Modir

Modir, also known as the Earth Mother, is the Goddess of Life. She is the daughter of the Skyfather and sister of Turm. 
Stories tell of her being tricked by her brother into growing the seed of the Black Flower within herself, leading to her being sent into a permanent slumber and the causing the creation of Tuon.
Her comatose body became the Earth, serving as a home for the races of giants created by her Four Daughters, the Fire Giants, Mountain Giants, Trolls, and Hizi.
In Turm's final effort to destroy Modir, he combined his soul with his sister's, creating the Devouress, the Chaos Queen. The consequences of this action are unclear and it is unknown whether or not Modir and Turm died in the process.
== Environment ==
=== Geography ===
==== Modir Mainland ====
The Modir Mainland is comprised of five regions, the Karlia Plains, Heaven's Reach, the Deep Forest, the Desolated Lands and the surrounding Varldian Ocean.
===== Karlia Plains =====
The Karlia Plains are home to the Kingdom of Karlia, the most dominant kingdom that is comprised mostly of Humans. The Karlian Castle and the nearby Trade Town Navano are the most well-known destinations.
===== Heaven's Reach =====
Heaven's Reach is a large, almost completely empty region in which is the Archives of the Old and the Kingdom of Haltia, homes to the Elves and their ancestors the Mountain Giants. The Highest Peak In All The Realms can be found in the northernmost part of Heaven's Reach.
===== Varldian Ocean =====
The Varldian Ocean surrounds the mainland, but is also home to the Nakks, the sea-dwelling descendants of the Hizi. Their city, the Kingdom of Havi, may appear weak due to its small size, but the Nakks and their swimming prowess are able to make use of the expansive waters like no other.
===== The Deep Forest of Modir =====
The Deep Forest of Modir is home to the Mennins, the descendants of the Trolls. Within it is the Kingdom of Alvira, the Temple of Modir and the Altar of Life. The Mennins are fairly solitary and do not often leave their homeland, but some are known to be drawn out thanks to the curious nature of their people.
===== Desolated Lands =====
The Desolated Lands comprises the section of the mainland that was corrupted by the Black Flower. While Undead have been seen to leave the Pit from time to time, the Desolated Lands are mainly known as the home of some sickly mortal wanderers. Within the wasteland lies the Ruins of the Legion of Fire and the entrance to the Pit.
==== Other continents ====
Other continents exist outside of the mainland, but are shrouded in mystery until a later date.
=== Fauna ===
While there do exist more mundane creatures like horses, chickens, dogs, cats, bears and wolves, the lands of Modir are also home to many fantastical species, such as:
* Hidvi, a species of giant moose that is able to move with incredible speed and attack with impossible strength.
* Virfires, spirits of flame that fly high above lakes. They are believed to lead people to treasure or death.
* Otrus, giant bears that are apex predators of the land's forest.
* Daro, undead deer that feast upon the Black Flower's gigantic roots.
* Fensi, giant wolves. The Devouress' Direwolves are presumably a corrupted version of these wolves.
* Sigu, boars with gilded skin, a feature that has led to them becoming the target of many a hunt.
* Korinn, ravens with unbelievable endurance, able to remain in flight for days on end.
* Hevorr, a species of wild horse with double the strength of its common relative.
* Kaagr, giant serpents that inhabit the seas. They sometimes come to the surface. The Devouress' Dark Serpents are likely a corruption of these sea snakes.
== Gallery ==
File:Modir Mainland.png|In-game map of the Modir Mainland
== Behind the scenes ==
* Modir's name is derived from the Icelandic word móðir, meaning mother.
*On the World Anvil, the Modir Mainland is referred to as Varldia.Varldia on WorldAnvil (archived link) Other than the Varldian Ocean that surrounds the mainland, the term is nowhere to be seen in-game.
== Notes and references ==
Category:Canon characters
Category:Deities
Category:Major Gods
Category:Realms