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caption=Aerdrie Faenya, as depicted in ''Dragon'' #60 (1982).|
|caption     = Aerdrie Faenya, as depicted in ''[[Dragon mag|Dragon]]'' #60 (1982).
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name=Aerdrie Faenya|
|titles      = The Winged Mother, Lady of Air and Wind, Queen of the Avariel, She of the Azure Plumage, Bringer of Rain and Storms
title=The Winged Mother, Lady of Air and Wind, Queen of the Avariel, She of the Azure Plumage, Bringer of Rain and Storms|
|home         = [[Arborea]] (Arvandor) and [[Ysgard]]
home=[[Arborea]] and [[Ysgard]]|
|rank        = Intermediate<ref group=note>In "The Gods of the Elves", ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #60, p.11, Aerdrie Faenya was originally listed as a Lesser deity, but was later promoted to Intermediate in all subsequent material.</ref>
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|gender       = Female
gender=Female|
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|alignment   = Chaotic Good (Chaotic Neutral tendencies)
alignment=Chaotic Good (Chaotic Neutral tendencies)|
|portfolio   = Air, Weather, Avians
portfolio=Air, Weather, Avians|
|domains     = Air, Animal, Chaos, Elf, Good, Storm
domains=Air, Animal, Chaos, Good|  
|alt_name    =
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|super       = [[Corellon Larethian]]
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|symbol      = Cloud with a bird silhouette
Symbol=Cloud with a bird silhouette|
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'''Aerdrie Faenya''' is the [[Elf|elven]] goddess of Air, Weather, Freedom, Impulse, Fertility, and Birds.
'''Aerdrie Faenya''' (''air''-dree ''fain''-yuh) is the [[Elf|elven]] goddess of Air, Weather, Freedom, Impulse, Fertility, and Birds.
   
   
==Description==
==Description==
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The elven pantheon of gods (also known as the [[Seldarine]]) consists of the leader [[Corellon Larethian]], as well as Aerdrie Faenya, [[Deep Sashelas]], [[Erevan Ilesere]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], and [[Solonor Thelandira]].   
The elven pantheon of gods (also known as the [[Seldarine]]) consists of the leader [[Corellon Larethian]], as well as Aerdrie Faenya, [[Deep Sashelas]], [[Erevan Ilesere]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], and [[Solonor Thelandira]].   


Aerdrie Faenya is also great friends with [[Phaulkon]] and [[Syranita]].  
Aerdrie Faenya is also great friends with [[Phaulkon]] and [[Syranita]]. She is allied with [[Stillsong]].


==Realm==
==Realm==
Aerdrie's realm, a floating palace called the ''Aerie'', shifts across the border between [[Arborea]] and [[Ysgard]]; sometimes it is found in Arvandor and sometimes in Alfheim. Flying processions of eagles, falcons, and other flying creatures can fill the sky around her palace for hours, and when they find perches they can fill entire forests.
Aerdrie's realm, a floating palace called the ''Aerie'', shifts across the border between [[Arborea]] and [[Ysgard]]; sometimes it is found in Arvandor and sometimes in Alfheim. Flying processions of eagles, falcons, and other flying creatures can fill the sky around her palace for hours, and when they find perches, they can fill entire forests.


==Worshippers==
==Worshipers==
Though a member of the Seldarine, Aerdrie Faenya is also worshiped by ki-rin, lammasu, [[aarakocra]], and avians. A small number of air genasi close to elven communities also take her as their deity. She is the primary patron of the avariel, or winged elves. Aerdrie particularly loves, and is loved by, the avariel, although many elves who wish for the prospect of good weather and gentle winds also worship the Winged Mother.
Though a member of the Seldarine, Aerdrie Faenya is also worshiped by ki-rin, lammasu, [[aarakocra]], and avians. A small number of air genasi close to elven communities also take her as their deity. She is the primary patron of the avariel, or winged elves. Aerdrie particularly loves, and is loved by, the avariel, although many elves who wish for the prospect of pleasant weather and gentle winds also worship the Winged Mother.


A few aarakocra revere Aerdrie Faenya, leading the goddess to have a great friendship with [[Syranita]].
A few aarakocra revere Aerdrie Faenya, leading the goddess to have a great friendship with [[Syranita]].
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Aerdrie's clerics dress in sky-blue robes, wearing a single feather in their hair, and conduct worship services on open hilltops. Any bird can be her sacred animal.
Aerdrie's clerics dress in sky-blue robes, wearing a single feather in their hair, and conduct worship services on open hilltops. Any bird can be her sacred animal.


==Holy days and rituals==
==Holy days and observances==
Aerdrie's holy days are on the spring and fall equinoxes, and sacrifices of beautiful feathers are made to her semi-annually.
Aerdrie's holy days are on the [[Spring equinox|spring]] and [[Autumnal equinox|fall equinoxes]], and sacrifices of beautiful feathers are made to her semi-annually.


==Bibliography==
== Publishing History ==
*Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
Aerdrie Faenya first appeared in [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]] magazine #60, in an article by [[Roger Moore]]. Though she was later promoted to an Intermediate deity, in that article she was listed as a Lesser Deity.
 
*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
 
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Unearthed Arcana]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.


== References ==
=== Notes ===
<references group="note" />
=== Citations ===
<references />
=== Bibliography ===
*[[Boyd, Eric L]]. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Boyd, Eric L]]., and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Unearthed Arcana''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
 
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Elven Point of View." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Elven Point of View." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
* {{BibliographyMagazine|magazine=Dragon|issue=60|article=The Gods of the Elves|firstname=Roger|lastname=Moore|coauthors=|date=Apr 1982}}
 
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
{{index}}


 
[[Category:Deities of air]]
[[Category:Atmospheric deities]]
[[Category:Avian deities]]
[[Category:Characters of Ysgard]]
[[Category:Characters of Ysgard]]
[[Category:Elven deities]]
[[Category:Elven deities]]
[[Category:Fertility deities]]
[[Category:Deities of fertility]]
[[Category:Gods of freedom]]
[[Category:Deities of freedom]]
[[Category:Nature deities]]
[[Category:Deities of nature]]

Latest revision as of 06:10, 28 April 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Aerdrie Faenya
Aerdrie Faenya, as depicted in Dragon #60 (1982).
Names and titles
Title(s):The Winged Mother, Lady of Air and Wind, Queen of the Avariel, She of the Azure Plumage, Bringer of Rain and Storms
General information
Portfolio:Air, Weather, Avians
Home:Arborea (Arvandor) and Ysgard
Alignment:Chaotic Good (Chaotic Neutral tendencies)
Gender:Female
Superior:Corellon Larethian
Symbol:Cloud with a bird silhouette
Rules items
Domains:Air, Animal, Chaos, Elf, Good, Storm
Divine rank:Intermediate[note 1]

Aerdrie Faenya (air-dree fain-yuh) is the elven goddess of Air, Weather, Freedom, Impulse, Fertility, and Birds.

Description

Aerdrie appears to be a tall, elven woman with feathered hair and eyebrows. A pair of large bird-like wings, with feathers that constantly change color, sprout from her back. The lower half of her body vanishes into a misty whirlwind, so that she never appears to touch the ground.

Relationships

The elven pantheon of gods (also known as the Seldarine) consists of the leader Corellon Larethian, as well as Aerdrie Faenya, Deep Sashelas, Erevan Ilesere, Fenmarel Mestarine, Hanali Celanil, Labelas Enoreth, Rillifane Rallathil, Sehanine Moonbow, and Solonor Thelandira.

Aerdrie Faenya is also great friends with Phaulkon and Syranita. She is allied with Stillsong.

Realm

Aerdrie's realm, a floating palace called the Aerie, shifts across the border between Arborea and Ysgard; sometimes it is found in Arvandor and sometimes in Alfheim. Flying processions of eagles, falcons, and other flying creatures can fill the sky around her palace for hours, and when they find perches, they can fill entire forests.

Worshipers

Though a member of the Seldarine, Aerdrie Faenya is also worshiped by ki-rin, lammasu, aarakocra, and avians. A small number of air genasi close to elven communities also take her as their deity. She is the primary patron of the avariel, or winged elves. Aerdrie particularly loves, and is loved by, the avariel, although many elves who wish for the prospect of pleasant weather and gentle winds also worship the Winged Mother.

A few aarakocra revere Aerdrie Faenya, leading the goddess to have a great friendship with Syranita.

Clergy

Aerdrie's clerics dress in sky-blue robes, wearing a single feather in their hair, and conduct worship services on open hilltops. Any bird can be her sacred animal.

Holy days and observances

Aerdrie's holy days are on the spring and fall equinoxes, and sacrifices of beautiful feathers are made to her semi-annually.

Publishing History

Aerdrie Faenya first appeared in Dragon magazine #60, in an article by Roger Moore. Though she was later promoted to an Intermediate deity, in that article she was listed as a Lesser Deity.

References

Notes

  1. ↑ In "The Gods of the Elves", Dragon #60, p.11, Aerdrie Faenya was originally listed as a Lesser deity, but was later promoted to Intermediate in all subsequent material.

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.

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