God of Light
The lantern-bearer who guides souls to rebirth.
In the cosmology of The Faraway Paladin, Gracefeel is the goddess of light to whom the protagonist Will has devoted himself. She is the daughter of the gods Mater (goddess of the earth and child-rearing) and Volt (god of justice and lightning). Gracefeel is responsible for guiding the souls of the dead back into the cycle of rebirth by using her lantern to light their way. With her influence greatly diminished among the people in the other world, Will tries to act in her interest in order to spread her faith once again. He later confesses to Gracefeel that she has become the love of his life; an admission that the goddess responds to with a gentle, but not entirely reluctant rebuff.
Lore & Background
Gracefeel is the younger sister of Stagnate, the deity of the Undead. While Stagnate is the eldest daughter of Mater and Volt, Gracefeel is their other daughter, and her domain is light and the guidance of souls. She uses her lantern to light the way for the dead to return to the cycle of rebirth. Her influence among the people of the other world has greatly diminished, which motivates Will to act in her interest and spread her faith. Will confesses to Gracefeel that she has become the love of his life, and the goddess responds with a gentle, but not entirely reluctant rebuff. This relationship is a key emotional thread in the story, showing a personal bond between a mortal paladin and his divine patron.
Reader's Guide
Gracefeel is the goddess of light and the patron deity of the protagonist, Will. She is the daughter of Mater and Volt, and the younger sister of Stagnate. Her primary role is guiding the souls of the dead back into the cycle of rebirth using her lantern. In the story, Will forms a contract with her, which gives him the power to defeat the echo of Stagnate. After leaving home, Will works to spread her faith in a world where her influence has greatly diminished. A key moment in their relationship occurs when Will confesses his love for her, and she responds with a gentle, but not entirely reluctant rebuff. Gracefeel is voiced by Aoi Yūki in Japanese and Veronica Taylor in English.
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