Asola

(The Seven, 6/7) ~~~ Asola, Queen of the Seven, is the goddess of the sun and virtue. Asola is the patron deity of Sola Empyrea, the Holy Empire of the Sun, and the agents of the Imperial Crown, itself, are her foremost followers. Emperors and empresses are chosen through meritocratic process by Asola, herself - only those who demonstrate their worth in her eyes will ever see the imperial throne. The legends say that Sola Empyrea was originally where the Six - as they were before Ardentia’s ascension - first touched down upon the mortal plane, and the first emperors were humble peasants who provided food and shelter to the newly arrived gods, which Asola rewarded by making them the first among the most powerful rulers in the realm. Since then, it’s become common practice in the Empire to shelter wayward travelers in need, just in case they may be gods in secret, though this has blossomed further into simply being good neighbors.