Asaka

ASAKA, THE WILD ONE

Asaka, Goddess of the Wild is the untamed Divine with a warm heart for the plants and animals of the Wild, and a deadly disposition for those who endanger the health of Her realm. The Asakii believe that within every living creature beats the heart of the Wilds. They rejoice in both the savage nature of a hunt and the nurturing soul of a mother. Asaka chooses to manifest Herself in the form of a young, athletic maiden no older than 16 years of age in mortal comprehension to reflect the importance of viewing Nature with the eyes of a child.

Though all wild plants and animals are part of Asaka's realm, she is most associated with the ferocious tiger, an animal capable of shredding its victims mercilessly and raising its young tenderly. The Celestial Tigress is a particular Being shrouded in much mystery who appears often in the mortal realm, especially to supplicants of the Order, but the Tigress is never seen at the same time as the Wild Goddess. The Wild One is quite fond of the scent of wildflowers, especially the herb peppermint, and the great laurel bush whose branches are often a sign of victory.