Diinöl Zdächörri (di:.nœl zdɛ.t͡ʃœ.ri)

The Diinöl Zdächörri, Patron Saint of Strelish

Saxaken said he saw bubbles on the lake, Dad! Does that mean the cool dragon's gonna show up, like you said? Can we sail out to see her? Do you think she likes crab candy?

— Excited Varrzaxadhayo boy

The Diinöl Zdächörri is a Major Dragon who resides in a cave at the bottom of Lake Strelish. Widely credited with having carved the original path of the River Tsädh herself, she is worshipped as the patron of the region, and receives regular offerings in hopes of being granted her blessing.

History

While the Diinöl Zdächörri is probably not one of the first dragons to exist, she has lived on Thurásin for many thousands of years. At some point prior to either the creation of humans or their arrival in central Thurásin, she is believed to have carved the basin for Lake Strelish and the outflowing River Tsädh, and summoned vast rains over many years to fill the lake.
Since this act, she has spent the majority of her millennia living underneath the lake's deep waters. However, she has not stayed down there permanently, and since at least 2000 Origins has been surfacing once every decade or so for fresh air and hunting. These rises cause occasionally disastrous flooding along the lake's shoreline and downriver, particularly in the case of the Flood of the Tsädh in 100 Peace.
She is widely believed to be a very peaceful dragon, generally staying out of mortal affairs and, even during her decennial ascents above the water, avoiding interfering with the many boats on the lake. Some fragmentary myths and stories from the Beginnings era suggest that she may have been involved in the death of the semi-historical figure Däko, possibly having granted a boon to the sister/wife who slew him.

Realm

Lake Strelish

Pronouns

she/her

Ruled Locations

• Lake Strelish

Species

Dragon

Type

Major

Also known as

Diizdä, The Flood Bringer

Festivities

With the floods, the Diinöl Zdächörri brings great joy to the people of Lake Strelish, as the waters bring nutrients for the field. To thank her for this gift - and to hopefully encourage her not to cause such violent floods as to destroy their homes - many of those who live around the lake will bring offerings during her week above the surface.
These offerings are brought to her in lushly decorated boats, and include both food and small trinkets or heirlooms. The festivities surrounding this are known as the Festival of Diinöl, and outsiders will often travel in hopes of experiencing the uncommon event.

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