Progenitors of Wind
The Wind Progenitors embody movement, freedom, and the unseen forces that shape life. They are both celebrated and reproached for their role in the "Vilinorian Frostbite," which turned the fertile lands of Vilinor into an unforgiving frozen wasteland during the Godswar. Despite the devastation, they have devoted themselves to improving life and fostering hope, earning them reverence, particularly within the Windsphere. Their influence is carried on the wind itself, touching lives across Raethíl.
Lera: The Halfling Progenitor of Music and Good Fortune
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Domains: Freedom, Passion, Luck, Star, Travel
Symbol: A lute with wind-blown leaves curling around its strings.
Description
Lera is the most beloved of the Wind Progenitors, embodying joy, creativity, and the fleeting beauty of good fortune. Known for her remorse over the consequences of the Vilinorian Frostbite, Lera seeks redemption by spreading blessings of good luck and weaving tales through her music. She is a constant traveller, her songs bringing warmth and inspiration even to the coldest corners of Vilinor.
Her influence extends far beyond the Windsphere. In Kyneshelm, she is especially revered, with her melodies said to guide travellers safely through dangerous terrains and inspire hope during difficult times.
Worship
Followers: Musicians, storytellers, gamblers, and wanderers.
Practices: Rituals involve playing or listening to music outdoors during the autumn breeze, as well as offering wind-blown leaves or crafted charms to her shrines.
Sacred Sites: Open-air amphitheatres and windswept groves where her music is said to echo eternally.
Elasis: The Avariel Progenitor of the Sky, Justice, and Divination
Alignment: True Neutral
Domains: Air, Confidence, Duty, Truth, Fate
Symbol: A balanced scale suspended between two soaring wings.
Description
Elasis is a figure of both respect and awe, known as the Supreme Arbiter of Justice. She governs the balance of law and equity with unwavering impartiality, her judgements feared and revered across Raethíl. Her influence extends to courts and disputes, where the most serious conflicts may be brought to her or her high justicars for resolution.
Her temples are architectural wonders, perched on high hills or mountain peaks, with open spaces for birds and flying creatures to dwell. To her most devout followers, she grants the gift of flight, transforming some into Avariel (sky elves) to serve as her emissaries of justice.
Worship
Followers: Judges, diviners, law enforcers, and those seeking justice.
Practices: Rituals involve meditative observation of the sky and offering feathers or crafted scales at her altars. Followers often seek omens in bird flight patterns or cloud formations.
Sacred Sites: High-altitude temples accessible only by arduous climbs or flight, reflecting her domain over the skies.
Iros: The Goliath Progenitor of Winter, the Hearth, and Community
Alignment: Neutral Good
Domains: Cold, Family, Protection, Vigil, Healing, Sorrow
Symbol: A blazing hearth sheltered within a snowflake.
Description
Iros, the frozen Goliath, is a paradoxical figure: immense and intimidating in appearance but profoundly kind and nurturing in nature. Known affectionately as "Papa Bear" by some, Iros devotes himself to bringing warmth, food, and companionship to the harsh, frostbitten lands of Vilinor. His acts of kindness are his penance for the hardships caused by the Vilinorian Frostbite.
Unlike his siblings, Iros seldom leaves Vilinor, focusing his efforts entirely on its frozen communities. While he has few official worshippers, his presence is celebrated whenever he appears at the gates of a town, a living embodiment of winter’s harsh beauty and the warmth of the hearth.
Worship
Followers: Hearthkeepers, village elders, and those living in harsh climates.
Practices: Rituals include sharing meals with the less fortunate, lighting communal fires, and crafting snowflake-shaped charms as tokens of gratitude.
Sacred Sites: Hearthstones found in village centres or ancient fireplaces said to have been kindled by Iros himself.
Shared Legacy and Influence
Natural Influence
The Wind Progenitors’ impact is felt in the air that carries songs, the justice that rises above mortal pettiness, and the cold winds that bite but also bring communities closer. Their actions during the Godswar left scars, yet they continue to shape Raethíl with the unseen but constant force of the wind.
Philosophical Divide
The Wind Progenitors embody vastly different aspects of their domain:
- Lera inspires joy and luck, guiding mortals through creativity.
- Elasis stands for balance and impartial justice, even when it is feared.
- Iros represents the duality of winter, both harsh and nurturing.
Modern Role in Raethíl
Despite their contrasting approaches, the Wind Progenitors are revered for their dedication to improving life after the Godswar. Their followers find inspiration in their efforts, creating a legacy of resilience and hope that continues to shape the Windsphere and beyond.
Lera
Elasis
Iros
