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|caption = Gwynharwyf illustrated in the ''[[Savage Tide]]'' AP, in "Enemy of My Enemies" (''[[Dungeon]]''' #149). Art by Warren Mahy (2007). | |||
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name= | |titles = The Whirling Fury | ||
|home = [[Arborea]] | |||
home=[[Arborea]]| | |rank = Celestial paragon | ||
|gender = Female | |||
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class=| | |alignment = Chaotic good | ||
alignment=Chaotic good| | |portfolio = Barbarians | ||
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|super = [[Morwel]] | |||
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'''Gwynharwyf''' is a powerful [[eladrin]]. | '''Gwynharwyf''' (gwin-HAR-wif) is a powerful bralani [[eladrin]] and the [[celestial]] patron of barbarians. She is also known as the Whirling Fury. Her symbol is a vortex of wind behind a pair of crossed scimitars. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Gwynharwyf | Gwynharwyf resembles a short, stocky [[elf]] with a wild silver-white mane of hair, a tanned complexion, and jade-green eyes. She carries a pair of scimitars that gleam with every color of the rainbow. She can also appear as a whirlwind of glittering sand. She is known as a ferocious warrior. | ||
==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
[[Demogorgon]] and [[Ilsidahur]] once conspired to slay Gwynharwyf, but she was rescued by Morwel while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death. | Gwynharwyf is one of two consorts to Queen [[Morwel]] (the other is [[Faerinaal]]). [[Demogorgon]] and [[Ilsidahur]] once conspired to slay Gwynharwyf, but she was rescued by Morwel while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death. [[Kostchtchie]] also bears great hatred for Gwynharwyf, because she struck him down, sending his soul into the [[Abyss]]. | ||
[[ | Morwel keeps Gwynharwyf on a "short leash" regarding Demogorgon (according to [[Iggwilv]]), but Gwyharwyf was part of the coalition leading armies to attack the demon prince at the climax of the [[Savage Tide]] adventure path. | ||
==Realm== | |||
Gwynharwyf dwells with her lovers Morwel and Faerinaal in the ''Court of Stars'' on the plane of [[Arborea]]. This timeless, autumnal realm seems eternally in twilight, and it can manifest on any of the three layers of the plane. There is no aging, hunger, or thirst on within the Court of Stars, although inhabitants may eat and drink for their enjoyment. Morwel dwells within a palace of crystal. | |||
==Worshipers== | |||
[[File:Gwynharwyf03a.jpg|250px|thumb|Gwynharwyf, in the ''Book of Exalted Deeds'' (2003), art by Rebecca Guay-Mitchell.]] | |||
Gwynharwyf does not claim to be a goddess, for to do so would mean falling prey to the sin of pride. However, she sponsors many champions, mortal barbarians who seek to emulate their patron's mix of reservation and rage. They are guerrilla warriors against tyranny, delvers who seek out monsters beneath the Oerth, and relentless hunters of [[demon]]s and [[devil]]s. | |||
==Temples== | |||
The '''[[Church of Whirling Fury]]''' is an organization based in [[Sasserine]] (on Fury Street in the Cudgel District), devoted to opposing the influence of demons on the [[Material Plane]]. They keep a low profile, never openly announcing their goals to the public, for fear of inviting demonic retaliation. As a result, rumors proliferate about the church's actual intentions; some believe them to be demon-worshipers themselves. The church is small, with a total membership of only a few dozen, and of those few members who exist, only a few know the name of their patron. Members of the Church of the Whirling Fury are wary of the [[Witchwarden]]s. | |||
==Other media== | ==Other media== | ||
Eladrins debuted as several cards in the ''Blood Wars'' card game in 1995, including among them ''Faerinaal, Queen's Consort'', ''Gwynarwhyf the Veiled'', and ''Faerie Queen Morwel''. | Eladrins debuted as several cards in the ''Blood Wars'' card game in 1995, including among them ''Faerinaal, Queen's Consort'', ''Gwynarwhyf the Veiled'', and ''Faerie Queen Morwel''. | ||
== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:ChurchOfTheWhirlingFury.png|Symbol of the Whirling Fury, by [[Ben Wooten]] (2006). | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | |||
=== Notes === | |||
<references group="note" /> | |||
=== Citations === | |||
<references /> | |||
=== Bibliography === | |||
*[[Wolfgang Baur|Baur, Wolfgang]]. "Enemies of My Enemy." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #149. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007. | |||
*[[Jason Bulmahn|Bulmahn, Jason]], [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. "The Adventure Begins." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #348. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006. | |||
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]]. "The [[Demonomicon of Iggwilv]]: [[Kostchtchie]]." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #345. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006. | |||
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]], [[Erik Mona]], and [[James Sutter]]. ''[[Savage Tide Player's Guide]]''. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006. | |||
*Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006. | *Stark, Ed, [[James Jacobs]], and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006. | ||
*[[Greg A. Vaughan|Vaughan, Greg]]. "[[Prince of Demons]]." ''[[Dungeon]]'' #150. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007. | |||
*[[James Wyatt|Wyatt, James]], Darrin Drader, Christopher Perkins. ''Book of Exalted Deeds.'' Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2003. | |||
{{index}} | |||
[[Category:Celestial paragons]] | [[Category:Celestial paragons]] | ||
[[Category:Characters of Arborea]] | [[Category:Characters of Arborea]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:08, 28 April 2025
| Gwynharwyf | |
|---|---|
 Gwynharwyf illustrated in the Savage Tide AP, in "Enemy of My Enemies" (Dungeon #149). Art by Warren Mahy (2007). | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | The Whirling Fury |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Barbarians |
| Home: | Arborea |
| Alignment: | Chaotic good |
| Gender: | Female |
| Superior: | Morwel |
| Rules items | |
| Divine rank: | Celestial paragon |
Gwynharwyf (gwin-HAR-wif) is a powerful bralani eladrin and the celestial patron of barbarians. She is also known as the Whirling Fury. Her symbol is a vortex of wind behind a pair of crossed scimitars.
Description
Gwynharwyf resembles a short, stocky elf with a wild silver-white mane of hair, a tanned complexion, and jade-green eyes. She carries a pair of scimitars that gleam with every color of the rainbow. She can also appear as a whirlwind of glittering sand. She is known as a ferocious warrior.
Relationships
Gwynharwyf is one of two consorts to Queen Morwel (the other is Faerinaal). Demogorgon and Ilsidahur once conspired to slay Gwynharwyf, but she was rescued by Morwel while the two demons were squabbling over how best to torture her to death. Kostchtchie also bears great hatred for Gwynharwyf, because she struck him down, sending his soul into the Abyss.
Morwel keeps Gwynharwyf on a "short leash" regarding Demogorgon (according to Iggwilv), but Gwyharwyf was part of the coalition leading armies to attack the demon prince at the climax of the Savage Tide adventure path.
Realm
Gwynharwyf dwells with her lovers Morwel and Faerinaal in the Court of Stars on the plane of Arborea. This timeless, autumnal realm seems eternally in twilight, and it can manifest on any of the three layers of the plane. There is no aging, hunger, or thirst on within the Court of Stars, although inhabitants may eat and drink for their enjoyment. Morwel dwells within a palace of crystal.
Worshipers
Gwynharwyf does not claim to be a goddess, for to do so would mean falling prey to the sin of pride. However, she sponsors many champions, mortal barbarians who seek to emulate their patron's mix of reservation and rage. They are guerrilla warriors against tyranny, delvers who seek out monsters beneath the Oerth, and relentless hunters of demons and devils.
Temples
The Church of Whirling Fury is an organization based in Sasserine (on Fury Street in the Cudgel District), devoted to opposing the influence of demons on the Material Plane. They keep a low profile, never openly announcing their goals to the public, for fear of inviting demonic retaliation. As a result, rumors proliferate about the church's actual intentions; some believe them to be demon-worshipers themselves. The church is small, with a total membership of only a few dozen, and of those few members who exist, only a few know the name of their patron. Members of the Church of the Whirling Fury are wary of the Witchwardens.
Other media
Eladrins debuted as several cards in the Blood Wars card game in 1995, including among them Faerinaal, Queen's Consort, Gwynarwhyf the Veiled, and Faerie Queen Morwel.
Gallery
-
Symbol of the Whirling Fury, by Ben Wooten (2006).
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
- Baur, Wolfgang. "Enemies of My Enemy." Dungeon #149. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
- Bulmahn, Jason, James Jacobs, and Erik Mona. "The Adventure Begins." Dragon #348. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
- Jacobs, James. "The Demonomicon of Iggwilv: Kostchtchie." Dragon #345. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
- Jacobs, James, Erik Mona, and James Sutter. Savage Tide Player's Guide. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2006.
- Stark, Ed, James Jacobs, and Erik Mona. Fiendish Codex I: Hordes of the Abyss. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2006.
- Vaughan, Greg. "Prince of Demons." Dungeon #150. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2007.
- Wyatt, James, Darrin Drader, Christopher Perkins. Book of Exalted Deeds. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2003.
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favored of Gwynharwyf | People Group | People/Organization/Position, | Dragon magazine #348 | 68 |
| Gwynharwyf (Eladrin) | Deity | Dragon magazine #345 | 22, 24, 26 | |
| Gwynharwyf (Eladrin) | Deity | Dragon magazine #348 | 68 | |
| Gwynharwyf (Eladrin) | Deity | Dungeon magazine #149 | 42 | |
| Gwynharwyf (Eladrin) | Deity | Reference | SEE ALSO Church of Whirling Fury |