St. Avandra

Saint Avandra the Pilgrim, also known as Saint Avandra the Wayfarer, is a Filian Saint and the patron saint of travellers, pilgrims and merchants. She is often invoked for luck with a version of the following prayer: "Saint Avandra, pilgrimess, with good luck today me bless". Saint Avandra is depicted as a human (sometimes halfling) woman with a dark ponytail or braid, clothed in simple travelling garb. She can be recognised by her travelling sack, sandals and a four-leafed clover.

As the patroness of pilgrims, Saint Avandra's name is most closely linked to the Ways of Saint Avandra, a network of pilgrimage roads linking the nations of Ereacia to the Holy Mountain. The Order of the Brothers and Sisters of Many Ways, also known as the Wayward Brethren, were founded to maintain the system of Way-Priories along the Ways of Saint Avandra, and to support those who seek God in pilgrimage. Avandra is one of the most popular saints, being invoked by those who travel, and depictions of her or chapels devoted to her can be found at many passes across the Murus Mountains.

Hagiography
Saint Avandra was the daughter of a merchant and a generous giver to the poor and needy, though she grew up lavishly. Clashing with her father over a betrothal, she renounced her family and sought the shelter of the Church. There she heard the words of the Prophet Filius telling his followers to spread the Chant to all corners of the globe, and she decided that this is what she must do. Giving her earthly goods to the poor, Saint Avandra set out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain, where she received a vision, asking her to continue her pilgrimage in this world indefinitely. Gathering followers to her as brothers and sisters, she travelled the length and breadth of Ereacia to preach the faith, clothed only in the simplest travelling garb.