Eldath
The Quiet One, the Guardian of Groves, the Mother of the Waters
Eldath is the goddess of waterfalls, springs, pools, stillness, peace, and quiet glades. She is thought to be present at many such places, particularly those that serve as
druid groves. Eldath is a goddess of comfort, healing,
and calm. Her blessed waters heal the sick, cure madness, and comfort the dying.
Most rural places have a pond or a glade that locals ascribe to Eldath. Tradition dictates that it be a place of quiet reflection where others are left to their thoughts. A body of water such as a pond or a spring typically serves as a repository of offerings. If the holy site is a glade, a stream one crosses along the way might serve as the repository, or a prominent bush or tree in the glade might be the place where people tie offerings. Typical offerings are broken weapons or items that are remembrances of arguments, which the faithful discard while making a wish for peace in the future. Many of those who favor Eldath are pacifists or people who are troubled by violence they have witnessed or experienced.
Eldath's priests don't organize into large sects. Indeed, many are itinerant, wandering between various holy sites and shrines, seeing that the locations are cared for and that they remain places of sweet serenity. The faithful of Eldath are usually close to nature, and allied to druids, who count Eldath among the First Circle. It is taboo to strike a priest of Eldath, and killing one is said to bring great misfortune. Despite the measure of protection that this belief affords them, most priests of Eldath avoid conflicts rather than attempting to quell them. Those who serve Eldath are happy to preside over peaceful negotiations and to certify treaties, but they can't force others to engage in harmony.
The Greening. The faithful gather on this holiday to consecrate peaceful outdoor places as shrines and holy sites to Eldath. Larger rituals will see days of prayer leading up to an appearance by an image of the goddess herself, who blesses the site. Waters in this location often have miraculous healing powers for the remainder of the day.
Temples and Shrines. Many groves, springs, pools, and similar areas are blessed by Eldath. One of the most remarkable holy sites is Duskwood Dell in the kingdom of Amn. The River Rimril flows from Eldath’s Mount to the Green Goddess Falls and into a holy forest.
Most rural places have a pond or a glade that locals ascribe to Eldath. Tradition dictates that it be a place of quiet reflection where others are left to their thoughts. A body of water such as a pond or a spring typically serves as a repository of offerings. If the holy site is a glade, a stream one crosses along the way might serve as the repository, or a prominent bush or tree in the glade might be the place where people tie offerings. Typical offerings are broken weapons or items that are remembrances of arguments, which the faithful discard while making a wish for peace in the future. Many of those who favor Eldath are pacifists or people who are troubled by violence they have witnessed or experienced.
Eldath's priests don't organize into large sects. Indeed, many are itinerant, wandering between various holy sites and shrines, seeing that the locations are cared for and that they remain places of sweet serenity. The faithful of Eldath are usually close to nature, and allied to druids, who count Eldath among the First Circle. It is taboo to strike a priest of Eldath, and killing one is said to bring great misfortune. Despite the measure of protection that this belief affords them, most priests of Eldath avoid conflicts rather than attempting to quell them. Those who serve Eldath are happy to preside over peaceful negotiations and to certify treaties, but they can't force others to engage in harmony.
The Faith
The Eldathyn faith is often personal and solitary, with many of her clergy praying in a private setting or sanctuary. The only calendar festival to Eldath is the Greening during Greengrass.The Greening. The faithful gather on this holiday to consecrate peaceful outdoor places as shrines and holy sites to Eldath. Larger rituals will see days of prayer leading up to an appearance by an image of the goddess herself, who blesses the site. Waters in this location often have miraculous healing powers for the remainder of the day.
Temples and Shrines. Many groves, springs, pools, and similar areas are blessed by Eldath. One of the most remarkable holy sites is Duskwood Dell in the kingdom of Amn. The River Rimril flows from Eldath’s Mount to the Green Goddess Falls and into a holy forest.
Symbol of Eldath
Children
Alignment: Neutral good
Symbol Waterfall plunging into a still pool
Portfolio Peace, waterfalls, springs, pools, stillness, quiet glades
Domains: Life, Nature
Worshippers: Druids, pacifists, people troubled by violence
Worshipper Alias: Eldathyn
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