Goerwyr

**Goerwyr** is the Realms god of the sky, storms, war, honor, sacrifice, and heroism. He is the exiled son of Kovar and is the brother of Kierbeth and Havana. Goerwyr is renowned for his marriage to the goddess Gwynlia, which according to old myths, is the reason he was exiled from Celestia. He is the primary divine presence in the heroic realm of Vaargard. With their ally Torm, Goerwyr is responsible for preventing the Heavenly realms from splintering at the hands of Michael-3 during the Ironfall. He is a patron of warriors of many kinds (especially knights), soldiers, and others who often find themselves in conflict. Goerwyr is the cultural patron for both the Neo-gothic Knights of the Holy Storm and the Anticosti people of Ellonde with the latter claiming King Oberon Eversummer I is an incarnation of the god. The Windgliders, being a people with a close connection to the sky, also view Goerwyr as a patron, but focus less on the warrior parts of the gods' profile.

## Goerwyr

A depiction of Kierbeth (left) and Goerwyr (right) in black and white by GM Alex.

### Titles & names

* Goerwyr
* Oberon Eversummer (Incarnation)
* Oberon the Witch King
* Searc Shadiel, the Moonlit King (Incarnation)

### Home Plane

* Vaargard
* Celestia (birthplace)

## Worship

### Associated domains

* Heroism
* Honor
* Sacrifice
* the Sky
* Storms
* War

### Relics

* Aeryndight
* Eversummer Armor
* Nightflame

In *WovenRealm,* Goerwyr answers Ezara's pleas for divine intervention during the events of S3E4 'Veska Stoneheart,' marking their first appearance in the series.

## Description

Goerwyr is said to appear as a divine warrior, carried on blue-feathered wings patterned like a butterflies. He adorns himself in green armor and a horned helmet that carries a crown of thorns as a reminder of the great pain that war brings. Goerwyr carries both spears of lightning as well as the Sword of Storms, Aeryndight. He is often shown riding across the sky with a retinue of fey knights upon the back of a white-cloud kirin with hooves that thunder sparks of lightning across the sky. It is rare the god shows his face to mortals, but when he does, he is depicted with mismatched eyes with one being silver for the rains and the other a copper to represent lightning. Despite being born of Celestia, many of Goerwyr's features match the fey realm.

Goerwyr often takes on his fey form, Oberon the Witch King, when descending into the mortal realm. Often in this form, he travels the land as a humble knight often offering his blade to protect those unable to protect themselves.

## Worship

Goerwyr, like his sisters, is a popular god amongst the populace of Evarencia. His portfolio in such a tumultuous world sees many folk from a variety of life's stations worshipping him. To the Knights of the Holy Storm in Imperial Kovith, he is their patron, and they consider their king to be a mortal avatar of his. The people of Anticos including the Ellondee and Iron Sworn believe that Oberon the Witch King is not only the ancestor of their king but also was the first knight to pledge an oath to the Lady of the Lake as the first King of Enchantra was believed to be a mortal incarnation of Goerwyr, similar to Saint Orianna Orchtenbrück in the Kovithian Church. The Selusians of midwestern Maywikt make connections between Goerwyr and the elven war god, Banderoth. The Windgliders of the Valley of the Wind worship Goerwyr as well, but they tend to focus moreso on the god's aspects related to the sky and less on his warrior aspects. They along with the forest folk Anticosti see Goerwyr as a winter deity as well.

Warriors, especially those following the knightly traditions, often look to Goerwyr as a patron. Soldiers fighting in those very wars may pray to Goerwyr for victory. Goerwyr's name is often invoked in victory speeches as well as during rising tensions. With the Knights of the Radiant Heart sworn to the Lady of the Lake, many of them look to Goerwyr as well for guidance, especially given the order's history with Oberon Eversummer being their founder. The storm gods marriage to the rain goddess makes many folk refer to thunderstorms as them dancing in the sky.

### Symbols

A bolt of lightning is often used as Goerwyr's symbol as is the sword known as Aeryndight, often surrounded by bolts of lightning. The wolf and the ant are often associated with Goerwyr as well. The Vaargardian Bluerose is a species of flowering plant said to have been brought to the realm by an exiled Goerwyr according to Windglider legend.

### Temples

Goerwyr's temples vary depending on the culture worshipping him as well as which aspect one is praying to. A standard temple to Goerwyr features artifacts and statues of great heroes, honoring them in Goerwyr's name. Others who may follow his aspect of Oberon may find themselves praying in groves more than in marble columned temples. Many temples of Goerwyr offter their crypt space to bury soldiers who fall in battle.

### Notable Cultures

* Knights of the Holy Strom
* Ellondee
* Myrarri
* Iron Sworn
* Nihniites

## History

### Backstory

Goerwyr was born after Kierbeth, supposedly after Kovar had attempted to reach into Arcadia and was denied by the fey gods. He resided in heaven before he had fallen in love with the fey goddess known as Gywnlia; marrying her earned Goerwyr their father's ire and saw that he was exiled for consorting with Kovar's rivals who hid in the moonlit groves from the light. When Goerwyr was exiled from heaven, it is said Kovar ripped the fey part of their soul from them, creating Searc Shadiel, an aspect of the god of war.

Goerwyr takes it upon himself to protect his sisters, especially the peaceful Kierbeth who refuses violence. Her angels, the Valkyries, train with Goerwyr so they are prepared for whatever threat; may it come from Heaven or Hell. Goerwyr is said to have taken up the mantle of war so that his sisters would never have to practice violence if they did not wish.

When Goerwyr married the goddess Gywnlia, it is said that she had given him the rain for his storms, as a gift. She also gave him his sword, Aeryndight. After being exiled by his father, Goerwyr came to settle in the heroic plane of Vaargard, left abandoned by the dead giant gods. It is here that he built Harrenhall, where the souls of great warriors and heroes dine with the war god until their service is called upon by the heavens. As a war god, Goerwyr understands it is not a matter to be taken lightly and primarily takes up the portfolio so his sister may be a pacifist deity.

Goerwyr is said to have been born into a mortal incarnation as King Oberon Eversummer I, First King of Enchantra.This mortal married the fey Lady of the Lake, who was in fact, an incarnation of his divine wife, and the two aided in freeing the land from the grasp of the Dreadlords. In S3E9 'Castle Nightflame,' it was revealed to the Emerald Caravan that Oberon was born of the same soul as the Moonlit King as well as born with the blood of the DeRunes. When Oberon became the Witch King, Goerwyr is said to have been fully accepted by the fey despite his heavenly, angelic origins as his fey heritage rejoined with him.

### *WovenRealm*

Goerwyr and his exile from heaven becomes a major part of the plot to *WovenRealm* in Season 3.

#### Season 3

Goerwyr makes himself known to Ezara when she calls out from divine aid. During the events of delving into Castle Nightflame, the Emerald Caravan learns of Ezara's lineage to the god via Oberon/Searc.

#### Season 4

Vercingetorix explains to the Emerald Caravan the true nature his sword, Scorched Earth. It was originally a blade known as Nightflame claimed by Lycus when the dreadlord consumed Searc during the Sunless Era. According to Verci, the sword is a physical manifestation of Goerwyr's rage and anguish and was crafted by the first Delmont smith. Vercingetorix reveals to Oleander that Goerwyr intends to 'move against Heaven' and will potentially declare war against his father.

#### Season 5

Goerwyr and his exile from heaven will likely play a major role in the story of the upcoming 5th season.

## Aspects

Many gods are known for their various aspects. Goerwyr is well known for his multiple aspects (and is largely responsible for introducing the concept to players and audiences), even if most folk are not aware of these connections to the god. Searc Shadiel, the Moonlit King, is the result of Goerwyr's fey soul being ripped from his being. Searc is a cunning and cruel individual, being born of fury and sorrow. After dying to Lycus, Searc's soul re-entered the realm at the behest of Keirbeth and was reborn as Oberon Eversummer, who redeemed the fey portion of Goerwyr's soul. Oberon is noted for his kindness and honor. It is through Oberon that the DeRunes were able to add the Witch-King, Searc, and thus, Goerwyr to their fold.

Banderoth is believed to be an elven interpretation of Goerwyr with the Selusians believing the two are actually one and the same.

## Known Descendants

* Tamlin Solaris/Nihn Eversummer
* Ezara Solaris

## Relics

* Aeryndight
* Eversummer Armor
* Nightflame