less
direct routes to the same ends, such as investigative journalists or subversive publishers fighting
propaganda. They see speaking truth to power as essential, and to back down from what is
obviously just is the gravest sin. They are willing to give everything they have in their quest for
justice, often wandering The World empowering the just as their father does, or even accepting
self-imposed exile from their homes for refusing to give up on building a better world in the
face of oppression and lies.
Associated Epics: Strength, Dexterity, Perception
Associated Purviews: Asha, Death, Guardian, Justice, Psychopomp
Associated Abilities: Athletics, Awareness, Control, Integrity, Investigation, Melee
Vanant
A.K.A.: Oanindo, Vanand, Vega, Wanand
Sacrifice unto Vanant, who is the star Vega and hunts the titanspawn. When Vanant’s light falls
upon The World, evil flees in terror. Shining through the night, Vanant peers outward,
neutralizing threats to humanity and guarding the gates to Hara Berezaiti. They often take up
arms to slay daevas, but they are just as vigilant against corruption and misinformation. Vanant
has no spouse but is Tishtrya’s inseparable companion in the night sky. Vanant guards
Otherworld gates against evil. When Angra Mainyu sends its spawn forth into The World, it
warns them not to look upon Vanant’s light if they wish to complete their foul work. The
goodness within Vanant’s rays is so pure it paralyzes evil, making its minions easy pickings for
the Yazata guardian. Vanant weaponizes starlight and all forms of radiance. Infamously, they
once turned a laser projector at Burning Man into a relic whose light was harmless to humans
but incinerated daevas. Vanant keeps a close eye on the Devá pantheon, uncertain if they are
daevas but preferring to err on the side of paranoia, just in case. Any Scion of the Devá who
wanders into Yazata territory is quick to learn that being the personification of light and
goodness does not make one a pushover. Spiritual purity is not the domain of any gender; thus,
Vanant is agender. Their Scions defend the downtrodden but rarely stay in one place. These
Heroes form deep friendships with the communities they protect, visiting them all on a yearly
pilgrimage. Vanant bestows star charts upon these children that lead them to The World’s hidden
pathways where souls tread.
Associated Epics: Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, Perception
Associated Purviews: Asha, Guardian, Psychopomp, Stars
Associated Abilities: Athletics, Awareness, Control, Fortitude, Marksmanship, Melee