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Saint Celeste was born in the summer of 101 to a blacksmith and his wife.
Well into their middle years and blessed with five sons, they had lost hope
of ever having a daughter. So joyous were they at her birth, they named her
after their beloved Queen unaware of what an impact the Queen's death would
have on the tiny infant's life.

A child of eight at the time of the royal massacre, she accompanied her
family on their excursion to fulfill the Law of the Spring in compliance with
King Dav's [[The Declarations|Declarations]]. As the pure water touched her lips, Celeste was
filled with such religious fervor that she broke from her family and ran off
into the wilderness. Making her home in a nearby cave, she spent those early
days in quiet prayer and contemplation. Gradually she began venturing out to
speak to the pilgrims who would regularly visit the spring. As word of this
pious child spread, larger crowds began to gather to listen to her speak
softly of the importance of charity and kindness.

In the winter of 120, at the age of nineteen, she was found dead by the
spring, both hands clasped over her heart as if in prayer. In her hands, she
held a single red rose. There were no marks on her body nor were there
indications of illness or poison. It was determined that [[magic|mages]], jealous of
her piety and fearful of the sentiments she inspired in others, used their
evil talents to silence her. King Dav, so distraught upon hearing of her
death, immediately declared her a martyr and saint.

In artistic renderings, Saint Celeste is usually shown as a delicate child
holding a red rose between both hands as she kneels before the sacred spring.
A holy day is observed in honor of the anniversary of her death on Februarius
14th. Devout followers pass the day in quiet contemplation and acts of
charity.

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