Morounin, The Learned-Lady
The Dragon Goddess of Knowledge
Morounin, known by the title The Learned-Lady, is the Dragon Deity of Ignosia, the Plane of Knowledge.
Morounin is the patron of scholars and teachers. She is the holder of knowledge and the spreading of information to those who seek it. In the colleges and great libraries of the world, students and professors leave bells at elaborate shines. Craftsmen and prophets, too, give thanks for inspiration in their trades as they seek the knowledge to better their craft, and lawbringers seek her aid in rooting out truth and dissolving lies.
The knowledge of the Learned-Lady is housed in the Bellfries of Ignosia. These vast Libraries of Knowledge house information on all things since the emergence of the pantheon, tended to by her scribes.
As the keeper of knowledge, she is tied to Avianor, The Timefather, who creates the passage of time for history. She is opposed to Barduumus, The Battlelord, and Esturk, The World's End, who bring destruction in their wake.
Description
Appearance
All statues of the Learned-Lady show her pale violet form wrapped around a silver bell tower, wings hanging low to embrace incoming knowledge. Her extended occipital sits heavy on her head between curved horns.Symbology
The symbol of Ignosia is an open book with three eyes upon the pages. Morounin is associated with violet colors. Her gemstone is the Amethyst and her flower is the Blue Poppy. She is also associated with silver bells.Places of significance
Kingdom of Endor
Endor, the First Mountain
Temple to Morounin – Morounin, the Goddess of Knowledge is the second most-followed of the Gods in Endor. Dwarves worship her as the Dragon god of creation and craftsmanship. Her temple is a silvery tower, filled with tomes and records in a great library where individuals can seek out guidance and knowledge. The tower’s bells ring out the time on the hour. Gate of the Maw – there are a number of pillars in the rotunda of the Gate of the Maw. Upon each is a carved depiction of one of the Dragons of Azimuth, including Morounin.Queendom of Keeleon
Kievs
Kievs Morounin Archive – this Shrine to Morounin houses one of the Morounin Archives: a part church, part library of information dedicated to Morounin.New Keeleon
The Augurs – a collection of religious monuments for each of the eight Dragons, made of large shards of clay.Porgorag
Darksteel Foundry – a small shrine to Morounin is set in the outside wall of the tradegoods shop of the Foundry.Principles
As the Dragon of Knowledge, Morounin represents the provinces of Knowledge, Skill, Prophecy, and Inventions.Tennants
- Condemn those who lie without cause, for evil gains power when their followers obscure the truth.
- Accumulate, preserve, and distribute knowledge and lost lore. Pursue education and build libraries.
Holy day
Follows of Morounin observe the Night of Recounting in late Magan, a solitary night of making amends for lies told.Known worshipers
- Romsca, Smelter of Ingots: Gnoll metalsmith of the Darksteel Foundry.