An Elder God of the [[Pantheon of Isemar]] also referred to as the Guardian of Nature. ![[Eldara.webp]] **Domains:** Nature, Earth, Seasons **Alignment:** Neutral **Appearance:** Eldara is depicted as a towering, majestic figure made of the very elements she governs. Her body is a mix of bark, vines, and stone, and her hair is a cascade of leaves and flowers that change with the seasons. Her eyes glow with an emerald light, and she often carries a staff entwined with living plants. **Personality:** Eldara is ancient, wise, and fiercely protective of the natural world. She embodies the cycles of life and death, growth and decay, and is as nurturing as she is unforgiving. Those who harm nature incur her wrath, but those who live in harmony with the earth find her a benevolent protector. **Sign:** An oak tree with roots entwined around a stone. The tree represents life and the natural world, while the stone symbolizes the earth and Eldara's protective role over nature. **Worship Practices:** Eldara is worshipped by druids, rangers, farmers, and those who live close to the land. Her groves are sacred places, untouched by civilization, where her followers conduct rituals to honor the changing seasons and the cycle of life. Offerings to Eldara typically include harvested crops, animal sacrifices, and the planting of new trees. **Key Myths:** - **The Seasons' Strife:** One of the most well-known myths tells of a time when the seasons were at war, each trying to dominate the year. Eldara, seeing the destruction this caused, intervened and established the cycle of the seasons, ensuring that each would have its time. - **The Wrath of the Wilds:** After the War of the Gods, when mortals began to encroach upon the sacred groves, Eldara unleashed the Wrath of the Wilds—natural disasters that ravaged the land until the mortals learned to respect nature once more. **Notable Relationships:** - **With [[Morwen]] (The [[Morwen|Stormbringer]]):** Eldara and [[Morwen]] have a turbulent relationship, as [[Morwen]]’s storms often wreak havoc on the natural world. However, Eldara understands that storms are a part of the natural cycle, bringing both destruction and renewal. They are often depicted in myths as fierce rivals who occasionally come to understand each other’s roles in the grand scheme of nature. - **With [[Karth]] ([[Karth|Keeper of the Forge]]):** Eldara and [[Karth]] share a relationship of mutual respect. [[Karth]]’s work as a craftsman often involves materials from the natural world, and he ensures that he does not take more than is necessary. Eldara, in turn, blesses [[Karth]]’s forges with abundant resources. Their relationship is built on the balance between creation and preservation. - **With [[Lyara]] ([[Lyara|Lady of Mercy]]):** As mentioned earlier, Eldara and [[Lyara]] share a close bond. They work together to ensure the natural world remains in harmony, with Eldara focusing on growth and [[Lyara]] on healing.