Luniar

**Luniar** (loo-NEE-ar) is a Deity, part of the Circle of Twelve.

*Alternate names:
**Tempest Goddess, Night Sister***

## Goddess of Night and the Storm

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Luniar is the moon, the tides, the storm, and the night. Her symbol of a crest of the moon against the tides brings with it transition and change, loss and destruction, and light in the dark. To worship her is to ask for **the blessings of the night and moon**, and she is the goddess most often worshipped by sailors and those who spend much of their time in and on open water or working in the dark of night. Her storms are warnings or gifts, depending on the purpose of your worship, as she has been known to destroy enemy pirate ships, as well as nourish drought-ridden farm fields.

Luniar **communes with her followers through bodies of water**. Temples of worship to Luniar have beautiful fountains and ponds off of which her moonlight reflects. Many temples can be found near city ports so that those making sea voyages can offer their prayers to Luniar before setting sail. Offerings can be found at her temples and near other bodies of water often, but particularly on nights when the moon is full as that is when her connection to the mortal world is most powerful. On those nights, it is said her voice carries over the water and into the minds of worshippers, providing them with visions of the future that could be should they stay on the path on which they currently travel.

### No Hiding in the Dark

Luniar does not allow the darkness of the night to hide evil activities and those who try to use the cover of night for nefarious doings often find themselves at her mercy. She has been known to provide visions to her greatest worshipers and champions, guiding them to stop the misdeeds of those who think the darkness will keep them safe. Only those who are ignorant to the Commandments of Luniar or believe themselves above the cares of the deities try to accomplish anything evil at night—especially those nights when the moon is full—for the punishments she deals are without remorse.

### Depiction

The Night Sister is often seen emblazoned on shields and banners as a woman covered in a cloak made of water. The outside of the cloak has pictured the tides while the inside of the cloak is covered in stars surrounded by the darkness of night. Luniar's eyes are white like the moon and her hair ripples down her back like the waves of the sea.

### Holy Day

The Night Sister's holy day is called the Yule of Light and is celebrated on the winter solstice, which is marked by the longest night of the year. Those who celebrate spend time reflecting on the changes of the year. This can be done through story, art, performance, and self-reflection. In addition, a major part of the celebration focuses on remembering the tide will rise again. It is common for water to play a part in rituals as entire towns and villages gather together and celebrate by lighting candles and lanterns throughout the town, feasting together through the longest night.

### Commandments of Luniar

* The tides of change are inevitable.
* The actions of those who take the cover of darkness are always seen and those who are vile are dealt with swiftly.
* If the seas and the storms are respected, they will provide what is needed.