Cordelia of the Estir

Kordelja Estirek, known as Cordelia of the Estir, was a druid and later Saint. She lived in the Estir Woods around the year 0
Kordelja was a firbolg druid who lived in the woods, maintaining and tending them. She was simple, kind, and dedicated, and did little of note at first. She worshipped the dryad goddess Mielikki, who was the fey queen of the Estir Woods. About two years before zero, the legendary cultist Weyloran - first evil wielder of the black blade - came to the Estir Woodss, aiming to slay a minor god in a quest of power. Kordelja denied she knew Mielikki's whereabouts to Weyloran when interrogated - and then escaped from her restraints with the help of the vines and insects. Kordelja chased Weyloran who had stalked Mielikki to a grove, and Kordelja threw herself in front of the fey queen, taking the surprise strike to the heart. Kordelja was slain by the blade in her act of sacrifice, and the insects and birds spread her story. Sadly, Mielikki was still killed by Weyloran, but Kordelja was still remembered for her selfless deed, and for her gentle love of nature.
Cordelia's feast day was the first day of spring, 1st Luana. She was patron saint of nature, greenery, and the wilds - and her followers revered her with flowers, vines, animals icons, insect statues, and other goods. Her followers generally vowed not to harm animals unless necessary.
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