Masaundari

Love - Beauty / Passion / Lust

Masaundari appears as a radiant figure of idealized beauty whose form shifts between masculine, feminine, and everything in between depending entirely upon the perception and desire of those perceiving them. They are adorned with garlands of flowers, sheer fabrics and silks in every hue, and jewelry that seems to glow with inner light, all of which works to accentuate their beauty more than to conceal their flesh. Their eyes are deep pools of compassion and longing, and their smile is said to inspire both joy and heartbreak. They have often been perceived as more than one person at a time, forming couples, triads, and more with multiple different embodiments of Beauty and Passion.  Masaundari embodies the heights of passion and the depths of longing. They are nurturing, inspiring, and sometimes capricious, encouraging mortals to pursue love, beauty, and creative expression. They are a god of hedonism, teaching that joy is the most pure pursuit mortals may aspire to and that a life spent in search of joy is one well spent.  Though they also teach of the pitfalls of selfishness, addiction, and obsession, offering aid through healing and counseling to those that succumb to their desires in an unhealthy way.  They are also a comforter in heartbreak, teaching that pain and joy are both part of the human experience.

• Worship:  Artists, lovers, courtesans, poets, and musicians are among Premasaundari’s most devoted followers. Shrines are often found in gardens, theaters, brothels, and places of beauty. Couples pray to Premasaundari for blessings in love, and artists seek inspiration through meditation and offerings.

• Offerings:  Fresh flowers, poems, songs, and works of art are left at her shrines. Lovers may braid their hair together or exchange tokens in her name. During festivals, people paint their faces and bodies with bright colors and dance in the streets.  Masaudari is almost always included in wedding ceremonies as they are asked to ensure the relationship retains love and passion.

• Celebrations:  The Festival of Blossoms is held in early spring, when flowers bloom. It is a time for confessions of love, artistic performances, and the creation of communal art. It is said that those who find love during the festival are especially blessed.

The Two Divine Pillars of Masaundari

• Dungeon 1: Masaundari’s Garden

A beautiful garden maze filled with beautiful flowers harboring razor thorns, and stunning statues that try to kill.  A regal statue with rose thorn whips is the boss.

• Dungeon 2: Grotto of Temptations

Alluring illusions and trials based on desire and passion.  Sensory-overloading chambers guarded by sirens and enchantresses.