Vansidh

The Parent

Stirling Ursa

The Nurturer

**Vansidh** (pronounced *vahn-shee*) is the elvehn god of parenthood and fertility. They are able to shape-shift between male and female at will. It is because of this ability that they represent both mothers and fathers.

## Description

Vansidh normally resembles a tall, beautiful elf with white hair and emerald robes. Their physique changes with their sex. When male, they have leaner muscles and a strong, angular jaw. When female, they have a softer, rounder physique with a less angular face. Sometimes they will roam the land as a silver bear, though this is less often.

When in their faerie form, brilliant silver and emerald dragonfly wings sprout from their back. Their horns are twisted rather than curled and their hair and fur is tipped with emerald.

No matter the form, Vansidh's eyes remain a soft sky blue.

## Personality

A kind and gentle soul, they are considered a pacifist among their brethren. Though against physical violence, they are not afraid to battle another with their words.

The Battle for the Woods is the only record of Vansidh physically fighting another.

## Relationships

### Allies

Vansidh gets along well with the other gods due to their kindhearted nature. As the oldest of the pantheon, they give their comfort and council when needed. Quite often they are seen giving comfort to Aive, who's pranks and tricks causes the other gods to ignore him.

### Enemies

Because of their pacifistic nature, Althirn thinks that they are weak and does not respect them. Though her words are cruel and her actions are worse, Vansidh does not take the goddess' words to heart.

### Relationship with Lelyar

It was at the edge of the Feyrealm that Vansidh and Lelyar met. Vansidh fell in love at first sight and had approached the imposing god on his ivory boat. Lelyar said that if Vansidh remained on the boat with him for nine days, he shall join them among the elvehn. For nine days they remained in the waters of the in-between, ever moving and ever taking souls to the shores of Faen. On the ninth day, Lelyar confessed that even if Vansidh had not remained on his boat for all nine days he would have join the elvehn, as their light was the first he had been graced with.

### Relationship with Maiasidh

Vansidh is a member in Maiasidh's court of faeries and one of her children born from the seed of a tulip.

## Worshipers

Vansidh is the most worshiped god out of the pantheon. They are praised by those who wish to conceive or for a happy family. Noble families often leave offerings for them so that their family trees will continue to grow. Those who are going through a drastic change in their lives pray to them for guidance.

### Rituals

Before conception, the couple may leave a bowl of fish outside for bears. This bowl must be hand carved with wood from a plum tree. It is common to see these bowls decorated with patterns symbolizing individual families.

It is said that if the food bowl is empty come morning, then the woman is with child.

## Trivia

* Vansidh is by far the oldest of the Elvehn Pantheon
* Because Vansidh's avatar is the bear, they are considered sacred creatures to the elves. It is forbidden to harm a bear, for to do so would cause misfortune and the end of family lines.
* Elves say that those who see a bear with silver fur are blessed to forever have a happy home.
* The popular love song "Faerie in the River" written by Vaeril Athem features the tale of the nine days Lelyar and Vansidh spent together on his ivory boat.