Daern

The Unshakable

Daern
Daern at the battlements, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #3 (2001). Art by Michael Dubisch.
General information
Portfolio:	Defenses, Fortifications
Home:	Unknown
Alignment:	Lawful Neutral
Gender:	Female
Superior:	Possibly Delleb
Rules items
Domains:	Earth, Law, Protection

Daern is the Oeridian hero-deity of defenses and fortifications. Daern's holy symbol is a shield hanging from a parapet. She is often associated with gryphons.

Description

Daern is depicted as a black-haired Oeridian woman with a plain face and strong blue eyes.

Relationships

Daern's apotheosis was sponsored by Delleb. She is allied with Heironeous.

Worshipers

Clergy

Daern's priests often advise military leaders on proper placement and construction of fortifications, castles, and keeps. Her priests are valued among rulers who wish to establish stronger borders. The priesthood favors the shortspear.

History

In her mortal life, Daern was responsible for the construction of a number of famous fortifications, including Castle Blazebane in Almor and Tarthax (currently known as Goldbolt) near Rel Deven. Some sources in the Great Kingdom imply that she was involved in the construction of the Imperial Palace at Rauxes, though this event occurred some time after her supposed death (some time after the Battle of a Fortnight's Length in -110 CY). The Tower of Daern in Irongate was based on her plans.

Associated magic items

Daern's Instant Fortress is a magic item that appears as a small metal cube. When its command word is spoken, the cube grows into a 30-foot tall tower instantly.

Writings

Daern is known to have authored the following works:

• Components and Reactions of Phosphorus (DR#82.58)

References

Bibliography

• Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
• Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
• Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
• Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
• Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
• Reynolds, Sean K., Frederick Weining, and Erik Mona. "Blood of Heroes." Living Greyhawk Journal #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic	Type	Description	Product	Page/Card/Image
Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern	Item	Book,	Dragon magazine #082	58
Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern	Item	Book,	Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III	1157
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Bastion of Faith	41
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Dragon magazine #071	19
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Dragon magazine #082	58
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e	67
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Living Greyhawk Gazetteer	169
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Living Greyhawk Journal #3	9, 10, 11, 19
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Oerth Journal #27	24
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Oerth Journal #32	19
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	Player's Guide to Greyhawk	20
Daern	Deity	Steadfast Stone, Keystone,	World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983)	33
Daern's Instant Fortress	Item		Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I	350
Daern's Redoubt (Scant)	Settlement	Defensive Structure,	Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e	67, 89
Daern, Tower of	Place		Dragon magazine #351	42, 45
Daerns Instant Fortress	Item	Artifact,	Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition	123