Hesta

Hesta is the only god of the Hestan religion, the only religion allowed to be practiced within the city of Amaroth.

Appearance
Hesta is usually portrayed as a short and stocky human male with white gothic armour, carrying oversized mason’s tools (hammer and chisel). He is also commonly depicted with a woodcutter’s axe in one hand and a shield in the other. He is never shown with empty hands, or not wearing armour.

Personality
A god of few words, Hesta is gruff and taciturn especially with those he does not know. While he may initially seem hard and uncompromising, Hesta is surprisingly open to dealing with all sorts of people if it means his cause of civilisation is advanced.

Worship
Hesta is worshipped in the Hestan religion.

Tenets

 * The strong must defend and protect the weak – with the emphasis on intelligence and emotional resilience as much as physical strength.
 * You must protect what is yours, and punish those who would attempt to steal it from you.
 * No one person can do everything - you must use the strengths of everyone to best protect everyone.
 * Civilisation is always better than savagery.
 * Do it yourself if you can. If you can’t, work with others to get it done. If no-one can get it done, don’t do nothing. Plan for and create a future where you can achieve your goal.


 * Considered action is best. But a poorly-considered action is still better than the person who considers for so long that nothing is done.
 * Build the wall so that your children’s children will be protected.