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'''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.
'''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.
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==Worshipers==
==Worshipers==
Gwynharwyf doesn't 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.
[[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==
==Temples==
''The Church of the Whirling Fury'' is an organization based in [[Sasserine]] (on Fury Street in the Cudgel District), devoted to opposing the influence of demons on the [[Prime 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.
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''.


==Bibliography==
== 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.
*[[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.
*[[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]]. "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.
*[[James Jacobs|Jacobs, James]], [[Erik Mona|Mona, Erik]], and [[James Sutter|Sutter, James]]. ''[[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.
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*Vaughn, 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.


[[Category:Celestial paragons]]
[[Category:Celestial paragons]]
[[Category:Characters of Arborea]]
[[Category:Characters of Arborea]]

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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, 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 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.

  • Symbol of the Whirling Fury, by Ben Wooten (2006).
    Symbol of the Whirling Fury, by Ben Wooten (2006).

References

Notes

Citations

Bibliography

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

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
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