Lumen

Pronouns: She/her

Lumen the goddess of light, is said to be one of the eldest of the gods and goddesses, her creation being one of star stuff and matter forging together in the night sky. Legend tells that she came forth from the constellation Pegasus, the first mark in the sky, surrounded by the splendorous white of starlight that streamed from her light coat. Like the tails of a comet.

Being a curious and light-spirited soul, Lumen took numerous forms as she ventured through the celestial expanse of the sky, her most favored being that of a running horse. It is told by many of her followers that while running across the sky one night, she was intrigued by a falling meteorite, and playfully chased it to where it met earth. Lumen decided to remain where she had landed as a horse, thus bringing forth the first light into the lands of Paradisus. While the sun and moon are said to be her companions, the stars are said to be the markings of Lumen’s many travels, and that she placed the North Star to guide her followers on their journeys. The phenomenon of aurora borealis, or northern lights is said to the trails of her hooves as she makes her way to visit her former home in the heavens.

White and palomino horses are said to be blessed in her favor, and that those with white spots or patterns have been showered by her. She appears to her followers rarely, though her warm presence can be felt often. It is said that she accompanies many horses in the form of bluebird.