Alethia

The heroine of the myth of the Cennad and the Star, Alethia is among the most famous mythological figures. The Aperonian holiday, Star's Eve, is named for her.

In Myth
According to the legend, Alethia was a star that desired a closer view of the world she watched. Her mother granted her wish, with the condition that she be escorted by one of Zin Aduro's three Cennadhau. The eldest of the three, who took up the duties of the Mind, brought her to Rachma. In time she came to love him, though she could see that his heart was corrupt.

When the Cennad's plot came to fruition, Alethia used the last of her strength and replaced the Cennad's eye with one of hers, giving him the same sight that allowed her to see through his intentions. When the Cennad, overcome by his love and his grief, begged Zin Aduro and Nosbalada to revive her, the star was brought back to life and hidden away. The Cennad, now the Earthwalker, was tasked with searching for her until the end of days.

Abilities
Like all stars, Alethia is described consistently with eyes that can see into the truth of things. The eyes appear much the same as Nosbalada's: black scleras and white irises. She is noted for being the only one-eyed star, having given one of hers to the Earthwalker. Legends state that she is able to see through the eye currently resting in the Earthwalker and can, to an extent, hear what he hears, though the connection does not go two ways.

In Modern Culture
Alethia's part in the Cennad and the Star is held up as depiction of a woman in the throes of true love, though many debate it as a negative, helpless image, given her eternal prison.

The holiday, Star's Eve, is a holiday celebrated exactly six months month after Earthwalker's Day in many cultures. It is a romantic holiday that celebrates the dedication couples develop for one another.